FOUR 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
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