King Ranch Chief Blasts Beef Price Controls
Kingsville Texas king ranch owner Robert J Kleberg Jr told American Meat Institute directors that price controls hurt beef supply and harm producers worldwide He cited Argentina Cuba Britain and Brazil as examples of restrictive policies and urged ending controls to boost U S meat output.
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Kingsville
Texas
United States
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr
King Ranch
American Meat Institute
Kleberg
Argentina
Cuba
Britain
Brazil
U.S
Dreuth
Shucks Lets Talk It Over Agriculture Report Review
The article reviews a senate committee on agriculture and forestry report showing 1952 wage purchasing power rising for industrial workers while farm workers may decline. It notes dairy silage effects, grass silage feeding tips, and a Jersey cow Opal Crystal Lady setting a record for butterfat. It also covers Tamworth breed bloodlines and Prairie Farmer's 100th anniversary with historical butter making guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farmer of Chicago
Prairie Farmer
USDA Expects Egg Prices To Go Up
The Agriculture Department told households eggs will cost more but not as much as last year. Hatchery data show more chickens hatched and more chicks bought for laying flocks. Eggs and poultry remain a major income source for U S farmers, with output expected to stay above 1951 levels into year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
U. S
Sigourney FFA Team Wins District Parliamentary Procedure
Sigourney FFA parliamentary procedure team earned a gold emblem at the district contest in Wilton Junction. Five chapters competed and the Sigourney unit advances to the state contest in Cedar Rapids on April 17. Members listed are Leland Heisdoeffer Lee Cassens Lloyd Weber Glen Steinhart and Michael Chilton with adviser George Swearingen.
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Sigourney
Sigourney Ffa
FFA
Wilton Junction
Cedar Rapids
Leland Heisdoeffer
Lee Cassens
Lloyd Weber
Glen Steinhart
Michael Chilton
George Swearingen
Linn County Junior Farm Bureau to Hear Vacation Talk
The April Linn county Junior Farm Bureau meeting will feature CC McIntyre United Air Lines Cedar Rapids manager discussing favorite vacation spots. The session is set for Wednesday night at 7 30 in the light company bungalow.
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Linn County Junior Farm Bureau
CC. McIntyre
United Air Lines
Cedar Rapids
Light Company
Water and feed quality affect butter flavor in dairies
The text argues cows need constant access to clean water and dry, clean yards to prevent mud and manure contamination. It warns against feeding strong flavored vegetables like turnips and onion tops as they can impart an undesirable taste to the butter.
Farm Bureau Opposes Present Wheat Export Agreement
The American Farm Bureau Federation opposes extending the international wheat agreement on its present costly basis. In a report to the inter-agency committee, the bureau argues the wheat export program costs the U S 600 million dollars at the current expenditure rate, a figure higher than contemplated when the pact was ratified, with domestic wheat prices remaining above ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bureau
Inter-Agency Committee
U. S
Dairy Cattle Auctions Set for Jones Cedar Counties Estates
Public auctions list multiple farm sales in Iowa counties. Mary Lou Reeder estate offers 4 farms totaling 480 acres in Jones and Cedar counties. April 8 sale at Lowell Oaks covers 26 dairy cattle two miles from Quasqueton. April 10 closing includes livestock machinery grain near Springville. April 15 sale features a 6634 acre farm with cattle and household furnishings run by Dr W B Penrose five miles northwest of Shellsburg.
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Lowell Oaks
Quasqueton
Jones and
Cedar
Mary Lou Reeder
Victor Kadlee
Springville
W. B. Penrose
Shellsburg
International Wheat Agreement Seeks Price Change Mechanism
The article notes the country must supply wheat and the government subsidizes exports at 65 to 75 cents a bushel. To minimize costs for importing and exporting nations, the bureau urged a new provision to adjust for world wheat-price changes. It warned that without this objective the agreement may not benefit long term wheat producers.
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Bureau
Scientists Highlight Role of Minor Elements in Fertilizers
Scientists increasingly emphasize calcium magnesium sulfur boron manganese copper zinc and iron as essential minor elements in fertilizers, arguing they support crop health and yield.
Specialists Urge Cooperation in Clean-Up Week
Iowa communities are urged to participate in the 1952 Clean-Up Week from April 13 to 19 to reduce hazards to life and property. Fireman training supervisor Mark Brosier and safety specialist Norval Wardle say cooperation in home, yard, and farm clean-up will prevent accidents and save time and money.
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Ames
Iowa
Mark Brosier
Iowa State College Engineering Extension Service
Norval Wardle
Agricultural Extension Service
Wardle
Brosier
Fire hazards and cleanup urged during Coe week
Buildings need repair and removal of fire hazards from trash, rag piles, and improper fuel storage. Missing chimney bricks and bare wiring remain common in homes and farm buildings. Coe week encourages community cooperation to reduce fires and accidents beyond the annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Farm Bureau Near 1952 Goal as Members Reach 129000
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reports it is within 3200 members of its 1952 quota, reaching 129000 members after last week’s push. Eight counties Butler O'Brien Webster Harrison West Pottawattamie Polk Washington and Van Buren met their quotas, with an all time peak possible at 133888 this year.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Butler
O’brien
Webster
Harrison
West Pottawattamie
Polk
Washington
van Buren
Fertilizer Boosts Yields on Productive Farmland Says USDA
The USDA asserts that on already productive land, fertilizer can play a stellar role in increasing the yield. The agency emphasizes efficient nutrient use to maximize output.
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USDA
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