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Show No Recommendations For AH April 4, 1968 THE CITIZEN. Insecticides Prevent Damage If Applied To Weevil Larvae Damage by alfalfa weevil can be prevented or held in check by applying insecticides to the larvae, the county agent, DeVere Tovey, reminded farmers this week. Early spring treatments are not recommended because the chemicals that kill adults leave residue prohibited by federal regulations. Accurate timing is, therefore, very important, according to Larry O'Keeffe, Entomologist, of the University of Idaho Extension Service. Timing, he said, must be based on thorough and frequent examination of fields. over-winteri- Adult weevils feed on alfal fa but do not seriously injure the crop. Feeding by larvae on the first crop reduced yield and quality. In severe conditions, entire fields take on a eravish cast. After the first crop is cut, larvae drop Into the stubble. Those that have not completed their de velopment continue to feed on buds of alfalfa crowns. This delays the second alfalfa crop and may cause serious dam age if water is short, the season is short, or if the sec ond crop is left for seed. full-bu- er ts able and whether you preferamounts that make possible By Paul D. Christensen, to use minimum amounts ofthe highest yields obtainable Extension Soil Specialist, fertilizer or maxlmumunder your conditions. and Rex F. Nielson, Associate Professor, Plant Science, Utah State University Logan, Utah We can't give general fertilizer recommendations that fit all farms. Soil and farm practices vary too much from farm to farm. The challenge is lo deliver more usable power and the HF 180 Lemhi 66 well-balanc- ed 1 Agent Gives Five Points For Sampling Here are five suggestions slope, erosion, crop growth County Agent Dan Roberts and yield. The soil in each by It may surprise you to real' ize that fertilizer needs large far taking accurate soil sam area should have the same which can mean better texture, cropping history and ly depend upon your own skill ples as a farmer. If you manage use of fertilizer and more fertilizer treatment. for high crop yields, the extra profits per acre for you: (2) When you sample an production will require more (1) Divide each field into area, scrape away the surface fertilizer than if your manage- uniform areas, paying special litter and take a core six inchment practices normally re- attention to differences in es deep from the surface soil. sult in lower yields. This is (3) On permanent pastures simply stating the obvious and sod areas, sample only fact that high yields remove three inches deep. more plant food from the soil than low yields. It Is also ac(4) Repeat this procedure knowledging the fact that fer 10 to 15 maces In the iml in tilizer is only one of many form area. Mix the soil in the things that influence crop production. High production per acre requires more than large applications of fertilizer, it also requires skillful, timely such as seedbed "The importance of nitro operations planting, sou Separation, gen in a insect control. fertility program cannot be Your USU County Extenoverstressed," says County Agent Dan Roberts. "This sion Agent has information element is the key to better available for average farm conditions. Such guidelines yields and bigger profits." The county agent points out are based on numerous soil that the efficient use of nitro- tests and field fertilizer exgen is a major factor in suc- periments. He may help you cessful and profitable farm see wnere your own conditions ing. Fanners who use nitro- require more or less fertilizer gen wisely as an essential than the average recommend production tool can expect ations. However, you must both yields and production ef- remember that the amount ficiency to continue to climb of fertilizer you apply will as they increase nitrogen fertilization rates within practi- depend on whether other fact cal and recommended limits. ors of production are favor MiRMiTMIiTi dak "namnffp to the first hay crop is not considered severe until 50 to 75 percent of the plant terminals show larval feeding," O'Keeffe said. "If this condition exists when the d crop is approaching stage or when the crop is within two weeks of normal cutting time, the best control is to harvest the hay early and treat the stubble with an approved insecticide." The rhemicals and amounts to use under various condi tions are described in a Col lege of Agriculture leaflet, "Controls for Alfalfa Weevil." Another leaflet tells how and for when to use a spray-rowThese leat-leweevil control. are available at the Coun ty Agent's Office. Nitrogen Found Important To Area Soil rem MF180 Needs Depend On Skill Suggested pail and fill a pint container with the mixture. For Spring Don't sample unusual areas such as dead furrows, low spots or terraces. For high yields and resistance to stem and stripe rust, seeding of Lemhi 66 spring wheat is recommended by the County Agricultural Agent, DeVere Tovey. Howard Roylance, Univer sity of Idaho Extension Agronomist, said that although Lemhi 66 is more susceptible to ergot than other spring varieties, it does have stripe resistance. Many growers are concerned about ergot, a fungus disease that was prevalent last year in parts of Magic Valley and Southeastern Idaho. The disease occurred because of cool, moist weather ideal for its growth and infection of grass flowers. What the situation may be in 1968 depends to a large extent on the less-likel- No other tractor with a rating can equal the n MF 180 for "muscle and hustle." Why? Exclusive Pressure Control reduces wheel slippage up to 50 . . . more of the engine horsepower is converted Into useable horsepower. This gives the MF 180 the capability of tractors claiming up to 10 mora horsepower. Never before has there been such efficient performance from an engine this size and sever has this much power been so easy to manage. Come In and see ns. Massey-Fergnso- (5) Although Lemhi 66 is sus ceptible to ergot, it resists stem and stripe rust, and Roylance said growers would be wise to plant it. The po tential loss from rust is greatchance er than the of another outbreak of ergot, Weather conditions that last year favored ergot were also favorable to rust. But rust did not become a serious problem because of the large acreages of Lemhi 66 and Gaines, another variety which prevented build up of the disease. Small amounts of ergot oc cur every year in small grains and on tame and wild grasses. Little pieces of ergot cannot be removed from seed grains by normal clean ing processes. However, if er got is buried two or three inches deep, as is common in planting small grain, the ergot cannot emerge from the soil and infect the current The agronomist also crop. advised cutting or burning grass along ditches, roads and fence rows bordering grain a r a: f:.u ueiu.f iu preventi iiueiuuii. There's only one reason to fertilize: does ii! Such a procedure will give you a composite sample re presenting an sections of the field. This will help the soil testing laboratory give you an accurate report on your land's needs for nutrients. Soil samples can be taken any time the ground isnt frozen. To take a soil sample, you need a container and information sheet, a sampling tube or spade and a clean paiL You can get the container and information from your county agent, fertilizer dealer or the vocational agriculture PHONE FASTER SERVICE t LOWER PRICES y M.KFV& W I At Franklin County Grain Growers FERTILIZER- RETAIL I MIMHSt-filV- l AT COMPETITIVE FBICES - Your USS Fertilizer dealer can guide you to increased net income through the sound use of fertilizer. Your USS Fertilizer dealer is a specialist in one of the more complicated aspects of soil fertility. Contact him today for latest information on that all important subject: PROFIT. Your USS Fertilizer dealer carries fertilizers, nvde by United States - ... 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