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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. August 30. 1962 FARM NEWS County Agent's Office Experiment Plots Show Knapweed Control Results By N. C. ANDERSON Some interesting observations were made last Tuesday on a tour of the Branching Knapweed plots established this past spring and summer. Plots put out at the Dick Wilkinson ranch on Skinner creek were for the purpose of de termining best rates and dates of application using 2,4-D and a number of other chemicals. Rates of 2,4-D used were three quar ters; one and one-half, three, six, and twelve pounds of actual ac tive material per acre applied in April 18, May 2, May 17, May 29 and June 28 and July 31. Each of these rate and date plots were duplicated as a positive check. Ester type 2,4-D with 3.34 lbs. acid per gallon was used. When Rex Warren, farm crops special ist, OSU; Arnold Appleby, weed specialist, Pendleton branch ex periment station; Dick Wilkin son and I checked the plots last week it was evident that the May 29 and June 13 dates were defin itely most ideal. This indicated that there could be a two week period to allow 2,4-D to be ap plied on Knapweed infestations. In making comparisons of the various rates it was evident that the plots with one and one-half and three pounds per acre show ed as much control as the higher rates of six and twelve pounds. In many cases the three-fourth pound ht acre application gav? adequate control. In the case of the April 18, May 2 and May 17 application dales there were a lot of plants that came up after application was made indicating that these dates were too early In the case of the June 28 and July 31 dates of application many plans were still alive, how ever, as they are checked next year these might show better killing results. Since dates don't mean too much as far as various elevations, lateness or easiness of the spring, and other condi tions are concerned, the stage of growth is important. Arnold Appleby indicated the following stages to correspond with the dates: April 18 some shoot just emerging; some in full rosette; May 2 some plants still in rosette but most starting to belt. Largest probably no more than a two inches of stem; May 17 stems on some plants 6 to 8 inches tall, other plants still in rosetle; May 29 most plnnts 6 to 8 inches tall; a few starting to bud; June 13 very early bud slage; June 28 bud stage; July 31 about one half to three fourths of plants in bloom. In addition to the various rates and dates applications of 2,4-D over 100 plots comparing rates of oili er chemicals were established on May 29 or in the six to eight Inch tall; a few starting to bud stage Such chemicals as 2,4-D amine Dacomine, ACT' 6'38; 2,4 D-2,4,5,-TBE ester; 2,4,5-TBE ester sylvex; 2,4-D B ester; MCI'B ester; MCPA amine, MCPA ester; Banbillc DS 6000, atrazine, prometryn e , G 34857; G -36393; amitrol T, and dinitro amine were compared. The establishment of these 200 piots supplied some excellent re search and demonstration on the control of branching knapweed. Considerable work has been done on Russian Knapweed and re commendations for the control of this Knapweed have been ap plied to the many other types of Knapweeds. It was evident, how ever, sometime back that there might be control with smaller amounts of 2,4-D, therefore, the experimental plots. Plans are being made at this time to hold a field day at the plots for those who are involved with infesta tions of branching knapweed at their ranch. Plots will be indicat ed not only as to amount and type of materials used and dale applied but also actual cost of material. The Morrow County Weed Control committee has sponsored this project and will be in charge of the field day. County Fair Declared Biggest and Best Yet While fair officials throughout the country each year claim that this was their "biggest and best fair yet" I am sure such a claim can honestly be made for the Morrow County Fair just con cluded. It is my opinion alter working closely with the fair since it was resumed at the pre sent site in 1947 that the 19G2 fair was the best yet. There were several things which made it bet ter. First, the weather was per fect, second, the crowds attend ing were the largest that I can remember. These people came early and stayed late and there was an air of relaxation with everyone just sitting around vis iting and enjoying themselves. This might have been result ot a late harvest with most people not yet having an opportunity to stop and sigh a breath of relict. Last but not least, the quality and quantity of livestock was the best yet. All barns were full with the exception of a few hog pens. A dozen or so beef and dairy animals had to be tied outside because cattle bams were so crowded. The fruit and vege table exhibit was especial 1 y gratifying especially with the poor and slow "garden weather'' this spring and summer. Some of the nicest exhibits of grain were In place to maintain Mor row county's distinction of the biggest grain exhibit in any fair in Oregon. There were many 1,1 11 1 1 1 'mm)g1 W'niiniM ilan ui.. (-- . V. j ' i v W Jr It M i New RUELENE 25E Just POUR ON! Kills cattle grubs, lice, hornflies, for 7 cwt! Now kill both common and northern grub, lice and hornfliej the easy way with rvj-une Pour-On Cattle Insecticide. A product of The Dow Chemical Company, ifj Provtd most effective used on a half-million head in 1961 alonel 0n,y 7 8 bodyweighti no run-off or waste, foit i reals more animals per hour than spraying; simpler. St A single application kills grubs, lice, hornflies. Accural Lach animal gets exact dose: one ounce per cwt. lo.y Just m.x with water, apply. No unusual handling prob lems, no marking treated animals, no cold-weather hazards. 'iMiiatu tt tni to CNimai cor FRFE DIPPER! Buy handy half gallon of rueiene 25E now; get a specially calibrated Pour-On dipper at no txtra cosil PAUL PETTYJOHN CO. O ft E E N IONE PHONE 422-7254 New OSU Circular Tells Benefits Of Soil Testing Soil testing can help the farm er make money by guiding the use of fertilizer for profitable yields and can also save him money by showing when mater ials are not needed. This is one of the points made in the new circular, "Soil Testing Tells," just issued by the Cooper ative extension bervice ot Ore gon State University and now available from county extension offices. The circular traces the steps taken in soil testing and outlines the information which comes from such tests. Prepared by A. S. King, exten sion soils specialist, and L. A. Albin, soils scientist, the circular points out that the OSU soil test ing service includes more than a chemical analysis of a soil. After a soil is tested in the campus laboratory, county ex tension agents, using test results and important local information, prepare fertility recommend a tiens. These include suggested rates of application for different fertilizers, lime or other mater ials. Fertilizer recommendation sheets prepared for various crops include suggested rates, methods and time of application of need ed materials based on soil test values. Soil test samples can be taken any time during the year, the circular explains, adding that it is well to allow ample time for processing and for the purchase and application of needed mater ials in advance of seeding- A soil test can be used to plan a fertilizer program for one or two years and a liming program for five to seven years. However, the authors stress that yearly testing can pay big dividends to the producer. Copies of the new circular, soil sample boxes, information sheets and directions for taking samples can be obtained from the local county extension office. ' ' if 1 (. i jh J rv fly CHAMPION as well as queen is Marlene Fetsch who won the grand champion show man title at the Morrow county fair's 4-H horse show Friday. She is shown being presented her trophy by Charley Daly, who was in charge of the show. Marlene is queen of the fair and rodeo. favorable comments on the new booth arrangements and those who had them seemed to be well pleased. Gaines Yield Here Hits 180 Bushels Last week we reported on the progress of our Gaines wheat harvest. All tields are now har vested with the exception of the seeding at the Raymond French ranch which was started but dis continued because it was not yd fully ripe. As the harvest pro gressed wo find later maturing areas are producing much better yields. At the Leonard Kill ranch Gaines made 51) bui.hcl i mi acre compared to other varieties in the field which made 40. At the Melvin Moycr ranch in black horse yield was approximately 65-bushels per acre. 'lh..s was an excellent site and many hau been waiting to hear the yicl.l of this field. Kenny Beck reporU an estimated site and many had been waiting to hear the yield of this field-. Kenny Beck repovu an estmatod yield of 100 bushels per acre on at least part of an irrigated tield which He is still harvesting. As haivest piOgresM's, we find turther interest and de mand for the variety. As a re sult of a 132 bushel yield at St. Paul, Oregon the St. Paul Feed & Supply placed a 450 bushel or der with us last week. At the same time early seedings of Gaines look good wilh several fields now fully eiiungul and growing well. Thunderstorm Experienced By Dohertys On Trip An interesting and amusing note was received from Bill and Mary Doherty as they stopped overnight at Jamestown, U. Da kcta, close to the country I was raised in. They, like many others who pass through North Dakota, wondered why people leave that state for Oregon. They told us that they found out that night as they witnessed a good North Da kota thunderstorm and the high humidity which doesn't let you sleep too well. We appreciated clippings on the progress and prospects of the crop and harvest there. Bill and Mary indicated that they are enjoying their drive through to New York where they will sail September 1 for a visit with their son, Billy, in Ger many and a well earned trip throughout Europe, Prices Threaten Feeding Industry In N. W. Markets The Pacific Northwest pro duces more than enough grain to supply its livestock feeding industry, but high prices, in fluenced by government action, are threatening the industry. That Is the word from Oregon State University economists who have been studying the situation which has been forcing north west livestock and poultry feed ers to pay nearly $15 a ton more for feed grain 1 than feeders in the Midwest. The study shows that in the northwest, barley, chief locally grown feed grain since 1954, Is being exported in sufficient quantities to reduce supplies. The government does not have adequate stocks of barley, corn or milo In the region to keep market prices below support levels. On the other hand, the gov ernment has large stocks of corn ; nd grain sorghum (milo) avail able in the midwest. In order to encourage farmers to partici pate in feed grain programs, these government owned stocks are being sold at market prices below the support level. As a result, Oregon and north west livestock and poultry feed ers are paying considerably more per ton for their feed. This makes it hard for them to compete, despite the fact that the area is self-sufficient in feed except for a small amount of corn and milo used by poultry feeders, point out Harold F. Hollands and Marion Thomas, OSU agricult ural economists. Government action, not th? lark of locally produced ford grains, is chiefly responsible far the current price spread, the big gest of the recent years, these economists believe. 1 Production of barley and cu i in I he northwest has increased from about 700,000 tons in 1053 to about Wi million tons in each of the years since then. Little more than a million tons of all grains are used annually for feed in this region, i Thus, without including wheat, grain production in the Pacific Northwest is more than adequate to meet requirements of ti on i'andinr livestock and poultry feeding industry, it was explain ed. In addit'on, northwest stornrr facilities are adequate. Ml bar ley, wheat and oats growers can comply with government pro grams if they desire to benefit from support prices, Hollands and Thomas noted. There is also storage available for substantial amounts of grain produced else where in the U. S. As the price of barley climbs under demand from countries where it is used for food as well as feed, northwest livestock feeders are reminded of a sim ilar pattern for wheat, which was used as the chief feed grain until priced out of the market during World War II. Although national slocks of feed grains are huge and ex porting is one way of heln'ng to reduce them, the economists be lieve that steps can be taken to avoid penalizing the north west segment of the feeding in dustry through the administra- Loans Available For Improvements On Morrow Farms Loan funds are available from the Farmers Home Administra tion to eligible Morrow county farmers who wish to develop wa ter supply systems for irrigation, household use and livestock; to drain farm land; and to carry out soil conservation measures. Each dollar used wisely in de veloping and conserving water and land resources helps prevent crop failures, boosts farm income, and increases the value of local property. Morrow county farmers may obtain water development and soil conservation loans to drill wells, purchase pumps, sprinkler systems; cons t r u c t ponds, ditches and canals for ir rigation, dig ditches and install tile to drain farm land, and other related improvements. Loans may also be made to clear and level land, fertilize, subsoil or sod land, fencing, plant trees, and establish per manent posts. In addition, loans may be used to build dikes, terraces, water ways, and pay fees for legal and technical services. Farmers pay 5 percent interest yearly on the unpaid principal tion of government grain pro grams. While the Pacific Northwest is a logical area from which to export grains, it is also the log ical area to become the chief meat producing region for the west coast, which does not now produce enough meat to satisfy size. demand, the economists empha In addition, the economists point out that the livestock feed ing industry has operated with relatively little government aid, while grain producers, willingly or not, have had government price supports, export programs and other assistance. These tend ed to make feeders pay more for feed than they would have paid without such programs. Unless some relief is given the northwest feeder industry, Hol lands and Thomas believe that its future is in serious jeopardy. u3t itr t .41 1 0 WINNERS in the annual 4-H gun club's shoot-off held August 19 at the lone rifle range are pictured here. Back row, (left to right): Bob De Spain, lone; Leland McGill. Cecil; Dick Hynd, CeciL Front row, Steve Pettyjohn, Heppner; Jay Ball, lone; and Bob Ball, lone. Joe Palmer, Lexington, was not present for the picture. and repayment is usually sched uled up to 20 years but may be 40 years if necessary. Real estate is normally taken for security. Farmers may borrow up to $60,000 including any prior real estate debt., Applicants must be unable to secure the credit on reasonable terms from conventional lenders. Other financing available in cludes loans to purchase and de velop farms, buy livestock and equipment and pay operating expenses, and build and improve rural homes and farm service buildings. Further information may be secured at 105 S. E. Byers Aven ue, Pendleton. The office day is each Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schwarz left last Sunday for Seattle to attend the World's Fair. They later visited his brother and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schwarz, at Long Beach, Wn. They als' did some deep sea fishing at Waldport- Why is it that a minor opera tion is performed on the other fellow? Jeep' vehicles perform hundreds of different jobs and powerful 'Jeep' 4-WD traction takes you "any where." Proved over many yearsofdependableBervice. JOB-PROVED FARLEY MOTOR CO. Heppner, Oregon APPLY AMMONIA fete Seed Cleaning and Treating Bulk Price At Our Plant- 20c Per Bushel, or 40c Sack Bulk Price In The Country Over 300 Bu.-20c Bushel, 40c Sock Under 300 Bu.-25c Bushel, 50c Sack HAROLD ERWIN Heppner Ph. 676-5806 CALL COLLECT YES, say the experts... especially on new semi-dwarf varieties NOW'S THE TIME TO PRE-PLANT PHILLIPS 66 AMMONIA Progressive Northwest wheat growers follow only the best farming practices in cultivation, selection of seed and in applying chemicals to control weeds and insects. To cash in on these good practices they pre-plant plenty of Phillips 66 Ammonia early. This high nitrogen fertilizer gets al I wheat varieties off to a good start and provides early ground cover to protect against erosion. And, it helps your wheat make better use of available moisture. HOW BIG IS A BUMPER CROP? Just how many bushels make a bumper crop ... 50, 60, 80 ., . more? Silly question? No, sir . . . not according to many Northwest wheat producers. For instance, they say the productive potential of the new Gaines wheat is 2 to 3 times the level of other varieties. This semi-dwarf wheat developed at Washington State University consistently outyields other varieties when seeded early with high rates of nitrogen. SET YOUR SIGHTS ON BIGGER YIELDS AND PROFITS . . . WE'LL HELP YOU BY PRE-PLANTING PLENTY OF PHILLIPS 66 AMMONIA WITH 82 NITROGEN Eksfrom Farm Chemicals IONE PH. 422-7289 or 422-7430 if
