Farm adviser helps farmers with bugs and frost
Bob Frank extension adviser in Jackson County explains how he aids farmers, homeowners, and agribusinesses. He collects samples, advises on frosted cherry buds, cattle magnesium deficiencies, and odd finds, while coordinating with University of Illinois specialists and distributing newsletters and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Nordstrom
Southern Illinois
Bob Frank
Frank
O.K
Jackson County
Ilinois
Jackson County Extension Service
SIU Livestock Judging Team Takes Second at ISU Invitational
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale livestock judging team finished second among Midwestern entrants at the April 28 invitational contest hosted by Iowa State University in Ames. Individual honors went to Richard Parnell of Champaign for third overall and first in beef cattle and swine, Claude Nattier of Pa toka for fourth overall and fourth in beef cattle, and William Wagner of Pawnee for third in horse judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Iowa State University
Ames
SIU
Richard Parnell
Champaign
Claude Nattier
Patoka
William Wagner
Pawnee
Researchers seek bull testing station at WVU
Morgantown West Virginia University plans a bull testing station to identify genetically superior beef sires for farmers. President James G Harlow appointed seven experts to develop the station. Bulls will be rated by calf weight gain carcass quality and feed efficiency with the aim of lifting average calf weight by about 50 pounds at market age, potentially generating millions in extra income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
University
James G. Harlow
West Virginia
Farm subsidies and the myth of payment for not working
Writer challenges the claim that farmers are paid for not working, tracing the history and aims of farm subsidy programs from stabilization to market support. He contrasts public perception with the actual effects, noting subsidies rarely offset farmer costs and highlights the American abundance as a misread priority. The piece references the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Live Stock and Meat Board in discussing policy trends and foreign comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Farm Organization
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Kitchen exhaust fan placement near range emphasized
An exhaust fan should pull stale air from the room rather than replace it. Proper placement near the kitchen range captures smoke odors grease and moisture efficiently.
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Bugs
University of Illinois
Cooperative Extension Service
United States
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Southern Illinois University
U of I
Illinois
Ken Akers
Walnut
Murphysboro
Harry Spears
Mgr
N. Park
Herrin
Jon Patton
N. Market
Marion
Harold Mitchell
S. Emma W. Frankfort
Ken Kapper
S. Main
Anna
Mike Carr
Lindsay-Schaub
Mom
Union House
America
State Farm
Yantia
Charles Pantler c. Law
Don Smith
Dwight B. Busch
Robert Bahr
Bloomington, Il
Harper Feed
Herrin, Ill
A. F. Kruckeberg
Marion, Ill
Robert Bowlby DeSoto
Ill
Vernold Bachmann Gorham
Enes
Noel
Quiet Ones
N. Court Marion
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