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RtrfNCI GAZETTE -TIMES. Thursdrf. January 11. IMS Fertilized Rain Science Weather Wonder f H. C ANDERSON rrecliitatlon ta perhaps tha least of the ranchers' worries at this time, unless It should be how much falls now while conditions evatl that could keep little on on the una. Thw Is an Interesting editor lal in the Ikwmbff, l'A. el em Crons and Farm Manace. ment mrrine. Many ranchers have no doubt read It but Oar ence Koaewoll. Heppner, called my attention ta It several wh a iro. For those who have the December Issue at hand It would be worthwhile reading. For those who might have mis Placed their copy or are not a MitMHH-r. the editorial turn menta on a series of atmospheric enrolments that are bring car tied out far up In the rvrnees Mountains of France which mav affect the future of every farmer of thla nation and the world. The editor points out that a French physicist has succeeded In seeding fertilizer Into the ! tultant rainfall. The fertilized rain was produced by volatlzln a ton of ammonia In the center cf a meteortron. a slant heat generating device. The Frenchman Is de voting his life to manufacturing clouds, making rain, creating tornados and pursuing a dangerous and exciting scheme to tame lightn ing His experiments were started years ago and his research led to the discovery of sodium chlo.--Ide crystals and their part In producing rain The editor ends his column with this comment. The ramifi cations to agriculture are end lessand some scientific ob servers believe that the time is not too far distant when it will be easier to control the weather than to predict it" than spring wheat Several have called giving the experiences of their neighbors or reports they have heard from neighboring counties that winter wheats have with dirty feet. By all means, the creep area should be enclosed so that ewes cannot get ta the feed. Fred for lambs should be rel been successfully seeded even trtatlvrlv high In protein. &y bean Top Spring Wheat Varieties Compared for Best Tie Id During the past few weeks there have been many calls at the office to discuss re seeding wheat fields that are undoubt edly going to need reseedlng as a result of the past months weather. In these discussions, there are Questions on the seed Ing of winter wheat, cut-off dates and comparison of various spring wheat varieties. Most everyone agrees that even under the best of conditions yields are reduced when growing a spring variety. Some ranchers have done exceedingly well the last few years, whether these years have been normal or not, with Idaed and Idaed 59. This variety seems to have the ability for greater yields than other var ieties we have grown in the past As we have stated in a prior column, results show that winter wheat varieties can be safely seeded until February 15 and maintain yields as good or better April. Seeding winter wheat after tt hruarv 13 i a "gamble ' and I believe that most people would rather not take this chance with their crop. In the case of spring wheat varieties, there are five of which there seems to be varying a mounts of seed available. The old standby, Federation, Is the one that we use as a comparison, while Idaed has been real popu lar the last few years and most of our acreage has been seeded to this. Orfed. which Is a variety seeded commonly in late fall or spring. Is well known In Morrow county. While we do not have anv In formation on field yields of these varieties, we do have a summary of yield data tested In Northeast ern Oregon over a number of years In several nurseries Aver ge of these showed federation a Hun. Marfed with a 34 bushel higher yield and NXVS. of Federa ion. Idaed rr, Ha art. 977r, and Orfed 89 of Federation. Our experience has been that Idaed has out yielded Federation here. At the rendleton Branch Lxperi ment Station, the highest yielder was Marfed with 40.4 bushels per acre. Idaed 40.0, Federation 39.2. Orfed 36.1, Baart 34.7, As these inquiries come In there is much controversy over spring wheat prices. There are almost as many prices as there are sellers, however, it depends upon the variety, purity of the 1 t : I. i I . I t. . i Mt'u. wnicn imiuaes wneiner i Is certified or uncertified. I think it is well to remember that when you buv seed, these growers that have clean seed have spent con siderable time in regulating fields, keeping It clean. It must be remembered that they have the seed and you are the buyt-r. A lot of us could put ourselves in their position when It sounds as though they might be asking too great a premium for this seed. oil meal Is the most palatable protein supplement, reed can te mixed one part soy bean oil mea supplement ami iu parts ftM. It U n4 revwry t grind the grain for Iambs, how ever, there may be a separation oi tne reed grains rrum the oil if the leed Is not ground or rolled rat growing lambs may be sub ject to Interotoxemla or pulpy Money disease, serines are available and are uceeful in preventing these diseases, Lin- seed oil meal can be used as a protein supplement If white muscle Is a factor. Unseed oil generally contains enough sel inium 10 neip prevent niii muscle disease. Training Class For 4-H Officers Set at Riverside Car and Feed of Lamb Providing .supplemental feedlJ?"" J Care of folnsettta Plant Important After Blooming We have Questions from time to time about handling plants that were received as a gift to get more "mileage" after they are through blooming. At this time of the year, there are ques tions about poinsettia plants which might have been bought or given as a gift this Christmas. first, did vou know that the bright colored parts are not flow- ersr They are leaves or bracts. The flowers of this Dlant are very small and can be found on the growing tins of the plant. A temperature of 60 or 65 degrees seems best for longest life of a poinsettia. The plants should b kept out of drafts or places where temperature fluctuates autcklv. 11'.. I . V I . I "irr vniy as ine sou I re IS ar. ii you care to keep the plant after flowering, place it in a cool place and stop watering. About May i. prune it back to a sturdy framework, repot In fresh soil and start watering. When sum mer comes. sinK the pot in a protected spot in your vard where it gets moderate sunshine. Before frost, brine the nlant inside and from then until flow, ering. give it absolute darkness from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. A closit or a heavy black cover to lambs while they are nursing will help bring them to slaught er condition more quickly and will probably result in a higher net return per ewe. The lamb creep should be In an area where ewes tend to congregate either in a shelter, loafing grounds. feeding grounds or near water. The feeder should be protected from the weather, as well as con structed so the lambs cannot get into the feed trough with their feet Some digestive disturbances in young lambs may be a result of lambs getting into feeders light during this time will throw off the blooming period. Feeding at weekly intervals with a mild liquid fertilizer will produce a healthy green foliage. Examiner Coming A drivers license exmlner will be on duty In Heppner, Tuesday, February 2, at the courthouse between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. according to an announcement received from the Department of Motor Vehicles of Oregon. HOME AGENT NEWS IT DONNA CEOltGE Did some of ytmr 4 II club officers mlsa the officer training cUsa at Heppner In ivcvmber on that cold dav Jut before the floods? If so, they are welcome to attend the 4 II Officer's Dav to be held for club In north Mor row county. It v. Ill start at V:30 am. Saturday, January JX In the Riverside school at Hoard man. Four-II leadTS and other Interested members may attend We have already observed Im provement by 4 II officers who attended the December meeting. At officer's day thev are given training In manners for meet Ings and officer's duties. This Is a goHl time for reporters and seeietaries to check their records and be sure they have the up to date materials needed. Icegtstratton and name tags will be supervised bv members or tne I it Icon 4 II i ommun tv club. Countv agents and 4 II leaders who will teach the offl- cers In separate sev-lons include Agent rels Anderson, tpresl- dents and vice presidents); Mrs. Antiy Mtties. (secretaries and treasurers): Mrs Flovd Hobba (song and recreation leaders!. and Agent Donna George, news reporters. The Milk and Steak 4 II club of Board man will present a model meeting for the officers of other clubs. Early Maniacs" Topic for Home Extension Units Project leaders for Morrow county home extension units' february lesson. "Early Marri age" Include Mrs. Hazel Carpen ler and Mrs. W. Sechafer Board man); Mrs. Louis Carlson and Mrs. Herbert Peterson (lone); Mrs. Doug Steen and Mrs. J. fi. Weller I Heppner); Mrs. W. K. Gravbeal. Mrs. Elmer Zehner and Mrs- Marge Shade urrlgoni; Mrs. E, B. Boyd and Mrs. Barton Clark (Rhea Creek) and Mrs. Douglas Drake (Pine City). The lesson focuses upon the causes of early marriage and what can be done bv Darents. eductors and other citizens who are concerned about its often un hanov outcome. The project leaders will attend either of two training meetings neia ov the home extension agent at which they will be briefed in current research. In. eluding a recording made es- iRclatircs of Parsons Greet New Arrival Mr. and Mrs. Bob Parsons of Beaverton are receiving congrat ulatlons on the birth of their second daughter, born Friday January IV and weighing H lbs. 3 ox. She Joins a small sister at home, Terr! I-ee, who will son bo 2 vrars old. Maternal grand larenta are Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln tan Sash of Heppner and her pater nal grandmother lives In Viglnta Mr. and Mrs. Nash accompani ed their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan lonnor and small daughter ivann. to the Parsons home In Beaverton last week-end. The Connors also visit ed his brother, Keith Connor In lllllshoro, and his brother In-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny William In Portland. pcclallv for the lesson by Mrs. Kobrrta Krasier. extension tarn 11 V life specialist at -tHvg'M State University. Th training meetings will be at 10:30 a m. January 20. In the county agent a conference room, Heppner and January 27 at the lrrlcon school. Other organiza tions wishing to send leaders to train for presenting this lennon are encouraged to contact the countv extension office to make arrangements. Maka Christmas Last All Tear Bernlee Strawn, extension home management specialist at Oregon State University offers suggestions for keeping your Christmas presents looking new. Upholstered chair first spray with a silicone product, then let dry throughly. You con ret the silicone product at a furniture or hardware store. It won t affect the color. This finish helps the chair fabric shun crease from hair and hands. Appliances there's no better wav to keep- them looking new than to read the Instruction book first, and follow the directions. Silverware keep flat or hoi low ware In treated cloth bags which will prevent tarnishing, or In chests lined with tarnished resistant material. Neckties and scarves take these with you to the coin-op drycleaners frequently when vou re taking a load. This will keep stains and grime from ac cumulating. Nylon nighties, negligees and pajamas wash in the machine with warm water and detergent. Use gentle action cycle If avail able on your washer. A fabric softener added to the last rinse Is very Important In preventing static electricity. Weed Problems Seen as Result Of State Flood Flood waters are, unfortunat ely, a most rff relive spreader A weed seeds, according to Hex Warten, extension farm crops Hi'ialit at tHrgon State Uni- Wtslty. The silt deiHtsltCtl on flooded ciopland also makes an Ideal seedbed for germination of the uccd seeds carried onto the Held by the overflow waters, he Klnt out. Even though grass seed fields may have been sprayed with a heiblcltle as late a a month ot six weeks ago, the water hat probably washed away the spray material, or leached it down so deep It will not be ef fective. Warren advises crowns of orchard grass, bluegrass. tall fescue. Highland and Aslorlt bent whose fields were under water to spray again with two pounds or Ivarmex (Pluron) per rcre as soon as iolble. Due largely to the flood, this may be one of the worst weed years In some time. Warren pre dicts. He expects serious prob lems with weed such as annual Mucgrass. bull thistle, Canada. thistle, quackgrass, tansy rag wort, desks, and sheep sorrel, However, tx-rennlal weeds can be controlled as easily as an nuaU if they are sprayed in th. seedling stage, he points out for grain fields and other seed and forage crops. Warren commends spraying with 2.4-0 or a combination of 2.4 u and Hanvel I). These materials should not be applied until mid March, when the weed seeds have germinated, since these heiblcldes do not have a resid ual effect. A combination grass legunu; pasture that Is Infested with weeds shouldl be sprayed with one of the butyric formulations of 2.4 D. such as 2.4 DB. Crimson clover growers en countering problems with rye grass or volunteer grain In their clover fields ran use four pounds Ilv per acre, until mld-febru ary, according to Warren. Adults Toko Bethel Dible Study Program first phases of the Bethel Bible study program was begun last Wednesday evening by members of Hope and valby Lutheran churches, according to Key. Kenneth loihlnson, pitt The study Involves a 2S hour session each week with eight to l'J hours of home work assign ment, centered on study of (iod'a revelation to man from tienesla to Itevrlatlon. The len trainer included in the class are Mrs. Elmer Schmidt. Mrs. Alex Hunt. Mrs. IVte Kllng er. Mrs. Donna Ilergstrom, Mrs. Kenneth Itohtnson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tews, (ierald Jonassort, Hon lYterson and Itoger Palmer. After two years of Instruction, these teachers will begin the second phase which Is Instructing the remainder of the congregation In small group sessions. 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