Minnesota soybean growth chronicled through 30 years of progress
Montevideo leader John W. Evans notes Minnesota soybeans rose from 180000 bushels in 1937 to over 80 million in 1966 with prices above 2.60 a bushel. The piece also covers pesticide safety near poultry, crossbreeding benefits in cattle, chemical storage for fires, tornado shelter guidance, dairy bacteria limits, and a joke about a cross rooster at a southern station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
John W. Evans
Montevideo
Minnesota Soybean Growers Assn
Evans
Sanborn
Farmers Real Estate Values Rise 8 Percent in 1966
The Agriculture Department reports U S farm real estate market value up eight percent for the year ended Nov 1 1966 to 179 9 billion from 166 3 billion. Regional gains vary from 5 percent on the Pacific Coast to 12 percent in the Midwest corn belt with Iowa Indiana and Missouri each up 13 percent. The average land and buildings value was 164 an acre versus 152 year earlier and the average farm value stood at 59000 compared with 54300. Credit access tightened as interest rates rose above six percent in late 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
U. S
Iowa
Indiana
Missouri
US S
Canadian Scientists Tout New Grain Triticale Potential
At the University of Manitoba researchers unveil triticale a manmade grain from durum wheat and rye with higher protein and yields. If adopted it could boost global grain supplies, aid drought regions and lessen food shortages while nations debate feeding the world. Swedish breeder Sven Holmberg visits Manitoba labs praising the new grain as a potential historic advance in cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Grove
Winnepeg
Manitoba
NEA
University of Manitoba
L. H. Shebeski
The
Agriculture College
Johnson
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Samuel Rosner
Samuel Bronfman
Winnipeg
United States
Canada
Sven A. Holmberg
Triticale Research Labs
Farm Calendar Highlights 4-H and Home Ec Days
London 4 H event list includes speakers and tours across multiple towns. Activities feature home ec days at Elkton High School LeRoy Presbyterian Church and Adams High School with Mrs Rawden and Mrs Randen, plus Dairy Night and tours at farms and town halls.
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Sargeant
Wildermans
Joanne Rawden
Elkton High School
Lodi-LeRoy
Rawden
LeRoy Presbyterian Church
Marshall-Lodi Farm Bureau
Wilfred Bissen
Adams
Dairy Princess
A.m. Jolly
Frankford
Randen
Grand Meadow High School
Waltham Sargeant
Lucky Clovers
Taopi
Adams High School
Henry Mortensons
Racine Rockets
Racine Town Hall
Parker Goodsell
Racine Rambler
Wayne Barr
Proper Time to Control Pocket Gophers In Spring
Marvin Smith of the University of Minnesota urges trapping or baiting as signs of pocket gopher activity appear in spring. Surface burrows make gophers vulnerable, with activity highest in spring and early summer, then declining in mid to late summer. For large fields, machine baiting with the burrow builder is advised, with county extension agents and soil district planners providing guidance.
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Melvin Hamre
University of Minneola
Hamre
Marvin Smith
University of Minnesota
Smith
Soil Conservation District
Corn Stored Under Price Support Loans In 1966 Crop
Washington The Agriculture Department reports that 239 million bushels of 1966 crop corn were stored under price support loans through May, up from 211 million a year earlier. Wheat under loans totaled 182 million bushels, up from 16 million a year earlier, and about 4 million bushels of 1966 soybeans remained under loans on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Dept
Department
Windom 4-H selects Steve Felton to Junior Leader Council
Windom 4-H Club names Steve Felton to the Junior Leader Council at the June meeting. Plans discussed include the favorite food show check up and cleanup at Liebenstein Hall a Fair booth and a softball team. Demonstrations were given by Steven Felton Mary Schultz Michael Schultz and Kevin Morse.
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Windom
Steve Felton
Windom 4
Liebenstein Hall
Steven Felton
Mary Schultz
Michael Schultz
Kevin Morse
Woodson 4 H Meeting Recap at Liebenstein Hall
The Woodson Wonder Workers met Tuesday night at Liebenstein Hall. Attendees included Linda and John Ludwingson Delene Wambeam and Theresa Parlin. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10.
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Woodson Wonder
Liebenstein Hall
Linda
John Ludwingson
Delene Wambeam
Theresa Parlin
Fence safety tip for pastures from university researcher
John Neetzel of the University of Minnesota advises the pasture fence wire should be on the inside or livestock side of the posts to prevent animals from pushing on staples when they crowd the fence or reach through it.
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John Neetzel
University of Minnesota
Analysis Class Set at Adams
Adams Minnesota begins an evening analysis class at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Vo-Ag room of Adams High School. LeRoy Swanson and Duane Vangness advise on pesticides noting herbicides work but require patience. They warn rains bring pests and urge protective spraying and combined fungicide insecticide for crops.
Holsteins at Ellendale Tops in Test Records
Production testing of registered Holstein cows in Ellendale area herds lists Ellenvale Gypsie Ida 5255260 and Ellenvale G Creation Gloria 5255262 with 322 and 305 day lactations. Ida: 16 200 pounds milk 678 butterfat 1 365 SNF. Gloria: 15 960 milk 614 butterfat 1 340 SNF. Both cows owned by Donald E Sloan Ellendale.
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Holstein - Friesian Assn. of
America
Ellenvale G Creation
Gloria
Donald E. Sloan
Ellendale
Law Recognizes Hot Iron Brands In Minnesota
Minnesota law recognizes only brands burned into the live animal by hot iron. Freeze and chemical branding are not recognized. Brands must be at least four inches in length or diameter and herd identification must be registered. Obtain registration forms from the State Livestock Sanitary Board in St Paul.
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Minnesota
Raymond B. Solace
Universty of
State Livestock Sanitary Board
University Ave
St. Paul
Minn
Farm Group Holds Ice Cream Social
The Austin Windom Farmers Union hosted an ice cream social at Enterprise School. Mrs. Katherine Jenkins spoke about a recent fly-in to Washington, D C. County president Mrs. Leonard Wellick also spoke. The next meeting is set for Monday at the Roland Pratt home on Austin Route 3.
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Austin-Windom Farmers Union
Enterprise School
Katherine Jenkins
Washington, D.C
Leonard Wellick
County Farmers Union
Roland Pratt
Austin Rt. 3
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Manitoba Pool of Elevators
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Austin, Minn
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Adams, Minn
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Hayfield, Minn
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