Hollandale builds third large potato storage unit
Construction underway on a third storage structure at the Hollandale Marketing Assn. in Minnesota, sharing the 1960 61 design. The 72 by 333 foot building with 20 bins will store about 16 000 bushels per bin, improving handling, reducing bruising, and boosting potato grades. By February the go ahead was given, with completion expected by September, expanding regional storage capacity and saving farmers about 50 cents per hundredweight.
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Hollandale
Minn
Hollandale Marketing Assn
Hollandale Potato Co Mers
Marketing Assn. Board
Henderson
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Marketing Assn
Paul D. Jones Inc
June Dairy Month kicks off with record turnout in Minnesota
Dairy night at Metropolitan Stadium Bloomington drew 1,605 dairy farmers and 15,440 city visitors for the June Dairy Month kickoff. Events included a cow milking contest between Twins and Tigers figures, judged by Princess Kay. The report highlights projects, 4-H livestock events, county soil and water work, and Canada thistle control efforts across Minnesota.
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Metropolitan Stadium
Bloomington
Minnesota
American Dairy Assn. of Minnesota
Russ Nixon
The
Twins
Don Demeter
Detroit
Eft
Nixon
Dementer
Mary Ann Turud
Princess Kay
Farm Calendar Highlights Local 4-H and Club Events
Austin Windom Farm Bureau hosts outdoor steak fry at Jane Brown farms. Mower Extension Home Council and 4-H groups plan a LeRoy tour from LeRoy School. Todd Park picnic and Hormel’s judging practice discussed at courthouse. Grand Meadow leaders council hearing from Gerald Mc ay on visual aids. Enterprise 4-H fall program honors fathers with clothing training at Liebenstein Hall.
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Austin-Windom Farm Bureau
Jane Brown Farms
Mower Extension Home Council
George Larson
Austin
Joanne Randen
LeRoy
Telstar
Weldon
Adolpho Farm Bureau
Todd Park
Hormel’s
Woodson
Liebenstein Wall
Garden Club
Joanne Rawden
Grand Meadow
Gerald Mc‘ay
Liebenstein Hall
Joanne
Aphid and Leafhopper Outbreak Could Hit Minnesota
University of Minnesota entomologist John Lofgren warns spring infestations of green bugs aphids and six spote d leafhoppers could reach outbreak levels in Minnesota. Winds from the south and cool weather favor aphids while transmission of barley yellow dwarf and aster yellows viruses threaten oats barley wheat and many crops.
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Minnesota
John Lofgren
University of Minnesota Extension
United States
Kansas
Cattle Slaughter Drops in Minnesota April 1966
Minnesota commercial plant slaughter from April 1966 shows cattle at 128000 head, down 3 percent from March, with average liveweight 1065 pounds. Calf slaughter at 15000 head down 31 percent from March, average calf weight 195 pounds. Hog kill at 386000 head, down 7 percent from March, average liveweight 260 pounds. Sheep and lambs total 49500 head, 30 percent below March, average weight 110 pounds.
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Minnesota
Farm surplus investment falls to 12 year low
The Commodity Credit Corporation reported its April 30 investment in reserve and surplus farm commodities at 6.10886 billion dollars, the lowest since September 1954. The figure compares with 6.98535 billion a year earlier and a peak near 10 billion in the early 1960s.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Commodity Credit Corporation
New Drug Aims to Prevent Legume Bloat in Cattle
Erle E. Bartley of Kansas City University dairy science announces poloxalene as a topdressable dry additive that could 100 percent prevent legume bloat when fed daily before pasture or fresh-cut forage. Dosage is 10 g for cattle under 1000 lb and 20 g for larger animals. Annual bloat losses near $100 million in the U S, higher in New Zealand, Australia, and South America.
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Erle E. Bartley
Kansas City University
Raymond B. Solac
University of Minesota
United States
New Zeland
Australia
South America
Crop Insecticides Harm Bees Says University Experts
University of Minnesota entomologists L. K. Cutkamp and J. A. Lofgren warn that drifting sprays or dusts can toxically affect bee yards. If corn is pollinating, avoid dusts and prefer sprays applied in the evening when bees are inactive.
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L.K. Cutkamp
J. A. Lofgren
University of Minnesota
Hog Feed Limits Boost Sow Litters, Cut Costs
University of Minnesota agricultural economists Kenneth FE Egertson and Paul R Hasbargen advise gestating sows receive about four pounds of feed per day. Limiting feed lowers costs and increases litter size at farrowing.
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Kenneth FE
Egertson
Paul R. Hasbargen
University of Minnesota
Guernsey Twilight Meeting Set for Monday Night
The South Central District Guernsey Twilight meeting begins at 7 30 p m Monday at the Phil Tennis farm near Hayward. Visitors from Austin are advised to travel west on Highway 65 to Petran Farm, then a short jog north and west to the site for a judging contest.
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Hayward
Austin
Petran Farm
Star Farmer of Minnesota Award Recipients Named
The Star Farmer of Minnesota is the state’s top FFA honor. Each year the winner receives 200 dollars from the Future Farmers of America Foundation for outstanding farming leadership.
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Star Farmer of
Minnesota
FFA
Future Farmers of America Foundation
Ostrich call notes exceed most songbirds
The ostrich is noted for having a total number of call notes that surpasses that of most songbirds, according to the passage.
Little Change in Farm Prices May 1949 report
Mid May farm prices held at 92 percent of the 1947 49 average per the Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. Corn, soybeans and some grains rose while poultry and egg prices fell about 12 points. Compared with mid April crops gained four points and dairy up one, with livestock unchanged.
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Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
June Dairy Month honors the Minnesota dairyman
The dairy farmer is celebrated for a demanding year round routine. He milks cows twice daily, seven days a week, and serves as veterinarian, geneticist, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, nutritionist, tax expert, economist and more. He is also a husband, father, churchgoer, and active member of his community.
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Minnesota
Best Beef Cows Save Farmer Cash
Best beef cows outperform poorer ones by $500 or more over their productive life. C. J. Christians of the University of Minnesota Extension says accuracy in calving records and enrolling in the Minnesota Beef Improvement program helps cattlemen identify low producers for culling and choose replacement stock from top producers.
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C. J. Christians
University of Minnesota Extension Animal Husbandman
Minnesota
Surplus Grain Sale Ahead of Last Year
Government sales of surplus grains this marketing year are 22 percent ahead of last year. Through the season total grain sales of wheat corn oats rye barley and sorghum amount to 891 million bushels versus 730 million at the same date last year. Corn sales lead at 417 million bushels.
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Washington
Hour’s Pay Buys a Meal for Four in U S A
An average American factory worker earns enough in one hour to buy a meal for four people. In Germany or England it takes twice as long to earn the same meal, highlighting wage and living cost differences.
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Germany
England
Angell Plans Two Miles of Terracing in Mower County Farm
Angell, a local farmer northwest of the Mower County village, outlines plans to implement about two miles of terracing on his property as part of ongoing farm improvements.
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Angell
Mower
Three Mower County Girls Vie for Region 10 Dairy Princess
Coral Larson Adams Linda Lou Anderson of Waltham and Diane Katherine Eisterhold of Adams compete June 25 in Stewartville for Region 10 dairy princess. Other counties included Dodge Fillmore Goodhue Olmsted Wabasha Houston and Winona. The winner advances to state Princess Kay pageant at Minnesota State Fair.
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Mower County
Coral Larson
Adams
Stewartville
Nomer Larson
Linda Lou Anderson
Stanley Anderson
Waltham
Diane Katherine Eisterhold
Jacob Fisterhold
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Olmsted
Wabasha
Houston
Winona Counties
Kay
Minnesota
Mower County DHIA unit results announced for four units
DHIA testing reports from Mower County show unit one testing 18 herds 614 cows with 40.6 butterfat average. Unit two reports 23 herds 679 cows at 38.7 butterfat. Unit three covers 19 herds 633 cows at 41.5 and unit four 16 herds 544 cows at 44.5. Detailed owner and herd data follow per unit with breed milk and butterfat figures.
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Mower County
Mower
Joe Gilbert
LeRoy
Bao
Mandt & ‘Son
Adams T Saapacea Ee We
Cecil Hanson
John Grass & Sons
M. C. Mandt & Son
Ries Eee
Ward Terrene
Adam ‘Eens de Een
Pionard
James Gronseth
Dexter
Arthur Brown
Sidney Gronseth
F. Clifford Tune
Grand Meadow
Clifford Tune
Joseph Snyder
R. W. Walker & Son
Roger Jensson
Stanley Dennis
Austin
John Schottler
H. W. Hartman
Astis
Cack Ste Ee le Mower County
Pour High
Curtis Bergan
Meat prices not high says Livestock Board
The National Live stock and Meat Board states meat prices are not high when viewed against rising incomes and other consumer costs. It notes food costs rose less since 1919 than most items, with meat only recently climbing from a very low base. Carl Neumann cites Americans spend about 82 cents of every after tax dollar on nonfood items.
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Chicago
National Livestock and Meat Board
Carl F. Neumenn
Cheaco
The
Meat Board
U.S
Neumann
How to Organize Meetings Slated for Mitchell County 4-H
Two Mitchell County 4-H meetings aim to teach planning organizing and presenting demonstrations. Girls meet at the REA Room St Ansgar at 1 30 p m and boys at Osage Farmers National Bank Hall at 8 30 p m with open attendance for any 4 H’er. County demonstrations follow at the Mitchell County Fair in early August.
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Osagh
Iowa
Mitchell County
REA
St. Ansgar
Osage Farmers National Bank
Edgar Dorow
May Johnson
Enterprise 4 H Notes Preview Window Display at County Fair
The Enterprise 4 H club plans a window display replacing a booth at the county fair this year. Members will vote next meeting on contributing to the 4 H Foundation. Doug Parmeter demonstrated, Jerry Bartz read a fathers poem, and adult leaders were reminded of camp. The July 6 meeting will be at Enterprise Hall with officers’ parents guiding. Donald Bissen spoke on visibility at intersections and mailbox care, with Michael Halback on soil preparation and Cathy Matson on a dessert demonstration.
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Enterprise 4-H Club
4-H Foundation
Jerry Bartz
Doug Parmenter
Enterprise Hall
Donald Bissen
North Star
Rapid gains urged for March May pig farrowings
University of Minnesota economists Paul R Hasbargen and Kenneth E Egertson urge producers to push rapid gains for pigs farrowed in March through May and market them this fall. They warn hog supplies will rise and prices ease this fall, so market spring pigs at light weights to take advantage of expected price conditions.
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Paul R. Hasbargen
Kenneth E. Egertson
University of Minnesota
Hasbargen
Egertson
Mitchell County 4-H Softball Tournament Pairings Set
Mitchell County 4-H boys softball pairings announced for 15 clubs in USAGE Iowa. First round games due by June 19 with weekly play, second round by June 26, semi finals by July 3, and finals by July 10.
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Usage
Iowa
Mitchell County
Rocky Ramblers
Fast Cedar Hurricanes
West Cedar Cyclones
Mitchell Trailblazers
East Lincoln Pacemakers
Burr Oak Square Shooters
West Lincoln Blues
Otranto Jerseys
St. Ansgar Sailors
Newburg Beavers
Union Eagles
Stacyville Chore Boys
Jenkins
Meyer Marvels
Douglas Demons
Tillage Methods Aid to Farmer
University of Minnesota agronomists Gerald Miller and Richard Behrens advise farmers with Canada thistle on diverted cropland to obtain county ASC approval before control. They recommend plows and field cultivators with sweep shovels to destroy top growth when two to three inches high, noting disks are less effective and root food reserves drive kill over one to two seasons.
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Gerald Miller
Richard Behrens
University of Minnesota Argonomists
ASC
Mitchell County 4-H Leaders to Convene Meeting
Mitchell County 4-H boys club leaders will gather at the extension hall in Osage Iowa Monday night for 4-H411 rally and barbecue instructions starting at 8:15 p.m. The group will reconvene at 8:45 p.m. for training and materials for future meetings focusing on cattle wart treatment plant fertility and plant growth topics.
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Osage
Iowa
Mitchell County
Edgar Dorow
All Boys
Seed Size Described For Giant Sequoia Publicized
A historical note explains giant sequoia seeds measure under one sixth of an inch across. The detail highlights the tiny nature of the seeds relative to the tree's massive stature.
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Herald Farm
Harold Henderson
BY Darrel Koehler
New Mower County Soil and Water Conservation Service
Dennis Svoboda
Rose Creek
L. E. Hilton
Elkton
Chicago and North Western Railway
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ron Seath
Mower 4-H
Don Hasbargen
Ken
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Area 4-H
Freeborn County
Glenville
Freeborn
Thistle
Champ Russ Nixon
Lofgren
Pers
Guernsey
Star Farmer
Don Angel
Kictur
Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District
Spring Valley
Fillmore County
Linda Anderson
Diane, Eisterhold
DHIA
Paul Smith
Sophronius Jax
Melnere
Tas
Ccs Cscs
Wilfred Bissen
Melvin, Thome
Boge
Livestock Board
Ec Bi
Powerite Electric Motor CO
10Th St. NE
Austin, Minnesota
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