Jackson County Wins Dairy Honors in 4-H Judging
76 youths from Jackson Union and Randolph counties competed in a district judging contest at SIU Agriculture, with Geoffrey Kennedy of Jackson County topping the dairy with 156 points and Mike and Bill Garner of Union County sharing top livestock score at 191. Eldon Starkweather supervised the event, stressing educational value and ribbons awarded in A B or C divisions.
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Geoffrey Kennedy
Jackson
Mike
Bill Garner
Union County
Union
Randolph
Southern Illinois University
Agriculture Department
Eldon Starkweather
Jackson County
SIU
Kennedy
Hot Weather Aids Corn Across Midwestern Belt
Crop observers report warm, wet conditions boosting corn growth from four to ten inches across the central corn belt. Tasseling stages show wide development, with some areas in Central Texas ahead while northern regions remain planted. Reports note improved hay and pest conditions, but Colorado suffers late frosts and drought delaying corn development.
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Corn Belt
Texas
Ohio
Kansas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Arkansas
Tennessee Valley
Colorado
Swine Feed Costs Favor Leaner Hogs in Tests
Swine research shows it costs more feed per fat pound than per lean pound. In trials litter-mate Duroc sows mated with two Duroc boars produced offspring. the lean-boned line gained 1.63 pounds daily vs 1.51 pounds for the fatter line, highlighting efficiency differences between fat and lean hogs.
Do's and Don'ts to Prevent Livestock Poisoning This Spring
A livestock safety checklist warns farmers to cover salt troughs and remove nitrate sacks to stop cattle from chewing poisonous items. It urges keeping rat poisons, seed grain treated with mercury or arsenic, and lead paint and batteries away from animals. Avoid sprayed pesticides and use veterinarian guidance before turning animals to pastures.
Parasites Slow Pig Production
A U S Department of Agriculture survey finds roundworms slow pig growth, cut thrift, and lead to condemned carcass parts and farmer losses. Worm-free pairs housed at weaning showed growth differences after exposure to worm eggs, with all pigs observed four months before weighing and slaughter.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
First Illinois transparent apples hit market June 21
Harold Kaeser of the Illinois Growers Exchange reports the first 1954 transparent apples will move to market around June 21 with good quality. He notes the fall crop should be large and high quality. Peaches also look strong and may come in early, with volumes by August 10. Tomatoes conditions follow.
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Illinois
Harold Kaeser
Illinois Gruit Growers Exchange
Carbondale
Kaeser
Exchange
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau Organization
Cox
IAA Unit Backs Senatorial Apportionment
Illinois Agricultural Association backs a proposed constitutional amendment for senatorial reapportionment. John K. Cox says the plan ensures equal representation for all, with 34 downstate and six Cook County senate districts, and House divisions of 29 downstate and seven Cook County districts.
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IAA
John K. Cox
Illinois Agricultural Association
Cox
House
Downstate
Senate
Chicago
Cook County
Direct Pine Seeding Approved in Central Hardwoods Region
Southern Illinois University reports direct pine seeding as a reforestation option in the central hardwoods area under special conditions. The study by Minckler and Chapman outlines methods, costs, and scenarios favoring machine seeding and contour furrows, with cautions on soil, vegetation, and seed quality.
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Southern Illinois
Hardwoods
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Central Hardwoods
Leon S. Minckler
Columbus
Ohio
Dairy sector weighs herd reductions to halt milk price slide
Analysts say selling the 1,950,000 extra dairy cows and dairy heifers added in the last two years is the quickest path to stop a milk price drop. Population and milk output per cow rise, aided by AI stock. beef prices and herd size influence outlook.
Sweet Potato Harvest Timing Tied to Peach Season
The article notes fields reset after freezes and readiness of large acreage of early fall sweet potatoes. Harvest is anticipated in the last two weeks of July, with crops due to follow the peach harvest.
SIU and UI Vegetable Judging School Planned
Vegetable specialists from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois will conduct a judging school for area vocational agriculture teachers farm advisers 4-H leaders and high school agriculture students at SIU Saturday. Norman Dekker of UI will lead the school with support from William Andrew SIU, beginning at 2 pm in the SIU Agriculture quonset building.
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Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
SIU
Norman Dekker
William Andrew
SIU Agriculture
Trico Students Win State FFA Degrees in Springfield
John Edgar Jr and Clarence Schorn of Trico Community Consolidated High School earned State Farmer Degrees at the Illinois FFA state convention in Springfield. They are the first Trico students to receive the honor, recognized for outstanding FFA work across the state.
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Trico
John Edgar Jr
Clarence Schorn
Trico Community Consolidated High School
Future Farmers of America Organization
Springfield
Trico High School
Schorn
Edgar
John Edgar Sr
Ed Schorn
Albert C. Schuette
Springfield Armory
Schuette
Trico School
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Charles B. Shuman
Pate Roofing & Insulating CO
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HERTZ
Grob Agency, Inc
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Murphysboro Lumber Co
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Yorkaire
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York
Stallar Heating & Air Conditioning
Park Ave
Herrin
HEI
McDaniel Refrigeration
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Square Pinckneyville
McCreery Heating & Cooling
Dunch
Irin
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Dearborn
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NEW Holland Baler
Allis Chalmers
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