Reinforcements Arrive in War on Grain Scandals
In New Orleans AP reported fresh reinforcements arriving to overhaul grain exports. Forty federal inspectors join a program expanding to 180 by midsummer to supervise private and state graders along the Mississippi region.
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Neighbors Build Farmhouse For Fran Martin Family
In Shellsburg Iowa a group of about 80 neighbors and friends organized by Orville Fish are erecting a five bedroom house for Fran Martin and her six member family after a series of personal losses. The project, reminiscent of barn raising, aims for summer occupancy as Fran and her children cope with tragedy and loss. Local volunteers share stories of neighborly aid and the impact of community support.
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Cattle On Feed Numbers Rise In Iowa April 1
Iowa farms reported 1.42 million cattle on feed for slaughter on April 1, up 22 percent from last year but 8 percent below March. Grain-fed cattle marketed in January-March totaled 705,000 with April-June at 760,000. Across 23 major states total cattle on feed reached 10,072,000, up 28 percent from a year ago but 32 percent below April 1, 1974.
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Auctions At St and Solan Areas Reported
Apr 24 auctions list items including machinery antiques and livestock near Solan and Vinton. Dvorak and Gallabyr highlighted with 614 ml reference and locations NW of Vinton and SW of Solan.
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Farmers Ahead Of Schedule In Early Spring Planting
Iowa farmers are ahead of schedule for spring planting as corn seedings reach 4 percent complete and oats at 97 percent. Last year at this time corn was not yet planted. soil temperatures deter planting. Four to five inches of rain improved topsoil moisture, aiding progress. Fertilizer application stands at 77 percent.
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