Soil and Water Conservation Week Emphasizes Fertilizer Benefits
Iowa State College expert Frank Schaller cites fertilizer as boosting crop growth and root vigor to reduce runoff and soil erosion. He notes four protection methods and cites New York and Missouri studies showing fertilizer lowers runoff and soil loss, while urging contouring, grassed waterways, and rotations for comprehensive conservation.
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Frank Schaller
Iowa
Schaller
New York
Missouri
Schrailer
Conservation Principles Remain Permanent in Changing Program
The Iowa State Section of Agriculture notes basic soil and water conservation principles stay the same while the program changes annually. It emphasizes water’s vast presence and essential role in life, and warns that mismanagement leads to floods or shortages as demand rises.
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Iowa
State Sect.of Agriculture
Soil Conservaton
Rideta Electric Cooperative
Mount Ayr
Adams County Electric CO
Corning
Iowa Citizens Push Forward on Water Resource Development
A Iowa perspective emphasizes saving water as top protection of soil and urges forward development of natural resources. The text highlights Iowa’s rich heritage and resources and calls for advancing state water management and resource utilization.
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Iowa
Soil and Water Week Highlights Farm Progress
The article notes the need to produce more food and fiber to feed a growing population. It frames Soil and Water Conservation Week as part of a year round campaign for progress, emphasizing ongoing efforts beyond a single week.
Iowa Needs A State Water Policy Say Researchers
Researchers at Iowa State College and the State University of Iowa urge a formal state water policy as a prerequisite for legislation. They report Iowa lacks a coordinated policy, relying on scattered laws. The bulletin on the water problem by F W Schaller and B G Riley is available through county extension offices.
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State of
Iowa
Iowa State College
State University of Iowa
F. W. Schaller
Iowa State College Extension Agronomist
B. G. Riley
The
Agricultural Law Center
College of Law
Iowa to Hold 1957 Queen of the Furrow Contest
The Queen of the Furrow contest returns to Iowa in 1957 sponsored by soil conservation districts and American Fence dealers. Miss Kay Butler, 1956 winner from Oskeioosa, rode on the Rose Bowl Iowa float and appeared on radio TV. Two contestants per district advance to nine regional contests leading to a state final at Memorial Union Ames.
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Iowa
Soil Conservation Districts
Kay Butler
Oskeioosa
Miss Butler
New York City
Pasadena
Calif
Midwest
Soil Conservation District
Chicago
Soil Conservation
Memorial Union
Ames
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Othie F. McMurry
Conbeiv Elon
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State House
Des Moines
Taylor Soil Conservation District
Liming Pays
Stuart Melvin
Bedford
Robert Warneke
Farrowing
Mathew Lumber
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