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farm news County Agent's Office Weed Problems Face Discussion at Meeting By N. C. ANDERSON The annual weed control meet ing has been set for Thursday, February 14. This annual event is aimed at bringing ranchers up-to-date on the newest weed control practices, to review pro gress of weed control in the county, to report research in pro mising new chemicals and tech niques being carried on state wide and to answer any ques tions which farmers might have in the use of not only new chem icals but commonly used ones as weli. Again, this year Rex Warren, Farm Crops Specialist, OSU, and Arnold Appleby, weed research man from the Pendleton Branch Experiment Station will appear on the program to discuss these various phases. The meeting will be held at the fair annex building at 1:15 and will be completed by 4:00 p. m. Everyone Is Invited to at tend and discuss annual and perennial weed control problems and recommendations. Ekstroms Make Good Showing at Hereford Sale Last Wednesday morning Dean Frischneckt, extension anlm a 1 husbandman, OSU, and I graded and weighed Herb and May Ek Strom's 1902 bull calves, The Ek stroms are participating in Per formance Registry International, as one of many beef breeders in the United States and Canada who participate In this beef im provement project. Weight and quality of the 14 bulls were ex cellent with four grading 1-; eight 2 plus; and two with a 2 grade. Herb, who is just back from the Columbia Empire Polled Hereford Show and Sale held the week before In Walla Walla, made an excellent showing with the several head exhibited. He exhibited a first place heifer, second and fifth place bulls in large classes against some of the best known Polled Hereford herds in the Pacific Northwest. He sold a bull which he had raised and used In his own herd last breeding season for $1300 and another for $685. Kirk & Robinson, Heppncr, were also exhibiting at this show and sale, however, I have not visited with Don on how his cat tle showed and sold. Regional Wheat Meeting Discusses Referedum Program An excellent presentation of the provisions of the 1964 wheat program was presented by repre sentatives of the United States Department of Agriculture at a Regional Wheat Meeting held In Portland on February 1. Attend ing were about 150 officers of or ganizations, wheat in d u s t r y leaders, representatives or the press and television, as well as selected representatives of USDA from Idaho, Washington, Utah, Oregon and California, federal Extension and ASCS representa tives outlined the provisions of the program so that everyone might understand their function in educating all farmers as to tne alternative cnoice wnen tney go the referendum to vote yes or no lor this new program lor 19fa4. Representatives for ASCS said that the referendum would be held in late May or early June and could be held as late as June 13. Educational meetings will be held beginning as soon as the 1963 feed grain program sign-up is completed. Nationally inc tentative scneauie cans lor district meetings of county ASC committees between April 1 and 10 ana county meetings to In form producers of the program between April 10 ond 20. At these meetings an attempt will be made to answer all questions so that wheat producers cs:i deter mine the consequences of a yes or a no vote as they chose. This wheat program is a part of the Agricultural Act of 1962, providing a long-range program beginning with the 1964 crop. The program is designed to Dring production Into balance with needs, reduce the surpluses built up in the 1950's to prudent reserves, support wheat farmers Incomes at favorable levels and reduce program costs to Ameri can taxpayers. Wheat growers themselves, will de t e r m 1 n e whether or not the program goes into effect. It is hoped that we can provide growers with the ac curate factual information in order to make on informed deci sion. Say MAah!" All's well for his financial future, too, thanks to Mom and Dad, who save steadily here. Just open a savings account, add to it regularly. You'll say, "Auh!" when you see how fast your money grows. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY! FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION BOX 739 PENDLETON Change of Annual Meeting Theft Program Considered Officers of the Morrow County Livestockgrowers Association for 1963 were elected in an execu tive committee meeting held last week. Heading up the organiza tion this year is Floyd Jones, president; with Dick Wilkinson elected as vice president; Gerald Swaggert as treasurer; and this agent as secretary. Committee appointments have not yet been made, however Floyd Jones will be the county representative to the Oregon Cattleman's Associa tion; Orville Cutsforth will again chairman the taxation and legis lation committee; while Bob Peterson will head the produc tion and marketing committee. Dick Wilkinson is chairman of the annual meeting committee and consideration will be given this year in changing the dates from the mid-January to a Nov ember or early December date. There were two reasons prompt ing this change. One is that the January dates always "flirt" with adverse weather conditions and because of the conflict with calving. When these dates were selected several years ago mosr growers were starting their calv ing on January 20 or later. Considerable discussion came up on the livestock theft pro gram sponsored by the Associa tion. In checking it was found that a very small percentage of the present membership are par ticipating in the theft program and that all members should be come aware of the program so that they might be covered if they so Choose. This program, in itiated in 1953 as a result of heavy theft and trespass cases, provides a reward up to $f00 for the information leading to the arrest and conviction for cattle theft and $50 in the case of ires pass. Funds for this program are raised by a 10c per head volun Page 2 Thurs., Feb. 7. 1963 GAZETTE-TIMES HEPPNER. OREGON Extension Now Under Secretary; No Changes Seen Fears bv some Oregon agri cultural loaHors that Orppon State University Cooperative Ex tension service win Decome a "talocmjn" Inr IISDA farm nrn- grams are unfounded, it was stated here today. Ariministratnre nf OSII Exten- sion Service see no changes in programs as the result oi recent naiiiommpnt nf Fedpral Exten sion Service to Assistant Secre tary of Agriculture John P. Dun can, Jr., who also administers the Federal agricultural adjust ment programs. Secretary Duncan has admin istrative rpsnonsibilitv for the Federal Crop Insurance Corpor ation. Agricultural Marketing Service, Commodity Exchange Authority, and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Some news analvsts in the na tion's capital have predicted re percussions in Congress and among certain farm groups as a result of Extension Service's assignment to Secretary Duncan. F. E. Price, director of OSU pxtpnsion service, and Gene M. Lear, associate director, say con duct of the local extension pro gram will continue in the same high degree of independence as in the past in "serving as edu cators and not as farm program salesmen or opponents." This view was also stressed by Secretary Duncan in accepting responsibility oi tne extension service, stating that, "Extension fannnt and must not serve as salesman for administrative pro grams." Extension must ao us job "with complete objectivity," Secretary Duncan said. Oregon Extension Administra tors said it it not new for the Federal Extension Service to be assigned administratively to one of the assistants in tne becre tary of Agricultures staff. Fprieral Extension Service and the cooperating state extension services have been the educa tion and information arm of the USDA and the State Agricultural Experiment Stations for nearly 50 years. OSU Extension Service has worked closely with state and county committees as different Ferlpral farm nroerams have been established by Congress and administered by organiza tinna nf iisda. Lear said. "In all those years, there has been no federal interference with administration of the state ex tension Droeram here in Oregon anri wp have everv assurance that our program will continue to operate witn mis ireeaom, Price explained. Chats With Your Home Agent LEXINGTON OIL CO-OP A mi rn ilJ UAH Tuesday, Feb. 12 BEGINNING AT 10:30 A.M. LEXINGTON GRANGE HALL Election of Officers Co-op Biddies Homecraft and Art Demonstration and Exhibit Door Prixes Free Dinner at Noon Prepared by Lexington H.E.C. All members urged to attend! tary contribution with only those who have contributed being pro- ected in this program. In order to be effective the livestock man must also be a member of the Association. It was agreed by the Association several years ago that additional assessments wculd be made from contributors onlv when funds for paying re wards were depleted. At the pre sent time almost $000 remains in a special theft fund held by the Association. Anyone interested In participating in the program may do so by contacting either Gerald Swaggert, treasurer or this office. Vitamin Supplement Proves AiH In Foster Calf Growth Results of Arizona ranch tests indicate inlpetable vitamin A will imrjrove winter gains on cured range grass. Calves in this and fed surmlement on winter range. The control group received no additional vitamin A and the ntlipr crmin was iniected with 200,000 units of the vitamin. The results weiv sigiuiicanny in favor of the calves injected with vitamin A. Alter izv aays the injected calves had gained at a faster clin. Cost per cwt. of gain averaged $2 less than non treated calves. In areas where wheat pasture or other green fppd is availahle to calves, vita min A additions will likely not give this kind ot response. We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat SSL J jf Of Charge WlfijL Heppner, W nfl' I U Lexington tvJ' i ( Ione' WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE: Hogs Tuesday Cattle :. Wed., Thurs. Sheep Any Day Follett Meat Co. Hermlston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermlston-McNary Highway Tempting Recipes Add to Usability Of Surplus Foods By ESTHER KIRMIS Rolled wheat and auick-cook- ing oats, which are given out under the Surplus Food Program, are cereal grains that are rich in natural B Vitamins. They are also good sources of iron and other minerals, as well as food energy. The nutty taste of the wheat provides a new and inter esting flavor. It's the flavor that people like about rolled wheat and quick- cooking oats. So, here are some recipes vou and your family may enjoy at regular meals or when you want to entertain friends at mealtime. MEAT PATTIES pound ground beef 13 cup milk (or VA tablespoons nonfat dry milk mixed witn 13 cud water) cup rolled wheat (or quick cooking oats) salt and pepper 2 tablespoons fat or oil 1 cup water Ya cup chopped celery, if desired Ya cup chopped green pepper (not really necessary) Y cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour Combine meat, milk, wheat (or oats), 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Make very thick pat ties; brown on both sides in the fat or oil in a frying pan. Add water and vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Cook covered over low heat for 30 minutes. Blend flour with a little cold water, add slowly to the mixture and cook until thicken ed, stirring occasionally. Along with these patties serve potatoes, cooked carrots and an apple salad. Have a glass of water and a glass of milk for each person. ROLLED WHEAT COOKIES XA cup sifted flour 13 cup sugar Yt teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Ya teaspoon cinnamon VA cups rolled wheat (or quick cooking oats) Yi cup raisins 1 egg, slightly beaten (or 2Y2 tablespoons sifted dry egg mixed with 2 tbs. water) Yi cup milk (or 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk mixed with Y2 cup water) 'a teaspoon vanilla Ya cup melted fat or oil Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix in rolled wheat (or oats) and raisins. Combine egg, milk, flavoring, and fat and add to first mixture. Stir only until in gredients are moistened. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F. (moderate oven) about 20 minutes. (Makes about 2 dozen cookies). A recipe sheet on rolled wheat and quick-oats will go out with each order from the Surplus Food Store in Heppner, states Mrs. Betty McDonald, store keeper. Other recipes on the sheet Include Rolled Wheat Pan cakes and Rolled Wheat Muffins and hot breakfast cereal. These sheets are obtainable at the county agent's office. Eligibility for surplus foods (not to be confused with Wel fare) is determined on family size, monthly income and cash reserve as follows: one person $102; two persons $147; three persons $186; four persons $223; five persons $269; seven to nine persons $360; and ten persons $383. See Mrs. McDon ald to be certified for this good food. Stronger White Wheat Market Said Developing Officers of the Oregon Wheat Growers League, an organization of wheat growers in eight wheat growing counties in the state, are confident a stronger white wheat market is developing due to a recent USDA decision to Increase white wheat exports un der Public Law 480, according to Clancy Jean, Washington, D. C. representative of Western Wheat Associates. The forecast is based on state ments in a letter received Mon day from Secretary of Agricul ture Orville Freeman in which he stated: "We concur with your recom- 4 mendation (Oregon Wheat Grow ers League and Western Wheat Associates) that the maximum emphasis be given to early P. L. 480 programming of additional quantity of white wheat and specific steps have been taken in this direction. "All efforts will be made to maximize the controls for white wheat prior to March 31, 1963. Based on past experiences, if the market price increases even a few additional cents, this will attract wheat from under loan and minimize CCC's takeover of this wheat on March 31, 1963." The department's deel sion comes as a result of a re-evaluation of the Pacific Northwest wheat situation which included an analysis and recommenda tion by Western Wheat Assoc iates. Western Wheat Associates is a regional market development organization composed of the wheat, commissions and wheat erower associations of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. MORROW COUNTY I COfflROL MEETING FAIR PAVILION ANNEX, HEPPNER Thursday, February 14 1:15 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE: Up to Date Recommendations For Control of Annual and Perennial Weeds. New Chemicals and New Uses For Old. Report on Branching Knapweed. Featuring ARNOLD APPLEBY and REX WARREN OSU Weed Specialists DOOR PRIZES Sponsored By Morrow County Farm Bureau This Ad Sponsored By The Following Firms: INLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY LOWELL GRIBBLE PH. 676-9765 BI-COUNTY CHEMICAL COMPANY MAURICE ELDER PH. 676-9102 PAUL PETTYJOHN COMPANY IONE PH. 422-7254 EKSTROM FARM CHEMICALS IONE ph. 422-7289 LEXINGTON OIL CO-OP. LEXINGTON PH. 989-8115 GORDON WHITE, WEED SPRAYING IONE PH. 422-7260 GAR AVIATION LEXINGTON MEL BOYER AND ARMIN WIHLON. PH. 989-8422
