Gilsonite Production in Uintah Basin Reaches 81000 Tons
The University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research reports 81000 tons of gilsonite produced in Uintah Basin last year. Over half from American Gilsonite Co, a Standard Oil California and Barber Oil joint affiliate. Second largest Ray Davis Castle Peak Mining Co south of Myton Duchesne County. Transportation a major issue. ore moved by wagon and historic rail links linked to Craig, Colorado.
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Barber Oil Corp
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Carbon County
Carter to drill Brenan Bottom wildcat in Uintah Co
Carter Locates Wildcat west of Red Wash in Uintah County will drill the Brenan Bottom unit this year. The USGS has approved a 10 000 acre arc astride the Green River. The well will reach 7500 feet testing the basal Green River formation productive at Red Wash. Major holders include Gulf Oil California Phillips. others include Frank Buttram Morgan and Walton Old and Gas. Carter holds leases from both state and federal governments amid Utah US ownership dispute.
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Phillips Petroleum Co
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Oklahoma City
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United States
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Orenan
Standard Oil Company of California
Shell Oil Co
Standolind Oi & Gas Co
Rainbow
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Coyote Basin
County Agents Point Toward Efficient Dairying
In defense days of high milk demand and labor/material costs, dairy farmers are urged to boost milk production and efficiency. USDA dairy specialists list five essentials: home-grown feeds from grassland crops, feeding and management practices for high yields, efficient use of farm resources, a sound breeding program with proven cows, and maintaining high quality milk and cream year round to ensure favorable returns.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Range Plot to Be Tested East of Jensen
A 6800 acre protective experimentation area east of Jensen will be fenced off and run south from Highway 40. Experiments include desert reseeding contour furrowing and range irrigation from natural runoff for two years with no grazing, then limited livestock. Records will be kept by the Bureau of Land Management to aid stockmen in improving range conditions and livestock.
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Dale Naylor
Bureau of Land Management
Gilsonite markets seek new westward routes
High transportation costs threaten gilsonite as a per ton price, prompting shifts to western markets to escape freight burdens. About 25 percent of Uintah basin hydrocarbon moves to foreign buyers in England, Germany, Australia, Japan, and India. A melting plant at Bonanza, used to produce crude oil via fines, is temporarily suspended due to falling heavy oil prices.
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Siince Fone
Uintah ‘Basin
Egg Prices Rising Says Poultry Manager in Idaho
Poultry leaders from southern Idaho heard that egg prices are definitely rising and that feed costs, already high, will stay high. MOM Blackhurst, general manager of a local feed company, spoke at a Newhouse Hotel gathering in Lake City. The meeting united presidents of several local poultry firms.
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En Fou Wey Rand
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Newhouse Hotel
Lake City
Poultry groups promote better egg care and youth programs
Don, Pierca of Salem presides over the state and southern Idaho groups affiliated with Utah Poultry. Mrs Edna Ohlwiler of Faradize leads the feminine sessions. The poultry women expand their program to raise egg quality and income, with surveys, youth demonstrations, and contests planned for county fairs and the Utah State Fair, operated through Hol Clubs.
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Mra
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Faradize
Utah
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