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AfrkiltirillT Spttkim Care Of Irrigation Machinery Essential By L. B. HARDAGE Extension Chairman Irrigating farmers could in vest a little of their time now and possibly save themselves several hundred dollars next year when they are getting their irrigation equipment ready to use. Improper storage of irri gation engines, pumps, pipes, couplers, and sprinkler heads is one of the major causes of irrigation equipment failure and expensive repair bills. Engines should be cleaned and lubricated, and the crank case refilled with new oil. Radiators and blocks on water cooled engines should be flush ed, and drain plugs left open. To prevent valve and piston sticking, remove spark plugs and put a half cup of good motor oil in each cylinder, and then turn the engine over several times to help distribute the oil. Batteries should be changed and properly stored. Cover exhaust and air breathers to keep out moisture. It Is bene ficial to provide some type of cover for the engine during its off season. The irrigation pump should be cleaned and lubricated and then checked for any worn parts, and replacements should be made where needed. Suction and discharge outlets need to be covered to prevent birds, rodents, and trash from collect ing in the pump. The pump should jiso be provided with some tyfce of covering. The irrigation pipe should be removed from the field and stacked off the ground. Inside storage is not necessary for pipe, but it is suggested that pipe be stored so that it will drain and have at least three supports on the ground to pre vent it from sagging. It Is Important to clean the re movable rubber seal gaskets of all mud and dirt, and then store them inside. Rubber gas kets will last several sears if cleaned and properly stored when not In use. The sprinkler head should be cleaned and checked for any wear and damage from prior use, and it should then be stored inside. Unless the sprinkler head has a lubricating fitting, it should never be greased or oiled. The sprinklers are made of a rust resisting material, and any oil or grease will cause the sprinkler head to work impro perly. Destruction Of Bagworm Offers Much Difficulty By L. C. COOPER Extension Agent Several Warren County home owners have contacted the Agri cultural Agents office wanting Information on the life cycle and control of bagworms, reported,, L, C. Cooper, Agricultural Ex tension Agent. There seems to be an unusually heavy Infesta tion of bagworms In this year and In some cases they have killed shrubbery In lawns be fore the people were aware that they had a bagworm problem. Bagworms feed mainly on evergreens such as arborvltae, red cedar, juniper, hemlock and other evergreens. The bag worm damage Is frequently overlooked early In the season when the bags' are small. They also camouflage themselves by gluing little pieces of leaves to their cocoons which make them look similar to the foli age. By the time actual feeding Is noted these pests have develop ed to a stage where chemical control Is very difficult. Sprays containing Arsenic of Lead, Ma lathlon or Dlbrom are very effective in controlling the small worms during their ac tive feeding stage. However when larger worms are observ ed or when they have sealed themselves in their cocoons these chemicals are not very effective, Cooper says. R is important to remember that eggs are also contained in the sealed cocoons. In this case the larger cocoons and worms should be removed by hand and destroyed and a spray applied to control the worms that de velop later. Any homeowner who has shrubbery that is turning un usually brown should check to see if bagworms are a prob lem. Bulletins on bagworms ana their control are available at the Agricultural Agents office. Three 19th century astro nauts aboard a giant artillery shell spacecraft named Colum bia were fired to the moon from a Florida launch site in Jules Verne's prophetic science fiction fantasy. In photo, Mr. L. C. Davis is looking over his fine herd of purebred cattle that he has on the production testing program in Warren County. Robert E. Fleming, Emerson Black and Sidney Fleming are shown here counting calves as they pass through weighing and grading lot on the Fleming farm. Testing Of Beef Cattle Proving Its Worth In Warren County By JIM D. HEMMINGS Asst. Exten. Agent Much has been said and done in this area about production testing of beef cattle. There are a sizable number of beef producers that are engag ed In this type of herd im provement throughout the state. In Warren County, there are two leading producers do ing production testing ? they are Sidney Fleming of the Vicksboro community and L. C. Davis, Rt. 3, Warrenton. Both'these producers are find ing it profitable to do this type of beef cattle herd improve ment. They are to be com mended for their fine work In Improving the quality of beef cattle In Warren County. Selection based on production testing has proven to be the most Infallible basis for herd improvement. Once the herd has been established, the pri mary objective should be to im prove it as to obtain the maxi mum production of quality off spring. In order to accomplish this, there must be constant culling and careful selection of replacements. The breeders who have been most construc tive in such a breeding pro gram have usually used great breeding sires and then have obtained their replacements by selecting some of the outstand ing, early maturing heifers from the more prolific famil ies. Improvements through selec tion are really two fold (1) the immediate gain in increased calf production from the better animals that are retained and (2) the genetic gain in the next gen eration. The first is Important in all herds, whereas the second Is of special importance in purebred herds and in all herds where replacement fe males are raised. Most of the immediate gain is obtain ed In selecting the cows, which are more numerous than the bulls; whereas, the majority of the genetic gain comes from the careful selection of bulls. The genetic gain is small but It is permanent and can be considered a capital invest ment. Many good cattle breeders consider it a sound practice to make about 20%replacement each year. Under such a system of management, one fifth of the heifer calves are retained each year for each one hundred ecu s. Production testing embraces both (1) individual merit testing (sometimes called performance testing) and (?) progeny testing. The distinction between and the relationship of these terms is set forth In these definitions: 1. individual Merit Testing is the practice of evaluating and selecting animals on the basis of their Individual merit. 2. Progeny testing Is the practice of selecting animals on the basis of the merit of their progeny. 3. Production testing is a more Inclusive term Including Individual merit testing and progeny testing. Production testing Involves the taking of accurate records rather than causal observation. Also, In order to be most ef fective, the selection must be based on characteristics of eco nomic importance and high her ttability and an objective mea-' sure or yardstick should be Placed upon each of the traits to be measured. Finally those breeding animals that fail to meet the high standards set forth must be removed from the herd promptly. ? comparison with thtf of chickens or even swine, pro duction testing of beef cMtle is gallon al work with large nuts, is likely tobee^Mutve. Keen so In realisation that such testing ts absolutely necessary if maximum gresetve purebred beef cattle breeder win wish to i ages. 2. Keep Individual feed re cords on prospective herd sire. 3. Keep up with body-type scores based on the demands and prices of a discrimina ting market as projected Into the future. (In other words, keep your eyes on the cull or mediocre animal as well as the good ones. 4. Keep records relatively simple. 5. Keep Information on the productivity of close relatives (such as the Sire and the Dam ON'TSs 1. Don't forget to Identify by notch eartagortatto all animals 2. Don't mika r*cords bur densome by long forms and extensive charts. s. Don't forget to record age, weights and grades ? a small packet-nixed notebook la I valuable for this Information. Stockmen should be aware of the differences In birth eight, rata of gain, weaning weight and body type as many of these traits are transmitted to the next generation. How ever, environmental factors must be taken Into serious con sideration In all production testing programs. In summary, the greater number of animals available from which to select, the great er the progress that can be made. In other words, for max imum progress, enough animals must be born and raised to permit rigid culling. Pig Production Crslls For Good Business Mem ' fj.' *. KCONCE Am*. Exten. Agent Did you' know that 14 1/9% of all farms produce half the hogs in our country today? Well, this is true and it has happened with a 15% increase in sow population since 1966. Hog production is for the bus iness man; otherwise, you wouldn't find such revealing statistics as 1200 sows main tained on 100 acres at the National Swine Farm nor would you hear of 13,000 pigs grown in one confinement operation in Worthington, Minn. The demand for pigs reach ed such proportions in Gold ray, Iowa that 41 hog farmers incorporated to produce pigs at an investment of $2,000.00each. The pic* *re *?M to bolder* to finish oat a* ma boc* ready tor slaughter. The moat profre salve hog farmers of today know that management la the key to ?coats. These farmers are committed to A technology that confirms 80% Wflclency in bog production yielmi'- M% profit. These hog production statis tics may seem at a distance but on the other hand with the man, age and ment (management) incorporated, it could be aback door opportunity In Warren County. Death and taxes are both In evitable, but death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets. Price cut the limit for clearance! Mustang . Hardtop* Luxurious Country Squires Si: ^jjj ^ Wide-track Galaxies \ ^KSMw ion ?vw^tactory-frMh ,.r Y2 Hiirru In uihMi tha ' ? w *? WW? have to' When You Are In Town . . . STOP AND SHOP WITH US We Have A Complete Stock Ot Ready-To-Wear In The Latest Fall Styles. M m. We have a department ot reconditioned FALL CLOTHING and factory damaged SHOES for all the family at TERRIFIC SAVINGS! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT! DIAMUNII'S DISCOUNT STORE WARRENTON, N. C. WKLDON, N. C OVER THE YEARS ?> When The "Cry" Was "Wagon In The Road1 Until The Present "Drive In, Drive In" Is Heard . . FARMERS WAREHOUSE Has Always Had Experienced Warehousemen To Handle Your Tobacco And To See That You Get THE HIGH DOLLAR For Every Pound You Sell With Us Again This Year We Are Prepared To See That Ypu Get "The High Dollar" ? w s'--\ ? f- v" ''V "?T> ' t % c ? ?- ; ; I 3? h ; ?. W.I -Jam WARRINTON, N. C. V ..-?f-.i i r: Sy-. WS".,'",, . ' 'Mi-', <1 - MILAN T. FALKINIR ^?IH
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