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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1978
Page
5
The article argues that livestock shows at the Illinois State Fair expose ethical issues in 4-H and youth judging. It asserts adults teach or enable cheating, not the young competitors, who struggle with animals and high hopes amid pressure to win.
The piece critiques deception in livestock shows and broader youth programs. It notes a farmer’s claim that parents must teach kids to cheat, while praising 4-H for character building though temptations exist. Jerry Crickman advocates non breed judging to curb deceit, with fairs risking money and moral tests for adults.
Cattle producers must consign by August 1 to the Egyptian Livestock Association Feeder Calf Sale, scheduled for October 5. The event offers a quality feeder calf market sold by consignment. eligibility and forms are available from the Egyptian Livestock Association, Box 335 Vienna IL 62995.
President James Earl Carter designates National Farm Safety Week beginning Tuesday with the theme Manage to Prevent Farm and Ranch Accidents. The notice cites about 2,000 farm deaths and 180,000 injuries last year, many resulting in permanent crippling.
Tom gardeners face reduced fruit set when temperatures fall below 60 or rise above 94 degrees as pollen viability drops. Nitrogen overfertilizing plus uneven water amplifies blossom-end rot. Hillyer notes fruit takes 35 to 40 days from flowering to ripe tomato and advises weekly watering, 10 day spray intervals, Sevin Malathion for insects, Captan for fungal issues, and water management to improve calcium uptake.
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