Potatoes Storage Temperatures Impact Quality
Idaho extension expert Richard potato specialist notes storage temp greatly affects quality and shelf life. At 50 degrees tubers keep five weeks, at 40 degrees up to 32 weeks though quality may decay. temps below 40 slow sprouting and sugar conversion, while higher heat reduces storage time requiring careful ventilation and handling.
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Jy Walter Sparks
Aberdeen
Universf Idaho
Dairying short course urged better cow care and barn safety
The Nam pa event sponsored by the University of Idaho drew about 250 farmers to hear dairy tips. Dr M M Prentice stressed mastitis prevention, udder clipping, bedding, clean corrals, and a 20 watt loafing shed light with a time clock. Other speakers included Schaittker Hill Aaghberg Haterow and Hindis. A Guam invasion note closes the piece.
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Nampa
University of Idaho
M. M. Prentice
New Plymouth
Hilton Hotel
John A. Schaittker
Kansas State University
E. Howard Hill
Iowa Farm Bureau
Herman Aaghberg
AFBF
Harold G. Haterow
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Hindis
Idaho Farm Bureau Elects Leaders At Denver Convention
Ida Ho chaired Western Region events while I B Martin of Caldwell was reelected to a second two year term on the AFBF board. Mrs Van Ness Vallentine of Paris Idaho became regional chair of the women's committee. Dennis Jenkins of Rigby won the Western Region talk meet. Farm labor discussed with 70 California strikes in 1960 and wage gains. Matt Triggs noted the 47 percent wage rise from 1950 to 1960 and a new committee to study farm labor.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Idaho
APBF
Denver
I. B. Martin
Caldwell
Farm Bureau
AFBF
van Ness Vallentine
Paris
Ben C. Kohrs
Wyoming
Dennis Jenkins
Rigby
Martin
Denver-Hilton Hotel
California
Matt Triggs
American Farm Bureau
Farm Labor Panel
USDA
Triggs
Afbf Board of Directors
J. Wendell Stucks
Sugar City
Wiliam Liese
American Falls
Idaho Farm Bureau
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