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Show Tronton Driofa and and remained overnight an Sunday with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Thompson. Mrs. Norman Christensen went as AND far as Ueon, Idaho, where she visited at the home of a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Eva) Tyler, and also her On mother, Mrs. Florence Chen ey, who is staying at the USS fEQTlUSSttS Tyler home. She also got to visit two brothers and Spreader Service Available two, sisters and their famil- Mrs. Newell Tremonton and Payne y granddaughter Julie Ann of Smithfield were day visitors at Sunday School and the Cecil Payne home. They also visited at the Gregory home in Smith-fieltaking their little granddaughter back home. Mr. and Mrs. John Weston of Laketown were visitors of their children, Mr. and Mrs. ies while in Ucon, Legrand Reeder, Mr. and On night Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Merrill and Mr. Mrs. Friday Roland Mortenson atand Mrs. Melvin Lott, last tended the Postmasters banweek. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. quet for postmasters of Rich, Reeder and son Brent went Cache and Box Elder counto Driggs Staturday afternoon ties held at Zanavoo Lodge. Mr. of Gre-gor- d, m . Ms Buy CALL US AND SAVE , TDEIJTOII FEED CO-O- P Phone JO 342M Trenton, Utah ' CATTLE GRAZING Dennis Ralphs cattle grazing on steep dryland which has been seeded to grass and alfalfa and converted from crops to grazing lanH The grasses used on this 110 acre area are Greeuar interme- diate wheat grass and Siberian wheat grass. The alfalfa seeded with the grass was limited to 2 pounds per acre because of bloat hazard. Dennis states that this is the most profitable use of this land. The conversion from crops to permanent grassland has also solved an eros- ion problem. Soil Sampling Suggestions Here are five suggestions by County Agent Dan Roberts for taking accurate soil samples which can mean better use of fertilizer and more profits .per acre for three inches deep. (4) Repeat this procedure in 10 to 15 places in the uniform area. Mix the soil in the pail and fill a pint container with the mixture. you: (5) Dont sample unusu(1) Divide each field into al areas such as dead uniform areas, paying speclow spots or terraces. ial attention to differences Such a procedure will give in ; slope, ..erosion, c r o p you a. composite, sample,, re? growth and yidd.' The' hofi presenting all sections of the m each area should have field. This will help the soil the same texture, cropping testing laboratory give you history and fertilizer treat- an accurate report on your ment. lands needs for nutrients. (2) When you sample an Soil samples can be taken area, scrape away the sur- any time the ground isnt face litter and take a core frozen. six inches deep from the surTo take a soil sample, you face soil. need a container and inor- (3) On permanent pastures motion shitsit, a sampling and sod beds, sample only tube or space and a clean pail. You can get the container and information from your county agent, fertilizer dealer or the vocational agriculture teacher. . tor-row- s, , Soil Testing Practical, Agent Says Its good business .to anticipate the fertilizer needs of your crops before deficiency symptoms can be seen on the crop itself. - according to County Agent Dan Roberts. Waiting for a deficiency to develop is a poor practice, for by then crop losses already have taken place. In present day farming, the real problem is to know how well a particular fertilizer is meeting the needs of a crop. Mr. Roberts pointed that once a farmer has POIIMMU . . This year go bulk! Bulk application using USS Fertilizers, is often the most effective way for you as a farmer to see that your crops, get enough fertilizer. ' Bulk application with USS Fertilizers Is eco o MIXING out em- barked on a fertilizer program, its value in meeting the needs of. the crop from year to year can be estimated by soil tests. Soil testing is a, practical tool that tells you what you want to know about your soil before the trouble appears and before its too late to correct it. By following a regular program of soil testing, you can avoid loss in yield and low profits resulting from hidden hunger of your crops. Soil testing is the modern way to determine your fertilizer needs. swift, convenient, efficient! DELIVERING o SPREADING a at lowest costs featuring . . .i Fertlltectf nomical, efficient, and convenient It's tho swift way to get the fertilization job dono and it takes less of your time and labor. There is a bulk outlet carrying USS Fertilizers near you. Call now to schedule bulk application of fertilizer for your farm. This year get maximum yields from tho ' available moisture use enough fertilizer. Insist on USS Fertilizers, made. ty United States Steel. ' . , INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSN. BniekMiAipr PRESTON, IDAHO Pete Hyde h; , V , |