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Show 2 . . THE UINTAH BASIN FARMER Watch for Eelworm Damage to Alfalfa r L SOME ESSENTLALS IN UTAH WOOLGROWERS TO FARM SHEEP RAISING GET TOGETHER SOON Farmers Are Urged to Observe Fields and Eradi cate Pest. Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) Sheep raising does not require in America are Alfalfa growers expensive equipment or heavy la- urged by the Cnited States Departbor, hut does require study and. ment of Agriculture to watch their continuous attention. fields of alfalfa for the appearance of The beginner may acquire exper- "sick spots which may be caused by ience with less than 20 ewes, but for the presence of a p; 'sitic eelworm economy of time and fencing, and to and to take prompt ..ad aggressive assure proper care, flocks of 60 or measures for eradicating the pest more ewes are better. whenever found. The eelworm disease In mogt cagea lambg are most is caused by the alfalfa stem nemaprofitable if made ready for market tode which is proving to be an exat about 4 months, weighing 65 to tremely dangerous pest. Poun(isThe disease is manifested by a thinUnless the flock has a very large i the lmiportant prob- in spots in the terrjtory to range over it is neces-le- es ning out ofto the alfalfa of to be discussed, according to sary some of the the dying to make divisions of the field, due A. Hooper, secretary of the ture or to use seeded a poor stand of forage crops, plants. This leaves association, who is ma.king arrange- - This permits the change of grazing dwarfed plants, with a reduced numments for the convention. necessary to insure the ber of stems, some of which may be In cooperation with the United ground health and thrift of the lambs. more or less yellowed and distorted. States biological survey the associa- A close examination shows that the distion has done considerable in eiim- . IS ease is localized in the crown of the mating predatory animals during the WaV to PlOgreSS by In most sections the past year. plant. Stems are swollen at the base Use of Better Animals and woolgrowers went so far as to volbrown in color. They are often untarily assess themselves in the inThe success attained in tlie building brittle and easily broken off; in fact, terest of animal control. It is exup of a herd of grade or of pure bred this brittleness is one of the means Oi pected that the association will en- animals will depend largely upon the large its program considerably in care and understanding used in the easy diagnosis. Examining Sick Spots. 1924. Prospects for expansion will When examining a sick spot" In a he thoroughly discussed, at the meet- selection of herd sires, say New York dairymen who have made a conspicu- field for the possible presence of the ing., F. R. Marshall, secretary of the ous success in improving their dairies. disease, one should take into considNational Woolgrowers The state college of agriculture at eration more than one of the sympassociation will be one of the speakers on the Ithaca backs this up by saying the toms listed, say department workers. effect of increased grazing fees in- average man must depend upon the A thin may be caused by a variety cluding not only forest reserves, law that like produces like" and se- of otherspot factors, such as a poor Initial but the public domain. Public lect animals for breeding purposes too little or much water, the stand, ranges will be thoroughly discussed and the have producing that physical of alkali in the soil, or to and the possibility of regulation of presence some other disease. The surest sympwinter ones as well as summer con- characters desired in the offspring. Were It possible always to use toms by which the eelworm disease sidered President William A. Grane of the proved sires, or sires with daughters may be recognized are the swollen Utah State Woolgrowers associa-tio- n of producing age, little chance would buds and sprouts and the enlarged has been ill for some months, be taken in their selection. Unfortu- browned stems already mentioned. but reports from his home indicate nately too few proved sires are availdiseased plants show a distinct that he will be able to attend the able and most men must select a Badly stem bases and crown, of the rotting, convention. Newt lofflicers will be less expensive, and untried with seme or all of the stems comchosen, including a president, vice younger, selection, individuality pletely killed. president, secretary and treasurer bull. In this should be considered. and pedigree and fifteen directors. The disease has not been located in Since there is a relation between the size and conformation of an animal Good looks are of little value .WORE SHEEP ARE NOW NEEDED and its ability to produce satisfactory accompanied by good manners. OFFICIAL DECLARATION physical development and type must be insisted upon. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 29. A bull of good individuality and deConsiderable expansion of the sheep and male anindustry is needed, officials of the velopment whose female two or near the three gencestors in department of agriculture declare erations have made or have transin predicting the future holds promise of greater stability for the in- mitted uniformly good productions, dustry. It reached a low point averaging well above that of the herd during the recent depression, it is to be Improved, should be selected. said. The market for mutton is For grading, it would seem wise to j continuing strong and the country require that the females in a sire's w normally "Has to import about half ancestry should have at least shown its wool. Eastern and gn farmers can more readily meet the sufficient ability to qualify for ad- go competition of the Western range vanced registry. Such a bull will operators because of good nearby usually transmit to his offspring the go markets and in many cases their producing ability so common to his go ability to raise sheep at lower cost. ancestors. go Consumption of Iamh and mutton in Young and unproved bulls of excelthe United States averages 6.2 lbs. lent breeding may be purchased at annually per capita, compared with prices below their actual value. go nine in Canada and 26.7 in the United Kingdom. II Woolgrowers from all parts of the state will gather in Salt Lake city, on January 21st for the seventeenth, anriual convention of the Utah State The association. Woolgrowers National meetings precede the Woolgrowers convention which will be held there January 22, 23 and 24,. and are being widely advertised. Every section of the state is being canvassed to induce the attendance of delegates. Predatory animal con- - - tr-n- ms pas-Jam- -- America In a great many places as yet and It has not been under observation for a long enough time to determine just how damaging it might be in this country:. But in view of the fact that It causes serious losses in all other countries where It occurs and because it is very readily spread, the department is anxious that all places of infestation be located as soon as possible and methods of eradication put Into effect Specimens of suspected material should be sent in promptly to the identidepartment at Washington for fication, together with an account of the extent to which the disease occurs. Prevent Spread of Disease. Because the disease is easily spread by irrigation water, infected hay, farm implements, wind, and birds, It follows that the wise practice is to prevent It becoming established. Eradication can albe brought about by plowing up the In land the falfa fields and putting A further other crops for three years. reason for prompt action against the disease is that It may under favorable conditions pass over to and affect other crops, such as clover, buckwheat, rye, turnips, and even potatoes. TEAM WORK It aint the guns or armament, Nor the tunes the band can play, But the close That makes us win the day. It aint the individual, nor The army as a whole, But the everlasting team work Of every bloomin Monely Charlie Colorow of Fort DuchesiJ mailed his check for $2.00 to "The Uintah Basin Farmer and by so doing became our first 5 year subscriber. Mr. Colorow is a real booster for Uintah Basin prosperity and has faith in the future. If we could send all of our bad men to war and get them bumped off wed say whoop er up and keep er Mention FARMER "THE UINTAH BASIN when answering rn g John Davis Asked To Speak at Convention IT. The Utah State Woolgrowers association convenes in annual session in Salt Lake city, Jan. 21, just previous to the National Woolgrowers association3 three days session. At both these conventions matters of vital interest to sheepmen will be discussed. Economical Gains Made by Feeding Beef Calves Feeding calves into baby beef should he given thoughtful consideration in planning feeding operations. They require 23 per cent less feed to make a given amount of gain than do aged steers, and do not get off feed as easily as older cattle. They will continue to make economical gains for several months after reaching a marketable finish,. thU3 giving the feeder a longer period in which to choose a market than In the case of older cattle. John N. Davis, president of the Uintah. County Woolgrowers association has been asked to speak on "Why Grazing Fees Should Not he A deleRaised or Comercialized. Mention will be in attendance FARMER gation probably from Uintah county.. tisement3. THE UINTAH BASIN when answering adver- - i? S n are greater at the present than any time in the history of this Uintah State Vernal Kipling. FIRST 3 YEAR SUBSCRIBER FROM FORT DUCHESNE Our Savings Deposits Mid-Weste- soul. Utah |