Colonial Post Rider stamp heralds revolutionary era links
The U S Postal Service announces an eight cent stamp honoring the colonial post rider on the Boston Post Road, issued June 22 in Rochester New York. The series highlights communications that spurred independence with designs by William A Smith and engravings by S Creamer Jr and Goodbody.
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America
Boston Post Road
New York
Boston Post
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
William
Hunter
His
North America
Franklin
Rochester
N.Y
William A. Smith
Pineville
W. Jack Ruther
Joseph S. Creamer, Jr
James Goodbody
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Giori ‘Press
Corn Prices Rise As Weather and Demand Win Impact
ISU extension economist Bob Wisner notes delayed spring planting and expectations of a smaller 1973 crop push central Iowa corn prices to about 1.60 per bushel in mid May. Domestic feed use is forecast at 8.3 percent. exports about 26 percent.
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Bob Wisner
ISU
Wisner
USDA
Russia
Hog slaughter lag seen in ISU analysis
ISU extension economist Gene Futrell says the sharp drop in hog slaughter in early 1972 may reflect an overestimated 1971 fall pig crop or delayed marketings. He notes a 9 percent drop in the first quarter, below the 3 to 5 percent expected, with USDA June data likely to clarify.
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Iowa State University Extension
Gene Futrell
ISU
USDA
Insect identification and safe control tips for warm weather
Iowa State University extension entomologist Steve Ryan urges identifying insects before control. Rely on county extension directors for identification and tailored methods, and choose pesticides only for stated uses and exact doses to curb home and garden pests as weather warms.
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Iowa State University Extension
Steve Ryan
Ryan
Soybean Prices Rise On Stocks Report And Weather
Soybean prices push to new highs as grain stocks show 15 to 25 million bushels fewer beans than expected.ISU economist Futrell sees near term prices well above last year with May gains likely to ease later in May. a modest rise in June followed by a July dip and fall pressure into autumn.
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China
Peru
Bob Wisner
ISU Extension
USDA
Futrell
Grow Vegetables In Containers For Small Spaces
Ex extension horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State University recommends growing vegetables in containers such as redwood tubs, clay pots or bushel baskets placed in sunny spots. Use potting soil or a mix of topsoil, peat and vermiculite, water regularly in hot weather to keep plants thriving.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Future Livestock Prices And Farm Profit Guidance
Extension specialists discuss hedging and local price realities for hogs and cattle. They outline break even costs for feeder pigs and steers, the impact of corn prices, and the difficulty of locking in top profits while highlighting labor and input costs. The article also explores farm family options for bringing sons into the business with employee arrangements and fair working agreements.
Farm fields trial non-conventional tillage saves labor and time
Bedford Times Press notes conservation tillage reduces per acre labor from 4.8 to 3.0 hours saving nearly two hours per acre. On 200 acres that equals 400 hours or two man months. Planting can begin in late April without prior plowing, cutting rainfall delays and enabling better rotation and reduced soil loss while costs may rise for herbicides but yields often hold.
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Colonial Post
U.S. Postal Service
Red China
U.S
Usda Grain Report
Iowa
Midcrest
Country Manor
Apt
Clarinda
F. Py
Yffy
Des Moines
Wm. E. Johnston Insurance
Court St
Bedford
Times Press
Thurs
Standard Oil Station
Highway 2
East
Alan D. Thompson Wells
Litton
Sears
Litton Micromatic
Davis Paint
Robert Grimes
Fred Allen
eMol
Maple ST
Creston
Alta M. Jackson
FORD
Hopkins, Mo
Admiral
Maytag
Zenith
Singer
Kenmore
Mack Jackson
Harold Hull
Hull & Strong
Wells Brothers
Margaret Lowrance
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