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6 Clackamas County News, Estacada, Ore. July 26, 1957 OREGON TOPS IN SEED PRODUCTION To seed and maintain the grasslands of America each year, it requires some 200 tril lion grass and legume seeds with Oregon tanking at the top of the national production list in supplying this total. These statistics and the story of the developmen of the seed industry in America—a devel opment that has come entire ly in the last 25 years— are told in a new book, "Grassland Seeds” by D. D. Hill, head of the farm crops departmentt at culture reasearch for the Oregon State college, and W.. A. Wheeler, director of agri- Field Seed Insttitute of North America. The book is the most comp lete report ever issued on grass and legume seeds used for for age, pasure, soil conservation and other turf plantings in the Easem states, HiU reports.The 1 Oregon farmers will probab- th. Oats infected with the vi- bad conditions that we face great diversity of soil and cli- ly follow the national trend ros show a red leaf, and at this year. As for sprays now— matic conditions in the West- ! this year towards less wheat this point we have to make remember virus diseases can ern States make it possible to and corn but a bumper barley certain that we understand the not be controlled by tthe use produce a wide variety of top crop. Fewer peaches, grapes, kind of oats we are consider of any chemical. They are dis US. quality seeds. Oregon is partic and prunes than last year are ing. The red leaf condition in turbances inside the plant The West has moved into the ularly well suited. also expected in Oregon, but the spring oats is due to the cells and once inside are there center of the stage in seed pro- Ten-year production aver increase is in sight for most yellow dwarf virus but the red to stay in spite of all the dust ducion in this country and ap ages from 1944 to 1953 show other field and fruit and nut leaf condition in the fall or spray we could use against pears tto be the main salvation that Oregon ranks first in the crops, according to the USDAs planted oats is from other them. If such a season should for seed-hungry Midwest and production of common and July crop report. causes. The virus will affect appear to be returning next perennial ryegrass seed, chew- Hay production in Oregon spring wheat but the varieties year, we would then urge you * V ♦ ♦. * *■ *■ * ' ings and red fescue,benttgrass, for 1957 i% estimated at more grown in Oregon are resis t0 make all plantings in April vetch and alsike clover seed; than two million tons, up T tant to the virus and the sick if possible. This date will al second in tall fescue and Aus percent from last year and spring wheat fields are in all low growth to get ahead of trian winter pea seeds; fifth in 20 percent more than average. probabilities not suffering the aphis and litlle damage crimson clover seed; sixth in j The state’s barley production from virus but rather rust, will be seen in crops that are white clover seed; seventh in is forecast at a record-high of mildew and Hessian fly.” well on the way when the vir Sudan grass seed and tenth in 22 1-2 million bushels, 5 per “The yellow dwarf virus us hits them.” red clover seed. cent larger than last year and was discovered by C. E. Horn- "While you are in the frame Last year the total grass nearly double the average liar- er.OSC plant patthologist who of mind to think of the bug seed producion in Oregon was vest. explains it in his way: Fes pests, we might say that the 193,-00,00 pounds. In some ca Present prospects are for a cue, Orchard glass, perennial first Hessian fly found in Ore ses, a pound of seed represents Bartlett pear crop abou one- ryegrass, Brome and wild oats gon was in a field of wheat ttremendous numbers, Hill fourth above average, and fall as host plants or carriers of growing in Washingtton Coun commented. Bentgrass seeds and winter pears are estimated tiho disease but uien't affected ty way back in 1897. Dr. L.P are so tiny,for example, that it j at nearly one-fifth above aver- by it. The disease remains in Rockwood and Max Reeher 7’ takes more than 5.000,000 of age. A sizeable crop increase is the carrier plants along the began the laborious task of them t0 weigh a pound. also expeced in Oregon’s late bordéis of the fields until the learning the habits of the Grassland agriculture in Am- summer potattoes. Those ^-> come from time the spring planted oats or Hessian fly and worked out the erica has compleed the full cy- The generally good prospects barley has just come up. If the control measures which are the Bible. And they have cle during the past 100 t0 150 for Oregon harvests are in con- season is favoiablo to aphis sttill recognized today as the sometimes been quoted to jus years, Hill points out ttrast to the national picture.A tiiey iced upon the disease ear only effective means of escap "We took the grassland with combination of bad weather lier plants tify a naan’s lack of concern reproducing in ing the fly. The federal entom the accumulated fertility of and Soil Bank acreage cut- great numbers. ology laboratory at Forest for the welfare of others. the centuries; we plowed the backs has resulted in the They migrate to the seedling Grcve is the outtgrowth of the land, used and wasted the fer smallestt planted acreage in barley with the virus w h en we quote Scripture which early work done by these two tility of the soil; and now we nearly 40 years, the econom- causes the familiar yellowing men.” we must be careful WHOM are developing programs for istts report. The national crop observed this year. The yell- we are quoting! the rejuvenation of the soil outlook now looks to be about lowing is f'Tlowed by little or and the maintenance of its pro- 7 percent below last year and no growth, undeveloped root Dusting red clover seed It was Cain, the first mur ducivity by learning grassland the smallest since 1951. insects (•ystems. end varrious degrees fields for control of derer, who asked that biting agriculture” the book reports. Majr crops planted last fall of cion failute.” which attack newly forming In the beginning, seed was and this spring in important q uestion.* God had said, "At this point we wonder seed does not pay, according simply seed, Hill noted. No va- I areas throughout the United about the control of the aphis to O.S.C. Extension Entomolo “Where is Abel, thy brother? rieties had been developed to | States go of to a slow and un tto stop such troubles in fu gist Robt. Every. But this is And Cain was trying to es- meet given condtions, nor was promising start. Favorable ture years. This task would not true of alsike and white cape the consequences of his too much known about what j weather for the rest of the reach such proportions that clover seed stands. For the lat species should be grown and j growing season could change we would wish we hadn’t ter. Every recommends use of crime. where. Litttle was known the picture butt probably not started. Even more discourag 20 pounds of 5 percentt DDT about the peculiarities of cul- | enough to match last year’ston- ing is the fact that the aphis per acre. Applications should Each of us is responsible ture that were necessary for nage record. in the can carry the virus in its body be made very early for his brother’s welfare. That seed production and it was as Meanwhile farm income for long periods of time. Now morning before bees and oth is the very reason this fea sumed that if a given species supported by slightly higher for the considerations involved er beneficial insects become V " CHURCH FOR ALL. . . would produce forage, it farm prices and Soil Bank pay in the control of aphis. We active. ture is appearing in your AU FOR THE CHURCH would also produce seed —a ment is holding up. Spending would have had to apply spray There are other management newspaper.^ Tb* Church 1» tha great««! Joe- theory that soon proved erron- for food has been up about 5 or dust to the fields every ten practices which may increase tor on « irth lor tho building ot and your family need eus percent, in line with a 5 per- days or so to hold the numbers production of all types of clo character and good cUlnnahlix it Today seed production has cent increase in consumer in- of aphis down to the point ver seeds in Clackamas Coun In a WorobouM oi ■plrltual re lu a i. the spiritual resources our Without a strong Church, nallhar become a highly specialized | come. About half the increase where they could do no dam ty. As we have pointed out churches offer. In whichever democracy nor ettrlllzaUca can business with great advances j went to cover higher market- age, The job would involve so several times top dressing *urrt to . Thar* or* tour round Christian congregation you in improvement of varieties, ing charges with other half go- raaaon* why arrry-prrron should much cost for spray that the with borated landplaster be seed production, and adapta- ing to farmers, attend sarrte** regularly and sup. ‘•elect there are waiting to a good value of the barley, oats saved fore rains cease is port tha Church. They are: (U tion of grasses o various areas j ------------------------ would not leave any profit for practice. 'welcome you »an y men and For hla own rah*. (2) For hi* and for various uses. The Don Dodds wish to children's sab*. (J) For th* salt* It is also i mportant to the owner. women and young peoplt One of the chapter contribu- j thank the unidentified lady The picture is not as dark as provide bees in cl Us community and nation. (4) abundance. For th* ta b * ot th* Church W **g. tors for the book is John R. \ who assisted their son when he it looks, however, since the How many hives does it take whose faith has taught them which n*sd* hi* moral and te> Hardison, U. S. deparment of tipped over on his bike last season is more responsible for to provide abundance? This terfcd snppnrt Plan to go U »1 d e e p ic fo w tn for the,r agriculture plant pathologist j Tuesday, in front of the post- the heavy rhjweh regtjiqrtF QOd (M g IMF bug infestation would depend upon the num- who is stationed at OSC. He J office. MM* fed * than anything else. Such eye- j ber of plants per acre, the vig- wrie the section on disease j ------------------------ les occur rather infrequently, or of hives available and the problems in forage seed pro- | but are in the records. We number of wild bees in the vi duction and distribution. The doubt that we could find any cinity. From 1 to 3 hives per book is especially designed as I record that would equal the acre is a pretty good average. a reference for classwork, j county agents, and seed grow- | ¿8 » ers, processors and dealers. (By J. J. Inskeep, Extension STRICTLy Extension Agent) Mrs. Harriet Story, son Tom Oregon is famous for its ex my and daughter Julie of Ma » '* ♦ % . dras were guests Sunday of Mr cellent climate so far as homo and Mrs. Royal Gardener.Mrs. sapiens the human—race is con From where we sit Story brought Julie to Port cerned. land to appear on the TV Stars many of the weeds of the world also find this location to their of Tomorrow. liking. Scarcely a week goes by that we do not have some Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harbert, Second an d M ain S tre e ts - The C h u rch w here a C h ristia n E xperience m akes you a m em ber” . who have been living in Cor one bring in a strange weed. P a s to r Jam es Moore How shall they be controll vallis were home over the weekend. They plan to return ed ? Are they poisonous to hu to Estacada when school opens mans and farm animals? These are the questions asked. Weeds in the fall. unknown to us are sent to Ore E stacad a P h o n e 24-5 gon State College for identifi Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mock cation. Occasionally one ap and Larry enjoyed a camping pears that must be sent to the trip over Sunday and Monday U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Roaring River area.The Only last week a weed speci- j weather was lovely but the men was brought in from the Your M arshall W ells Store mosquitoes starved. Wilson ville area. “The neigh bors say it is poisonous. Is it. HAY PRODUCTION IS and what is it?" UP 7 PER CENT IN OREGON Well, we had always known Oregon crop prospects at of this weed as snakeweed.Our E stacad a P h o n e 84-2 mid-year are generally favor publications failed to describe able but farmers throughout it. We have never considered it the nation may reap the small much of a pest and did not est total crop harvest in six think it poisonous. But one years report Oregon State col casnot afford to take a chance. and S p ortin g G oods lege agricultural economists. This one was identified by Albert N. Steward, Curator of the Oregon State College Her “Wow! Almost late for the coffee break!" barium as Moth Melluein.Sci V>'( entific name was Varbascum Blattaria. Moth Mullein is a HERE S HEALTH! member of the figwort family. Introduced from Eurasia, it is One Dollar buys a Savings Account at the Estacada Branch found in fields and along road- 5 ¿ tir 1 NOTES BY THE WAYSIDE BUSINESS CLACKAMAS COUNTY NEWS ESTACADA CHURCH OF GOD ESTACADA FORD and MERCURY GRAY'S HARDWARE MILLER CHEVROLET SERVICE TOMMY MAY COFFEE SHOP DOLLAR SALE ... Just of The First State Bank of Mihvaukie and the opportunity to start building your financial security by regular and systematic savings. 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