Deadline set for set-aside program certification in Jackson County
Jackson County producers must certify compliance with the 1971 set-aside programs by July 1. County executive director Lindell Whitelock says early certification can help, though it's optional. changes cannot be made after certification. Certification requires a statement at the ASCS office detailing crop acreages and designated set-aside acres, with preliminary payments to follow after data processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Lindell Whitelock
Jackson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
County Agricultural, Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Whitelock
Whitlock
Sawflies damaging pines in Southern Illinois
Sawflies are damaging pine trees in Southern Illinois per Glenn Campbell district forester Illinois Division of Forestry in Murphysboro. The red headed and loblolly sawflies are common. caterpillars appear from May to September. Campbell advises tree checks and mentions two insecticide options and a contact for identification.
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Illinois
Glenn Campbell
Illinois Division of Forestry
Murphysboro
Campbell
Wool and Lamb Producers Referendum on ASPC Agreement Set
A mailed referendum runs today through June 18 for wool and lamb producers to approve a new ASPC agreement. It would withhold deductions on 1971 73 marketings to finance wool and lamb promotion. Votes by mail or in person to county ASCS offices. eligibility includes owning sheep six months in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sheep Producers Council Inc
ASPC
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Reserve Fund
Arthur now state's top wheat variety in Illinois
Arthur, a soft wheat, has rapidly grown in popularity to become the leading 1971 wheat variety in Illinois per the Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service. It accounts for 26 percent of total state wheat acreage, up from 6 percent in 1970. Monon and Gage share second place.
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Arthur
Illinois
Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Monon
Gage
Service
Marion man builds mini orchard on city lot
James R. Mandrell of Marion grows a dozen fruit trees on his 211 E Charles St lot. He plants apples, peaches, pears, cherries, plums and crab apples with plans to add more including apricots and nectarines. The double dwarf trees reach 6 to 8 feet, with pruning and mulching to conserve moisture. He notes some trees bloom late, squirrels threaten fruit, and he spends several hours daily on the project while working as a shipping foreman at Allen Industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Mandrell
Marion
Mandrell
E. Charles St
Lincoln
Allen Industries Garden
Orchard Day tour scheduled Tuesday near Belleville Illinois
A Summer Orchard Day tour is planned for Tuesday at Eckert Orchards near Belleville. The Illinois State Horticulture Society promotes tours of the market packing shed storage facilities peach nectarine strawberry area and apple orchard with demonstrations on spreaders herbicide use pruning and new rarities. Dan McGuire of Makanda will welcome guests to the event. Buses will transport visitors to exhibits.
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Eckert Orchards, Inc
Belleville
Illinois State Horticulture Society
Eckert
Rt. 460
Dan McGuire
Makanda
Horticulture Society
Illinois Fruit Council
Preparation H Provides Quick Relief for Hemorrhoidal Discomfort
A doctor-tested preparation H ointment or suppositories offer hours of relief from itching and pain and help shrink swollen hemorrhoidal tissues caused by inflammation. No prescription needed.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Clifford M. Hardin
Hardin
Sokesman
Jams R. Mandrell
Lamb Promotions
Twin County
Pinckneyville
Ava
Harrisburg
Jacob
Marion Man
O. R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
U.S. 550
Ouray
Colo
Southern
Kaiser
CC Lumber City
Willow Carbondale
Life & Casualty
Apple
Fundal.ip
Fundal
Schering AG Berlin
Bergkamen
Nor-Am
Nor-Anmn
Agricultural Products, Inc
N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
The
Aina Casualty and Surety Company
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