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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1942
Page
4
Eastern Iowa pork producers debate selling now versus waiting as fall pig receipts rise. Government demands and export needs shape prices and rationing fears. With hogs 180 to 330 pounds valued for top prices, feeders may push weights while meat supply tightens.
The resignation of Phil M. Mayer as personnel director for the Federal Land Bank may ease friction between the bank board and Democratic party groups across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming The move follows Mayer accepting a post with the Office of Emergency Management in Washington His assistant Gay W Holmquist of Omaha will serve as acting personnel director until a permanent appointment is made The February meeting ousted President Charles M McCamsey and two vice presidents The dispute involved political alignment and personnel decisions with Judge James E Quigley and Warry Bane cited as opposing factions While some see a path to reconciliation others doubt the rift can be mended
Conservative observers estimate 50 percent of seeding done in Winneshirk county as cold weather slows work. Ground frozen and water troughs solid. Farmers hold ample soybean seed suggesting larger acreage. pastures show progress and conditions look favorable for rapid growth once warm weather returns.
The Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting service notes a 3 percent rise in milk cow numbers in early 1942 but only a slight increase in milk production from 1941 through March. April 1 production per cow fell 5 percent from 1941, with pasture conditions improving to 93 percent. Butterfat price stood at 37 cents per pound on March 15, and the butterfat-dairy feed ratio was 245, well below last year.
CHICAGO The National Live stock and Meat Board announced publication of a new manual Baking Manual for the Army Cook for army kitchen personnel. It covers baked goods and fried foods developed under a program by the American Meat Institute to meet army needs.
Puzzle clue filled grid lists terms from civilian defense era with cross references. Answers include several themes from U S Civilians and technical letters, with assorted domestic and global terms.
The United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports Iowa farm real estate values rose 5 percent in the year ending March 1 1942 with a national gain of about 7 percent. The index shows Iowa back to 80 in 1942 after lows in 1933 58 and 1932 80. The rise is linked to higher commodity prices and stronger cash farm income. nationwide values sit 9 percent below pre WWI levels though several states exceed 1933 averages.
The United States Department of Agriculture clarifies tire eligibility for farmers. Truck use for transporting farm products and market supplies qualifies for new tires, while tires for personal haulage to households are excluded. Recapped tires may be allowed for certain farm uses, and appeals processes involve local boards and the state administrator.
In March 518 cows on test in Allamakee county averaged 6383 pounds of milk and 243 pounds butterfat, with 91 dry cows included. Paul Heitmann’s herd of Guernseys led the association at 796 pounds milk and 35 pounds butterfat per cow. Gocke and Bakke named high cow with 1442 pounds milk and 64.9 pounds butterfat.
A fire destroyed a brooder house and 250 five week old chicks on the Raymond Etzel farm two miles northwest of Toddville at 5 30 am Monday. The blaze was out of control when found and the cause is undetermined though oil burner ignition is suspected. Both building and chicks were insured.
A federal AMA report notes early Texas corn has a good stand while later planted corn struggles to germinate due to dry soil. Planting advances in Arkansas and eastern North Carolina, with Iowa preparing as usual. Oats sowing winds up and spring plowing begins. a light rain would help grass and oats. Buds on trees formed quickly. Argentine corn crop estimates total 354 million bushels, down from 403 million last year, with lower acreage by 18 percent accounting for the drop.
Rural weather note highlights budding buds swelling grass greening fields drying lambs leaping and livestock in good condition. A warm rain could boost growth and profits, urging readers to consider bond purchases amid stable county farming conditions.
Gardens are coming up while others are just planted. Pieplant nearly ready. Radishes lettuce onions and peas have emerged over a week but growth hampered by cold. Oats are up as farmers plow for corn. Oat acreage small with much land to be converted to soy crops.
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