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The Soybean Story
No doubt about it-Georgia
has come a long way in
soybean production. In
dications are that growers of
the state planted ap
proximately 750,000 acres of
'beans this year. This is up 14
percent from the record
660.000 acres in 1971. It
hasn’t been too many years
less than ten, in fact-when
Georgia had fewer than
100.000 acres of soy beans.
We’ve come away in yield
per acre too; last year it was
25.5 bushels per acre.
But would you believe we
still need more soybeans? In
spite of the 14 percent
acreage increase in Georgia,
and a 5.4 percent increase in
the nation as a whole, the
industry is concerned that
production will not meet
market demand this year.
One thing this does is in
dicate favorable prices
again for 1972, and that's
good news for our growers.
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We Use A Lot
In 1971 Georgia produced
16,193,000 bushels of
soybeans, and that’s a lot of
beans. But we use a lot of
them, too-just for chicken
feed. In fact, you might be
surprised at how many it
does take to feed Georgia
Chickens, along with our
turkeys and other poultry. I
was, when I looked at some
figures one of our Extension
poultry scientists, Milton
Dendy, dug up.
According to him, it takes
over 30 million bushels to
provide the soybean meal
needed to feed Georgia
poultry for one year. That is
nearly twice the entire
soybean production in our
state.
Dendy figures that
Georgia broilers eat 18 V 4
million bushels of soybeans a
year. laying hens consume
nearly 9 million bushels, and
replacement pullets use
close to 2 million. Turkeys
PERRY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, AUG. 17, 1972
require about three-fourths
million bushels a year.
Os course, soybeans are
one of the must important
ingredients in a poultry
ration. Only corn is used
more. A typical broiler
ration, for example, is ap
proximately 25 percent
soybean meal. For laying
hens, soybeans make up
about 15 percent of the
ration, and for turkeys,
about 20 percent.
Acid Soils
We’ve been talking about
acid soils, and the need for
lime to correct the condition,
for years now. Well, we are
still talking about it, and
probably will be for some
time to come. In fact, there
is a lot of evidence than the
problem is getting worse.
Extremely acid soil
conditions are present
throughout the state--and
certainly here in Houston
County. In many instances,
crop and forage yields are
being severely limited.
And oddly enough,
practically all of these
situations are on farms
where growers have been
following a good fertility
program and producing high
per acre yields. It seems like
a paradox.
P. J. Bergeaux, Extension
Service agronomist - soils
and fertilizer, explained
what’s been happening.
Higher use of acid forming
nitrogen fertilizers in recent
years, along with increased
removal of calcium and
magnesium from the soil,
has brought on soil acidity.
In any case, the old rule of
thumb of one ton of lime per
acre every three years no
longer holds. More frequent
liming is required to com
pensate for the higher levels
of acidity.
We recommend that
farmers who are using high
rates of nitrogen and
producing high crop yields,
have a soil test made to
check their lime
requirements - every year.
Cow Expert
To Address
Expo 72
TIFTON A prominent
South African animal scientist,
who has gained a reputation in
the U. S. as a man who can
judge the fertility of a cow by
looking at her. will address
visitors to the Livestock
Exposition ’72 for beef here
Oct. 26-27.
Dr. Jan Bonsma, head of the
animal science department of
the University of Pretoria, will
speak to the region’s beef
producers here at the Rural
Development Center (RDC) on
both days.
Dr. Bonsma is in the U, S.
on Sabbatical leave and will be
conducting lecture tours in
various parts of the country.
Most of his time in the U. S,
between mid-September and
November will be spent in
Athens at the University of
Georgia College of Agriculture.
Dr. Bonsma has visited the U.
S. several times during the past
10 years.
While in this country, the
animal scientist will lecture on
a number of beef cattle sub
jects such as functional
efficiency, livestock ecology,
breeding for adaptability,
heritable defects in cattle and
breed creation.
He has prepared lectures
supporting a global approach
to livestock production and the
total interaction between total
environment.
Livestock Expo ’72 is being
planned by the RDC,
Cooperative Extension Service,
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College, Agricultural
Experiment Stations and
industry representatives.
GUESSWORK GONE
Free Soil Test Service
Announced by Extension
ATHENS—Georgians don’t
have to guess anymore about
the fertility of their soil.
The University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service
has announced a free soil test
that will eliminate the guess
work for anyone taking
advantage of it.
The test is for pH (soil
acidity), phosphorus and
potassium. J. Benton Jones Jr.,
Extension agronomist, said the
new program will be par
ticularly helpful to farmers
requesting assistance under the
Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service’s REAP
program. It is also designed for
homeowners who want to
know more about their lawn
and garden soils.
“This is another step in
improving the services available
to all Georgians through Ex
tension offices in virtually
every county,” Jones said.
Soil sample bags and infor
mation regarding sampling and
ASCS Loan Program
Can Help This Fall
Pointing out that many
farmers experienced
problems last fall in finding
storage facilities for grain, a
Georgia farm program of
ficial suggested that use of
the farm facility loan
program of the Agricultural
Stabilization and Con
servation Service (ASCS)
can help prevent a repetition
this fall.
Five-year-term loans up to
$35,000, at a current interest
rate of approximately 5Ms
percent, are available to
farmers producing com
modities eligible for support.
Application should be made
at the county office of the
Agricultural Stabilization
and Conservation Service
(ASCS) which maintains the
record for the farm to which
the loan application relates,
according to Alpha A.
Fowler Jr., Chairman of the
Georgia State ASC Com
mittee.
The loan interest rate in
the program was recently
lowered to 46 cents per SIOO
or fraction thereof per
month, or approximately 5Ms
percent annually, a decrease
from the previous 6 percent
rate. Lower borrowing cost
of the Commodity Credit
Corporation made it possible
to lower the rate.
“On-farm storage has
several advantages for
producers. To begin with, it
gives them more flexibility
at harvest time They can
save field losses by har
vesting when the crop is
ready. With on-farm storage,
they can stretch the
marketing period for their
crops, using a support loan to
help carry them through. In
years of excess production,
they can re-seal their grain
under support loan in on
farm storage and, with
proper facilities, maintain
the grain in good condition.
Producers with ample on
farm storage are not com
pletely at the mercy of such
events as transportation
strikes, boxcar shortages,
depressed markets, and
scarcity of commercial
storage space," Fowler said.
Eligible structures under
the program include new
grain storage structures
both of conventional design
and "wet storage" types
provided they are
mailing procedures are
available from county agents.
Tests previously offered by
the laboratory here are still
available, and fee schedules for
these have not been changed.
These tests, and fees, are;
Routine, $2; Micronutrients
(Boron, Manganese and Zinc),
$1 each; Organic Matter.
Soluble Salts and Nitrate Con
tent, $.50 each; and
Commercial Greenhouse or
Nursery Soils, $2.
Jones encouraged com
mercial farmers and growers to
continue with the routine test,
because calcium and mag
nesium levels—included in the
routine analysis—are important
factors in growing most crops
and tree fruits.
However, soil samples re
ceived by the laboratory in the
future will be given the free
treatment (pH, phosphorus and
potassium only) if no payment
or request for one of the other
tests accompanies them.
weathertight and suitable for
use for dry storage. Multi
purpose structures also are
eligible for loan. Eligible
drying equipment under the
facility loan program in
cludes continuous -flow type
dryers, drying systems with
wagon or trailers as an in
tergral part, batch or in
store drying systems, and
new equipment which
conditions or facilitates
drying by aerating, cir
culating, or stirring the
commodity.
All structures and
equipment must be new,
with the exception of that
purchased from the Com
modity Credit Corporation.
In general, farmers who
produce commodities
eligible for support loans,
and who need the proposed
on-farm storage facility or
drying equipment, are
eligible for loans, Fowler
said. Storage needs are
determined on the basis of
two years production of the
eligible crops. Complete
details about the farm
storage and drying equip
ment loan program are
available at the ASCS County
Office.
Insecticide
For Fire Ants
Available Here
We are receiving
numerous reports and
complaints about fire ants.
Houston County will
probably not receive another
aerial application of in
secticide. Individuals must
attempt to control them on
their premises.
We have available in our
office a supply of Mu-ex, the
insecticide to control fire
ants. This material is free to
all home owners and far
mers in Houston County.
If your yard or farm is
infested with fire ants, stop
by the county agent’s office
for your Mirex.
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Teenage Nutrition
If you are the mother of
one or more teenagers, you
don’t need to be told how
much youngsters can eat.
Canine School
in Session
ATHENS—One Hundred and
thirty dogs will graduate at the
University of Georgia this
Friday.
Canine students and their
4-H masters—all recipients of
“full scholarships”—are
attending the Third Annual
4-H Dog Care and Training
School here at the University
Coliseum. Scholarships to this
unique school were awarded by
the Jim Dandy Company to
junior and senior members of
the 4-H dog care and training
project on the basis of Ex
tension county agent recom
mendations.
The curriculum, which
began Monday, includes a
series of obedience training
classes, demonstrations, movies
and lectures by professional
trainers, veterinarians. Ex
tension specialists and breed
association representatives,
explained Dr. Charles N.
Dobbins, head of the Ex
tension veterinary department.
“Each canine-master team
receives daily two hours of
obedience instruction, four
hours of lecture and movies
and two hours of practical
‘how to’ demonstrations,” said
Dobbins, who is in charge of
the program.
Participants—boys and girls
between the ages of 13 and
19—are learning about proper
care and feeding of their
individual animals. Some of the
courses scheduled are “breed
ing and hip displasia,” “disease
prevention,” “puppy care” and
“parasites of dogs.” Also
required for graduation and a
diploma is a class on showing
dogs for conformation and
bloodlines.
Two 4-H’ers will return
home with new pets. Rocking
R Kennels, of Martinez, will
award two registered English
Shepherd Farm Dog puppies to
participants who submit the
best 50-word essayss on why
they would like to have an
English Shepherd.
MILLIPEDES
Just about everybody in
Georgia has been introduced to
the millipede this summer.
Often called “thousand-legged
worm,” it normally lives out
doors under leaves, in mulch
and other damp places. Heavy
rains may cause them to move
inside. Walks and patios are
favorite hangouts for them,
too. Removing lawn clippings,
trash and excessive mulch from
areas close to the house may
help, suggest Extension Service
entomologists. Pesticides are
also available for their control.
Check with your county agent.
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PERRY, LA. 3X069
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Yet for all their eating,
surveys show repeatedly
that a great majority of
teenagers do not eat enough
of the right foods.
During adolescence, boys
and girls go through a
“growth spurt” which
usually lasts one or two
years. It is one of the periods
of greatest growth in the
shortest time span. During
adolescence, the body
requires extra nutrients.
Youngsters must have sound
diets to build well formed
bodies, strong bones, healthy
nervous systems and
vitality.
Plan your meals for
teenagers to include these
essential nutrients: protein
to facilitate growth and to
build and repair body
tissues; minerals and
vitamins to keep the body
correctly; fat and car
bohydrates to supply energy.
Picnic Precaution
Lookouts and picnics are
delightful ways to enjoy
summer meals. But sum
mertime calls for extra
attention to keeping foods
safe to eat. In fact, poor food
handling practices in the
home any time of the year
GETZ SERVICES, INC.
HAS NEW MANAGER
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Eucle George has been appointed Area Man
ager of Getz Services, Inc., Warner Robins, Geor
gia.
Richard Ray, Manager, Southeast Division, in
making the announcement, praised Mr. George
for his outstanding qualifications. “Getz is for
tunate to secure Eucle George in our fast grow
ing Warner Robins office,” Ray said.
Mr. George and his wife, Lillian, reside at
220 Kingsway Drive, Warner Robins.
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can often cause illness in th*.
family.
By stressing personal
hygiene for all family
members you can help
protect them from illness
caused by food Make sure all
dishes, cooking equipment
and work surfaces are clean
Take simple precautions in
preparing, preserving,
storing and cooking all foods.
Contact this office for a
copy of the leaflet,
“Keeping Food Safe to Eat-’
-A guide for Homemakers’’.
Basic Budget
Do you think of a budget
as an inflexible rule that
dictates how you spend your
money? Then you’ve made
the mistake of allowing the
budget to become your
master instead of the
reverse.
For a simple start in
budgeting try writing down
your monthly income, then
record all expenses and bills
that must be paid. The dif
ference gives you the
amount you can plan on for
flexible expenses.
Remember, you must be the
master of flexible expenses
to assure that your budget
includes the items most
important to you and your
family.
With a record of where
your money goes for even
one month, you have a brief
financial history to deter
mine future advantageous
changes in the budget. Select
areas where you can save by
reviewing this past record.
Start today keeping a
record of your family
finances. Wise budgeting
will start you on the road to
wise money management.