Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, February 20, 1958, Image 20

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Newspaper Page TextFOUR MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Thursday, February 20, 1958 ---CHIT CHAT By JOI COWLEY Mall Tribune Farm Editor Used to be time when an English professor wai 10 far up In hl3 ivory tower that a practical tiller, of the soil such as the farmer seldom if ever listened to him. Nor was he familiar with any of the farmer's problems. However, last night an English professor by the name of Dr. Arthur Kreisman had considerable to say and it all made good sense. The Rogue River valley is one of the two areas in the state facing a serious economic problem, he pointed out. Reason for this is the two-pronged economy here lumber and fruit. The economic base must be broadened to Include other industries, he urged. This broader industrial develop ment cannot be done by a few people. Everybody must pitch In. A few groups in the valley are doing it. Some of the vegetable growers are pushing for more research in their field so the truck garden industry can be increased here. The handful of broiler raisers have been meeting to see about increasing the marketability of their product. Those who own beef animals are moving toward a commodity commission. Trouble is only a handful in each of these farm groups are doing anything about this economic situation. There should have been many more to register for voting on the formation of a beef commission. We imagine the vote will be even smaller. Dr. Kreisman describes the average citizen as sunk in Ignorance and apathy. This certainly must Include the aver age farmer. The average farmer is in economic quicksand. Instead of thrashing around and sinking deeper Jn his aim less struggles he might better look to see where he can receive his best help, then reach out and grab the helping hand which is much closer to him than he thinks. Anyway, farming at its best'must be a shifting business. Not long ago we heard a farmer turned lawyer and a lawyer turned farmer ask each other, "How come?" Now, we have Just heard of a farmer who is selling a ranch to devote his time to writing. "VVe had started to work on the possible promotion of an agricultural cooperative for this area but were told, on good authority, it might be better to wait to see how much additional acreage the Talent irrigation project might bring it. It seems someone had started to work on the cooperative idea some time ago but learned it would take considerable more acreage in fruit and produce to make operation of a cooperative pay. However, a little look around to see what other areas have and possibly some advance planning never hurt. Ac cording to a colorful brochure we have received, the Eugene Fruit Growers association is now celebrating its 50th an niversary. This outfit is rated by those who should know as an outstanding example of cooperative effort. This cooperative grew out of a definite need. The panic of 1907 left the local cannery unable to finance the 1908 crop of fruit. The growers, acting through the association, leased the idle property and canned the fruit of the members, selling as much as possible in the fresh state. Total stock was $3,000 First year's pack was 11,000 cases. First year's sales totalled $15,000. In 1910, according to the history printed in the brochure, the young organization purchased the plant of the local cannery, sold additional stock and established the beginnings of the present organization. "Constant experimentation and study of regional ad vantages dictated changes. Increasingly the association di rected its operations toward processing of vegetables and toward those fruits for which valley conditions are suited, and toward handling the filberts and walnuts of the area." Now the Eugene Fruit Growers association assets of $10,857,000. The gross sales for 1957 million. The 1957 pack totalled 2,501,000 cases. has total were $10 One encouraging sign is the rapid growth the Christ mas tree industry is making here. County Commission Ralph James told us the other day that he has ordered a thousand trees and plans to add 4,000 this spring. He suggests planting rye grass between tree rows to furnish the needed shade for the seedlings this summer. The Jackson county 4-H Friendship follies have been set for a day later to avoid conflict with the "old time political rally" sponsored by the Eagle Point Grange for March 21. We're sure Bob Steward, secretary of the state agricul ture department won a lot of friends when he spoke to the recent meeting of the Jackson County Livestock association. He is reported to like the industry he saw here and the people of the Rogue River valley. Steward wryly commented to us that when he was in the state legislature-he thought he could get more done by getting into administration. Now he thinks he can get more done by returning to the legisla ture. One sure solution to his quandry would be for the farmers of this area to give him the support he needs by backing him in his requests for better farm legislation. Did you know western juniper is the "camel of Oregon trees?" It can live with less water in drier climate than any other Oregon tree. It also grows the oldest. .The most Important tree in the lives of the Pacific Northwest Indians was the red cedar. It was used for canoes, totem poles and plank lodges. The bark of this tree was used for women's skirts and for cords and fish nets. These and many other interesting facts about trees, their identification and pic tures are included in a new booklet published by the ex tension service called "Trees to know in Oregon." They are free for the asking at the extension office in the basement of the courthouse. Red Bluff Event Said Successful For County Men The Red Bluff bull sale recently in Red Bluff, Calif., was reported as one of the most successful sales held with many Jackson county stockmen participating, ac cording to reports received this week. Total shorthorn sales amounted to $24,360, with the average sale bringing S658.38 The grand champion was top seller at $1,360. The reserve champion brought $800. consignors irom this area, the buyer and price include: For Angus, Homestead Angus, Central Point, to Terhel Farms, Inc., Colusa for $500 and $585. For Herefords: Seven Oaks farm, Central Point, to Rob ert L. Fisher, Medford, for S750; Seven Oaks Farm, Cen tral Point, to Frank Car michael and Son, Quincy, for $575; Ireland Hereford Ranch, Ashland, to A. A. Vadney and Sons, Vina, Calif., $600; Ire land Hereford ranch, Ash land, to Robert R. Ross, Fort Bragg, Calif., $700. Bill and Gayle Wood, Eagle Point, to Douglas Schohr, Gridley, Calif., for $560; Seven Oaks Farm, Central Point, to Darrell Conard, Red Bluff, for $735; Fields Here ford Ranrh, Central Point to Albert Meyer, Anderson, Calif., for $1,800; Seven Oaks farm. Central Point, to J. H. Ayers, Arbuckle, Calif., for $900; Field Hereford ranch, Central Point, to Quinn River Ranch, Winnemucca, $1,230; Fields Hereford ranch, Cen tral Point to W. B. Aldridge and Son, Shingletown, $475; Fields Hereford ranch, Cen tral Point, to L. H. Ayres, Arbuckle, Calif.,' for $485. Local buyers included the following in the horned Here ford sale: Don Bradshaw, Cen tral Point, $1,000 from Lucky Hereford ranch, Gilroy; Spear Point ranch, Medford, $1,000 to Hudspeth L. & L. com pany, Frineviiie; ueorge a. Laftin, Central Point, 573 to Kirk and Robinson, Hepp- ner; Straus Brothers, Gold Hill, $725 to Lester E. Clark, Susanville, Calif.; Straus Brothers, Gold Hill, $725 to Lester E. Clark, Susanville, Calif.; Straus Brothers, Gold Hill, $560 to Ranch Paraiso, Concord, Calif. Horned Hereford results showed the top seller brought $3,400. The champion brought $3,300. The reserve champion brought $1,950. Average sale for the 234 bulls was $759.19. Total sales were $177,660. Angus results show the champion sold at $1,225, re serve champion at $900, total sales were $15,350, average sale was $667.39 for the 23 bulls. Foirm amid Gourdeim New Milk Waste Uses Seen Scientists Tell Industry Production Tips Listed For Getting More Pigs New born pigs cost money A recent study of five years' records indicate that each new born pig represents five dol lars worth of feed eaten by the pig's mother, Earl Jossy, county extension agent said. Other costs labor, housing, taxes, interest bring this cost up to a point which requires the income from four to five pigs per litter just to support the old lady. The swine grow er must take his share out of nigs No. 6. 7. 8, 9. or 10. It therefore becomes very im portant to him that each sow wean as many pigs as possible, Jossy said. Here are a few things he can do to get more pigs in the 6 to 10 category: 1. Have sows in good con dition and gaining at breed ing time. This will increase the size of litters. 2. Feed enough of a well balanced ration so the sow gains some weight during gestation. Don't let her be come too fat. Clean Farrowing Pens 3. Have clean farrowing pens on ground which is free of parasites. Pen the sows a few days before farrowing. Clean them up and get them used to being handled. A good farrowing crate will save many pigs. Plans are avail able at the County Extension Office. 4. Be present at farrowing Dip naval cords of new born pigs in iodine immediately Clip needle teeth. Place pigs in a basket until farrowing is completed. Beware of drafts. An infra-red heat lamp will save many pigs in cold weather. 5. See that all pigs get a drink of milk and know where the dinner table is. 6. If pigs are confined, pro vide a piece of clean sod to prevent anemia. This is very important. 7. If several sows are far rowing about the same time, litters can be evened up by giving pigs from large litters to sows with small litters. 8. Start pigs on supplemen tal feed as soon as possible, within two or three days. A sheet of paper or a board with food sprinkled, on it will at tract the pigs and get them started eating. 9. Provide plenty of clean water. Keep feed supplies clean. 10. Careful attention to de tails can spell the difference between profit and loss in raising pigs. Americans spend more than $9 billion per year for alcoho lic drinks. Evolution Slated For Milk Trucking From 10-gallon cans to tank trucks to plastic bags may be the evolution of milk trans portation. Four loads of milk, ten tons to the load, have been hauled in huge plastic bags from Hermiston to Port land, a distance of about two hundred miles, according to Earle Jossy, county extension agent. This container consists of a polyethylene liner inside a rubber tube which is sealed at each end. The liner is easily cleaned and can be replaced at low cost when necessary. At present the milk is being hauled in refrigerated trucks. Experiments are being plan ned to haul it on flat bed trucks with sides, Jossy said. After delivery the contain er can be rolled up and prac tically a full pay load hauled on the return trip, thus elimi nating the costly empty re turn of the tanks now being used. This new transportation method is being watched by other industries and promises to be one of the great develop ments in the transportation of liquid materials. Floodwater mosquitoes of I the Mississippi river lay their eggs on a stream bank where they cannnot hatch until floods raise water over them. Some eggs must wait years before the waters return. Daily's U-Drive Medford Airport Corvallis Science is point ing the way to many new uses for milk a protein "extend er" for meats, a main ingred ient for high-protein bread, special types of butter, and as a valuable supplement for many types of foods. Scientists at last week's Oregon dairy industries con ference at Oregon State col lege turned the spotlight on half a dozen probable trends that could revolutionize the dairy industry within the next 10 to 15 years. In addition to new forms of dairy products, the resear chers predicted profitable use of present milk wastes for making plastic and livestock feed. Dr. Michael J. Pallansch of the U. S. department of agri culture's utilization research and development division, said such "customized" use of milk is the dairy industry's greatest hope in the highly competitive food market. High Speed Need He said there is need for a high-speed centrifuge to sep arate milk into its three ma jor components protein, fat, and carbohydrates so each could be tailored for use in other foods. Oil and fat components of butterfat should find many uses in the food industry, Dr. Pallansch explained. Butter fat is composed of many phys ical forms of fat, all having equal flavor value but wide variations in melting points. Types of butter could range from easy-to-use liquid to butter that stands up under high temperatures. The lactose or carbohy drates could be used commer cially in manufacture of plas tics instead of "continuing to dump most of it down the sewer," the researcher ex plained. He addetr that the research center is also mak ing progress toward greater utilization of whey and other waste products in livestock feed Increased use of powdered milk and concentrated fluid milk was also predicted. Re search is developing whole milk and concentrated fluid milk was also predicted. Re search is developing whole milk powder that can be stored without refrigeration and then be brought up to the original whole milk fla vor with addition of water Also in the research stage is a sweet condensed cream that keeps well and retains flavor at temperatures up to 70 degrees F. It is a mixture of butterfat, water, non-fat dry milk, and sugar. Research workers say the cream could be processed in nearly any dairy plant and should find wide use as des sert topping and in making ice cream. The USDA research center has also developed a method to bake a nutritious high-pro tein loaf of bread that in cludes 25 parts of milk, by weight, to 100 parts of flour. Six parts of milk per 100 parts of flour is the common ratio for commercial bread Oriental Fruit Moth Subject For Talks ? Salem The 1958 control program for Oriental fruit moth will be the subject of a meeting scheduled for Febru ary 28 at the state department of agriculture building in Sa lem. County agents and peach growers from Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Washington, Multno mah and Clackamas counties will attend the planning conference. baking Other suggestions for mar keting the high-quality milk protein included a concen trated powdered form that should find a ready world market now drastically short ot protein. New Evaporation A new method of exapor ating milk at low tempera ture with heat supplied by compressed ammonia, rather than conventional steam or hot . water, was explained by George D. Armerding, an Oakland, Calif., dairy, plant representative. He said the milk is concen trated at less than 100 degrees F.j loses practically none' of the original flavor, preserves more of the protein, and is cheaper to make. Armerding thinks the method has spec ial advantages for the Pacific Northwest with its low-cost electric power to operate the ammonia compressors. Even "jet-age" technology came into the picture in the form of a new insulating ma terial for refrigerated milk trucks. The material a liquid plastic that hardens with addition of chemicals was developed to strengthen tail sections of jet planes. The liquid mixture finds its way into small crevices before! hardening into a porous, ad hesive material. W. J. Thompson, transpor tation manager for Carnation company, Los Angeles, says the material has given ex cellent results as an insula tor for milk tank trucks and refrigerated vans. When "ac tivated" by the chemical, the liquid 'plastic expands into a substance with thousands of small air cells per cubic inch. It not only insulates, but adds strength to the truck body, Thompson stated. Oregon Eggs Said High In Quality Throughout State Salem The quality of eggs offered for sale In Ore gon during the past thr--years has held at a consistent ly high level, as recorded in the annual summaries of state egg work by Oregon's department of agriculture. There is only one-tenth of a point variation between 1955 and 1957 percentages of eggs down - graded upon depart ment inspections. The annual summary shows 2.2 per cent of the eggs inspected in 1957 were found to be of a grade lower than the labels claimed. This figure for 1955 was 2.1 per cent and for 1956, 2 per cent. The department inspected 7358 lots of eggs, about 1800 more than in 1956. This sub stantial increase is the result of placing an extra inspector on duty during three months of the year. Violations Given Last year 369 violations were issued; most of them were for eggs below claimed grade and for incorrect label ing on egg cartons. Although a minor item in the total number of violations, improp er advertising of eggs was found on 32 occasions during the year. Advertising viola tions result from failure to in clude grade or size with the price quoted. The department's two full time and one seasonal egg men covered almost 41,000 miles last year in checking marketing channels of the state for compliance with the egg law. The egg program is direct ed by W. E. Upshaw, manager of the department's Portland branch office. ATTORNEY. AUTHOR DIES ! Montevideo, Uruguay (IP) Dr. Mariano de Vedia y Mitre, 76, president of the Argentine Academy of Let ters, died after a heart attack Wednesday. De Vedia, a noted attorney, was the author of a number of works on consti tutional law. JUST ASKED THE WAY ' San Leandro, Calif. (tf) Franklin E". Jarvis, a convict ed murderer who escaped from a prison camp, told au thorities who recaptured him the reason he got as far away as he did was that he obtain ed directions from a San Fran cisco police officer. The sport of curling, increa singly popular in the United States, was introduced to Can ada nearly 200 years ago by Scottish troops stationed in Quebec. FARM LOANS A long range program of improvement can be started now with a Land Bank Loan through your local Nation al Farm Loan Association. Plan now with the fanner- owned group that has served agriculture since 1917. Southern Oregon National Farm Loan Association 1212 Court Street Medford, Oregon f. Z. Bowman Sce'y-Trett. DIRECTORS: J. W. Bigham Eagle Folnl A. E. Stevens Phoenix Oliver H. Roundtree.. . Willlami Wm. C. Higinbotham Central Point Albert L. Strain Gold Hill Association Members remember your ANNUAL MEETING NEXT WEDNESDAY ' 1 pmn -F and SIMMS FOUR LINES OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE DEMONSTRATED- - SEE . . . ORCHARD MASTER SPRAYER ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS For the best spray pattern and coverage you've ever seen, come out to the field test of the new ORCHARD MASTER 2-stage sprayer. See top performance, in action. i 1MB l I. il ri m I 1 CB"flflflVflVflmK ANHYDROUS AMMONIA APPLICATOR SHELL NH3 SERVICE 0k places nitrogen fertilizer right in the Root Zone ... so you get full value . . . better yields. PLUS The Original and Only MARVIN MULTI-PURPOSE LAND PLANE For economical ground leveling The New DRAGON DRY FERTILIZER INJECTOR For concentrated application of fertilizer with irrigation Demonstrations start at 1 P.M. Tomorrow, rain or shine. Manufacturers representatives will be available to answer questions Refreshments will be served. DEMONSTRATIONS WILL BE HELD AT 3976 SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHWAY MEDFORD, OREGON (FOUR MILES SOUTH OF MEDFORD, ON HI WAY 99 AT CARLTON NURSERY) A... '!