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Friday, June 8, 1973

West Central Ind. Agricultural and Garden News

The Bainbridge Merry Maids 4-H Club held their fourth meeting on May 31, in the North Putnam Home Ec. Room. Beth Bannon led the American pledge and Pam Early led the 4-H pledge. The secretary’s and treasurers reports were read. The group was led in singing some songs by Linda Hess and Kim McBride. The group practiced on county judging. A demonstration was given by Lora Summers, Kathy Greene, Peggy Inman and Laurie Davenport. Refreshments were served and the meeting was adjourned. The meeting of the Junior Homemakers was opened with the pledge and motto by Lisa Kelly. Beth Robinson gave roll call. Jamie Robinson gave the treasurer’s report and stated that we now have $ 18 in the treasury. Our club voted to buy a meeting-set and scrap books.

HAY BALERS SPECIAL

Our club voted on meeting in the park for our future meetings. There will be an officer meeting at Mrs. Robinson’s house on June 6. There will also be a judging workshop at Mrs. Robinson’s house on June 11 at 1:30. County judging will be June 12. We are having a prejudging meeting on July 18 at 10 a.m. Our next meeting on June 13. Deniese McMaines gave a demonstration on painting statues for her project in home furnishings. Lisa Kelly gave a demonstration on making orangeade for cooking. Next week our demonstration will be by Sharon Stamper. The refreshments will be by Lisa Kelly. Submitted by Becky Smith.

Form-Bill Amendment Causes Nixon Administration Showdown

WASHINGTON AP- The Nixon administration faces a showdown in the Senate over a farm-bill amendment that would phase out direct subsidies for such crops as cotton, wheat and feed grains. The amendment, sponsored by Sen. James L Buckley, R- N.Y., would begin cutting income supplement payments to farmers in 1975 and abolish them altogether after crops are harvested in 1977. Further action is expected on amendments aimed at reducing the amount of government subsidies farmers can collect. The ceiling now is S55,000 per crop for each individual. The Buckley amendment, bas-‘ ically in line with objectives announced earlier this year by President Nixon, is expected to draw heavy fire from Senate Democrats and farm-belt Re-

publicans. The amendments are being offered to the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 that is designed to replace farm legislation that expires this year. The bill was written and aproved by the Senate Agriculture Committee, whose chairman.

Sen. Herman Talmadge, D-Ga., is adamantly opposed to shutting the door completely on government payments. Under the Senate bill, each crop would have a target price set annually to reflect farm production costs. Ihe 1974 targets include: wheat $2.28 per bushel; corn

$1.53 per bushel; and cotton 43 cents per pound. Those roughly reflect current market prices, including some of the highest marks in recent year. Under the Senate bill, if the market price of a commodity falls below its target the government will make up the price difference in direct payments.

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Opportunities exist in Indiana for sheep flocks to become a profitable addition to the farm business, suggests David C. Petritz, Purdue University extension economist. He makes it clear, however, that the flock must complement, not compete with, the other more profitable enterprises on the farm. Petritz lists these four conditions under which the sheep enterprise can contribute to net farm income: Where unmarketable roughages are available; Existing available facilities; Moderate amounts of available labor and capital; and Management abilities suited to the enterprise. Returns per dollar invested or per hour of labor typically have not been large enough for sheep flocks to compete directly with cash grain crops or some other livestock enterprises, the economist explains. However, through careful

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planning and good management, a sheep flock can provide an opportunity for increasing farm income if the flock can be added without reducing grain production or other more profitable enterprises, Petritz says.

Sudangrass and soighumSudan crosses provide the best emergency or supplementary crops for pasture or greenchop during July, August and September, points out Lester H. Smith, Purdue University extension agronomist. These related forages are heat tolerant annuals that become highly productive when moisture and fertility are available. Carrying capacity varies a great deal according to moisture supply, fertility and temperature. About one-half acre of pasture for each cow is a good estimate of the amount needed if yields are average.

Both sudangrass and sor-ghum-Sudan crosses are much better adapted for grazng or greenchop than for hay and silage. If the crop is cut only two or three times, the crosses usually out-yield recommended Sudangrass. However, in trials where four or more cuttings are removed to imitate grazing, Sudangrasses have yielded as much or more than the sorghumSudan crosses. i Neither Sudangrass nor the crosses will perform as well as corn or sorghum silage, alfalfa hay or haylage for stored or winter feed. Soils well suited for corn or

Patioing Safer And Cheaper With Mounting Gas Prices, Road Deaths

In the summertime outdoor living becomes a way of life for many. For some it means campWheot May Be Down 30 Per Cent

Indiana’s 1973 wheat crop is expected to be 30 per cent smaller than last year’s production. Both acreage and forecast yield are down. State-federal agricultural statisticians at Purdue University report that the 665,000 acres for harvest are 19 per cent below the 1972 acreage. Yield is forecast at 42 bushels an acre, six fewer than last year. However, the Indiana forecast is the highest May yield in the midwest. Because of an extremely wet September, 1972, Indiana farmers had difficulty seeding their wheat. While there was little snow cover during the winter months Indiana enjoyed a relatively mild season. Ample soil moisture and mild temperatures this spring combined to give the wheat crop an early start and stimulated growth.

ing, boating or traveling. Others are content with patioing. In this day of mounting gasoline prices and highway deaths, patioing is cheaper and safer. “A patio provides extra living space much of the year, for often it is utilized in the spring and fall as well as summer,” points out John C. Nye, Purdue University extension agricultural engineer. It can be used for entertaining guests or for self-relaxa-tion. “An important consideration in selecting your outdoor living site is proper drainage,” says Nye. “The patio should be elevated above the surrounding ground so that there is at least one per cent slope away from the site. If low areas do exist, these can be filled or drain tile placed to help carry away excess water.” Materials used in a patio are largely the decision of the individual. But these range in cost and durability. A brick or flagstone patio can be designed to make an attractive pattern in your outdoor living area. If a more permanent patio surface is desired, con-

crete can be poured and designs can be laid into it. One popular and attractive patio is the wooden deck. Generally, redwood is used. Some people have gone to the extent of enclosing their patio, Nye adds, so that it provides an almost year-round living area. Final layout of your patio should include some accessories, giving the installation that personal touch. A group of plants can add privacy. Shrubs, trees, or flowers planted around the patio will lend beauty to your outdoor living area. Or, you may prefer to in-

stall a permanent barbecue grill so that you can enjoy an occasional meal cooked outdoors anytime during the year. In planning the patio, don’t forget the guests you’ll be entertaining. Provide benches or possibly even swing chairs to add that extra touch. Your patio can become that special place you’ve always wanted. With a little ingenuity, you can make it into a comfortable outdoor retreat to be enjoyed while others are driving the highways or fighting for camp space.

Bacterial Spot May Be On Pepper, Tomato Transplants

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Bacterial spot is sometimes apparent on pepper and tomato transplants sold in retail outlets, says Walter R. Stevenson, Purdue University extension plant pathologist. Because of the damaging effect of this disease on quality and quantity of yield, home gardners should learn to inspect plants with care before purchase. Infection by the bacterial sp ot pathogen can be identified by the presence of small, dark brown or black greasy spots on leaves and stems of seedlings, explains Stevenson. Spots may enlarge up to'/sinch in diameter. Seriously infected seed-

lings are severely weakened and serve as sources of inoculum for neighboring plants, the plant pathologist adds. Fruit infection results in rough, unsightly lesions. Hence, infected fruitsaregenerally unmarketable because erf" their unattractive appearance. Once introduced into a garden planting, bacterial spot is difficult to control, Stevenson stresses. While copper containing fungicides are of some value, they do not give fully satisfactory control when abundant rainfall occurs. Best and easiest control is to plant disease free transplants.

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Price Index Jumps Up 21 Per Cent In May

soybeans are well suited to Sudan. Prepare the seedbed as if it were for corn or beans. Then drill 20-25 pounds of Sudan or sorghum-Sudan hybrid seed per acre in eightinch rows. Apply phosphorus and potash as if to grow 100-150 bushels erf corn per acre. If possible, have a soil test. Split the nitrogen application, applying 75 pounds at seeding time. This can be put on with the drill while seeding, or anhydrous ammonia can be applied in the seedbed just prior to seeding. After the first cutting, another 75 pounds of nitrogen will be necessary if top production is desired.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The wholesale price index, a measure of inflation in the economy, took another enormous jump in May, rising 2.1 per cent over April, the Labor Department reported yesterday. The index showed wholesale prices increasing at an annual rate of 25.2 per cent. The biggest increases were in farm products which were up 6.1 per cent over April. The general increase in farm prices followed a decline of .2 per cent in April. The report was more bad economic news for the Nixon administration since it showed prices were not making the mid-year decline that economists had predicted. Much of the increase in wholesale prices later shows up in retail prices to consumers. Inflation at the retail level already has been increasing at an annual rate of 8.4 per cent. The seasonally adjusted increase in the wholesale price index in May was 2 per cent, which means wholesale prices were increasing at 24 per cent annual rate after seasonal changes had been taken into account. Chairman Herbert Stein of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers issued the official administration reaction to

the figures. It declared that “most of the speed-up was caused by another surge in prices of farm products and processed foods and feeds.” Stein indicated some satisfaction that prices of consumer foods “rose only .3 per cent.” Stein noted that industrial prices increased at an “unsatisfactory high rate” and said the Cost of Living Council is investigating industrial price increases to see whether they would exceed government standards.

Cow-Calf Herd Returns Noted

Economic returns from cow-calf herds are determined by the number of live calves produced and weight of these calves at weaning. Two Indiana Cooperative Extension Service publications—AS 405 “Reducing Calving Difficulty in Beef Cattle” and AS 406 “Twenty Ways to Wean More Pounds of Beef’ —contain practical suggestions for attaining these ends.

State Farmers Dry 13 Per Cent Of Corn Harvest

The wet 1972 corn harvesting season required Indiana farmers to artifically dry 13 per cent more farm-stored corn than during the 1971 season, report state-federal agricultural statisticians at Purdue U niver si ty. Farmers artificially dried 82 per cent of their com during the last harvest season; this was 13 per cent more than the previous year. The batch dryer method was the principal on-farm method of artificially drying corn, accounting for 34 per cent of the stored corn. Indiana farmers sold 39 per cent of their crop at harvest, up from the 26 per cent sold directly from the field in the 1971 harvest. Nearly 82 per cent of the crop was harvested as shelled corn. Ear storage on farms dropped to eight per

cent of the 1972 crop; in 1971 16 per cent of the crop went into farm cribs.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Wheat No 2 soft red 2.73Vin; No 2 hard red 263(4n. Corn No 2 yellow 2.42n. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 1.03n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 11.47n. No 2 yellow corn was quoted at 2.46n Wednesday.

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