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2 H&PPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thuredoy. May 16, 1963 County Agent's Office Wheat Qualify, Rust Resistance Discussed By N. C. ANDERSON Morrow county ranchers were well represented at the annual meeting of the Northwest Crop Improvement Association held at Pendleton last week. The pro cram was an interesting one and the day turned out quite profitable for me. There was a lot of discussion about stripe rust and later in the day I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Umatilla County Agent Vic Johnson, Dr. Bob Powelson, Plant Patholo gist, OSU, and two research persons from a large chemical company who hand out a number of dem onstration plots to compare the effectiveness of a promising chemical for the control of strioe rust. After seeing the tre mendous rust Infection In the Adams and Athena area in Uma tilla county, I came home feel- ins that Morrow county ranch ers are indeed fortunate. The infection here Is small com pared to theirs. Dr. J. W. Hendricks, W.S.U plant patologist, discussing rust LIVESTOCK LOSSES am.unt H tvw $2 lillton tunutfy. (ttcfdlwno U5PA itim USE OUR LIVESTOCK SUPPLY DEPARTMENT It h dnlgnW to Mrv yu In yew UviUck DitMM Prevention Prtgrm Wl riATUM VACCINES nd SUPPLIES We Give S4H Green Stamps HUMPHREYS REXALL DRUGS After Hours Call 676-9611 or 676-5542 as a part of the crop improve ment annual meeting, predicted that losses from leaf rust this year would be much less than in 1961, but that there would be heavy losses In local areas. His prediction was based on the lateness now of the season and the stage of wheat, contending that the wheat would beat the rust to maturity. Unlike 1961, the greatest infection is in Ore gon this year compared to Wash ington two years ago. Dr. Hendricks was quite pleas ed with the small infection his spring as there was more spore innoculant in the fall of 1962 than ever before. During the fall there were over one-half mil lion acres infected in the state of Washington with a very Meek outlook for a crop this year. They were telling the farm ers there was only one way that these rust spores could be de stroyed and that was through a heavy kill of foliage. Farmers predicted this would never hap pen, (is freezes that completely destroyed foliage don't happen in 40 years, as they put it. But the tremendous freeze-back of foliage killed the rust spores. Higher Yielding Varieties More Susceptible to Rust In discussing foot rot it was pointed out that there could be quite a little in wheat this year because this organism is in creased by early seeding. Unlike stripe rust, spores of foot rot are not wind-borne but one of the easiest methods of spread ing of infection is the splashing of spores by rain. Dr. Warren Pope, plant breeder, Idaho, State University, reviewed some var iety research of that station rel ative to promising new varieties. The station is concentrating on qualily wheats and from time Jo time run into some interest ing combinations in this re search. He reported on an accidental selection of Itana wheat resis tance to stripe rust that was found in the regular seeding of Itana. This is being used now for further increase and to see if it will retain its resistance. They have found that in mak ing selections that are rust re- mmi news Spray By GAR AVIATION IN" Weed Spraying jlpi ijwcz'' Dusting iteikiMM Seeding YEAR-AROUND SERVICE Arm in Mel WIHLON and BOYER Lexington Airport Lexington, Ore. Phone 989-8422 sistant, that all varieties being grown in the Pacific Northwest are much preferred. like the cii mate, by stripe rust. He reported Golden (Fortyioid) tnat seemea to have a high degree or rests tance to stripe rust in 1961 doesn t seem to have any resis tance this year. Dr. O. A. Vogel USDA Plant Breeder. Washington State Uni versity, in discussing wheat var iety research, stressed wheat quality as the biggest single problem in developing new var iety. He pointed out that quality was harder to get than stripe rust resistance and that he higher yielding varieties are the one that are really susceptable to rust and low in quality. Where many have been reading mucn about Selection 101 as being even better than Gaines, Dr. Vo gel pointed out that this ap peared to be a goorl "parent" for plant breeding but that it has absolutely no quality. Japan is Good Wheat Market Bob Tanke, North Pacific Grain Growers, in visiting on marketing of wheat, pointed out that Japan is our greatest mar ket and that farmers must main tain this market. Since Japan is a cash market and likes white wheat, the Pacific North west farmers need to be care ful to keep their white wheat separated and follow through with handlers to see that it is kept clean. He stressed also the good feed grain market of Japan. The afternoon visits with Vic Johnson and his group showed that wheat not yet infected with leaf stripe rust on the top three leaves when sprayed with Dihane S-31 seemed to be hold ing the rust in check on these leaves. Continued fo 1 1 o w u p spraying is necessary in order to prevent or delay the build-up of heavy stripe rust infection on the three upper stem leaves by the time these leaves develop until the kernels are in the milk stage. Those attending the annual meeting in addition to the agent were Kenneth Turner, Fritz Cutsforth, Heppner; Paul Tews, Walter Jacobs, Louis Carlson, and Milton Morgan, lone. Chemical Companies Recommen New Summer Fallow Control Last week chemical company representatives accompanied re search people through the Col umbia Basin to inspect chemical summer fallow and alfalfa weed control plots that have been es tablished over the past year. Chemicals summer fallow plots were visited at the Gar Swanson and Harry Proudfoot farms and alfalfa plots at the Proudfoot and Kenneth Palmer places. Arnold Appleby in summarizing the results, feel that the .4 pound per acre rate of altrazine will be same on any soil type. This is the maximum that should be used on sandy soil, however. In regard to performance in the fallow year probably the best treatment for the cost was 14 pounds atrazine plus .5 pounds atrazine plus .5 pounds amitrol per acre applied no later than January 1. This represents a cost of about $3.70 per acre. In the control of alfalfa there are 4 compounds which do an excellent job. The safest to use is simizine and it is felt that this will be cleared for use on alfalfa for hay this fall. It is hoped that altrozine will be cleared for use In seed alfalfa by fall. Promising but with more research needed are Hyvar and Dupont 976. Wranglers fo Meet At Doherty Ranch Members and friends of the Wranglers Riding club will meet at the Jerry Doherty ranch Sunday afternoon for a spring play day. Varied races and riding events will start at 1 p.m. following a potluck lunch at noon. Work ing on the committee are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Currin, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Healy, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Daley and the Jerry Do-hetys. Plan Cemetery Work On May 6, the Knifty Knitters met at the home of Nancy Campbell. We discussed when we were to clean up the cem etery and decided to do it on May 25. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Campbell, Debbie Campbell, Mrs. Jim Bloodsworth and Denise Bloodsworth. Jeanette Ledbetter, reporter Your Home Agent Referendum Study Advised This is the last column that I will have the opportunity to discuss the May 21 Wheat Ref erendum. We have tried to ac quaint every one with t'se pro visions of the 1964 wheat pro gram in order that they might determine their vote in this im portant referendum. I think the field has been quite well cover ed through educational meet ings, newspaper articles, pub lications, and letters. The Morrow county Grain Growers sent out an excellent explanation of the program to its patrons. If you are still un decided as how to vote there are only a few days left in order to become acquainted with the provisions. We would be glad to discuss them with you if you are in this position. We urge that you get out and vote at the Lexington-lone, Heppner or Boardman polling places. Conservation Tour Set May 31 Hold the date Friday. May 31, for the annual Conservation and Better Farming Methods annual tour. While we don't have a complete schedule of stops yet arranged the day will be filled with interesting conservati o n and farming stops that will be interesting to everyone. The group will go by bus leaving the Morrow county fairgrounds at 9:30 a.m. Extension Alumni Planning Alaskan Theme for May 22 By ESTHER KIRMIS Home Extension Agent We're off to Alaska, we're heading north the rush is on! This not only is a popular tune, but it's the theme of the annual Morrow County Alumni county committee's annual gathering to be held this year at the home of Mrs. John Graves, Hardman on May 22. The theme, "North to Alaska" will be developed by Mrs. Walter Wright, Heppner, who visited our 49th state last summer. She will show slides and souvenirs of her trip there. Mrs. Weldon Witherrite, Echo: Mrs. Paul Slaughter, Irrigon; Mrs. Joe Wright, Heppner; Mrs. L. A, McCabe, lone; Mrs. John Graves, Hardman; Mrs. Nathan Thorpe, and Mrs. Walter Hayes, Boardman, the present county advisory committee for exten sion units will host the event which will begin at 10:30 a.m. A "get acquainted" party and a white elephant gift exchange are1 on deck for the morning festivities. County committee membeis serve for three years and then become alumni. These gather ings are a means to keep those alumni members acquainted with the present extension home economics program. In some counties the alumni organize to assist the program with scholar ships, craft fairs, etc. Duties of the present county committee include: 1. To assist the agent in de termining home needs. 2. To de termine how the county agent can serve the home. 3. To help the agent understand the com munity and its home life. 4. To help the agent to share in com munity life. 5. To assist in de veloping a community under standing of the Home Economics program. 6. To help the Exten sion service coordinate with other groups in its work of home and family life. 7. To help the agent develop an adequate pro gram in homemaking. Joining the ranks of county committee members for the new year are Mrs. Walter Hayes, Boardman, and Mrs. Elmer Holtz, lone. Mrs. Hayes will serve out the term of Mrs. Nathan Thorpe, who is leaving the county. Mrs. Four-H Field Day Set for Saturday The annual spring 4-H Live stock Field Day at the Alfred and Norman Nelson farm north of Lexington will be held Sat urday, May 18, announces Joe Hay, county extension agent All 4- H livestock members, leaders, and parents are invited. The 4-H Field Day is held each year in preparation for the Junior Livestock Show in The Dalles, sponsored by the Oregon Wheat Growers League. This year's show will be held June 5- 8. The field day will start at 9:30 a.m. with weighing of an imals which club members bring to the field day. Many of these animals will be exhibited at The Dalles. At 10:00, several 4-H mem bers will give demonstrations on good fitting and grooming prac tices lor each kind of livestock. a chance to put to use what Club members will then have Holtz was elected for a full three year term, replacing Mrs. L. A. McCabe. they have learned by groom ing their animal. "The afternoon program will be devoted to showmanship training," Hay said. Slides of lo cal 4-H showmanship activities at the county fair, showing the right and wrong way to show animals will be viewed. Club members will then be divided into four groups for practice in showing each class of livestock. Everyone attending the field day should bring a sack lunch. The Nelsons will again provide the refreshments for the group. Hardman Cemetery Plans Sunday Cleanup Annual cleanup day at the Hardman IOOF cemetery is planned for Sunday, May 19. The cemetery committee invites any one in the area to participate In the potluck dinner at noon, and work on cleaning the cem etery in the afternoon hours. Those having suitable tools are asked to bring them. AUTOMATIC UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS WE INSTALL THE COMPLETE AUTOMATIC TURF SPRINKLING SYSTEMS Designed Installed Warranted Also Complete Pump Service JOE E. AIKEN COLUMBIA PUMP CO. AIRPORT JUNCTION. HIGHWAY 30 Pendleton, Oregon PHONE 276-3681 Attention, Farmer Landlord, Tenant, Heirs, Husbands and Wives Vote Tuesday, May 21 ON THE 1964- Wheat Program 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Base your decision on the 1964 Vhcat Program on what it does for your farm. Anyone receiving income from wheat is eligible to vote in prac tically all cases. Consult your local county ASCS office or committeeman if you have any questions. THIS ADVERTISEMENT SPONSORED BY Morrow County Farm Bureau MRS, CLARENCE FREDRICKSON, SECRETARY Heppner, Oregon Itij&odtok quipped... ... and have every thing al your fingertips. Most homemakers don't have eight hands, but they have the next best thing; electric housewares. For every job. there's an efficient . convenient electric helper: fry pan, hot tray, vacuum cleaner, or electric blanket to name a few. Each electric houseware does its specific job faster, better and more economically than you ever dreamed possible. Electric housewares jV f'7f automatic tem- perature control mean you set them and forget them. New automatic electric housewares are so streamlined and modern they can go right to the table. Automatic control panels with built-in timer will let you use as many as six appliances at one time. Up-date your living, the low-cost electric way. Visit your appliance dealer soon. (Electric house wares make wonderful gifts, too. Why not get one for everyone on your gift list?) ELECTRICITY the heart of Tod?n-. living Columbia Basin Elect He Co-oi Heppner Phone 676-9461
