11 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1954
Page
1
The diary covers days of spring chores and daily life. It notes birds, sap boiling, garden tasks, weather, family chats, a travelogue invitation, and farm work from Monday through Saturday, highlighting community, faith, and hopeful progression into the new season.
Chicago livestock receipts are forecast at 9,000 hogs 16,000 cattle and 2,500 sheep for Monday, according to AP.
REA officials deny Democratic charges of a deliberate slowdown in the farm power program. Nelson’s lending pace is rising, with 11 months in office totaling 166.3 million dollars in loans vs 148 million the prior year.
The Farmers Home Administration faces pressure to boost lending as veterans seek entry or continuation in farming. Gladys Bowles notes rising ages of farm owners and tenants from 1910 to 1950, with 47.7 to 51.3 for owners and 36.4 to 39.7 for tenants. Tootell calls for aging operators to mentor young hires and for endowed institutions to back new entrants in agriculture.
Dr. Damon Catron, Iowa State swine specialist, outlines Pig Pre-Starter 75 a new starter for pigs weaned at 1 2 weeks. The session for feed manufacturers dealers and others will be Thursday at Curtiss Hall Ames starting 2 p.m. The event is organized by West Washington Isler Grain and Feed Association and the Feed Institute Inc in cooperation with ISU livestock department. Robert B. Tootell new Farm Credit head says capital needs to start farming have doubled since 1940 requiring about 50 000 for a beginner in agriculture. The American Legion notes ongoing difficulties for new farmers.
Benton County Rural Women’s Day set for Blairstown at 10 am on April 20. Speakers include Mrs. H. L. Witmer district committeewoman from Tipton Mrs. Leslie Smith extension home economist and Dr. Manford Sonste gard child consultant from Iowa State Teacher’s College.
Officials led by John Minnock urge Secretary Ezra Benson to intensify action against a nationwide cattle mange epidemic. They warn hides are dropping at the tannery level and say the problem could worsen quickly if not addressed.
Wilbur L. Plager field secretary for the Iowa Swine Producers Association will speak at the Farmers club April luncheon meeting Tuesday noon at the Roosevelt hotel. Plager, a nationally known swine judge and advocate of the meat type hog, will discuss developments and their impact on the farm economy and will show colored slides. The meeting is open to all farmers and anyone interested in farming activities.
Amana Society DHIA records a March butterfat average of 37.5 pounds, up three pounds from February. Cows finishing 305-day lactations posted high yields in Amana, High, Middle, West, and East herds, with South Amana totals of 514.8, 548.6, and 718.9 pounds for top cows, while three cows were removed for low production, four for sterility, and ten for other reasons.
The Linn county Junior Farm Bureau will meet at 8 p m Wednesday at the Marion rural school.
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