SIU professor trains teachers and supervises farm
Wood of Southern Illinois University, a 42 yearold educator, directs a 20,000 acre university farm network near Carbondale and at centers near Giant City State Park and Scott Air Force Base. He emphasizes student labor, practical application, and applied research, with 45 to 80 students working yearly. He notes low graduate return to farming and promotes continued education for those staying in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palen
Southern Ilinoisan E. 5
Wood
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Giant City State Park
Scott Air Force Base
Wand
Allin
Pulaski County
University of Missouri
University of Ilinois
SIU
Southern Illinois
Ulingis
University
Newton
Bridgeport
Walnut St
Police Briefs Local Fines For Speeding And Littering
In Marlon court James Le Roy White and Christopher Elmer J. Teffertil ler were fined $20 each for speeding. Pittsburg judge fined Lowell L. Mocaby $15 for improper turn. Bradley resident Bellie M. Matteson fined $15 for littering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon
James le Roy White
Christopher
Elmer J. Teffertiller
Pittsburg
Lowell L. Mocaby
Bradley
Bellie M. Matteson
Storage Bins Should Be Sprayed Now
In Franklin County, Cal vin Cowsert warns that insects in wheat storage bins can cause heavy crop losses and reduced income. Farmers should clean bins and spray with premium grade malathion before storing grain, or treat grain during storage with liquid or dust malathion. The treated grain can be fed to livestock or marketed. The six annual FARM CO OP WORKSHOP will be held at Southern Illinois University on July 7 with topics on farm services, mechanization, credit, and cooperative development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Cowsert
Franklin County
Cowsert
Southern Ilinois University
SIU Agricultural Industries Department
Srs
Agriculture Building
Hal
Charles
International Cooperative League
Wheat intake above average at several grain elevators
Wheat intake in the region varied by elevator as harvest neared end. Prices hovered around 1.25 dollars per bushel with pockets of higher and lower totals. De Soto reported about 100000 bushels, Du Quoin 140000 this week, Carbondale 40000, Pinckneyville 90000, and one Murphysboro elevator not buying this year as harvest winds down. Local fines for speeding and related infractions followed in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
du Quoin
Pinckneyville
Muurphysboro
Bagworms Flies Can Be Controlled by Sanitation and Insecticides
Williamson County Farm Adviser Wayne Hoelscher outlines steps to curb flies and bagworms. Start with sanitation to reduce breeding areas, then use building spray like diazinon or ronnel with runoff control, and supplement with bait mixes. Vapona materials may help around houses. follow label directions for all chemicals. Police Brief notes Joseph N. Gawliss fined $15 for improper passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Wayne Hoelscher
Hoelscher
Lee Joins Soil Conservation Service at Carbondale
Owen Lee of Rockford a June graduate of the University of Illinois in agricultural engineering has joined the staff of the O S Soil Conservation Service area office at Carbondale Glenn H Paulsgrave area conservationist said Lee will assist in general surveying and engineering work in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Lee
Rockford
University of Illinois
O.S. Soil Conservation Service
Carbondale
Glenn H. Paulsgrave
Lee
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Frank Leek
Elkville
Murphysboro
Crane
Carterville
Rey C. Russall
Herrin
Rebecca Perrine
Marion
Carolyn
Fittsburg
John S. Etherton
Harrisburg
Joseph N. Gawl
Soil Service
Carbonale
Twin -County Service Company
Jacob Pinckneyville
Ortho Phaltan
Phaltan
J. W. Reeves
Ornia Chemical Company
Cobden
Sheridan Road
Anna
North 12Th Musphysboro
Wards
Thurstey
Gat Riverside
Auto Parts
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Riverside
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