The Daily Republic from Mitchell, South Dakota • Page 8

The Baysingers Raise Big Pumpkins at Forestburg ALICE DUBA I Dally Republic State Editor FORESTBURG "This was wonderful year for pumpkins arid for squash," said Mrs. Melvin Baysinger. And and Mrs, Baysinger Have the proof of it. There are big pumpkins and more big pumpkins at their stand On "Highway 34 just west of Forestburg. One pumpkin weighs 130 pounds and Baysinger said he is "sure there tare larger ones out in the -patch," The big one they weighed is, a from a small package of Big! seed, other big pumpkins are the Mammoth kind.

Then: there are hundreds and hun- 1 jdreds of smaller pumpkins for -pies and jack o'lanterns. r. Youngsters particularly are: I Intrigued with the big pumpkins! £and as Mrs. Baysinger said, "I don't know of a one who doesn't go sit on one of them." The Big Mac pumpkins belong to Tommy, the 11-year-old son. He always likes to plant something just a little different.

iHe's the one who raises the gourds and the rainbow flint Corn. At the stand are Innumerable kinds of squash big and little, smooth and rough, dark green and bright orange. Take your But the main business of the stand is selling watermelons and muskmelons. The season is late this year and the Baysingers opened their stand just in time for State Often the melons are ready so the stand can be opened by the middle of August. Now the hope is that the frost will wait "at least a couple more weeks." Truckers come, from many parts of the state and from North Dakota and Minnesota for loads of melons, often men who have come to the stand.

for many years. This is the fifth year the Baysingers have had their stand in this location although they have had a Stand for 20 years. Earlier they had been a few miles west of the present location. They live in Forestburg. Many of the people who are Almost big enough.

Some of the pumpkins raised by the Melv.n famiiv at Forestburg this year would be almost big enough for Peter Peter Punkim Eater. The one shown tt the bottom left of the picture weigh 130 pounds. Pictured are Mrs. Melvin Baysinger, right, and Mrs. Clarence Baysinger, left, with a little pumpkin.

(Republic Photo by Duba) 8 Friday. Sept. 22, IMS, Daily Republic Stptetttef Pork Council Booth a Pair Wins Trophy PIERRE "Hogs Are Beautiful" buttons, pigskin clothes, recipe contests, an outdoor cookout and some enthusiastic people have won the South Dakota Pork Producers Council a traveling trophy. The trophy, part of a program sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, was presented to the pork council at the close of this State Fair. According to Dale Oullickson, the department's director of the division of markets, the department hopes to stimulate interest in the agriculture booths at the fair.

The three judges who decided on the pork council's booth this year looked for main ingredients the industry's effort in promoting agriculture and the quality of the exhibit: "We asked the judges to choose the booth that Interested the most people," Gullickson said. "We want every fairgoer to find something of interest at each of the agriculture booths he visits." The department of agriculture's traveling trophy idea is part of a long-term plan to put all of the agriculture oriented booths under one roof and to have them portray a central agricultural picture. Realizing, however, that this is sot possible immediately, they hope create some friendly competition among the agriculture industries. SDSU: Don't Bank Extra Nitrogen Dollars in Soil BERESFORD of recommended rates usually operating stands alongjnitrogen fertilizer costs thejcreates soil nitrogen reserves Western Junior Show at Rapid RAPID CITY The annual Western Junior Livestock and Home Economics Show will be Oct. 12-14.

There will be 4-H competition in bread baking, dairy foods demonstrations, meats judging, dress revue, floral exhibits, wool exhibits, forage, insect collections, forestry books and livestock. -SECTION SOUTH DAKOTA FARM FORUM TO: South Dakota FewWrt, and Ranchttt On February 14, 1973, an Agricultural Forum planned for Huron, South Dakota, Tha Forum will be sponsored by the Greater South Dakota Association io cooperation with host city and other state-wide agriculturally related organizations. The purpose of the Farm Forum shall be to provide Information, Insight, and direction for maintaining a strong, viable and progressive South Dakota agricultural economy. We solicit your preference regarding subject areas which you would like to see a South Dakota Farm Forum built around. Please express your opinion by checking three of the following items and In order Of your preference: 1, 2, 3 ohlmann, Tjma, Bon lofflffie County; Myron B.

Stoebuer, Tripp. Hutchison and Darlas D. Hurley, Turner County. Bttrnell Johnson, manager of the association presented the inancial report showing 87 oans closed in 1972, the same nuinber as in 1971 With a 1972 otal of $2,008,800 compared to for 1971. June 30 the association had 912 outstanding with a total value of $12,784,500 compared with 887 loans outstanding a year earlier with a total value of $11,437,500.

AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AGRICULTURAL AND CORP. LAW BEEF PRODUCTION TRENDS CROP PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES CHEMICALS EXPANDED CATTLE FEEDING FEDERAL PROGRAMS OTHER TRADE PRODUCTION TRENDS IRRIGATION CONCERNS After Indicating your preference of jubject material, mail this survey questionnaire to thi Greater South Dakota Association, P.O. Box 190, Pierre, South Dakota 57501. Please place thit questionnaire in tht mail by September 25, 1972. "watermelon alley" stretch of Highway as the grower hard cash in more ways Swell in excess of those required 37 from! than one, research at the by the crop, he explained.

Not Forestburg north toward Huron'Southeast South Dakota Ex is often called are relatives. The Baysingers are principally closer to Fprestburg while the Larsons are nearer Woonsocket. But there are also other families. reports The Baysingers have 15 acres tension periment Farm reveals. "First, the farmer can't only did increasing the rate from 80 to 160 pounds an acre fail to profitably boost yields, it Earl P.

Adams, Ex- the end of a five-year period, agronomist at South'In contrast, he said use of the Loom is 4-H'ers Elect Officers a 11 Jorgensen was elected president of the Loomis Headliners 4-H Club when members met at the Davison County 4-H Fairgrounds for the Julie Jones, Joni Jones, secretary treasurer; and Pam Jones, reporter. In melons this year plus about a a State University, recommended 80-pound rate The members discussed the five acres for the other some of the increased annual corn yields ts they send each month to sold at the stand. They also excess can be lost about 20 bushels an acre and children at the Redfield State have some melons with his either as a gas escaping Into soil nitrate levels were only half Hospital. Mary Taylor gave a brother, Clarence. All air or it may leach below as great.

of both families work at the the crop root zone." Soil is not a good place to stand and in keeping it supplied. I Reviewing research during a bank your extra nitrogen dollars During the time the stand is field day at the Corn Belt because of potential loss due to in operation someone is there Agricultural Research and downward leaching as well as at all times, even while the Extension Center, Adams a seous loss from the stand Is closed. 'that experiments doubling denitrification process, the Mrs. Baysinger says she nitrogen use from 80 to 160 extension specialist continued, enjoys working at the stand and pounds resulted in little or this five-year I demonstration on dog care. Milk Producers Elect Officers Officers were re-elected when the James Valley Milk talking to who stop, i a in yield while Farm study, it has been However, the hours do get long calculated production costs went possible to account for by soil 1J tests or crop uptake the loss of some 250 to 300 pounds per 0 acre of actual nitrogen either acres of melons are all they profits are obviously reduced, ap piied as fertilizer or released are able to take care of because he said.

"Inexpensive nitrate jfrom soilj Tnat i a nt food of the vast amount of hoeing soil tests can help you deter- essentially lost as far as that is required especially when mine your nitrogen needs. beneficial use by future crops the plants are small, but it is Results in corn research at is concerned." -an all-summer job. It is hard the farm show that over-use A ams said that some nitrate held their annual Mitchell Sept. 13. -especially when "it Is Void or up by as much as $8 per acre.

fe'stV'or JoVs' nam ce trainy or windy. cuan make money far- of some 250 to 300 pounds per gang as. Mitchell, President, Mrs. Baysinger said 15 mj that way, actual, nitrogen either Jc? pLidlnt; Dimock, secretary, treasurer; Willis Henglefett, Alexandria, delegate to district meeting in Huron in November and to hire those willing to do the, nitrogen hoeing so most of the work is done by members of the family. Then there's yprav'mg for beetles and other insects and as Mrs.

Baysinger says, "You just about have to live with that is, above nitrogen buildup has occurred Hereford Tour Starts at Presho BROOKINGS Over 600 "iSi Melvin Baysingers have -ttlemen are ol and a Association Tour in the Lyman, them. Land O'Lakes annual meeting in Minneapolis in February, and Award Winner James Hauge, Howard, has been named winner of the soil and moisture conservation achievement for Miner County. He will receive a scholarship for the four-day conservation clinic at South Dakota State University. Donal Palmquist, Canova, is first alternate in the contest. Hauge, Palmqnist and Clair a will represent Miner County in area competition in the program for permanent agriculture sponsored by the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce and Sioux City Journal.

Springs Man Is Winner at Austin Show AUSTIN, Minn. A Poland China barrow and a truckload of Duroc hogs captured the coveted carcass contest championships at the 1972 National Barrow show held here. C. F. Pyle and Son, Maysville, showed the 210-pound hog that placed first in a field of 357 entries in the single barrow competition.

The winning carcass measured 31.4 inches. had 1.2 inches of backfat, 17.46 per cent ham and 7.10 square inches of loin-eye for a ham-loin index of 145.6. James Waybrlght, Wesstngton Springs, the only South Dakotsn to place. He showed a Hampshire to place second in the carcass competition. The length was 33.3 inches with 1.03 back fat, 17.84 per cent ham and 7.00 square inches of loin-eye for a ham-loin index of 148.4.

Melody Lane Farm, Linden, Ind. won the truckload corn- ion. Their six Duroc hogs ad a ham-loin index of 133.5. FIB Directors Art Directors re-elected when fc BWk ttaatlng WM held MEN UNIFORM FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT Cushion crepe wedge sole "Sweat-Proof" flexible split leather Insole Black dress uppers that take) shint Try on a pair. Know the ference Red Wing makes.

and Carl Avery, Mitchell, dairy fieldman, discussed quality and area processing operations. Also speaking were Henry Peterson, nhh lon hig A rnewhoives and Gregory in Woonsocket, and granddaughter, Stephanie. Jones County Conservation Winners Named By Republic News Service MURDO The winners the Jones County Conservation District have been named. 5-6, according" to" President P. H.

Ginsbach, Dell Rapids. in soil following two consecutive years of very poor corn yields, even where the recommended 80-pound fertilizer rate was used. In such cases he advised growers to secure a nitrate soil test before planting to determine if any changes in nitrogen fertilizer rates are necessary for that year. He suggested that growers take advantage of the newer nitrate soil test now offered at Virgil Heinz, a ag services alternate delegate. Norman Nelson, area manager of Land O'Lakes, I relations staff at Minneapolis.

representative; George Hildre Sioux Falls, and Bill Brady from the public Grain Bin For Chief grain bus, drying bins, bulk feed tanks, hog shelters, and all steel buildings with complete concrete and erection service available, call or write. CONSTRUCTION Mitchell, S. Dak. ON THE FARM SERVICE Urn's trtveUiifl store. Ate tack is equipped, stocked ssttT to give the fastest oa-eVf isnm swvios you've FRONT AND REAR TRACTOR TIRES IMPLEMENT AND WAGON TIRES TRUCK AND AUTO TIRES DUAU, NEW AND LIQUID INFLATION RECAPPINO H9'9 clo99 99 your phontl GOODYEAR 720 N.

Main, Mitchell SERVICE STORE 996-770f Selected for their conservation practices and plans were Richard Nix, first; Eugene Liffengren, second, and Jess McMillan, third. All live in the Murdo area. The first place winner is eligile to attend the conservation workshop at South Dakota State University later this year. Judges were LeRoy Louder of the Draper State Bank, Terry Sanderson of the Jones County seeing Herefords, plenty of food, an opportunity to win a pair of western boots and make new friends and visit with old friends. The first day will start with a free pancake and beef sausage breakfast at the Coble and Williams Ranch, Presho, i ocate( ht miles west on Highway 16.

They will visit Richard Oiler at Vivian, Walter State Bank and Bill Schell the Okaton State Bank. of Geddes Man Wins Honors on Cattle and Ron Juhnke, Vivian commercial herd, Lawrence Ambur Sons, Presho, and Oscar Garnos Ranch, Presho, commercial herd before stopping at the Brakke Herefords at Presho for a noon meal. The afternoon stops the first day will be at the Alfred Schelske Ranch, Reliance and the Werner Hereford Ranch at Oacoma with the overnight stop at Chamberlain. agents. "This test is currently the best tool available to help growers determine the amounts of nitrogen fertilizer needed for high yields, yet avoid the profit loss that results when excessive amounts are used." GEDDES and Sons have The second day starts at 8 a.m.

at the Holstein located five miles east of Chamberlain, then on the Joe Kirwan Ranch at Gregory before having a free noon lunch at Gregory. The afternoon of the second Philip will be spent visiting Gay added other and Joan Bartling, Herrick, the Roger Eastland commercial herd at Lucas and Noble Inglett it Sons ranch also at Lucas. Delivers PIllS protection against scours honors to those won at the South Dakota State Fair in the Galloway Cattle open competition. At the Central States Fair at Rapid City awards made to Steckley cattle included: Bulls grand champion, senior champion, junior champion, reserve junior champion, pair and group of Females grand and senior JJP" 1 champion, reserve grand and tlw reserve senior, reserve I 6 Chucklin' Chicks Elect Officers VeeAnn Saltier was elected Neomix Plus SOLUBLE POWDER with Famine member, met at of Debbie PaiU Sept. champion, best two, beet three, Others pair of Also elected were Ann Renli, vice president; Deanna Kessler, Susan Widman, Vonaie Sattler, Cindy Widman, secretary pair of calves and get-of-sire.

At the Wyoming State Fairer a surer at Douglas, Wyo. I reporter, and Bulls grand champion, best photographer, pair. Demonstrations were given by Females grand champion, Deanna Kessler on cat care and reserve grand champion, best, by Mrs. Paul Widman on hem pair. preparation.

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