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r \From the Farm IT'S A FACT The life span of new foods is short. Manufacturers develop more than 5,000 new food products each year, of which only 1,500 ever reach the store. Only 500 of these last more than a year in the marketplace. A new use may be developing for cotton - mopping up oil spills. Tests show cotton ab­ sorbs oil about 10 times more efficiently than straw which is the most cpmmonly used material for sopping up oil at the present time. The largest export shipment of poultry from the U.S. was made © South America in 1971 - - over 4^ million pounds. SECTION 2-PAGE 3-PLAINDEALER-WED.. DECEMBER 13, 1972 Bl NEE JREDSOWS JED PROTEIN Bred sows should receive one-half pound of total protein daily. To be sure each sow gets what she needs, feed each sow four pounds of a 12-percent protein ration or three and one- half pounds of corn and one-half pound of 36-percent supplement or three pounds of a 20-percent ration. METALSLATS Metal flooring for con­ finement hog housing may take one of three forms: flattened, expanded metal; steel slats; and aluminum slats. Expanded metal was the first metal slotted-flooring material used. It was used mostly for small pigs and in farrowing houses. The durability of expanded metal depends on how well it is supported and on the kind of exposure it gets. The metal must be well supported, as close as every six inches under sows, and it must be secured to the supports to eliminate movement. Expanded metal in continuous contact with manure may become useless in as little as one year, but when supported so that it dries, expanded metal can last more than five years. Steel slats 1 to lVfe inches wide and 3-16 to inch thick have been successful for farrowing and for pigs weighing less than 50 pounds. Many of the early steel slats were not satisfactory because corrosion attacked the steel from the underside, shortening slat life to as little as two to four years. Most steel slats used today are coated on the bottom to resist corrosion, and porcelainized steel slats have shown excellent corrosion resistance. The trend in metal slats is toward aluminum. Aluminum slats are uniform, lightweight, show minimum wear and corrosion damage, and are smooth - reducing abrasions on the knees of small pigs. CONCRETE SLATS Of the three most common types of slats for confinement building floors, concrete slats appear to be the most durable. Concrete slat life depends primarily on th#» mialitv of the concrete and proper placement of reinforcing material. Commercially-made forms are available for operators who wish to cast their own slats The cost of casting is about 60 cents per square foot of flora* area for materials (concrete and steel). Precast slats have the ad­ vantage of better quality control of concrete mix, casting, and curing. This ad­ vantage is somewhat offset by the cost of transportation and the additional labor required to mortar them in place. Precast slats cost from $1.00 to $1.75 per square foot of flow area. This cost does not include tran­ sportation or installation. Further Farrowing*" Refinements. Nursery and finishing slotted-floor arrangements seem fairly well established, but some producers are not satisfied with present farrowing units. Research is needed to discover different ways to heat slats, better methods of providing positive cleaning behind the sow, and improved ways of providing a smooth slat surface to eliminate abrasions on pigs' knees. ^ Odors. Confinement hog producers are concerned with reducing the objectionable odors associated with con­ finement hog operations. They'll continue to look for ways to reduce odors, such as flushing wastes from between and under the slats. Costs. Pork producers will continue to look for ways to reduce the high cost of building confinement units. They'll be looking for more economical materials for pit and slotted floor construction. CUT REPAIR COSTS Spring lawnmower starting problems are often the result of careless winter storage. Clean and repair your lawnmower before storing it for the season. Following these simple rules for storing lawnmowers. - Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until all remaining fuel is used up. This practice prevents gasoline from forming "gum" in the carburetor. - Change the crankcas now if you have a four-cycle engine. Don't wait until next spring. -Remove and clean the spark - Place one tablespoon of oil in the cylinder through the spark plug opening. The oil keeps the cylinder and valves lubricated during storage. - Service the air filter. - Oil wheel bearings and other moving parts. - Check and repair guards and shields. - Clean and repair guards and shields. - Put a new coat of paint on your mower. - Store your lawnmower in a clean, dry place. GROWING DEGREE DAYS Increasing numbers of seed corn companies are replacing the days-to-maturity rating with a new growing-degree-day rating as a measure of corn _ maturity requirements. Growing degree days are based upon the amount of heat required for corn to reach physiological maturity. Corn maturity depends more upon the number of heat units or growing degree days than on calendar days. The growing degree ratings can help you select the best corn varieties for your area. It will also help you select the maturity group needed if you're forced to delay planting or nave to replant. Here is how growing d days are calculated: AjjJd the day's high temperatup^and the da y'sjjow? then divide by two to the average. Subtract 50 degrees F. from this average to get the day's heat units. For example, if the day's high is 82 degrees F. and the low is 56 degrees F., average temperature for day is 71 degrees F. Subtract 50 degrees from the average to find the heat units - in this example, it's 21. Setting 86 degrees F. and 50 degrees F. as the upper and lower limits. If the maximum temperature is 89 degrees, for example, adjust it downward to 86 degrees. If the minimum temperature falls to 44 degrees, adjust it upward to 50 degrees. That's because corn growth slows down at temperature less than 50 degrees and more than 86 degrees. Because the listed growing degree days for a particular area don't occur every year, many companies include "/safely available growing degree days" ratings as well. Use this rating to assure a maturity safety factor during years with less than normal growing degree days. ACCIDENT TIME Farming hazards don't stop with the end of harvest. In fact, University of Illinois Extension Safety Specialist Ordie Hogsett says 20 percent of all farm accidents happen at chore time. And chore-time accidents can happen any day of the year. The following hazards are major chore-time accident threats. Animals. Apimals cause one .every tf(T • chore-time ac- cidinteH5($vs were involved in two-thirds of animal accidents in buildings afcUrfrses account for another 25 percent. Try not to crowd livestock. Speak as you approach horses to keep them from being startled. Power and Hand Tools. Small tools were involved in 12 per­ cent of chore-time accidents, resulting in a large percentage of eye injuries. Wear safety goggles, glasses, or face shields when operating power tools. A hard hat will help prevent power-tool related head in­ juries. Falls. Set ladders one foot from the base of a wall for every four feet in height. Use good lighting on stairs, and keep floors clean and clear of ice and snow to prevent falls. Most chore-time falls are from ladders and wagons. Wagons and Farm Machinery. Start tractors slowly when hitched to wagons or other farm implements. If people must ride in or on the wagon, have them sit down. . Never allow them to ride with their legs over the edge, whore they might be crushed. Augers and Elevators. Turn off the power on elevators and augers before adjusting or unclogging them. Never wear loose or ragged sleeves when working close to an elevator. POTENTIAL DISEASE CARRIERS ly dead animal is a (teuiral disease carrier. So fy it safe when disposing of dead livestock. Calling in a rendering truck is the simplest solution to the problem. But the truck should not enter the animal yard. It is best that you load the dead animal in a tractor loader or on a wagon and carry it to the rendering truck. Don't drag the carcass through areas used by other animals. And thoroughly disinfect the area where the carcass was lying. If a rendering truck is not available, bury the carcass where it will not contaminate surface water and where other animals will not uncover it. McCullom Lake Mildred Watson 385-3585 COMMENfARY goldfish is descended from the dull-colored carp. Mark Grim, Jr., Celebrates With Friends At Movies It was a different type of birthday party for Mark Grim, Jr. Mark treated his friends to a movie. The group traveled to the local movie theatre, where they saw the delightful "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't". Those attending Mark's big day were, Joel Raycraft, Eddie and Ray Garner, Brian and Randy Wright, Steve and brother Chris Sterka, and Branden Nelson. After the movie the boys returned to Mark's home, where they enjoyed the traditional cake and ice cream. Of course games were played. It was a great day for all. VILLAGE BUSINESS Vehicle tags and dog licenses will go on sale after January first. These can be purchased at the village clerk's office. Please note, when snow plowing is in progress, there is to be no parking within 18 in­ ches of improved road surface. This is Ordinance No. 52. Please drive carefully during the snowy weather, it is so easy to go into a skid, there are many small children who at times are careless on sleds or just sliding on the icy spots. There have been many near serious accidents because of this in the past. BEACH-GALS At their next meeting, the gals are going to make plans for the youngsters to go caroling on Dec. 23, in the village. The caroling will be in the early evening. It will probably be pretty cold, so dress for it, it sounds like fun and I am su&e all residents will the carolers, needed to go s, you'll have fun freshments will afterward. Hot enjoy heai Mothers will with the singe too, mom. be served chocolate and cookies or cake. The club's next meeting will be Dec. 13,7:30 p.m. at the beach- house. CONDOLENCES Deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Bessie M. Nelson, who passed away Dec. 4 in her home at 5000 Fountain Lane. SADDLESORE VIEWERS who are ripping and snorting over the passing of "Bonan­ za." which has been riding the range since TV's neo­ lithic age, can take heart. It is a good bet that the series will rerun through syndication for at least another 13 years. THAT CERTAIN SUM­ MER, about a father's at­ tempt to explain his homo- 2RSARY DAYS inniversary to Mr. anUWs. Hammond Faucher on Dec^ riL--JThey have been married a whole two years. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Penny on Dec. 18. It's twenty years. BIRTHDAYS Happy fourteenth birthday to Johnny Penny on Dec. 16. A happy birthday to Jimmy Mass on D#?^r6. It will be his seventh. Happy birthday to Jim Morris on Defc. 13. COMMENTS There will be some openings on the village board coming in a few months. It is not too early to think about running for one of the positions. sexual life style to his son, was greated by viewers with mixed emotions. Some look upon it as a breakthrough; others found it highly offen­ sive. Then there were those who didn't know what to think, like watching your mother-in-law backing your new Mark IV over a cliff. NBC HAS unveiled BBC produced "America," a thirteen-part, bi-weekly se­ ries. The programs try to tie the past to the present, anrl seem hardly to be de­ finitive history. They guide viewers on an unabashedly subjective tour of our her­ itage. AMERICA is a good show. Some viewers may quarrel with the series for what's left out, as well as for what is included, but it is a fine gift to our nation from the British on our 200th birth­ day. AS THE RESULT of the ax. we enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving feast. As the result of similar mid-season neck cutting, up has popped a hopeful comedy treat star­ ring Shirley Booth, called "A Touch of Grace." SHOPKRS FROM THE NOW THRU CHRISTMAS . . . EVERY TJI&, WED. & THURS. from 5:00 - 11:00 P.M. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND ENJOY OUR SHOPPER SPECIALS! WHEN YOUR PATIENCE & YOUR MONEY RUN LOW . . 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