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Mini (Town 2 ize Heat Stress Country Tips By Oovr PJoch.rJ RECIPE By Sarah Anne Sheridan (By David G. Plocher, Extension Adviser, Agriculture, McHenry County) With hot weather ahead, swine producers should consider cooling methods for confinement bogs, according 10 Art Muehling, University of Illinois Extension agricultural engineer. Lager finishing hogs, breeding animals and farrowing sows suffer the most hotj weather stress. Muehling summarized several cooling methods, which, if managed properly, can help relieve that stress. A mechanical ventilation system is designed to operate with all doors and windows closed. Special air inlets allow incoming air to enter with enough velocity to mix well in the room. The inlets are spaced to maintain uniform air distribution ihroughout the building. The practice of opening doors upsets the planneck ven­ tilation system, resulting in low air velocities and poor distribution. The only benefit in using fans with open doors is if the producer positions the fans to blow air over the pigs. Many limes inexpensive house window fans can do a good job of moving air over the animals. Producers are using evaporative cooling in* breeding areas, finishing units and farrowing houses, says Mfiehling. This system forces air through a wet pad. The air evaporates moisture, gives up heat and is cooled. Although the system lowers air temperature, it also increases relative humidity. However, producers have used the system successfully in Illinois. Producers have used mechanical air conditioning equipment in swine reproduction buildings only on a limited basis. It is ex­ pensive, and difficulty keep clean. It may merit use however for "snout cooling". A lot of heat stress in farrowing sows can be relieved by piping air to each sow's head. The air movement over the animal's head helps relieve "her stress. Outside uncooled air can be used or the air can be mechanically cooled. A snout cooling system uses a main duct constructed with a 4-inch downspout to each sow's head. A fan provides air movement. Pigs can keep cool when it's hot through moisture evaporation from their bodies. Intermittent sprinkling can provide that moisture for evaporation. Use .09 gallons of water per pig, locating the spray nozzle over the pen's manure collection area. They can operate the system manually or use thermostat controls -to turn the system on when the temperature is above 75 degrees F. A timer should be installed lo keep the water on two minutes each hour. Marketing Tour Eventfull- The action at the Board of Trade and Merchantile exchange was lively last Thursday. It was a day of trading that brought pretty good "profit taking to those in the .market. It was an ex­ citing day as well for twenty- nine farmers, farm wives, and agri-business people from McHenry county. They saw the flurry of activity as the Board of Trade trading bell clanged at 9:30 a.m. and at mid-morning they received a summary of mid­ day trading from the Heinold Commodities floor manager. Tours were given of eacjh trading floor plus an ex­ planation of further trading. The tour was coordinated by our office, the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension service. Marketing Facts--The trading excitement, climb in prices and profit taking was the result of crop conditions, export news and several rumors out of Washington. There has been and con­ tinues to be talk about av relaxing of the embargo against Russia. The news of iroop movements in Afganistan also excited some upward pressure on grain prices. IiA addition there has been tA about a five-year extenlld trade agreement with Russia. We saw a lot of soybeans last week in McHenry county that were suffering from weather stress and herbicide injury. This condition is not specific to our area and this news had $ bullish effect on trading. In livestock trading high unemployment is adding to high levels of supply to underminelivestock prices that Jjad been on the rise. j - Crop Situation-The corn and soybean crops had very favorable growing con­ ditions last week after several weeks of stressful conditions. Early in the week we visited several fields under stress from herbicide injury. Splash-up of Sencor caused by the rain seemed to be causing the lower leaves to die back. Plants that were under a lot of stress after standing in water due to the tlJ}ieavy rains were even dying. One soybean field, we visited was suspected to have bacterial blight. Another soybean field was diagnosed to have Rhizoc- lonia and Fusarium Root rot. - In corn we are having some blighted corn tested for leaf blight. Several farmers called about sun scald - a problem that looked serious but is not. The symptoms are dull green to grayish patches^ on the leaves facing east. It is caused by cool weather, moisture on leaves and a warm morning sun. Pick Vegetables At Peak Quality-Biggest is not always best when harvesting vegetables. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind to ensure maximum flavor, ten­ derness and texture when you're harvesting vegetables. Snap or green beans should be picked when the pods are full size but before the seeds inside bulge. Depending on how you use them, cucumbers may be picked at different sizes- sweet pickles should be 2-3 inches long; dills, 6 inches; and slicing cucumbers, 8 inches. When cucumbers are past their prime, they turn yellow, form a tough skin and have large, tough seeds. Picking cucumbers regularly encourages the plants to continue to produce. Many people let their summer squash get' too large. They're best when young and tender, the rind should puncture efcsily with a thumbnail. Zucchini and Crookneck squash Sre at the best picking stage when they are 1.5-2 inches in diameter and 4-8 inches long. Scallopfed squash are ready ..for harvest when they $re lMs to 4 inches wide. As lor^w as you keep harvesting young fruits, plants' will continue bearing. Many of these guidelines also apply when selecting produce at the supermarket. Give Plants Summer Care- To keep your outdoor hanging baskets looking nice and lush, feed and water them regularly. Hanging baskets dry out quickly because the roots are confined to a small space. Don't let the soil completely dry out because it's difficult to rewet il and the plant will suffer. Plants exposed to drying winds and blazing sun sometimes need water daily. In addition to lop watering, occasionally submerge the plants for a few minutes in a sink or tub of warm water. Avoid using ice cold water which is not healthy for the roots. Homemakers going on vacation should consider having their houseplants „ cared for while they're away. * If you can't get someone to water them, the bathtub ^Hamburger or ground beef is one of those thrifty meat buys everyone likes. \wie prefer lean ground beef for the meatballs in this McHtNRV, ILLINOIS SPECIALS OF THE WEEK 11977 LEISURE VAN "LOADED" 4490 i i™ i i i i i i i i i i i i i i J L /"LA$J OF-JHGr CONVERTIBLES" 1973 COUGAR REDW/WHITETOP *3280 "I I I -H I I I 1977 CUTLASS SUPREME T-Top, buckets, tilt cruiia $4290 1978 BUICK CENTURY 2 door $4290 1977 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LJ $4190 1977 CHEVROLET C AM ARO IT $3990 1977 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO "All th. toys" $3990 1977 CUTLASS SUPREME Economy 6 cyl. $3790 1977 PLYMOUTH VOL ARE 4 door $2990 1976 PONTIAC LEMANS SPORT CPE. $2290 1976 FORD R ANCHERO 500 $2590 1976 PONTIAC GRAND SAFARI WON. $2690 1975 FORD MUSTANG MACHI 6 cyl., gas saver *2410 1974 VW SUPER BEETLE $2790 1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO $1590 926 FRONT ROUTE 31 385-9303 HOURS: MON.-HU. 9am to Spm SAT. 9om-tpm SUN. Ill recipe. Meatball* la Mustard Sauce 1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, minced dash pepper 1 t salt 2 eggs '/» c fine dried bread crumbs dash allspice dash garlic salt Vt c club soda . 4 to 6 T shortening 2 JO'/i oz. cans con­ densed cream-of- mushroom soup 1 c milk r V* c prepared mustard Mix beef and next 8 in­ gredients in large bowl; shape into 1-inch balls. In large skillet, in hot shorten­ ing, brown meatballs thor­ oughly. Meanwhile, in medi­ um bowl, conbine undiluted soup, milk and mustard; pour over browned meat­ balls. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over hot fluffy rice, if desired. Serves 4. I love pizza because pizza has something for everyone. It offers a treat to your taste buds, a saving to your pocket- book, and a challenge to your Poli-grip. makes a good vacation spot for planls. first give the plants a thorough soaking. Then put bricks in the tub and lay boards across ihem. Set the pots on the boards. Run cool water to an inch below the bottom of the clay pots. This should keep the planls healthy for nearly 10 days. Another Fiesta Day 2 Mi-Henry's Fiesta days have come a long way since 1948, when these pictures were taken of the first summer festival parade in the city. The floats shown are among the best in a small photo album received from Charles Vycital, who headed the Fiesta day events that year. This year he will be parade marshal. Top photo shows the famous Clydesdale horses which were a big attraction then and for several years afterward. The 1948 festival was called a water carnival, highlighting several events of the Fox river. PAGE 19 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. JULY 11,19M Tglent Contest Entry Deadline Draws Near The entry deadline for the 1980 talent contest conducted in conjunction with the McHenry County fair July 30-Aug. 2 is drawing near. Entries will be accepted no later than July 22. Contestants born before Dec. 1, 1965 will compete in the senior division, con­ testants born on or after Dec. 1, 1965 compete in the junior division. The McHenry County Fair association is especially encouraging youth par­ ticipation in the junior division. All finalists receive cash prizes; first place winners in the senior division $100, and in the junior division $50. Auditions " for both divisions will occur July 27, and finalists from both divisions will compete in the talent show the evening of Aug. 1. For additional in­ formation, contact Kathy Thomas at 338-6319 or the Youth Service Bureau (Joan Schratn. Mail this entry blank to Talent Contest, P.O. Box 484, Woodstock, III., 60098. Contestants will receive further information upon submittal of entry blank. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL (or contact person of group) Date of Birth: Address:!. Phone No.. Type of Act:. No. of persons in act: DR. 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