Ecology and farming economics promoted in free booklets
Mike Carr reviews two New Holland pamphlets from Sperry Rand that explain farming realities to city dwellers. The ecology guide outlines water use and conservation while the economics booklet breaks down the farmer’s share of the food dollar and cost of living trends. Both are free upon request from New Holland, Sperry Rand Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
New Holland
Sperry Rand Corp
America
Brown
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
New Holland, Pa
Fundal
Union County Names Harold Hunzicker as Agriculture Adviser
Harold G. Hunzicker a 1966 Southern Illinois University graduate has been named Union County extension adviser for agriculture Darrell Ury announced Hunzicker will begin July 1 He replaces Charles N Glover who retired May 31 after 16 years in the post Hunzicker formerly served as assistant extension adviser in Montgomery County and is a Washington Michigan native
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Hunzicker
Southern Illinois University
Union County Extension
Darrell Ury
Union County Extension Council
Hunzicker
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Montgomery County
Washington, MI
Union County
Charles N. Glover
Shelby elected chairman of SIU Graduate Council
Shelby Lon Shelby of the history department was elected chairman of the Southern Illinois University Graduate Council. John Cody of guidance and educational psychology was named vice chairman, succeeding Howard Webb. Dean John Olmsted described the council’s role in directing graduate activities and representing the faculty. A South Africa firm in Johannesburg sells right handed Australian boomerangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Shelby
Graduate Council
Southern Illinois University
John Cody
Shelby
Howard Webb
John Olmsted
South Africa
Johannesburg
Farmers prepare as corn blight looms and knowledge grows
Farmers and researchers monitor corn blight with warnings and overflight data. Experts say no precedent exists this year, but informed growers can act to limit spread and protect crops, while acknowledging the evolving threat and the role of public communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
T. A. Hieronymus
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist
Hieronymus
American Feed Manufacturers Association
Council Bluffs Cyclist Sails Through Air With Ease
A young cyclist from Council Bluffs Iowa shows easy skill as he rides and sails through the air during a local event. The piece highlights his swift transitions and the casual mastery he displays on the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbert
Chamness
Frank Chamness
Bill Chamness
Royalton
Jack Griggs
Southern
Alea Farm Life
CFOS
Cope
COV
Itnundal
Nor-Am
NOR -Anmi
N. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Illinois
Schering A.G
Berlin
Bergkarn
OUR
NYU
Brush
Sawyer
Carbondale
Kaiser Aluminum
Twin County
Marion
Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
Ava
Harrisburg
Jacob
C’ Lumber
CI City
Willow Carbondale
Ating
Ice
Lumber City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!