Iowa cattle on feed hits record April 1 1955
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports 1,256,000 head on feed as of April 1, 1955, the highest for that date and eight percent above a year earlier. The total is the second largest on record for any date since 1948, with significant gains over 1949-53 averages. Marketings in Jan 1 to Apr 1 period fall slightly short of last year, while feed lot stocks show shifts in composition and regional totals across Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, and other states.
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Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Illinois
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Idaho
Colorado
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Texas
General-Purpose Fruit Sprays Now Readily Available
Amateur gardeners with a few fruit trees and berries can now access general purpose fruit spray mixtures. These ready to use products simplify disease and insect control, eliminating the need to follow expert schedules. Available at garden supply stores and some drug and department stores.
Meat consumption forecast for 1955 by USDA projections
USDA predicts R. B. C. EEF will provide 49 percent of the yearly meat diet in 1955 with pork at 42 percent veal 6 percent and lamb 3 percent. Meat production is seen at 26 billion pounds beef 12.8 pork 10.8 veal 1.7 and lamb 0.7. Per capita meat consumption is expected to rise to 156 pounds for the year with beef 76 14 pounds pork 65 pounds veal 9.9 pounds and lamb 4.2 pounds.
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EEF
USDA
Iowa Farm Wages Slightly Higher
Iowa farm wage rates on April 1 1955 rose slightly from a year earlier and were above January 1 levels. Average monthly wages with board and room stood at 140 dollars, 166 dollars with house, while day hire wages were 7.10 dollars with board and room and 8.80 dollars without. Nationally, hired farm worker wages were about two percent higher than a year earlier. A farm woodlot can cut lumber costs to about one fifth of the usual cash outlay.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Free Brucellosis Testing Offered to Beef Herds in Iowa
Iowa State extension veterinarian Dr. John B. Herrick announced federal funds cover free brucellosis blood tests and calf vaccination for beef and dairy cattle, with indemnities up to 50 dollars for purebreds and 25 dollars for grade cattle slaughtered as reactors. Ring testing now spans 68 counties, but beef herds qualify for full program including testing, vaccination, and indemnities. Herrick urged immediate adoption to curb spread on pasture and improve herd profitability.
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Ames
John B. Herrick
Iowa State College
Iowa
Herrick
Benischek Sale Near Oxford Junction Sets Prices
At the Leonard Benischek closing out sale four miles northeast of Oxford Junction corn sold for 1.26 per bushel Tuesday. Twenty two sows averaged 86 per head, stock cows brought up to 185, and yearling steers sold from 152.50 to 168 per head.
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Oxford Junction
Leonard Benischek
McGregor Farm Dinner Draws 200 Attendees
Two hundred businessmen and farmers attended the eleventh annual Farmers Night dinner in McGregor. Dr J R Wallen a USDA plant pathologist at Iowa State College gave an illustrated talk on corn culture in Guatemala based on work at ISU tropical research center.
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McGregor
J. R. Wallen
USDA
Iowa State College
Guatemala
Iowa State College Tropical Research Center
Benson Doubts Trade Increase With Russians
Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson told a Purdue speech that more U S Russia trade is unlikely in the foreseeable future. He blamed Russia's imperialism and anti Christ forces, urged progressive animal agriculture to use surplus grain, and defended flexible farm price supports not yet in effect for 1955 crops.
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Afayette
Ind
Ezra T. Benson
U.S
Russia
Benson
Popcorn Expansion Hints From Pur Due University
The horticulture department explains that very dry popped corn yields weak expansion. Add a small amount of water, stir thoroughly, and let stand for 24 hours to improve popping quality and expansion.
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Purdue University Horticulture Department
Cattle Mastitis Risk From Barn Conditions
Farmers warned that cows may develop mastitis if udders are injured on high barn steps or slippery platforms, or due to cold floors wet bedding and deep mud. The risks are linked to housing conditions and hygiene.
Drouth Cuts Crop Outlook In Southwest
Weather service reports strengthen the dust bowl crisis across the lower western plains with soil drift in New Mexico to Nebraska and erosion in seven states. By April 1 food and water runoff forecasts worsen as more than 10 million acres are damaged and up to 30 million acres may lose cover, while snow relief offers no immediate clarity.
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Gazette Mail Subscribers Address Change Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reminds subscribers to report both old and new addresses when changing residence. Include Rural Route number or street address to ensure correct delivery.
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Cedar Rapids
Polled Herefords Average $362 in Oskaloosa Sale
Ninety one head of bulls and females averaged 362 at the Southeast Iowa Polled Hereford sale held at the Southern Iowa fair grounds in Oskaloosa. Top price 1625 for the futurity bull shown by Herman Wurster and Sons to H N P Small. Futurity heifer from Alvin Meyer and Sons sold to Henry Burgess for 400. Open class bull sold for 500 to C F Hoaglin and open class female bought for 400 by Roy Van Huekelem. consignor Fred Westcott.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Herman Wurster
C. F. Hoaglin
Hillsboro
Bull
Roy van Huekelem
New Sharon
Jhhampton
Fred Westcott
Denison
Observe Caution With Trash Fires
Iowa State College firemanship trainer Mark Brosier warns that winter trash buildup causes costly home and brush fires and endangers lives. He urges clearing attics basements disposing of newspapers magazines and junk, securing oily rags in metal containers, removing flammable fluids, and inspecting wiring and chimneys.
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Ames
Mark Brosier
Iowa State College
Brosier
Safety steps for burning yard debris in winter cleanup
Brosier advises precaution before burning leaves grass or brush. Start with water or hose, burn in small controllable amounts, enlist neighbors for grassy fires, keep hoses ready, avoid windy days, keep children away, stay windward, observe safety regulations to protect home and family.
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Brosier
Neighbors Help Ill Man With Farm Work
Neighbors Maren go Arley Shafbach of Pilot township has been ill and helpers Alfred Gorsh and Harold Osweiler feed his cattle. This week Russell Gorsh and Lloyd and Dickie Grimm assisted as they finished feeding oats and began preparing corn ground.
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Marengo
Arley Shafbach
Pilot Township
Alfred Gorsh
Harold Osweiler
Russell Gorsh
Lloyd
Dickie Grimm
May Session Planned At Pine Bluff Camp
A special camping session will be held at the Pine Bluff 4 H camp May 6 and 7. Each 4 H club in the county will send one delegate to the two day camp. The session aims to acquaint members with camping plans and prepare for the June camp opening.
Postville 4-Her Kerr Made Junior Holstein Member
Postville resident Donald H. Kerr, a 4-H member, has been granted a junior membership by the Holstein Friesian Association of America. The recognition marks Kerr as part of the national breed program and reflects his early involvement in dairy projects.
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Postville
Donald H. Kerr
Postville 4-H
The
Holstein-Friesian Assn. of America
Eastern Iowa Milk Producers Co Op Incorporation
Articles filed in Linn County Recorder Cedar Rapids reveal the Eastern Iowa Grade A Milk Producers Cooperative Association of Cedar Rapids as principal business location. The cooperative plans a dairy marketing venture on a cooperative basis with no capital stock and a $2 membership fee, allowing dairy producers and land renters to join. a revolving fund may be created from deductions up to five cents per hundred pounds of milk handled. Board: Rolla A Barker president. Paul McElmeel vice president. John White secretary treasurer. Donald Lahey and Charles Birker directors.
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Cedar Rapids
Eastern
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Springville
Paul McElmeel
Greeley
John White
Independence
Acreage Sold in North English Trade
Raymond Cunningham sold his acreage at the southwest edge of North English to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown.
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North English
Raymond Cunningham
Floyd Brown
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