Landowners Tackle Soil Erosion in Jackson County
More than 500 Jackson County landowners have a conservation plan to reduce soil erosion, said John Sauer chair of the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Others may plan with Paul Ice of the US Soil Conservation Service in Murphysboro. plans may include ponds, grass waterways, wildlife plantings, residue retention, reduced tillage, contour farming, drainage, and tree planting.
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Jackson County
John Sauer
Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Paul Ice
United States Soil Conservation Service
Murphysboro
Sauer
Winter ventilation crucial for livestock buildings
University of Illinois engineer Don Jedele warns that poor ventilation in livestock enclosures during winter causes moisture buildup, disease risk, and costly deterioration. A ventilation checklist includes cleaning fan blades, ensuring motor oiling, replacing worn drive belts, clearing air inlets, protecting thermostats and timers, and inspecting space heaters. The article notes about 10.5 million Muslim Arabs live along the Nile’s arid northern Sudan bank.
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Don Jedele
University of Ilengineer
Jedele
Green Bank
The
Nile
Sudan
Growers Cheating Themselves By Selling Below Loan Levels
Growers are selling crops below Commodity Credit Corporation loan levels, says Gale Schuetz, chair of the Jackson County ASC committee. Loans offer immediate harvest returns and allow storage for potential peak prices, with farmers deciding loan effectiveness. 1968 loan rates are wheat 1.32, corn 1.11, soybeans 2.53 per bushel.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Gale Schuetz
Jackson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Schuetz
Advised Calves Fed Grain Before Field Turnout
Franklin County extension adviser C Richard Swope says calves should start on grain in small pastures after arrival. Illinois researchers recommend gradual grain up to one percent of body weight, then let calves glean stalks. Watch for acorn poisoning as roughage declines.
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C. Richard Swope
Franklin County
Swope
University of Illinois
Franklin County crop protection meeting series set in 1969
A schedule of ten informational meetings for farmers and businessmen is announced by the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Council. The first gathering January 27 at 7 p.m. will cover weed control with C Richard Swope leading.
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Franklin County Cooperative Extension Council
Christopher High School
C. Richard Swope
Franklin County Extension
Swope
Pinckneyville
Leo Fryman
University of Illinois
du Quoin
Pat Johnson
Benton
Johnson
Holiday Inn
Franklin County
Harvey Russell
University of Illinois Science
Allen Bach
University Ofllinois Agricultural Law Department
U.S. Farmers Face Export Drop From Global Money Woes
Illinois extension economist L H Simers warns European restrictions threaten U.S. farm trade. He notes 1967 68 exports valued at 6.8 billion dollars with corn soybeans and wheat making large shares, while 1968 shows a 7 percent drop as world money troubles curb trade and 1969 may see further declines.
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United States
England
France
L. H. Simers
Agriculture Extension
University of Illinois
U.S
Simerl
Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
Simers
Karl Hobson
Washington State University
Smerl
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