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Livestock Growers CoGisider llfay Proposals At lousy Alleef ; Hay Clinic Draws Interest If N. C ANDERSON lUh-hlifiht of the annual Mor row County Livestock Growers hjuxiatlon annual meeting held Friday and Saturday wm the "flow a Your Hay" clinic. Sixty (our ranchers compared protein and dry matter contents of first. second and third cutting, altalia hay compared to feed value of barley, straw with wheat straw and heard why cows like some kilage better than othera. In. Norm Ooetze, farm crops spfCiallKt, OSU. outlined the work of the Forage analysis Ser vice Lab at OSU and told ranch its that the best quality alfalfa hay cannot always be picked by sight Samples used for dls cuHsion. which came from a var iety of ranch operations In the county, varied by five percent In crude protein. Dr. Al Rlaston, professor of animal husbandry, OSU. discuHsed the use of this feed In providing the daily re ciuiremenu of livestock needs, He pointed out the values of alfalfa hay in providing daily vitamin, mineral and protein re uuirements. While trading was slow this vear at the Bull Day. nine ranch era brought in 22 bulls for the annual event A weight guessing contest was won by orvuie cuts forth, Lexington. Second, third and fourth places went to Ger aid Berestrom. Gene Pierce and Frank Anderson, lieppner, who were closest guessers to the com blned weight lor live Duns. Committees Betwrt Saturdays sessions, attended bv fifty nine persons, heard com mittee reports and treasurer Ger aid Swaeeert reported the treas ury in good financial condition even though a contribution of $500 had been made to the Live stock Research Center set up dur ing the year at the Umatilla Branch Experiment Station. Also $50 went to the Morrow county Cowbelles for use in co-hosting the annual meetine of the Ore gon Cattleman's association and $25 to Billy Weatherford as a scholarship to attend the Youth Range Camp held at the Mal heur Wildlife Refuge near French Glen this summer. BUI, making a report to the livestock growers on what he learned at the Youth It was reported that meat pro motion was continued this year with funds contributed by north ttebt Livestock Commission Cora pany with a 5c per head deduc lion on all cattle sold through this auction originating in Mor row county. A portion of this money was given to the Morrow County cowbelles for their pro gram as well a providing funds lor home economics departments in schools in using meat for demonstration classes. Trapper Srstem Lauded Bob van Schoiack, chairman of the Insects, predators and ro dents committee, recommended' the continuation of the present one and one-half man trapper system whereby Morrow county shared a man with Umatilla county. The committee urged all ranchers to cooperate with the trappers In their efforts to es tablish effective trap lines and bait programs, lie introduced Robert Every, extension ento mologist. OSU. and Harold Bus dicker. Bureau of Entomology, Pullman, who reviewed the in festatlon outlook on grasshoppers for I'JtoZ These men reported mat while there were heavy concvn tratlons of grasshoppers In some areas throughout the county in 11, their adult survey showed only possibilities of light and moderate infestations for 1962. They cautioned that with excel lent conditions tor a good egg hatch this could change mater iallv. It was agreed that a ranch er committee snouia aetermine interest and need for a grass hopper control program in the county and make request lor assistance in earning one out if need be. Cow Belles Report A report by Mrs. fcwlng Hynds, Cecil, president of the Oregon iHEFFNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thuisday. January It. lM FARM NEWS oming and Is moving rapidly westward. He asked ranchers t be on the lookout for a small fly that would he found aroun the eves and face of livestock and If this persistant fly round, catch some and have them Identified. He pointed out that they were bad in causing pinkeye among cattle and thai an effective control had not yet been found. Insecticides Described County Agent Anderson rciMirt ed on original work with Troe lene. a systemic Insecticide ad ministered orally wheih had been carried out at the Bernard Doherty ranch in Blackhorse and with the systemic Insecticide, to Ral, demonstrations which were carried out In VMM at the Frank Anderson, Harold Beach, Poue Drake and Gary Tullis ranches and with another new systemic, Ruelene, at the Bob Peterson and Fritz Cutsforth ranches this fall. Results have been excellent In the use of CoRal. Results of Rue lene will be checked through ont the winter months. Laverne Van Marter, local in surance agent, explained some recent changes In livestock in surance and told livestock grow ers to check with their Insurance companies to find whether they are paying automobile and truck damage from collision with do-1 mestic and game animals on the cecu, prewuem oi m v. "" comprehensive coverage. He also cow aei es. m m " outlined a blanket type liability available to protect ranchers and eroup would continue witn a strong meat promotion program in 1962. Mrs. Hynds explained that the Beef Council had re- cenuy ouageieu iooo lor ue jur committee, chairmaned by Ray beef promotion by the Cow Belles lond Fn;nch asked tht ,h' Willi Uiail IV BUCIIU MIWV UA M1M in Oregon schools providing meat for demonstration classes, ane pointed out that the Cow Belles felt this a very worthwhile pro ject since surveys showed that Range Camp, expressed his 70 of tne seventn ana eignm pacities on ranges are inaccurate thought that the trip was worth- graders who took home economics and controversial, that a system while in acquainting Eastern in the Portland schools are doing of actual use determination be me meat uuyuig iui uic She indicated that the Cow Belles desire to demonstrate to the eirls the value of the many good meat buys. Livestock grow ers were interestea in me re- an animal collision policy. Forestry Report Given The public lands and lorestry he present representation of the livestock industry be continued on the advisory board oi tne Bureau of Land Management; that since survey methods now used to determine carrying ca Oregon boys with various range conditions, range management practices, identification of range plants and wuaiue naDiiais. niuais Precautions Asked The Livestock disease control committee reported that the local used to ascertain carrying ca pacities for the various range types that present formulas be used in determining adjustments in grazing fees if and when they are made: that the U. S. Bureau port that the Cow Belles are the of Land Management and the Brucellosis situation is good and second largest unpaid meat pro- v g Forest Service eontinue as that calf hood vaccinations in Morrow countv are up this year. During: the year recertification for a modified, certified brucel insfa free-area has been com' Dieted. The committee asked livestock erowers to follow pre cautions in Isolating new cattle motion organization In the United States and they would continue this work. In discussing livestock pest control, summarizing latest rec ommedations, Including syste matic insecticides for grub ana lice control, Bob Every, exten coming to the ranch for a period sion entomolgist, OSU, pointed of time to make sure they are free of disease before turning them in with the herd. Dick Wilkinson, reporting for the production and marketing committee, revealed that 4,104 head of livestock were received and weighed through the association-owned facilities at the ro deo grounds this year. These fa cilities, built in 1957, continue to be used more each year by livestock growers who deliver cattle to the corrals as a central receiving point where they are weighed in and aenvery iaiten out that it was important to the health and well doing oi an livestock that a good pest con trol rjroeram be carried out. Comparing insecticides, he had much to say lor tne systemics which have been found to con trol both lice and grubs with a "one shot" fall application. He recommended the spraying in October for best results. A film was shown outlining the me cycle and control of lice and grubs. He stressed the use of hieh pressure spraying in order to wet the hair or nvestocn com hv hovers. The committee asked nletelv for best control. Discuss that some added improvements ing a new livestock pest threat, h made to modernize more com- he said that the face fly has oietelv unloading facilities. (now been found In central Wy separate agencies: that admin Istration of grazing districts con fer with the livestock operator as to a planned program in re- seeding and fencing projects be fore these projects are under taken so that a mutual program can be affected; that Forest Ser vice roads to timber sales be built bv aDDropriated funds and the 25 of the gross sales of timber be allocated to counties where such sales are made, rather than giving part of this to timber purchasers to construct their own roads thus reducing the return in gross sales to the county; that stock water ponds and other water facilities on For est Service lands be hired built by logging equipment while available in the area. Frank Anderson, chairman of the range and pasture improve ment committee, reported that as a result of a recommendation made in 1961 to the effect that bitterbrush plantings be estab lished in different areas through out the county, such trial was established at the Don Greenup ranch and seed had int'ii secured for plantings at the W. K. Hughes, Frank Anderson and Charles Daly ranches. He further reported that the nay clinic held as a Part or this annual meet Ing was a recommendation of the committee in lwui. ine commit tee urced livestock growers to continue the control of sage and rabbltbrush as a means of In creasing the carrying capacity of grass lands. They pointed out that It Is important to supple ment crass on dryland ranges after a long dry season and that alfalfa hay is an excellent supplement. They pointed out that if 40 cotton seed meal is worth $100 a ton, then 20 al falfa hay is worth $50 and 15 alfalfa, $37.50. With the use of alfalfa the vitamin A content would be an additional bonus. The committee pointed out that th nn ne forest land win in crease timber growth from two to four times. New equipment for thinning is available which makes this Job a more simple one. A demonstration or in is equipment could be arranged if enough interest is shown. He further reported that a range improvement program is being carried out in the Uklah district of the Forest Service on the Brosnan and Barratt allotment w hich will demonstrate to range land operators the opportunity for ranee land seeding. Stock Course Reviewed Terry Thompson, Heppner, re ported on the Stockman s Short course which he and five others attended the second week in De cember. "It is a valuable means of bringing stockmen up-to-date on the newest in research and livestock practices," he said. The game, theft and brand law committee, reported that hide manufacturers have dropped their proposed legislation to do away with the use of hot brands at this time. However, there is a possibility of the Humane So ciety takinc this up. He further reported a hearing which would be held by the State Department of Agriculture during the month ot February relative, to tne pro posed change of brand inspection botore transfer or ownersnip. Dr. Al Ralston, professor of animal husbandry. OSU, report ed on livestock research at the Umatilla Branch Experiment station at Hermiston. He pointed out that money for construction of facilities had been contriD uted by interested livestock per sons in the area and that beef cattle research is now underway One hundred twenty head of calves are divided into 10 pens where various rations at various levels are being compared for beef fattening efficiency. While swine and sheep research iacn ities are only in the planning stase. there is a feeding experl ment using 72 hogs housed in unused pens at the Boar Testing station now being carried on Resolutions Offered The taxation and legislation committee presented resolutions asking for (1) tnat i-enerai ana state inheritance taxes ne Dasea on the true value of land worth such as used by finance organi- j v rations rather than the average of the three latent sales in Ihe community (2 that the counu i.'-nt call general wt. nii-vl ing for a general discussion of outlining program asking the l on my lourt to enforce ihe nox loux weod law and to budget fund to help the farmer eradl cale weeds In an orderly manner, hi tnat the state expand thel brucellous tent program to cove swine as wen as ihvi 3i op poung further acquisition of land by the Oregon State Game Commission and V. S. Fih and wildlife Service 6I that an in vmtory of hunting and fishing damage be assembled by the Mate Game Commission 17 that the experience rating of the Slate Industrial Accident program give small oiK-rators an exiH-rienee rating in relation to what thev have earned regardless of their contribution (Hi that the trlv ege of closing hunting season be taken from the Jurisdiction of the governor (9 opposing free proclamation ot what Is called constitutional rights by the gov ernor and legislature in opposlt ion to tne voting public. mere was considerable dls cussion relative to the recent Increase In the true cash value of livestock for tax appraisal purposes. A resolution was dis cussed asking that the appraised value be determined by the av erage true cash value of cattle during the past three years rather than on January 1 was discussed. A committee composed of W. E. Hughes. Herb Hynds and George Rugg, was appointed to meet with the taxation and legislation committee chairman, O. W. Cutsforth, to develop a resolution to bring back to the executive committee for later consideration. A proH)sal was presented by Don McEUigott. lone, that the association contact other farm organizations asking all to Join In meeting with the county court offering their assistance in re vising a farm land appraisal which is understood will soon be needed in the county. He pointed out that such a plan was used about 10 years ago when farm land reappraisal was carried out and that this system worked quite satisfactorily. Directors Chosen Balloting during the afternoon resulted in the election of Dick Wilkinson, Ralph Beamer, Ray mond French, and Harold Wright, Heppner, as new directors to serve three year terms. Harold Wright was elected to replace Barton Clark who chose not to run lor reelection. Ihe other three have served a two-yea term. Officers will be elected at the first meeting of the exec utive committee which will be on January 22. The banquet, attended by ap proximately 175 persons, was en joyed by all. Outgoing Cow Belle Grain Receipls Down in December A Uvllne In grain ri'cWpls from the previous month appear d In Ihe Dtvcmlnf report of the grain Inspection division of ihe State Deportment of Aerl- president. Merlin Robinson, pre sented Mrs. Beth Hynds, the new president for the year, and l'.HH contestants for Cattleman of the Year, Elmer and Roger Palmer, Harold Wright, and Dick Wllk- n.son, were presented by Floyd Jones. Harold Wright was pre sented as 1!HU Morrow County Cattleman of the Year with the raditlonal Hereford statuette presented by vice -chairman, Floyd Jones. Entertainment was presented by Kathy Melby and Judy Jones. Dr. Al Ralston was main speaker and Wayne Leathers. Monument Cattleman, was master of cer emonies and Ron Currln, live stock Growers president, was in charge of the banquet. THE GAZETTE-TIMES IS THE MORROW COUNTY AGENT FOR MOORE BUSINESS FORMS Economist Shows Effective Appliance Cookery to Cowbelles Four tleii of "dti M'd up" h.tnilHirk'i i. lJt!ft ui'U spaietiiiK on the tolUM'tie, tev( toKano!f, uiid I roin-il ('iui i''ie Jamb chops w-ii diiiioiiNli.iU-d to Ihe M.iiow County Cowbelles by Susan Thorn!. Home IVoiioiniM (or l'ticilic Putter and Lulu on Friil.iv, Jinu.ity I.', al the Hope f culture. Incoming grain in Port- Lutheran church basement, l lie I l-nd totaled S.tkW.sM bushels for small applumv demonstration i Iecenih was a part of the Morrow County Livestock t. rowers annual meet Ing. according to Mrs. Don Rob Inson, County Cowbelles prel ueni. "Fifty iH'rcent of small appll aru t s are purchaser! between .No ember 1 and Christmas." stated Miss Thomas, "Many others are bought for wedding gifts. Effec live use of these small applian ves can tiring about a greater variation m preparing rood." A sign-up sheet was passed around for reeleB which will be mailed from the rr&L office at Walla Walla. Wn. Broaster-fry nans, mixers, auto malic coffee makers, and hair dryers were displayed by Lotts Electric and Dick's Appliance snop. neppner. A tasting bee at the close of the workshop was enjoyed by the cowbelles. her with export shipments of grain up to 13 cargoes, A six months reiort showed nearly 10 million bushels of In coming grain at Portland. Export shipments totaled 27 and one half million bushels. The Pendleton office reported more than 00,000 bushels of in coming wheat for the last six months of liHil, and belter than one and one half million bushels at Astoria. The Astoria office was closed In December. During Ihe past six months, 8415 sample inspections were made; laboratory reports showed 5..'W protein determinations. 416 ash determinations, 417 moisture determinations, and 274 sedimen tation tests were run. Horse Sole Abuses Subject of Warning The State Department of Ag riculture will take a closer look at one-day horse sales held In Oregon under exemption priv ileges of a 195!) law. The law requires bonding and licensing of all temporary horse sales but exempts nonprofit sales held bv breed or livestock associations, Future Farmers and H groups, auction sales con ducted In conjunction with fairs or a sale by a private individual selling his own horses on his own property. The department finds that some or these exempt organi zations, mostly private riding clubs, are abusing the exempt privilege and are permitting In clusion ot consignment norses not entitled to the exception. This Is clearly a violation of the law's Intent," says Roy K. Nelson, chief of SDA's live stock division. IN HEPPNER GET AMINO TRIAZOLE WEED KILLER AT INLAND CHEMICAL SERVICE 238 N. 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