Garden symphylid pests found in Illinois cornfields
Illinois farm advisors report a garden symphylid, a small white arthropod, found in central and northern Illinois cornfields. First noted in 1965 in Woodford County, it damaged 10 acres in Whiteside County last year and minor damage in Ogle County. Experts say Illinois growers are not yet greatly troubled, but surveillance continues as the pest is spreading in nearby states.
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Illinois
Ralph Sechriest
Illinois Natural History Survey
Mill Nois
Woodford
Ogle
Sechriest
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
New York
Shawnee RC D to discuss yearly forestry work plan meeting
The Shawnee RC and D Forestry Committee meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center to form an annual forestry work plan. James Gillooly reviews past achievements while Robert Nelson discusses opportunities. An officer election is included. plan approval by June 30 guides RC D funding. Martin Van Buren noted as eighth president born outside Britain.
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Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Project
Dixon Springs
Agriculture Center
James Gillooly
RC & D
Robert E. Nelson
University of Illinois Extension
Fred Siemert
Ilinois Division of Forestry
Southern Illinois Forestry
Shawnee RC & D
Illinois Division of Forestry
Milk prices show profit for dairymen says USDA report
The Agriculture Department notes a favorable milk feed price ratio this year as feed costs lag behind milk prices. Production is expected to remain below last year in both first and second quarters, with a smaller drop in Q2. Williamson County conservation funds remain available for pastures ponds sod waterways and similar projects with applications at 412 S Court St Marion.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Williamson County
Paul E. Anderson
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
S. Court St
Marion
Bargaining Proposals Seek Strict Farm Price Control
Proposals in Congress would empower farmers to limit marketings and restrict production to push buyers to pay higher prices. Bills backed by Sen. Mondale and the Johnson administration would allow quotas and price floors, potentially affecting major crops and many commodities. The plan hinges on voluntary adherence by buyers to set minimum prices. If shortages result, iron in food could fall, reducing oxygen transport in the body.
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Ovid A. Martin
Washington
Congress
Illinois fence law changes require owners to share costs
Landowners must build and pay a just proportion of division fence costs and upkeep under a new Illinois rule. Previously noncultivated or unused land could void duties, creating a conflict with another law allowing discontinuation after notice. Lawmakers likely to amend to clarify duties and resolve the conflict.
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John Henderson
University of Illinois
Henderson
Federal control Party plans observance of 35th AAA birthday
The Johnson administration will host a Wednesday party at the Agriculture Department to mark the 35th birthday of the first Agricultural Adjustment Act. Secretary Freeman announced observances in D C and multiple states with about 60 officials and 27 former Congress members to be honored.
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Ovid A. Martin Washington
Johnson Administration
Agriculture Department
Johnson
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
Congress
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Conservation Meeting
Howard W. Busch
Kawnee Resource Conservation and Development
USDA
Busch
Lincoln Hills
John Brownwell
U.S. Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Martin van Buren
Twin County
Marion - Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
Pete
Ross
Ray Williams
Vergennes
Swift Farm Service Center
R. A. Williams
Vergennes, Ill
ACP
Sen
Walter F. Mondale
D.minn
Pontiac
Pontiac Motor Division
Federal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Westinghouse Washers’ Dryers Sales & Service
Weller
Carbondale
State Farm
Wits
Niva
Bloomington, Kinais
Charlies Pautier
Murphysboro
Dwight
Don Smith
Herrin
Robert Bahr
Insurance Companies
Bloomington
Iil
ATLAS
PIG Istores
Park Ave
Athe
Valspar
Jim Martin
Aristocraft
HONEY
Pecan
Walnut
Pyramid Lumber
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