Silo Press Bags Silage On West Desoto Farm
Jim Dutton and Art Johnson demonstrate a German made Silo Press to compress corn silage into 80 by 8 foot plastic bags on the Bowlby farm west of De Soto. The bags store up to 100 tons of 70 percent corn silage and cost about 200 each, a cheaper option than building a silo. Dutton operates for other farmers to justify the 18000 dollar machine.
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Jim Dutton
Art Johnson
Theobert G. Bowlby
de Soto
Dutton
Anna
Silo Press
Avetary
E. L. Harris
Murphysboro
Anhydrous Ammonia Boosts Silage Protein and Shelf Life
Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers say adding anhydrous ammonia to corn silage raises protein content from about 8 to 12 percent and delays spoilage. Tony Young notes the method offers a cheaper protein source at roughly 70 to 80 cents per ton versus soy meal at about 22 dollars per ton.
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Associated Press
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Tony Young
Department of Animal Industries
Young
Farm life notes on using anhydrous ammonia in cattle feed
In Farm Life, speaker Young discusses converting nitrogen in anhydrous ammonia into usable protein for older, heavier beef cattle. He cautions against use for young calves and dairy cows, favors soybean meal as a supplement, and notes urea as another option. The technique may extend the freshness of treated corn silage.
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Young
SIU Carbondale Team Finishes Fifth In Swine Contest
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed fifth in the College Division of the National Swine Judging Contest in Austin Minnesota with 2798 points. Top team was South Dakota State University with 3019. SIUC’s Mark Ray placed sixth individually with 605 points. Urea was not used. Researchers advise adding anhydrous ammonia to silage for beef cattle feed, noting it can keep for about a week in troughs.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Austin
Minn
Siu-C
South Dakota State University
Brookings
SIUC
Mark Ray
Young
Jackson County joins Illinois hay and straw listing pilot
Jackson County will pilot a state program to computerize a hay and straw for sale directory. Listings should be released by November 1 with updates on January 1 and March 1. Farmers have until October 15 to enter, free of charge, by visiting the Extension Service office or calling 687 1727.
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Jackson County
Illinois
Jackson County Cooperative Extension Service
Heggemeier sheep show marks 50 years at Du Quoin Fair
The Heggemeier Sheep Farm of Nashville Illinois celebrates 50 years of Du Quoin State Fair exhibitions begun by Wilbert Heggemeier in 1931 and continued by Robert Heggemeier. The family raises 1000 head across five breeds including Hampshires Suf skins and Dorset Shropshire and Cotswolds and travels 12 to 14 fairs yearly. A free lamb roast capped the anniversary celebration as the farm touts public exposure, rising costs and the joy of showing in the ring.
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Jane Repovsch
Heggemeier
Nashville
Ill
Wilbert Heggemeier
Robert
Robert Heggemeier
du Quoin
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Suzanne
John Paul
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Barbara
David
Deborah
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Wayne Anipaal Health
Aio
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Chicago
Farm Service
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Prairie Farmer
America
L.I.M.R.A
Gail Torbik
c/o
Spring Rd
Oakbrook
John Deere
John
Tri-County Lawn & Tractor
P.O. Box
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Monroe
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