What Becomes Of the Consumer's Meat Dollar 1925 34
A 1925 34 survey by the American Institute of Meat Packers shows the producer shares of the consumer meat dollar: cattle feeder 46 cents, calf producer 47, hog producer 51, sheep grower 49, with a composite producer share of 50 cents. The study details retail wholesale margins and farm livestock values, noting meat yields and by products and explaining price distribution across processing and retailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Institute of Meat Packers
AUP Giaadigid
Cence Aks
Bae
TALON
Soil-building costs exceed AAA benefits for corn belt farms
A survey shows corn belt farmers will spend 500 to 1500 percent more on soil-building practices than the AAA payments they receive. Alfalfa example totals seed and prep costs around 8 dollars per acre beyond the $2 grant, with Illinois figures cited by Secretary Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Farm Bureau
Wallace
Illinois
Linn soil program outlines seed costs and farmer grants
Iowa Linn county officials discuss AAA soil building payments for red and mammoth clover seed costs, lime, and shelter belt plantings. Farmers must supply seed and labor while seed costs can exceed the $1.50 to $2.64 per acre grants. The article lists seed rates, crop mixes, and notes farmer obligations in Linn county conservation committee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Vinall
U. S
North Central States
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
AAA
Fifty Farmers Apply for Soil Conservation Program
Special to The Gazette Brandon report says about seventy Jefferson township farmers applied for the new soil conservation program at a Friday night meeting. John McKee and Albert Harth were elected committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Jefferson Township
John McKee
Albert Harth
Outbreaks of Hog Cholera Reported in Multiple Iowa Towns
Infectious disease bulletin No 401 details hog cholera outbreaks in Iowa City Cedar Rapids Springville Elma Mount Vernon Clarence Charlotte Monona Marquette Waukon and Garnaville. East Central Veterinary meeting set April 9 at Hotel Montrose Cedar Rapids to discuss the sixth annual practitioners clinic on June 17 at Mechanicsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Springville
Elma
Mount Vernon
Clarence
Charlotte
Monona
Marquette
Waukon
Garnaville
W. S. O’brien
Pasture Improvement Demonstrations Planned in Iowa County
Special to The Gazette two demonstrations on pasture improvement will be held in Iowa county on the farms of Roy Denzler in Washington township and C F Feller in Hartford township. Three half acre plots will test reseeding with a legume and grass mix lime and reseeding and lime with 250 application of 20 percent phosphate. The tests will be overseen by Paul Burson soil specialist for Iowa Benton Tama and Poweshiek counties and run five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Iowa
Roy Denzler
Washington Township
C. F. Feller
Hartford Township
Paul Burson
Toledo
Benton
Tama
Poweshiek
Argentine Corn Imports and Prices Report
Shipments of Argentine corn to the United States for the week ended April 3 totaled 4 000 bushels. Argentine corn arriving at Pacific coast markets totaled 69 000 bushels. At week end New York quoted Argentine corn at 72 38 cents versus domestic No 2 yellow c i f 75 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific Coast
New York
Grain Supplement Recommended For Early Market Lambs
Iowa extension livestock specialist C. W. McDonald says March lambs can reach top June market weight if fed grain early. He urges thrifty ewes and grain feeding while suckling to finish at 75 to 100 pounds, with a creep feeder and gradual grain increases from first nibble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
C. W. McDonald
Iowa
180000 Bu Corn Sealed In Iowa County For Loans
Corn sealing in an Iowa county covered about 180000 bushels from December 1 to April 1. Loans totaled roughly 78500 dollars, issued by Park Wilson the chief sealer. Some loans were direct with banks, others government loans at 45 cents a bushel, bank loans as low as 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Iowa County
Park Wilson
Chicago Receipts for Butter Cheese Eggs Rise in 1936
Federal report shows Chicago March butter cheese and egg receipts up from 1935. First quarter totals ford butter 665 237 tubs vs 524 560. cheese 9 664 820 pounds vs 6 772 760. eggs 849 949 cases vs 729 499. Poultry 1936 first quarter 4 295 461 pounds down from 4 890 250 last year. March poultry up to 955 645 pounds from 859 048.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Iowa
Coming Farm Auctions Tuesday April 7
Horse sale by William Hansen at Dixon announced for Tuesday April 7 as part of a farm auction lineup with livestock offerings and bidder participation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hansen
Dixon
Local Trainer Faulted Over Horse Neck and Shoulder Ailments
A sharp critique targets the trainer in charge for failing to care for horses with neck and shoulder problems. The columnist argues inadequate management shows a lack of professional knowledge.
Kidneys Clean Out Acids Warned In Health Ad
A health advertisement urges kidneys to remove acids and toxins using the drug Cystex. It claims rapid relief from nightly urination nerves pains backache and acidity with a 48 hour vitality claim and a one week full guarantee.
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Institute of Packers
Waniest
L. W. Meredith
International News Service
Linn
W. J. Morse
Bureau of Plant Industry
Indiana
Linn County Permanent Soil Conservation Committee
H. C. Gerhold
Palo
Clinton Township
John Wager
Central City
Maine Township
R. B. Booth
College Township
Lester Mitchell
Fairfax
Fairfax Township
Rex B. Conn
Henry Hood
Buffalo Township
Elmer Moore
Alburnett
Otter Creek Township
R. B. Hayes
Fayette Township
Glenn Stoner
Linn Township
Wesley Oliphant
Toddville
Carl Schluntz
Monroe Township
John Fairchild
Walker
Grant Township
Harry Dunn
Marion
Marion Township
Roy Chilmore
Coggon
Jackson Township
Frank A. Kula
Prairieburg
Boulder Township
Clelland Port
Brown Township
S. J. Caldwell
Bertram Township
D. B. Storck
Mark Baty
Center Point
Spring Grove
George Motycka
Putnam Township
Ben Neal
Franklin Township
McDonald
Head
Thompson Photo
Iowa Co
Fred Chamberlain
R. R
Birmingham
Ala
Nacor Medicine CO
Indianapolis
IND
1St Ave
Kneip Markets
DIAL
Pipe E. Cohn & Sons
L Street SW
Buddy
Mike~ S
Hell
Fats
Capetown Bank
Ike
Williams
Patser
TR Williams
Ries Boley
Prin Union Irades
Counch
Robinson Bros. Drug
Third Street
Glenn Ridenour
Tipton
Barnett
Speed Queen
Briggs-Stratton
Washing Machine
First Street
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