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PAGE TWELVE HERALD AND NEWS. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGQW SUNDAY. JANUARY 8, 1958 Lounty men; Agent ;ion Outlines 1955 Activity (Editon Note: The Herald and News asked County Extension Axent C. A. Henderson to prepare an article summarizing the agri cultural situation and outlook for the new year. Here in two con nected articles, Henderson de scribes first the local scene, and then the national agricultural outlook.) By C. A. HENDERSON Agriculturally speaking, the year J955 was not too happy for farm ers of the Klamath Basin. The di version of 38 million acres of land In the United States from produc tion of basic commodities, to pro duction of crops grown here has had serious effect on the economy oi wis region. As a result of plant' lug diverted acreage to other croos, barley production in the nation has doubled with heavy production of potatoes in California on diverted acreage and Increases In various. grain crops and alfalfa. The growing season of 1955 was an unusual one in that killing frosts occurred as late as July. This unfavorable condition was fol lowed by uniformly good weaiher after July 15. and a reasonably lale harvest season, which pro duced nearly average crops of I reasonable to good quality produc tion. Tile dryness of the season ef fectcd ranges, but there was ade quate water for major Irrigation needs. The precipitation for the season waa one of the lowest on record, being about Bevcn Inches. Storage of irrigation water In res ervoirs was good, so the water shortage was not too pronounced except for dry land crops and ranges. It seriously curtailed sum. mer grazing for livestock. Notwithstanding the conditions outlined above, present indications re mat the potato crop will be about the same size as last year, but that prices for the season night be somewhat lower. Quality, on the other hand, is better. The barley crop under Irrigation was good but on dry land yields were low and grade below avrage. The alslke clover acreage has been reduced but this has not re sulted In better prices to growers. Importation from Canada served . to continue an over-supplied mar ket with consequent reduced prices to seed growers. Much crop land In the Klamath Bssln has been planted to alfalfa and pasture crops during the past three years. Much of the acreage of pasture is on irrigated lands and with adequate water produced abundant yields. Oralns of 800 to 1,100 lbs. of meat per acre wore Njxported on some of the smaller rrvestock operations. Livestock numbers have been Increasing throughout the year, notwlth . standing the dry ranges. The fact , that alfalfa has been Increasing , has been helplui in maintaining a . wu auppiy oi local leed and in J shipping considerable amounts to , uumiuo matrices, particularly North ern California and Western 8ujj. Aiiajxa nas brought livestock products, although the price outlook on some of these commodities is not too favorable The fact that growers are equipped for this type of farming and have the know-how and experience, pro duction costs can be kept at lower level than when new farm lng practices are undertaken. Re- ports by economists ' indicate that little change from last year's costs can be expected. A glance at the V S. Census In dlcates .that the number of farms In Klamath County is decreasing with the size of the Individual farm, Increasing. In 1940. there were 1,552 farms In Klamath Coun ty, but the number .had dropped to 1,451 by 1945. .The 1950 census shows 1.295 and the 1955 1.297. The average size of each farm had Increased roughly about 18 percent. during this same period. There are two answers as . to .why number of farms is decreasing. First, is that producers are finding it nec essary to operate large units for greater efficiency and lower costs, resulting in their purchase of neighboring farms. The second reason is that quite a number of city residents are purchasing farm lands for country homes and. the establishment of business enter prises In the county. National Picture The year I960, flndo farmers very undecided as to farming plans. The big auestion Is wlmt to plant. Formerly this waa not difficult question as every farmer had a rather definite nlnn anrf anew wnat ottered the best chance lor a reasonable return on his In vestment. He also was pretty sure what crop or rotation was best for his land. War changed these plans. The government needed an increased quantity of certain food. Wheat, cotton, corn, peanuts and rice were designated as basic commodities and high support prices guaran teed by the government to in crease production. wnen the war was over nrt there was no longer any need for iiiurcasea production, these hiah supports were continued. It was peor politics to do away with them. new regulations and laws r. quired that a part of the aoreage be taken out and planted to some othr orop, If the high support was to be maintained. It was known as "diverted acres" and could be planted to any other crop, except a basic commodity crop (wheat, corn, cotton, peanuts and rlcm This plan did not decrease agri cultural production as Intended. Only the poorest land was taken out and on the balance more fer tilizer was used, resulting n still greater production. Under this program a total of 38.359,842 acres were taken out of wneat, cotton, corn and rice and Pinmea 10 crops with either low supports or no supports at ail. urowera oi inese crops are facing f 1 Ifff? 1 iff A I W .. n .-. I t I Mobilized Disaster Unii Off ers 123 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles In Basin At least one Civil Defense unit In Sprague River, Elmo Mickel- KLAMATH COUNTY MOUlLIZtD DISASTER UNIT officers and members lined up for an intor. mal shot in front of one of the four-wheel drive vehicles used by the unit recently to allow this shot. Left to right: George Wardell, assistant director; Joe LaClair, Klamath Basin Civil Defense director; Dr. Paul Sharp, medical adviser; Mrs. Sharp; Vie Douglas, deputy director in charge of the unit; Ed Scholar, president of KASRU. The unit, comprised of 123 four-wheel drive vehicles and drivers, is aimed at offering aid in case of emergency in rough terrain where use of ordinary vehicles is not feasible. Civil Service Examiners Tell Of Engineer Openings The Field Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners for the Depart ment of Agriculture announce that applications will be accepted for appointment to the positions of en gineer (agricultural) and (civil) G8-5 and GS-7. salary. 4,345 to $4,930 a year; range conservation ist, soil conservationist, and soil scientist, GS-5 and GS-7, salary $3,670 to $4,525 a year. , These positions are located at various points in the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washing ton, California, Nevada. Territory of Alaska, and Territory of Ha waii, in the employment of the Soil Conservation Service. U.S. De partment of Agriculture. For the GS-5 position the aDnll. cant must have a bachelor's de gree with a major In one of the four options indicated above or a combination of education and ex perience which will give the ap plicant a technical knowledge com parable to that which would have been acquired by the successful completion of a four-year college course." For the OS-7 positions applicants must show six months of profes sional specialized experience con sistent with the duties of the po sition in addition to meeting the requirements for the GS-5. Persons in these positions will perform technical professional, or scientific duties appropriate for the position to which appointed. Applications for these positions must be on file with the execu tive secretary. Field Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, U.S. De partment of Agriculture, 1218 8.W. Washington Street, Portland 5, Ore gon. Interested persons may obtain information and necessary appli cation forms from the Commis sion's local recretaxy, located at window I post office building from most first and second-class post of fices , in this area, from the re gional director. 11th U.S. Civil Service Region. 302 Federal Of fice Building, Seattle 4, Washing ton, or from the executive secre tary, Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, Department of Agrl culture, 1218 S. W. Washington Street, Portland 5, Oregon. carcass beef is now less than the onr.it f rilln at thm nxa...... II o I nHPA It U'O o nn lha hn,.l return this vear nmim. ?r'"",l"r',u,Z " """" JlflV growers tO tlialr wrniA mr I nlln tin mnA M,. ... , Snmmlnrr tu- oi..i. . a-m Mil tn . n. -vj i r wiwc ta nine major "F ' aH( lUUJLUl 111 all" boih , P- Fu,rUler increase in relief In sight. The government MU" in a few words, we find VJ ... """'"'so'ed pastures now has $8,500,000,000 tied up In " agricultural production is out- on wing population increase and ..!!".. "Pooled In the years of these supported commodities. uncertainly ahead. Other aarlcul. This im,l hr,t .,... i... hniPA .ha..- I . . . .....o iiiuiB ittMii suuuuris on ceria n un-eni h turai products Uiat ...... uieir own this year in the price field, are poultry, and bk nave snown consider able improvement over last year and the immediate future is rather promising. Dairymen have main tained a constant program of ad vertising that lias been helpful in increasing consumption of milk and other dairy products. With a major decrease in supply of surplus dairy products on hand the outlook 'for reasonable roturns on dairying is good. Growers of Uie Klamath Basin are In a dllomina as regards to planting plans for 1960. Undoubted- change In the rotation system be ing followed here for a good many yeurs. Major crops will continue to be barley, potatoes, alfalfa, and basic commodities is seriously af- iccung practically every farmer In the Klamath Basin. The Basin in come nas dropped one third and that means a loss of $15 million a year to the community. In 1952 the Basin income from all crops and livestock was over $44 million. In 1954 it was $30,618,000. With low- prices this year on notntons grain and livestock the total gross uituiue win oe still lower, not withstanding somewhat higher prices for alfalfa hay, some grass seeds, poultry and dairy products. In their frustration over a situa tion over which they have no con trol, many farmers are' nlantlnir grass and other forage crops. This is Increasing the number of cattle and neiping to Increase livestock being marketed. As a result choice that no practical method linn vf been put Into practice to solve the mrin surplus problem. In the meantime, farm costs are going up and farm population is decreasing. GUINEA FOWL SUPPER Most Famous Of All Birds Malm Masonic Hall 6:00 to 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 14 $2.50 per plate Cards PUBLIC INVITED STARK'S KIRBY SPECIAL -Cl STORE HOURS: . WRllCe 10:30-3:30 Mo. thru Sat. " n Open 'til 9:00 f rl. Nik. 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Commercial and Heavy Trucking 2802 So. 6th Phone 9240 Day or Night X X Quality Fuel Oils G.E. Furnaces Dua-Thtrm Heaters WESTERN OIL & BURNER CO. IMJ k 6l Wa Gin GtW (rave Stamps Phm JI7J Camp Fire Holds Meeting The monthly meeting of the Central Klamath District Camp Fire Girls Leaders Association was conducted by chairman, Mrs. Wayne Galloway. A report on the annual dad and daughter banquet to be held in February was given by Mrs. A. E. FltzGerald. This year's birthday theme is "Plant Seeds and Reap Friehdship." Mrs. J. M. Britton and Mrs. Virgil Davis were ap pointed to a planning committee from the central district. The yearly program was read to the group by Mrs. Charles John son as submitted bv program chairman, Mrs. Bill Boles. Mrs. John Swalm announced the host esses for the February meeting, as Mrs. L. Hatfield, Mrs. R. Cald well Jr., Mrs. Ray Aschenbach and Mrs. W. Galloway. After the short business meeting, Mrs. Rob ert Claris led the group In a Cairm Fire song fest. Mrs. Johnson, field director for Camp Fire gave a few highlights on table decorations and using the "Birthday Project' theme in program planning. in Klamath County has .gone into compound low and is really mak ing tracks. It's the county mob ilized rescue unit, made up of some 123 four-wheel drive vehicles and volunteer drivers, standing by in case of emergency in rough country. The unit, under the direction of Vic Douglas ana George Warden. is an important part of the CD program according to Joe LaClair, director of the Klamath Basin, and is on a permanent standby basis to offer aid In those cases where ordinary vehicles are of little use due to rough terrain. Formed two years ago, the unit has grown In both stature and ex perience, being called out three times last year, once on a search for a lost plane and twice taking part in search and rescue opera tions where local citizens were lost in the hills. Through the CD organization the Jeeps and other four-wheel ve hicles have available walkie-talk ie radios, medical equipment and service and other gear needed in rescue work. CD also foots the bills for any extra-ordinary cense incurred by the drivers while on duty, although most ex penses are paid by the volunteers while on a routine mission. District leaders have been set up for various Easin points with Bob Walker acting as director for Merrill. Mervin Wilde in Malm, Marvin Michael in Dairy, Harry Bray in Bonanza, Sylvan Crume NOREL STORY KNOW ATA, Okla. W Robert Bruce Hill, 42, who was bound over for District Court trial yesterday by County Judge Leslie J. Coif man on a charge of drunk driving his second offense had a novel story. He explained In court his wrecked car had pinned him to the ground and that a helpful stranger came by and "poured whisky down my throat" to al leviate the suffering. $12,000 Investment Money WANTED! Old established business, now expanded to cater to Air Bata personnel. Total invest ment now valued at $55,000. Would consider silent partnar up to i interest. Box 534 Herald News son In Fort Klomoth, Vic Slsson at the Klamath Agency. Lewis Jones at Chiloquin, Jim Brown at Algoma and Paul Mauldln and Bill Jenkins in Klamath Falls. In case of an emergency where aid is needed parties should call their nearest district leader. In Klamath Falls either Douglas or Wardell should be contacted. Membership In the organization is still open, says LaClair, for anyone wishing to donate his serv ices and those of a four-wheel arive vehicle on a volunteer ba sis. Nor are women barred. One of the most enthusiastic members of the unit is Mrs. aul Sharp, who can handle her Jeep with the best of them. Her husband. Dr. Paul Sharp, is medical director of the unit. - In general the unit was formed as a disaster unit and not as a pure search unit, KASRU taking care of that end of things in the Easin. The uuit works closely, however, with KASRU and other agencies in cases of missing per sons, hunter mishaps in the woods and other circumstances where extreme mobility over rough ground is needed. - A practice mission has been planned for sometime in the spring or summer, -according to LaClair. Here a mock emergency will be plotted In rough country and worked out by participating members. For Fun Tonight Left Go BOWLING! Lucky Lanes "No, I don't know where you can get that cleaned, but for regular clothes, you can't beat Cascade . Cleaners!" lf(you favor modern qarb, vou'll find that j were the, best spot -in town to have your clothes cleaned and pressed, restored to that ' smart, like-new look. You'll face the "battles" of day-to-day living with new assurance when -you know that your well-qroomed appearance measures up to every occasion! SEND YOUR CLEANING WITH YOUR LAUNDRY JUST PHONE 5111 CASCAD Klamath's Finest LAUNDRY & CLEANERS Opp. Post Office v ' . . . . 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