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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

06 Apr 1978

Page 14

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1978

Page

14

Roundup of horse judging and FFA notices across Iowa towns

Ames Cedar Rapids and Solon youths win in horse judging and FFA events at Kowai State University Clinic. Brad Butler tops boys horse judging with 450 attendees. West Liberty honors include Julie Hahn star chapter farmer award and honorary award for her father Elmer. West Union announces North Fayette FFA star farmer and star greenhand recipients with new officers. Shawano reports dairy leader Dr John S Sims dies at 58 after heart attack. Des Moines sees Ann Pickering captain of second place state Farm Bureau handicap bowling team scoring 2980.

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Ames Brad Butler Cedar Rapids Kowai State University Horseman’s Clinic Butler Burton Butler Skyline Drive West Liberty Julie Hahn Solon Future Farmers of America Elmer Mike Flanagan Linda Ross Flanagan Glen Miller Linda James Koss Pat Smith Tom Kral Melinda Dittcerner Linda Koss Rod Kunkel Sentinel Mitch Peters Phil Clench West Union North Fayette Jean Gibbs David Halstead Kathy Anderson Lee Johansen Alan Moritz Ken McIntyre Ralph Mark Jay Swenka Shawano Wis John S. Sims Sims Iowa State University Midwest Breeders Cooperative Des Moines Ann Pickering van Horne
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Farmland values hold near record highs despite slows

Farmland prices across major agricultural areas remain near peak levels with a February 1 national average of 490 dollars an acre, up 9 percent from a year earlier. Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Missouri show varying gains 13 12 10 and 14 percent respectively while Nebraska declines 4 percent. Northeast states maintain high values led by New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island. Experts expect some cooling but no national drop, influenced by federal farm programs and potential commodity price boosts.

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Washington Agriculture Department Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Department Economics, Statistics and Cooperatives Service New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island Nebraska
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Milk price hike no surprise from higher government support

Iowa State University specialist says milk prices rise quickly with increased government price support. The USDA lifts price support 43 cents to 9.43 per 100 pounds, boosting store milk by about 5 cents a gallon in Iowa. Dairy firms like Anderson Erickson raise prices to recoup higher costs, noting limited immediate effect on butter and cheese.

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Jim Erickson Anderson- Erickson Dairy
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Farm Auctions Set Through April Across Iowa

A series of farm auctions is announced with dates and locations in Jones County, Fayette, Ryan, and Alburnett. Highlights include April 8 sales at Center Junction and Fayette, April 12 closeout items in Ryan, and April 15 machinery auctions near Alburnett. Auctioneers include A W Martin and Sons and James O Connor and Forrest McCalley.

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Jones County Center Junction A. W. Martin and Sons Fayette Mach Donald Mangold Ryan James O’connor Alburnett Forrest McCalley
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Gazette al Swegie Linn County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office Donella Brady Congress Solon Ffa FFA Lown Carter Administration Dial Peron Security Savings & Loan Veterans Administration Federal Housing Administration FHA Fouat Musin Lender Scotts Turf Builder Fargo Murray Lawn Mower Briggs & Stratton First Avenue S.E Lindale Plaza
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