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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. October 17, 1963 County Agent's Office Full, Varied Program Billed for Livestockmen By N. C. ANDERSON Arrangements are shaping up for the annual meeting of the Morrow County Livestock Grow ers Association, which will be held November 1 and 2. The Friday program will con sist of a display of new machin ery, trucks, campers, and gad gets, which tend to make the job of ranching easier and pro vide more time for fun with the family. Annual meeting chair man, Dick Wilkinson has beei having quite a time getting the number of exhibits arranged for, but predicts it will be well worth everyone's time to see these ex hibits and visit with the dealers that have them there. The afternoon meeting is scheduled for a discussion on hay quality and how time of cutting, crimping, crushing, and other haying procedures effect it. Norman Goetze, Farm Crop Specialist, OSU, will have sam ples of hay for discussing the quality of each of these methods of haying. Committees will have ample time lo meet, discuss problems, draft resolutions and recommendations late this first afternoon. Much enthusiasm is being shown by committees this year because of the annual meeting of the Oregon Cattlemen's As sociation which will meet the following week and resolutions drafted at the county association can go on for further action. The Saturday meeting, to be held at the Elks Lodge room will present a varied program. Ronald Baker, Hermiston feed lot owner and chairman of the Beef Advisory Committee for the Hermiston Livestock Research Center, will report on results of wintering trials and other live stock research carried out at the station during the past year. The Morrow County Livestock Grow ers Association is interested in the station from contributions made by the association and individual growers so that this research work could be carried out. There will be reports on the control of Branching Knapweed and disease control. The joint livestock association Farm-City banquet is expected to draw a large crowd. Advance sale of tickets is now being made at the banks In Heppner and by each of the Soil Conserva tion District supervisors as well as this office. The banquet, scheduled to be held In the new Heppner high school cafetorium, will feature an outstanding pro gram. Those who are making the arrangements promise a lot of entertainment and a mini mum of speeches. Dr. Don Hunter of the Audio visual Department, University of Oregon, Eugene, will present his outstanding "Sights and Sounds of Oregon," which no one will wish to miss seeing. Both Con servation and Cattle man of the Year will be presented during the evening. Plan now to set aside the days of November 1 and 2 to attend your annual meeting and enjoy an evening of fun at the Saturday evening banquet. Gaines Scores High In India Wheat Tests Word from the New Delhi, In dia, Office of Wheat Associates, informs us that Gaines Wheat scored high in chappati tests conducted at the Indian Food Ministeries Quality Laboratory when run recently. Representa tive samples of this year's crop sent for testing by the Oregon Wheat Commission incl u d e d Brevor, Omar, Western White, and Soft White, in addition to the Gaines. Using Punjabi in digenous wheat as control, the five samples were prepared in chappaties and scored by a panel of unpartial judges. Local Indian wheat scored highest as expected, but Gaines ranked a close second. After Gaines, following closely was Soft White, but Western White, Brevor, and Omar fared quite poorly. Dr. Pingale, chief, later informed Wheat associates that he has instructed Its supply mis sion in the U. S. to now specify Soft White in ordering wheat. Previously all white wheat pur chase orders issued specified Western White Wheat only, Some of the samples tested came from Morrow county. Those who hesi tated to seed Gaines this fall, in preference to Omar, might be eased a little in mind because of this situation. Precipitation Tops Average Precipitation for the growing season September 1, 1962 to Sep tember 1, 1963, at the Heppner weather station totaled 15.78 inches. This is in comparison to a normal season of 13.25 for this station. This gets us off to a good start for a new crop year with an abundance supply of moisture in our summer fallow. Most all of the earlier seeded wheat is looking excellent, al though we have had a report or two from ranchers who are "tearing" out some of this seed ed wheat because of an abun dance of cheatgrass. Most have held off to get a good kill be fore seeding. The fall has been wonderful for this. CROP-WEATHER SUMMARY (From Oregon Crop and Live stock Reporting Service) For Week Ending Oct 11, 1963 Weeding, fertili zing and seeding in full swing. Moisture conditions in most areas ex cellent. Early seedings green ing up. Alfalfa seed harvest underway. Rainfall of one fourth to one-third inch help ed to start new weeds after weeding of summer fallow; welcomed in mountains to re lieve dry situation there. Weather continues warm. Ranges and pastures above average for this time of year. Contracted calves now moving to buyers. portunity to learn all about soils. The field day will be made edu cational through a "friendly" contest. Prizes for women, men and youth have been provided by Inland Chemical Company. Plan to attend. Swine Hearing Announced The State Department of Ag riculture will hold a hearing in the conference room of the ag ricultural building, Salem, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, to receive testimony and com ment on some proposed regula tions. These regulations will be concerned with the vaccination of swine for hog cholera, impor tation of swine into Oregon, disease reportable by veterinar ians, retesting suspects to tu berculosis test, disposition at auction markets of animals af fected of cancer eye and other considerations. Soils Judging Day Set Recently we announced a soils judging field day for Wednes day, October 23. We hope every one has marked this date down on their calendar and is hold ing it. We will meet at the fair grounds at 1:15 p.m. for this op- Seed Cleaning and Treating At Our Planr Or In The Country HAROLD ERWIN HEPPNER CALL COLLECT PH. 676-5806 Soviet Tops Our Flour Consumption by 4 to 1 In following the discussion, controveries, complications, and general opinion of individuals and organized groups whether to sell or not to sell wheat to Russia, it was interesting to dis cover something about the Russ ian diet. It is reported that one recent study estimated per cap ita consumption of flour in the Soviet at 439.8 pounds including 193.5 pounds of rye flour, 202.4 pounds of wheat flour, and 43 pounds of other flour. U. S. per capita consumption of wheat flour is about 115 pounds. By comparison, it looks like the Russians like their bread. The National Association of Wheat Growers, commenting on the possible sale of wheat to Russia, warned against farmers getting too optimistic about the effects of a Russian wheat sale. They pointed out that: 1. We now have excess sup plies of wheat of about 1.2 bil lion bushels: 2. Even if Russia is short 300 to 500 million bushels this year, and Eastern Europe's production is down 300 million bushels from last years' production rec ord due primarily to excess rain fall during the harvest season we are still harvesting in 1963, the third largest world wheat crop on record 8.325 billion bushels. World wheat production exceeded this in only two years, 1958-1959 and 1962-1963. 3. Russia normally exports from 100 to 200 million bushels of wheat annually. France us ually exports more wheat than she imports. No doubt Russia and Eastern Europe will re double their efforts to produce more wheat next year. 4. Even If our exports should equal or surpass 800 million bushels during this marketing year, this does not represent any long-range solution to the wheat problem. It will probably be a one-shot deal. 5. There is serious doubt that such a one-shot temporary in crease in our foreign markets is worth the chance in over seeding and loss of history. See us for envelopes of all kinds. The Gazette-Times. Anti-Freeze TIM 71 FARMERS HUNTERS LABORERS! PERMANENT ANTI-FREEZE BY THE GALLON OR CASE NO LIMIT See Us For All Your TRUCK AND TRACTOR TIRE NEEDS FORD'S TIRE SERVICE 441 N. MAIN HEPPNER PH. 676-9481 FABM NEWS -J M i I'ifiljTM MAP Of cyfay8gWgf -ft MORROW COUNTY; I 1 .i .'i1;'.1. " ; I ' 1 Tfrfy : warn -own oawtu . r I r.-... : ' - ' : . . ' mm 1 t! ' - tv ' -'; e , s ,;-.--.- ri-vj- r H;'.' yv3-F I ' 'Ll ijT-fc-"u V"i""r Oti'fe-jP'I't :-,L J ,:.-,..,.?. j -r"1 'IJ-jX ' ' 1 iij ,. j f. y, 41 '. M -...) .-, ft " ".','('' , h .uui JTtV fT-y rJK J ,:.'.r,iTi- f WwrJarBp1' 1 1 " 1 ""'rubra '" '"'"""'-'; 1 U.M-tr-TwTTftah-7wratfa': - THIS MAP shows the nine areas of Morrow county from which community ASCS committees will be elected. ASCS Elections Due Soon Election of Agricultural Stab ilization and Conservation com munity committeemen is to be held soon in Morrow county, David McLeod of the ASCS of fice states. Present committees will select a slate of nominees from eligible producers in each community, choosing those who are willing to serve as committeemen for the 1964 program year. Duty of the elected commun ity committeemen is to assist the county committee in administer ing the various Federal farm pro grams within the county. Chair man of each community com mittee attends a convention held to elect the county com mittee of three regular and two alternate committeemen. "It is an important duty, as well as an obligation to one's self and all other farmers, that all producers participate in the election of the most desired and qualified men to the county committee," McLeod states." The county committee's responsibil ity is to administer all Federal farm programs in the best in terest of farmers and the pub lic they serve," The map of the county shown above is divided into nine com munities. Producers living with in each community elect com mittees made up of five men, three regular members and two Chats From Your Home Agent Home Ec Moves Forward As Science By ESTHER KIRMIS r Is Homemaking Just a matter of pushing buttons, or is it a science for which women should prepare themselves with tech nical study? Mrs. William Rawlins, Hepp ner, said her daughter Carol, who is taking high school home economics, is learning things she herself didn't know after 16 years of homemaking. Home economics has moved forward both technically and intellectually. Unfortu n a t e 1 y many people don't know this. If you took home economics 20 years ago, you would find times have changed. It isn't just cooking and sewing. The study includes the whole role of home making, consumer education, money management and how to make a house or apartment at tractive. Girls study new textile fibers, wardrobe organization, selection and care of appliances, nutrition, child care, and family health. So you see, home economics has changed! "Fun With Rolls" Lesson Reported Successful Reading reports sent in by Mrs. Dean Graves, Heppner; Mrs. James Pettyjohn, lone; and Mrs. Paul Warren, Heppner (secre taries of their various extension units) the "Fun With Rolls" les son was informative, interesting, and enjoyable especially the eating part! I haven't heard from Pine City, Irrigon, and Boardman units yet, but I'm sure they will report the same. Mrs. Bud Peck, one of Hepp ner's project leaders' came up with a list of seven names of women who would like the book let, "Master the Art of Yeast Bread," which I had given to the project .leaders. I've put in an order for 25 more copies. So if you'd like one call the county agent's office, (676-9642). Green Tomatoes With the threat of frost soon, many people are blessed with green tomatoes and would like to do something with them. Such is the case of Mrs. Laura Moyer, Heppner, who called the other day. We have a new bulletin, "Pickle Pointers," put out by OSU that has a green tomato alternates, to represent them during the following calendar year. Each eligible voter will re ceive mailed ballots sometime before November 19 with instruc tions on voting. Further details may be obtained from the ASCS office in the Gilliam and Bis bee building, Heppner. relish recipe in it. Would you like one? Mrs. Wallace Wolff, Heppner, also asked what could be done with the hundreds of small cherry tomatoes that she has. In looking over pamphlets we had, she settled on tomato puree which she can use this winter in soups and stews. By the way, Mrs. Wolff is going to lead a 4-H foods club this year for her 9-year-old twin daughters, Shelley and Kelley, and a few of their friends. Fourth Grade Survey Speaking of 4-H, Joe Hay and I have sent out a survey sheet to all the fourth graders in the county to see if any are in terested in joining a 4-H club. At the rate the sheets are com ing in, many a fourth grader would like to broaden his ex perience by becoming a 4-H member. Secretary and News Reporters Books to be Judged 'i The 1962-63 4-H secretary and news reporter's books, turned in to the office, will be judged by Mrs. E. M. Baker, lone, and Mrs. How radPettyjohn, Heppner, on October 22. They will be given a blue, red, or green sticker, according to their merit. Books will be turned back to the officers on Achievement Party Nights, Oc tober 26 in Irrigon; and Novem ber 8 in Heppner. Four-H leaders judged the pro ject records, 4-H Story, and Permanent Record this year. We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat Free , Of Charge To Heppner. Lexington lone. WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM slaughtering; SCHEDULE: Hogs Tuesday Cattle Wed., Thurs. Sheep Any Day Follett Meat Co. Hermiston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermiston-McNary Highway Chemical fallow with Atrazine gives outstanding Cheatgrass control The practice of chemical fallow promises to take another important itep forward with the introduction of new Atrazine herbicide into the program. Even under this year's con ditions . . . which experts have been calling "one of the worst situations we can remember". . . control of Cheatgrass and other weeds was out standing with chemical fallow based on Atrazine. A single spray of Va lb. of Atrazine 80W per acre (plus a contact herbi cide such as Amitrole), applied to emerged weeds in early winter, gen erally eliminated the necessity for tillage until late April or May. Multiple benefits The primary benefit of this program is to keep Cheat and other grasses and weeds under control (and Cheat that's controlled can't produce seeds for next year). In addition, moisture and soil nutrient losses are held to a minimum and soil erosion ... by both wind and water ... is reduced be cause the stubble mulch has not been destroyed. All this plus a real saving in labor. For 1963-64 This is the year to try Atrazine on a trial basis. Treat one of your smaller fields w ith the combination of 'j lb. of Atrazine SOW per acre plus the locally recommended amount of contact herbicide. Prepare to b amazed at the fine control of Cheat next spring.. .without having touched a weederl - Spray with ground equipment any time after weeds emerge up to Jan uary 1st. Be careful about overlap, however, since a double or triple dose of Atrazine could adversely , affect next year's stand of wheat ! And, don't treat shallow or very j sandy soils. (If you're on two-year , fallow, the rate of Atrazine SOW Is 2 lbs. per acre.) Readily available Atrazine is readily available in 5-lb. bag sizes. Chemical fallow with Atra zine can help you get more produc tion per acre . . . and do it for less money. Ceigy Agricultural Chemicals, Divl sion of Ceigy Chemical Corporation, Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, N. Y. AirazineUJs
