OCR Text |
Show FARM and. HOME NOTES By RAY FINCH, County Agricultural Agent Spr aviii2 By Plane Proves Beneficial Several of our Box Elder County farmers are employing a new labor saving device this spring. This is the application of nitrogen on their winter wheat by airplane. This new method has one big advantage that is sometimes very important, that is that you are able to apply the nitrogen while the ground is still wet thus the nitrogen is immediately made available to the plant roots. The cost of application figures about the same as the conventional method. Dr. Roskelley out on Blue Creek was one of the first to try this new method. He reported very good results and is able to tell now where the nitrogen was applied and where it wasn't by the difference in color and the greater amount of stooling of the grain plant on the nitrated plots. Most experiments that have been run by the college shows 20 lbs. of available nitrogen per acre to give most satisfactory results on'dry land. Wayne Larsen of the Tremon-toFlying Service has made these applications. He has the nitrogen hauled by truck to the nearest launching spot, whiclh is usually a graveled road. He loads 600 lbs. to 800 lbs. in the this with a plane distributes machine very broadcasting evenly on the ground and returns in a few minutes to repeat the operation. D.II.I.A. PROGRAM New members signing up on the D.H.I. A. program last month were Glen Nelson. Elwood, Colen Petersen R.F.D., Termon-ton- , and Vess Roundy, R.F.D., Tremonton. New members on the Weigh 'A Day Testing Program this month are C. J. Bourne and John A. Bourne. n were sold through central markets but today only about 13 percent in the western states are so handled. Auction barns started in the twenties and gained momentum in the thirties. Today there are 2300 such establishments in the nation, Prof. Smith says. He adds that the shift to contract farming is "coming fast and will certainly affect marketing." CATTLE LICE CONTROL Cattle freed of lice by dipping or spraying will remain clean if running only much longer with treated cattle, cautions Dr. George F. Knowlton, Extension Entomalogist at Utah State University, Logan. "In some areas all cattle are dipped or sprayed for cattle lice. Such herds receive maximum benefit from lice control treatments," he says. Many herds now are being treated or soon will be treated against costly lice infestations. "The better the control job and the freerer of lice are the cattle they run with, the longer will cattlemen Dr. benefit," Knowlton points out. ' Many sheep will doubtless be sprayed or dusted after shearing to control sheep keds or ticks. Here again, benefit is greatest when all sheep running on a range or in a pasture have been treated to avoid adequately early reinfestation," Dr. Knowl ton adds. ounces of actual Heptachlor or Dielchin in 6 gallons of water per acre to control alfalfa weevil. If the spray is applied at this stage of growth the adult weevil has not had time to lay eggs that will hatch at a later date and the control will be much more effective. SAFFLOWER Carl Claasen, Pres. of The Pacific Oil Seed Company is in this area at the present time contracting for Safflower acreages. The contract price on this crop is the same as last year which was $70.00 per ton. Mr. Claasen stated that Saf flower will not compete price wise with wheat but does compare very favorably with barley. Seed and contracts are now available at the Stohl Warehouse in Tremonton. LIVESTOCK MARKETING CHANGING Livestock producers should consider several factors before selecting a market, cautions Prof. Harry H. Smith, livestock marketing specialist at Utah State University, Logan. These include the (a) services offered, (b) selling costs, (c) selling conditions, such as sorting on ranch, shrink cuts, etc., td) competition, and (e) net returns. "The last, is the most import ant is not always given due con- sideration," Prof. Smith points out. He adds that the American farmer is the most efficient producer in the world, but he "is not participating equitably in the national prosperity he has helped to create." The USU specialist asserts that important changes in livestock marketing practices are taking place. These include ar decline in the volume of saugh-tecattle bought at central markets, growth in auction markets and an expansion in contract farming. Prof. Smith says that before 1920 more than 90 percent of all slaughter cattle killed under SPRAY ALFALFA NOW federal inspection were bought Alfalfa should be sprayed now at central markets. Today only to 2 inches tall. about 70 percent are purchased while it is Best results will be obtained at such markets. with the application of either 4 Before 1920 most feeder cattle . Vs. gentle washing action. Then suds are fine. They "cushion" the fabrics so the water bangs against them less powerfully and thus less harmfully," the USU specialist explains. She advises housewives to feel the slipperiness of water instead of looking for sudsing power. Water feels velvety smooth when ready to do the best wash job. "If you are in a hardwater region you waste tremendous amounts of soap or detergent unless you soften the water, either mechanically or by addr powder." ing a Mrs. Gardner says that for heavy, oily soiling always add a water conditioner powder even though the water has been mechanically softened. Also, be sure the water is as hot as you can get it. These precautions will insure that the grease and oils will be held in the water and won't float atop the water as a sticky scum that what you are washing. water-softene- re-soi- ls Kit takes Hymen s9 for farm profits SUDS AREN'T NECESSARY Suds are pretty but don't do any cleaning, cautions Mrs. Rhea H. Gardner, Home Management Specialist at Utah State University, Logan. "Suds just happen to be a byproduct of mixing soap and water together. They wouldn't occur at all in many synthetic detergents except that nianu facturers add a sudser to make the pretty foam people ike to see," she adds. Actually, suds slow washing action, Mrs. Gardner points out. This is why mechanical dishwashers must have a detergent. Also, it is why many people prefer a for their washing machines. "Sometimes, though, as wtien washing delicate fabrics, you more may want a slowed-downon-sudsin- ..JscaE V? . '.K'.-l-, 5 5. '.".11 1 jl5llSf Farm Housing Loan Program Explained THE LEADER, Tremonton. Utah Thursday, April 10, 1958 BYU To Hold An expanded farm housing loan program designed to speed up farm building construction and improvement as well as act as an additional measure was announced today by Dennis C. Winter, Farmers Home Administration county supervisor. Now an owner of a farm in agricultural production and on which the operator plans to produce at least $400 worth of farm commodities for sale or home use may qualify for the 4 percent longterm housing loan provided that he meets other standard eligibility requirements. Formerly, an eligible applicant had to own a farm that produced a more substantial part of the operator's annual cash income. Borrowers may use loan funds to build, improve, or repair farm houses or other essential farm buildings, and to provide water for farmstead and household use. Mr. Winter said that in addition to financing major construction, the loan funds can help meet many other needs for farm and farm home modernization such as adding bathrooms, utility rooms, better kitchens, and many, other improvements to the home as well as to farm service buildings. While tenants and farm laborers are not eligible, the owner may borrow to do construction work or make improvements for them. The loans are made to farm owners who need credit to finance building improvements or repairs, but find that adequate credit is not available through banks or other regular credit channels. The interest rate is 4 percent and loans may be amortized over periods up to 33 years. anti-recessi- Annual Press Work Shop Brigham Young University will present its second annual High School Press Workshop June 9 to 14, according to Wayne M. Carle, director. Outstanding young journalists from high schools throughout Utah and surrounding areas will be invited to apply for admission to the week-lonworkshop, Mr. (Carle said. Purpose of the workshop will be to develop young people for leadership positions on school newspapers and yearbooks, and to serve as school correspondents for local papers. Participants will meet in a g series of daily class sessions directed by a corps of faculty-me- n and visiting professional newsmen and editors. The students will also edit a daily mimeographed newspaper and a printed paper and yearbook layout, for practical experience. In addition they will learn how to prepare school news for local papers and see demonstrations of printing and duplicating processes. Evening social events will include a patio party, group swim, film classics, dancing and an inspirational banquet. Total cost, including food and housing in university dormitories for the week, will be $28. Students may obtain information and application forms by writing to BYU Journalism Department, Provo. S Try Our New . . . MUNSON W "3 Very High Production Record WE DO CUSTOM CLEANING - MIXING - GRINDING HEPTACHLOR For Killing Alfalfa Weavil ERVIH STOHL WAREHOUSE Member Federal Warehouse System Headquarters for Agricultural Chemicals Phone AL Tremonton USE LEADER WANT ADS "'). 1 Nitrogen Fertilizers g Utah Poultry Farmers low-sud-s- Co-o- & p. it talce fbr Reid Giles, Manager n, LYMOUT II 000 1 ' " I - , C'-'m- m! -- W" 1 i" " '"I a?MratNlt'"' vL '"Sv: r jSj1 ' ji "J" TV max jimnjg U,AU Mm nm.Trmmm)jmmixmm 1j.JMMMiiitMMirfteti' I,... "minim, 1 .!, Vv "'Wm.T.rir ifv tic'' It , high iv t MWtlll - ninrinwHt ' "" 1 1,1 .nm fitunnlim t -- . ' fj"viM.wV BliWWitWlijWWiMlpi mjjj., ""t "u IT- - , r.M,.m,n V-- INCREASE r You pet inHinnimniiiriuniMntii8WaMMar4f more for your money in a ,tn m new Plymouth! Regardless of model or juice, you get a full wheelbase . . . a rcolutionary new susjension system 1 that gives you the world's most level ride Ihakes that stoj) you faster, smoother, t with 30o less lining wear . . . modern Silver Dart styling that will still he beautiful years from now . . . plus dozens more. Remember: the other two low jrice cars charge from $125 to $1 W extra for their top rides, and don't offer Torsion-Air- e ...Total-Contac- .. 'UtMmiffi&ti&mtiiiittfttia in your profits witlr in Plymouth's other great features at any price! Plymouth is today's best buy! When trade-itime comes, Plymouth will still be the n ".V with Torsion-AirRide, only I'Kiil car in the Brakes and all those other features that put it so far out in front. Naturally, it will bring you a higher priee than less modern cars! That's why we say the new Plymouth is tomorrow's best trade! See your Plymouth dealer and make the best deal of your life! low-pric- e e Total-Conta- A More car for your money today More money for your car tomorrow . . . . . .Nitrogen. USS Nitrogen Fertilizers will increase your yields and your farm profits. Fertilize early, use plenty of fertilizer and count the added returns at, harvest - time. Nitrogen) and USS Ammonium Nitrate fertilizers made by United are (33.5 Nitrogen) dry, States Steel. Buy USS Nitrogen Fert ilizers now from your fertilizer dealer. For information, write to United States Steel, 919 Kearns Huilding, Salt Lake City 1, Utah. USS Ammonium Sulfate (21 free-flowin- g profit-producin- g Nitrogen Fertilizers |