Insect Damages May Exceed Last Season in Illinois Areas
Entomologist Dr. George C. Decker warns Illinois farmers of possible armyworm, corn borer, and chinch bug outbreaks. Infestations are uneven across fields, with armyworms prevalent in rank pastures and grain. Sprays with toxaphene or dieldrin may curb severe damage, while observation until harvest is essential.
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George C. Decker
Illinois Natural History Survey and Agricultural Experiment Station
Illinois
Decker
Champaign
Logan
Insect Pest Control Guidelines For 1954 Fly Control
Three chemicals DDT methoxychlor and lindane are recommended for 1954 fly control with seasonal rotation. Malathion a 57 percent emulsifiable solution is approved for dairy barns and enhances kill when sugar is added. Activated pyrethrins serve as a daily space spray for homes and barns and can be used on dairy cows as they exit the barn.
New 4-H Home Economics Clubs Added in May
Youth Assistant Mildred Benz reports two new Jackson County 4-H clubs formed in May. The Sunnyside Girls of Hallidayboro led by Mrs Edward Martie and the Murphysboro Live Wires led by Mary Sauer and Mrs Margaret Haury will begin clothing projects.
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Jackson County
Mildred Benz
Sunnyside
Hallidayboro
Edward Martie
Murphysboro
Mary Sauer
Margaret Haury
Cuos
Farm expert urges hitching trailing implements to drawbar
A University of Illinois farm machinery specialist warns that attaching trailing implements to the drawbar prevents tip overs. He notes tractors can flip quickly when tipped backward and leaves little time to reach the clutch.
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University of Illinois
Illinois plant pathologist urges healthy plants to fight disease
A University of Illinois plant pathologist emphasizes that the initial step in managing vegetable diseases is to start with healthy plants, underscoring the role of plant health in disease prevention.
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University of Illinois
Grain Pest Control Note Advises Dieldrin Use
The article recommends treating borer strips adjacent to corn with dieldrin to combat infestation.
Fertilizer Use Studied by SIU Agronomist Dr. Vavra
Dr. Joseph P. Vavra of Southern Illinois University reports that residual effects of fertilizers on winter wheat show yield and growth advantages as second-year fertilization is studied. Treatments on prior crops influence current vigor, height, and grain head length, with treated plots outperforming untreated ones.
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Joseph P. Vavra
Southern Illinois University Agronomist
Vavra
SIU
Union County Dairy Meeting Promotes Local Dairy Sales
Promotion of the sale of dairy products in Union County will be discussed at a county-wide meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Anna Farm Bureau office. Dairymen wives 4 H leaders nurses doctors dentists restaurant operators and grocers are invited.
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Union County
Anna Farm Bureau
Jackson 4-H Camp Dates Set for June and July
District 4-H camping dates for Jackson County clubs are June 28 for ages 10 to 12 and July 12 for older youth, at Lake West Frankfort. Fee is 11 dollars per person covering all camp expenses. Activities include swimming boating folk dancing crafts and games. lodging in cabins or tents. Contact Miss Benz at the Farm Bureau office in Murphysboro to reserve.
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Jackson County
Mildred Benz
Lake West Frankfort
Jackson 4-H Club
Miss Benz
Farm Bureau
Murphysboro
Dairymen Plan Thursday Meet at SIU
Russell Ramsey of Ram sey Laboratories Cleveland will speak at the Southern Illinois Dairy Technology Society meeting at SIU. Dr. Alex Reed notes the dairy group includes plant owners and employees, professionals, and related business men. A 6:30 p.m. dinner will be in the SIU Cafeteria with area high school graduates invited. Carl Martins and Paul H. Tracy hold president and secretary posts.
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Russell Ramsey
Ramsey Laboratories
Cleveland
Southern Illinois Dairy Technology Society
Southern Illinois University
Alex Reed
SIU
Carl Martins
Carbondale
Paul H. Tracy
University of Illinois
Urbana
Southern Illinois Society
Judging Contest Set For June 18 At SIU
Jackson County 4 H Club members engaged in agriculture projects will compete in the annual judging contest scheduled for June 18 at Southern Illinois University. Contestants will judge hogs beef cattle sheep and dairy cattle. Judging will start at 6 p m Ribbons will be awarded to part contestants who rank high in judging will represent the county at the state contest Aug 30 at the University of Illinois.
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Jackson County
4-H Club
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Factors Governing Hay Quality in Field Harvesting
The timing of cutting and field handling determine hay quality, with leaf shatter and nutrient leaching from rain as major losses. For alfalfa a bloom stage harvest (early bloom) yields the most protein per acre, while bud stage lowers total protein and reduces stand vigor. Red clover should be cut at half to near full bloom. Leaves hold most nutrients and dry fastest, so avoid handling at moisture under 50 to 55 percent to prevent leaf loss. Rain during curing severely reduces protein, with experiments showing 51 percent protein loss on rained hay and 69 percent retention in field cured hay, translating to large protein losses per acre.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Shortleaf Pine Cited For Timber Growers
The Forest Service outlines shortleaf pine as a profitable crop tree for idle acres. It grows rapidly, on good soil or worn land, self-reproduces via abundant seed, and yields high quality wood. The bulletin covers planting, management, board foot estimates, thinning, and log uses. Free copy available as Farmers Bulletin 1671 from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Office of Information
Washington
D. C
Pullets Benefit From Clipped Range Pasture
Pullets will make the best use of range pasture that has been clipped, gaining access to fresh forage and improved forage quality.
Jackson Tractor Contest In June At 4-H Park
The annual tractor operators contest for Jackson County 4-H members will be held June 16 at the 4-H softball park north of Murphysboro. Only boys enrolled in the tractor maintenance course may enter, with premium money awarded to top placers. The best driver will represent Jackson County at the State Fair in Springfield, with area implement dealers supervising and sponsoring the event.
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Springfield
Good gasoline storage can save fuel and money
An Illinois agricultural engineer says proper gasoline storage on farms improves safety and reduces losses. Keeping tanks unshaded matters, as shade can triple losses, and tanks larger than a 15 day supply worsen waste. the piece notes avoid shading by placing roofs on posts.
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University of Illinois
Rains Boost Corn Prospects Across States
After two dry weeks, rains fell across Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri and surrounding areas raising corn prospects. Warm temperatures above 80 degrees aided rapid emergence with corn crops ahead of schedule and insect activity limited though wireworms cutworms and armyworms appeared in some regions. By Decoration Day corn looked good with wary forecasts for growth to July 4 as knee high turning to waist or shoulder height.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Mt. Carmel
University advice on placing propane tanks for ventilation and safety
The university recommends locating propane tanks at least 40 feet from buildings to improve air circulation and disperse dangerous vapors. This distance helps prevent fire spread by enhancing ventilation around the tanks.
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University
Doctor Warns on Poison Hazards for Farm Livestock
A University of Illinois veterinarian urges farmers to keep rat poisons grasshopper baits and nitrate fertilizer sacks out of reach of livestock and children, stressing safe storage on farms and in homes.
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University of Illinois
Guaranteed in Good Condition Annex Bidg. Room 13 Herrin
Announcement for a property listing in Herrin states the Guaranteed in Good Condition Annex building Room 13 as the location. The notice provides a brief identifier but lacks further details on dates or terms for potential bidders.
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Herrin
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