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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1981
Page
5
H Dee Woody of the SIAC College of Agriculture deciphers a dairy tag on a cow at Southern Illinois University farm. He explains OO3 marks the third calf of 1980, 3 11 is birth date, Ext 179 indicates dam, and Exterminator is the sire.
Dry soil across Illinois threatens spring planting for corn and soybeans. University agronomists warn that below normal moisture, with 81 percent of the state short, could reduce yields if spring rains fail. Snow could help, but heavy melts risk runoff on frozen ground.
SIU Carbondale dairy specialist David Harmon and graduate student Sherry Simkins tested painting 24 inch stripes on tail heads to mark when cows are in heat. In a trial with 50 cows and 25 heifers, the method aided daily observation and compared with twice daily checks, showing promise for cows while heifers produced more false alarms.
The Williamson County Soil and Water Conservation District will host its annual meeting Tuesday featuring SIUC weed control specialist as speaker. George Kapusta will address the group. Awards for former of the year and teacher of the year will be given along with the 1980 conservation poster contest winners. The 6:30 p.m. dinner will be at Knights of Columbus Hall in Marion. Tickets available at the door or via the district.
An AP report notes the National Agricultural Lands Study warning that good farmland is disappearing faster due to shopping centers homes and other non agricultural uses. It says federal policies also contribute and urges Congress and the White House to require agencies to consider farmland impacts when granting loans and services to local communities.
From the viewpoint presented, chiropractors urge rapid access to competent treatment for acute injuries from accidents. They stress the need for specialized care to help workers return to work and to address automobile accident victims promptly, noting the seriousness and cost of such injuries.
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