Energy workshop on solar apps for farms near Goreville
A Wednesday workshop at United Market Center 2.5 miles north of Goreville on Illinois 37 covers solar basics drying systems and solar livestock applications. Topics include solar drying grain biofuel burners and energy tax credits with local experts from University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Institute of Natural Resources. A second session occurs Thursday in Waterloo with similar agenda.
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United Market Center
Goreville
Illinois 37
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Illinois Institute of Natural Resources
Webb Bay
Dave Morrison
U of I
Bill Peterson
Jon Carson
Extension Service Office
Waterloo
Mill St
Preparing for 1981 Agronomy Day in Murphysboro
The 1981 Agronomy Day program Thursday at the Jackson County Extension Center in Murphysboro runs 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is 9 to 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts. Speakers include Bob Frank on crop varieties for 1981, John Siemens on alternative farm power fuels, Ellery Knoke on weed control, and a noon lunch provided by county fertilizer dealers. Afternoon talks feature Harold Kuehn on My Farm's Program, Frank on 1980 carry-over, and George Kapusta on grain sorghum. An update on soybean cyst nematodes includes Oval Myers, Ed Varsa, and Frank.
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Jackson County Extension Center
Murphysboro
Bob Frank
John Siemens
University of Illinois
Ellery Knoke
U of I
Harold Kuehn
du Quoin
George Kapusta
Southern Illinois University
Oval Myers
SIUC
Ed Varsa
Frank
FmHA Interest Rate Raised to 13 Percent
Washington AP reports the Farmers Home Administration raised its basic loan rate to 13 percent from 12.25 percent. Administrator Gordon Cavanaugh said the increase affects loans for low and moderate income housing farm operation and emergency loans not government subsidized, while home loans remain available at 1 percent under the interest credit provisions. The agency also offers other below market programs for rural borrowers unable to obtain funds elsewhere.
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Washington
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Agriculture Department
Gordon Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Pyramid Pork Producers to discuss plans for 1981
The Pyramid Pork Producers meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Farm Bureau building in West City to discuss a 20 cent per head check off packing plant closings and goals for 1981 across Perry Jackson and Franklin counties. A nominating committee and a membership drive will be launched. The group seeks Pyramid Park Queen contestants ages 16 to 20 from pork producing families with the contest set for Jan 24 near Tamaroa. Beth Provart will compete in the state contest Jan 29 to 31 in Springfield.
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Pyramid Pork Producers
Farm Bureau
West City
Ray Morris
Pyramid
Perry
Jackson
Franklin
Calvin Ibendahl
Tamaroa
Jean Ibendahl
Beth Provart
Division of Natural Resources taps new Southern Illinois rep
Angela Kazakevicius will serve as a communications link between the Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Southern Illinois and the Division of Natural Resources. Her territory covers Franklin to Williamson counties. She is a 1977 SIU Carbondale graduate with an MS in agricultural industries and previously worked for Washington DNR and the Greater Egypt 208 program. Contact at 2206 Alexander St Murphysboro IL 62966 or 684-3403.
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Division of Natural Resources
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Angela Kazakevicius
Soil and Water Conservation
Franklin
Gallatin
Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac
Perry
Pope-Hardin
Pulaski-Alexander
Randolph
Saline
Union
Williamson County
Kazakevicius
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
State of
Washington
Greater Egypt
Swine Breeding Talk Set At Jackson County Extension
A meeting at 7 30 p m on January 20 at the Jackson County Extension Center in Murphysboro will cover selecting swine breeding stock. Ken Korte of IPVA Feeder Pig Market Conant will discuss boar selection, Ray Morris will speak on selection of gifts. Co sponsored by Jackson County Extension Service and Pyramid Pork Producers Association.
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Jackson County Extension Center
Murphysboro
Ken Korte
IPVA
Conant
Ray Morris
The
Jackson County Extension Service
Pyramid Pork Producers Association
Local Farm Show Displays Tractors From Area Dealers
Robert and Susan Presley of Makanda and Mike Byrne of Marion Ford Tractor Inc discuss a tractor at the University Mall Farm Show in Carbondale. Six area farm equipment dealers showcased their machinery during the free exhibit.
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Robert and
Susan Presley
Makanda
Mike Byrne
Marion Ford Tractor Inc
University Mall
Carbondale
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Vergennes
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