State Farmer Degree to 48 East Iowans
Sioux City hosted the Iowa FFA convention where 201 members received the State Farmer degree. Among the 48 Gazette area honorees were Alburnett Neil W. Pollet, Belle Plaine Kenneth C. Johnson, Columbus Junction Steve L. Martin, Dysart William W. Palmer, Independence Kenneth D. Partridge, Jesup Bruce G. Town, Lisbon Kenneth K. Kohl, Maquoketa Wayne L. Petersen, Newhall Ralph Becker, Oelwein Dennis N. Burco, Solon Richard J. Barta, Tama Gary M. Hoskey, Tipton James E. Dodds, West Branch Roger W. Cozine, and West Liberty Gary L. Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Future Farmers of America
Gazette
FFA
Gazette Area
Iow
Alburnett
Neil W. Pollet
Curtis G. Schantz
Belle Plaine
Kenneth C. Johnson
Bennett
Reynold L. Mowry
Dean H. Riedesel
Calmar
Paul E. Daker
Coggan
Francis L. Kinley
Columbus Junction
Steve L. Martin
Delhi
William J. Schuster
Dysart
William W. Palmer
Edgewood
James A. Anderegg
Duane D. Coonfare
Eldridge
Larry M. Gronewald
Elgin Wayne D. Anderson
Grinnell
Charles R. Brooke
Independence
Kenneth D. Partridge
Jesup
Bruce G. Town
LaPorte City
Ronald A. Brecher
Paul M. Elliott
Lisbon
Kenneth K. Kohl
Galen A. Lehr
Lone Tree
Eldon L. Hotz
Manchester
Paul R. Calender
Maquoketa
Wayne L. Petersen
Maynard
Gary J. Brownell
James B. Harrison
Corn Under Loan Is Ahead of 1962
Washington reports 504.07 million bushels of 1962 corn put under price support loans and purchase agreements through March. Farm storage accounted for 434.76 million, warehouse 58.52 million, and purchase agreements 10.79 million. Deadline for corn is May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lots of Honey Stored in Iowa
The USDA reports Iowa is among eight states with 100000 pounds or more of 1962 crop honey under price support. Price support loans mature April 30 and government may take over honey if loans are not repaid. Buyers should contact the state Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee in Des Moines for names and addresses of beekeepers. The Commodity Credit Corporation has no money for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Des Moines
Commodity Credit Corporation
U S Suppliers To Aid Black Sea Crop Shortfall With Turkey
The United States will provide corn to help cover a partial crop deficit in the Black Sea region under a Food for Peace amended agreement signed with Turkey this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Black Sea
U.S
Turkey
USDA Plans Dried Egg Buy to Reduce Market Surplus
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will buy dried whole egg solids under Public Law 320 to remove excess supplies. Purchases target school lunch programs and other eligible outlets, with details available from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service poultry division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Poultry Division
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
FFA Banquet Set by Jefferson School Chapter
Independence Jefferson school FFA chapter holds its final parents and friends banquet Monday at First Methodist church starting at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Future Farmers of America
Jefferson School
First Methodist Church
Hog raisers break even with $140 to $150 return per hundred feed
Hog raisers can break even on all costs with a return of 140 to 150 dollars for every 100 dollars spent on feed, indicating margins depend on feed efficiency and market prices.
Need for tastier feed for livestock
The USDA forage committee urges expanded research to make feed grains pastures and dried forage more palatable. It calls for methods to improve grass silage processing and storage, better seed harvesting equipment, and analysis of forage chemical components linked to animal growth and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ireland buys 16 Charolais cattle from United States
Ireland's agriculture ministry purchased 16 Charolais breeding cattle from the United States due to foot and mouth disease in France. The shipment included nine heifers and five bulls, plus two Polled Hereford bulls, and was inspected before shipment by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Eastern Iowa breeders Paul and Jack Smith of Center Junction will host a Charolais show and private sale at their Jones County farm this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ireland
Ministry of Agriculture
U.S
Veterinary Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Iowa
Paul and
Jack Smith
Center Junction
Smiths
Jones County
Cobalt in cattle rations shows no weight gain impact
At Dixon Springs Illinois the University of Illinois trial feeding cobalt to steers and heifers produced no significant gains in weight. The test evaluated whether cobalt addition would improve growth in rations at the Dixon Springs experiment station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Springs
Ill
University of Illinois
Dixon Springs Experiment Station
Jobs Created After Graduation Surpass 1962 Grads
A note on 1962 college graduates shows that 60 percent of the occupations then absorbing their labor did not exist at the time of their birth. The statement highlights rapid industrial and occupational change transforming career paths over generations.
Crop Season Well Ahead Around U.S.
Unseasonably warm weather boosts growth of winter grains across the Great Plains while showers improve crops in western Montana Wyoming the Dakotas and Nebraska. Moisture shortages persist in Colorado Kansas and the Texas Oklahoma Panhandle as corn and soybeans plow and plant ahead of last year in the eastern Corn Belt and southern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
Great Plains
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Texas-Oklahoma
Panhandle
Butter and Cheese Contest At Iowa State Draws 88 Entries
Robert Larson of Nordness Creamery scored a perfect 100 for one of four top entries in a butter and cheddar cheese contest held during a dairy industry conference at Iowa State. The event featured 88 total entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Robert Larson
Nordness Creamery
Iowa State
Iowa County Beef Men Plan State Annual Banquet
Dr. John B. Herrick Ames Iowa State extension veterinarian and Jerry Sotola Chicago Livestock Exchange will speak April 30 at the annual meeting of the Iowa county beef producers. A roasted beef dinner starts at 6 30 p.m. at the American Legion hall in Victor. Wives are invited according to Milton Heitman Marengo, president. Tickets are available from directors or the county extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
John B. Herrick
Ames
Iowa State Extension
Jerry Sotola
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Iowa County Beef Producers
American Legion Hall
Victor
Milton Heitman
Beef Producers Group
Swift To Close Soybean Plants In Four States
Swift and Company will close four Midwest soybean mills effective Monday. Workers will reassigned to repair and cleaning tasks rather than laid off. The plants at Des Moines Iowa Champaign Illinois Fostoria Ohio and Frankfort Indiana have not operated profitably recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Chicago
Swift and Company
Midwest
Des Moines
Iowa
Champaign
Ill
Fostoria
Ohio
Frankfort
Ind
C. D. Whitaker
General Oil
Laying Hen Count Dips 1 Percent From Last Year
On March 1 the total number of laying hens on farms edged down by 1 percent compared with the same date a year earlier. The report cites farm inventories and notes modest declines across multiple regions.
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Milt Neilson
Clyde R. Andrews
Vo-Ag
Vo Ag
Andrews
Lillian Allen
U.S. Charolais
OLD Thompson
Glenmore
Glenmore Distilleries
Louisville-Owensboro
Guewe
Fisher
Are
Chevrolet
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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