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! 4-B—THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., April 16,1970 L - FARM PEWS Livestock, Poultry Lagoons Required '5 BY M. L. OUTZ County Agent Our Cattle Tour was scheduled for April 15. We planned to visit the Farm Bureau Facility in An derson County and from there we were to go to the Cattle Feeding Experiment work at the Univer sity Farm. Also, while there we hoped to see the small grain tes\ plots. We planned to have lunch at the University Dining Hall and visit the Duke Power Faciltiy, which is just above Clemson. Livestock and poultry pro ducers are now required by law to construct lagoons for waste disposal. These lagoons must be constructed according to engi neering plans. The County Health Department, along with the Soil WE NOW OFFER: NEW — USED — REBUILT FURNITURE and APPLIANCES We Do Out Own Financing • NO SERVICE CHARGE • NO ONE REFUSED — NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CREDIT RATING USE YOUR BANKAMERICARD OR MASTER CHARGE A-1 UPHOLSTERY AND USED FURNITURE CO. South Broad Street — 833-2439 (NEXT TO SUNSHINE CLOTHING CENTER) RALPH HARVLEY — If No Answer Call 833-4918 Conservation Service, will assist in locating and laying out the plan. At the present time our advice to those who plan to feed hogs on concrete floors is to con struct the lagoons. ACP pay ment may be secured by signing through the ASCS Office. If you are interested in this type of feeding operation, then get in touch with our Office or any of those mentioned above. I certainly hope that the State Pollution Board will crack down on those who are throwing trash all over the County, because this to me is a tremendous source for mosquitoes and other insects to raise and harbor. Industrial chemicals are also causing our streams to become highly con taminated. In my judgement an entire clean-up effort should go forward at one time, and all to gether. Let’s not pick up one segment of our economy or popu lation. It’s corn planting time. Almost always those who plant real early, harvest the best crop. The wea ther has not been too favorable for planting, however, it is time. There is nothing that contributes to success any more than correct timing. This means that such things as soil preparation must be done even much earlier, often times in cold weather. Planting should be done in a settle bed. KEEP IT CLEAN - Outdoor and porch furniture made of old- style wicker is once again en joying fashion acceptance. If you have wicker pieces stored away, now is the time to get them out and clean them up. The best way to wash wicker is with a brush dipped into soap or detergent suds. A long-handled bowl brush with stiff nylon bristles is a good choice, supplemented by a bottle or percolator brush for coaxing dirt from interstices or small openings. Ifthe furniture is washed outdoors, it can be rinsed with a fine spray from the garden hose. Then set it in a breezy spot to dry. t»o niv. 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Each class has four animals, and they must be placed in order according to the conformation of the individual animals. The scores of the contest have not yet been announced, so the boys do not know how they placed. There were approximately 20 teams from all over the State in attendance. During the morning a demon stration on horsemanship was gi ven as well as a showmanship class with horses. Members of the Block & Bridle Club at Clem son took part in the class. The Block & Bridle Club members also had a showmanship contest for Beef Cattle and Hog classes. I noticed that there were several girls showing in the different classes, and was surprised to learn that there are eight or 10 girls enrolled in the Animal Science program at Clemson. I’m sure the boys at Clemson are glad to have them. The boys who attended had a good time and gained some val uable experience in judging live stock. BEFORE SENDING SOILED GARMENTS to the dry cleaners, use a grease pencil to identify stains on a strip of masking tape. The tape can be placed right next to the stain - and then easi ly removed by the cleaner. BY MARY W. MONROE County Executive Director, ASCS American soybean producers are selling record quantities of soybeans both at home and a- broad this year. It is estimated that soybean utilization will in crease from 945 million bushels used in 1969 to 1,136 million bush els for this year. This increase in market demand for soybeans represents the production from about seven million acres. In view of the excess produc tion capacity we have in this country, this growth in soybean demand is welcome news to soy bean producers and taxpayers. During the period 1966 through 1968 and part of 1969, soybean supplies tended to increase as a result of the increased compe tition from lower-priced imports of fish meal, sunflower oil and other competitive protein substi tutes. However, in recent months, de mand for soybeans has increased substantially as a result of more competitive pricing, a drop-off in supplies of other high-protein materials, and continued growth in world demand for protein feeds. As a result of the increased demand at higher prices, soy bean producers who placed their crop under loan last fall have been redeeming them prior to the loan maturity date and moving them into the open market. In past years, with less fav orable markets, farmers have tended to leave their beans under loan until the loan maturity date. Reversal of this trend will result in a substantial saving to the Gov- J. C. THOMAS Jeweler Speidel Sweepstakes Headquarters '7 WwA Street — Clinton, 3, C. Winners... see what you have won. Match your McCall’s and Good Housekeeping coupons here. Over Va million dollars in prizes, including a London vacation for two, $5,000 in cash and a 1970 Camaro... and more. J. C. Thomas, Jeweler ernment and, therefore, to tax payers. Increased exports have been, and will continue to be, the key to large growth markets for soy beans. Soybeans supply more than four pounds of meal for each pound of oil, while most other vegetable oil products supply about a pound of oil for each pound of meal. The demand for meal is increasing faster than the demand for oil, and this in turn creates a de mand for soybeans both in the U.S. and abroad. With soybean prices more competitive with other high-pro tein products, overall market de mand has increased faster than processing facilities could pro fitably be developed. However, with a somewhat im proved operating margin, more crushing plants are being built or planned. This will increase the demand for farmer’s beans and eventually provide a greater volume of soybean oil and meal at more competitive prices. Recent action which resulted in a 50 percent reduction in the soy bean levy into Japan, and con tinued efforts by US DA to dis courage an import tax on soybean oil and meal moving into the Eu ropean economic community,has helped exports. This action, combined with a continued desire by consumers to upgrade their diets, will assist in developing a market for addi tional supplies of beans. In anticipation of this improved market demand, soybean growers have reported intentions to plant over 43 million acres in 1970, an increase of almost 1 million acres above 1969. This increase should boost bean growers’ incomes around $100 million next year. MORE STAINLESS STEEL SINKS are being used in more kitchens, and for good reason. Stainless steel requires only sponging off with hot soap or de tergent suds, rinsing, and wiping dry. It doesn’t scratch or chip, and will easily outlast the cook. (Editor’s Note: Information in this column is provided by Ex tension Service specialists and Clemson University faculty members. Readers are invited to submit questions for answers. Address to: Editor, Home & Out doors, care of this newspaper.) Q. Insects, some with wings, some without, are crawling a- round my house. Some are even found under the rugs. What do you think it is? Mrs. E. R., Wal- terboro. A. We’ve received similar questions from other areas. Sounds like carpenter ants, one of the many species of ants re ceived at Clemson during a year. Carpenter ants are large black ants that sometimes establish themselves in structural wood. They swarm in the spring and may be confused with termites, but the ants can be definitely distinguish ed by their constricted waist. In either case, always investi gate the swarming of winged in sects from your buildings. If there is no extensive dam age, treat the galleries with ei ther five percent chlordane dust or a three percent chlordane oil solution. One treatment should eliminate the infestation. In some cases, you may wish to consult a professional pest control op erator. -- W. C. Nettles, prin cipal Extension specialist, en tomology and plant pathology. Q. Last year I planted a row of sweet corn at intervals to pro vide corn at several periods. Some of the ears did not com pletely fill out. Can you suggest a reason? A. It’s possible that it wasn't pollinated properly. Pollen must fall from the tassel to the silks, and wind or other forces can cause it to fall astray. To in sure good pollination, always plant two or more rows of corn beside each other at the same time. --Dr. Dan O. Ezell, as sistant Extension specialist, hor ticulture. Q. What can we do to stop grapes from rottening? Ours start when they get about half grown. E. W. H., Greenville. A. Sounds like a bad case of black rot. Get in touch with your county agent and ask for a copy of the spray schedule for grapes. If you follow this it should clear up the problem. -- R. J. Ferree, principal Extension specialist, entomology. Q. Many leaves have fall en from my American Holly. I find burrows with small green —. .us between the upper and lower surface of the leaves, also punctures of the leaf which look like pin-pricks. What's your sug gestion? A. It's almost certainly caused by one of the holly leaf miners. There are two, a native and a European. The holes in the leaves are made by the female, and both the males and females lap the sap that comes from the leaves. As the leaves grow, these dis tortions will be more pronounced. The mines will not be notice able until fall or winter. Not all hollies are so severe ly affected, but at times close to 100 percent of the leaves may be infested and fall before new growth starts. Most effective control has been obtained by use of 10 percent Di-Systoo granules as applied by professionals. Two percent Dl-Systoo is available for homeowner use. Other insecti cides may be applied by home- owners when new growth is being produced and flies are abroad. -- W. C. Nettles, principal Exten sion specialist, entomology and plant pathology. CUNTON 'It's Time That Counts’ JOANNA NOW OPEN JOANNA CLEANERS MAIN STREET — JOANNA WE GIVE S 4 H GREEN STAMPS THEODORE WILLIAMSON, Owner OPEN 7 ojxl - 5:30 pan. ^ MONDAY - SATURDAY DRY CLEANING—SHIRT SERVICE • New Modern Methods • Expert Profee- sfcNuri Service • Reasonable Rates YOU’LL REALLY BE PLEASED! WITH OUR WORK