Review of Educational Activities for Taylor Soil Conservation District
Carroll R. Olsen reports cooperative educational efforts by agricultural and service agencies in Taylor County. Highlights include a August 1 pasture renovation field day with 70 farmers, tree planting support with the Wildlife Club, and loans of a tree planter. The district aided 4H trips, conferred with ASCS on the 963 Conservation Program, trained ASCS in soil sampling, processed 347 soil samples at Iowa State University, and the county extension director served as district secretary guiding education goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll R. Olsen
Taylor County Soil Conservation District
Phil Dwinell
Sven Akers
Fea
Taylor County
Taylor County Wildlife Club
Kansas City
Soil’ District
A.S.C.S. An
As.c.s
Iowa State University
Blockton
Merle Travis
Carroll Olsen
Taylor Co. Soil Conservation District
Pasture Tour On Two County Farms Reported
The District with Extension Service and Farmers Home Administration hosted a pasture tour in August at Phil Dwinell and Sven Akers farms. About sixty people from Taylor Page and Montgomery counties toured 300 acres of grasses and legumes. The tour highlighted birdsfoot trefoil orchard grass and a profitable 13 acre stand. Marvin Salen of Vogt Seed Co noted 1230 pounds per acre yield for No 1 seed and farmers discussed trefoil management and spray guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Farmers Home Administration
Phil Dwinell
Sven Akers
Taylor
Page
Montgomery
Dwinell
Marvin Salen
Vogt Seed Co
Lee
Keren
Chairman's Report Continued Story of Progress
The Soil Conservation District in Taylor County pauses to review 23 years of progress. District commissioners praise local efforts and partner agencies, including ASCGEA and Extension, for ongoing soil conservation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Determination on Spraying Schedule for Year-Round Jobs
A statement notes the subject determined that effective spraying requires a good job and that any month of the year is satisfactory. The remark implies flexible timing for spraying tasks across all months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srial
Blockton Watershed Plan Approved for Seven Year Work
The Blockton watershed covering 18 720 acres along Platte River tributaries aims to reduce erosion flood damage and sediment loss. With a total cost of 688 880 funded in part by Public Law 566 the plan envisions 30 structures 27 ditch controls and multiple terraces to protect farms and road ditches over seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Soil Coas. Service
Blockton
County Board of Supervisors
Platte River
Special Tribute Honors Longtime Soil Commissioner Wayland Livingston
The District pays tribute to Wayland Livingston a past soil commissioner who served Taylor county with dedication and helped advance soil conservation. He never received monetary compensation yet contributed greatly to district progress and community welfare. The district wishes him and Addie luck and happiness in all their future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Livingston
Taylor County
Wayland
Addie
Terraces With Tile Outlets Open Drainage Plan
Alfred Christensen is likely to first use a tile line for a terrace outlet and Ralph Cox may become the first to use a tile outlet draining a diversion terrace. Both plan these outlets this year. Note intake pipe shown in picture at left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Christensen
Ralph Cox
Cooperation Marks County Efforts in Cost Sharing
ASCS provides cooperation for county projects including supervising measuring and improving land practices. Transfer of support aided labor and vehicle mileage reduction and enhanced cost sharing. ACP cost sharing funded most practices listed under work accomplishments in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasr County Sethee
Lsted
Terraces Treated After Weather Event
A fragmented report notes terrace damage following severe weather. Authorities assess affected properties and safety implications while residents seek access for inspections and repairs.
Bench Terraces and Coastal Erosion in Europe
Fragmentary notes discuss terrace farming and beach erosion in Europe. Mentions health, soil, tillage, and drainage concerns, with references to terraces misaligning with coastal land and potential long term degradation.
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Rae Woonstee
Ude
Europe
Map of Blockton Watershed Area
Watershed map shows area around Blockton with labeled plots and survey markers. Names such as Hurley Powell WT D. V. Matheny S10 Robert Meeks W1 Boyd Gra Eat, P El and Guy Irwin appear as parcel or landmark references on the diagram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blockton Watershed
Robert Meeks
Boyd Gra
Guy Irwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor Soil Conservation Dist
Ascgea
Ben Jensen
Travis
Congress
Soil Conservation Service
Frank Gunson
Dean Cobb
Eldon Stroburg
Sec
Treas
Francis Hill
Clem Sand
Gerald Steen
Roy Dillon
Vern Meek
Frank Haidsiak
David Stephens
Eugene Moe- Calla
W. Livingston
ASCS
Risee Road
Channel Improv
Hurley Powell
D. V. Matheny
John Moyn
Guy Poore
We Blakemore
Elvin Beal
Francis
Lydia Hill
Lisle Corp
C. E. Wintermute
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