Henderson to Compete for FFA Honors in Illinois
Larry Henderson of Sparta will represent Illinois in the regional Future Farmers of America competition. He won the State FFA Foundation Natural Resources Award and the State Farmer Degree at the State FFA convention in Champaign. Attending from Randolph County were his parents, his FFA adviser Paul Brown, and Sparta district superintendent C B Pierce. His projects include fish and wildlife and trees. he graduates Sparta High School in June.
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Larry Henderson
Sparta
Ilinois
Future Farmers of America
Henderson
C. 8. Henderson
FFA Foundation
Chamapign
Randolph County
Larry
FFA
Paul Brown
C. B. Pierce
Sparta High School
Bagworms hatch prompts area sprays for home upkeep
Vietor N. Smith Williamson County farm adviser notes bagworm hatch nearly complete and urges immediate spraying. He cites effective chemicals carbaryl diazinon and malathion and reminds readers to follow label directions and protect plants on the label. Smith outlines six mosquito control steps including removing standing water and using malathion sprays, plus tips on insect repellents and space sprays. He also warns fleas on pets rising, advising 4 percent malathion or 5 percent carbaryl for pets and seasonal treatments. ANNUAL GOAT SHOW SCHEDULED at Illinois State Fairgrounds with four main breeds and joint show with American Dairy Goat Association.
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Vietor N. Smith
Williamson County
Smith
Levin
Clinois Dairy Goat Association
Ilinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield
American Dairy Goat Association
Agronomy Day Set Thursday At University Of Illinois
University of Illinois agronomists unveil Agronomy Day on the South Farm in Urbana. Tours begin 7 a.m. with 16 research stops, each about 21 minutes, a new alfalfa hybrid aims to resist alfalfa weevil and aphids, while studies cover nitrogen use efficiency, corn and soybean fertility, weed control, conservation tillage, and soil organic matter.
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University of Ilinois
Urbana
U. of I. Agronomists
Agronomy
Gene Oldham
Oldham
Two horticulture meetings set in Southern Illinois
Two horticultural events are planned for the first week of July in Southern Illinois. July 1 features an Open House at Southern Illinois University’s Flower Display Garden near Carbondale with about 45 flowering annuals, 4 PM to 8 PM, with Gerald Courts present to discuss species. July 2 hosts an Open House at the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center near Harrisburg on Rt. 14a from 1 PM to 7 PM, highlighting seedless cucumbers, white tomatoes, and no-till culture, with SIU and UI specialists on lawns, insects, weeds, and fruit and vegetable crops available to advise growers.
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Southern Tlinois
Southern Trinoiy University
Horticultural Center
Carbondale
Chautauqua Road
Gerald Courts
University of T
Aois
Dixon Springs
University of Ilinois
Southern Illinois University
Harrissburg
Koehn Receives FFA Safety Honor at Gorham High
Gorham High School senior Koehn earned the Future Farmers of America Safety Award. Darrell L. Ewbanks of Murphysboro, a Country Companies Insurance representative, presented the plaque. Koehn is the son of Earl and (Mrs.) Koehn of Ava. his agriculture instructor is Pete Borah. the award honors past agriculture activities and shop safety.
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Robert. Koehn
Gorham High School
Furure Farmers of America
Iim
Darrell L. Ewbanks
Murphysboro
Country Companies Insurance
Robert
Earl Koehn
Ava
Pete Borah
Ewbanks
Soybean prices rise hindered by crop size and price support
Large 1968 soybean crop and lower price support raise doubts on price gains. Domestic use and exports exceed this year’s use while corn remains steady. Crop projections suggest production near 1,050 to 1,075 million bushels with carryover around 27 to 300 million. Farmers face July 31 loan repayment deadlines and CCC sales.
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U.S
Tthey
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Carterville Teen Named Illinois Future Farmers State Farmer
Larry Beanblossom, 17, a senior at Carlinville High School, was selected as the Illinois Future Farmers of America State Farmer at the convention closing session in Champaign. He was one of five district Star Farmers among nearly 17,000 Illinois FFA members, with other finalists including Larry Lingle, Dennis Goetz, Edward Hubly, and Mike Hartke.
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Larry Beanblossom
Carlinville High School
Illinois Future Farmers of America
Champaign
Beanblossom
University of Illinois Assembly Hall
Beanblosom
Illinois
FFA
Larry Lingle
Dongola
Dennis Goetz
Geneseo
Edward Hubly
Chatsworth
Mike Hartke
Teutopolis
Chevelle adds Powerglide brakes and whitewalls pricing cut
Powerglide, power disc brakes and whitewalls added to Chevelle. Last year’s price reduced by 69 dollars as head restraints become standard. Premium features include 200-hp V8 Astro Ventilation full door-glass styling and anti theft steering column device. Computer-selected suspension promises a smoother ride on the road.
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Chevrolet
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North Park Ave
Herrin
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Floyd Pender
Standard Oil
Jonesboro
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Chester
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Murphyseoro
Kaiser
Lumber City
Carbondale Lumber CO
Murphysboro Lumber CO
Associated Lumber CO
du Quoin
Ill
Egyptian Lumber CO
Cobden, Ill
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