Beef Price Outlook Is Good Says L H Simers
University of Illinois expert L H Simers reports on April 1 cattle on feed rising 2 percent to 10.67 million across 32 states, led by heifers up 10 percent. Steers fell 1 percent. Plentiful beef expected May through August with prices likely higher than 1967 as cows, pork, and broilers keep supply steady.
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USDA
Iowa
Texas
Nebraska
Minnesota
California
Illinois
Great Plains
Western
Corn Belt
Carlson's Corner on Ages and the Computer Age Ideas
A reflective piece contrasts Stone, Iron, and the Computer Age and debates whether rapid tech progress will aid or harm humanity. It weighs faith, data, and potential surveillance against hopes for solving longstanding problems and raising questions about trust in experts. A separate note discusses beef prices rising 2 to 3 percent if meat supplies stay tight.
Value of Farm Buildings Up Across Nation
The Agriculture Department reports farm building and dwelling values rose to a record 35.879 billion dollars last year as farm unit and family counts declined. Average per farm ranged from 6800 in West Virginia to 25000 in Connecticut and California, with 12450 for the 48 states.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Connecticut
California
Conservation Plans Approved in Allamakee County Farms
WAUKON The Allamakee county soils district board approved conservation plans for farms of John H. Presterman Donald Levenhagen Harvey L. Oetberg Merle D. Miller and Lester Thompson A revised plan for the George Zick farm was also approved.
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Waukon
Allamakee County Soils District Board
John H. Presterman
Donald Levenhagen
Harve L. Oetberg
Merle D. Miller
Lester Thompson
George Zick
Processed Potatoes Rise in Popularity Since 1945
Washington reports growing demand for processed potato products as per capita consumption climbs from three pounds of frozen french fries in 1956 to about 18 pounds by 1967. The initial boost began with frozen fries in 1945.
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Washington
Manchester FFA chapter sets record at Davenport conference
Rex Conn reports Manchester FFA and adviser Garland Aschbacher achieve multiple honors at the 40th annual FFA leadership conference in Davenport. Steve Zumbach is elected president of the Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America. four members win Iowa FFA proficiency and four receive the Iowa Farmer degree.
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Manchester
FFA
Vo-Ag
Garland Aschbacher
Davenport
Manchester Boys
Steve Zumbach
Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America
Iowa
Steve
Manchester Ffa
Iowa Ffa
Donald Schlichte
Greeley
Soil and Water Management
Donald
Iowa State, University
Robert Fangman
Dundee
Muscatine Community College
Robert
Bryce Goos
Ronald Wendt
Ronald
Ken Burns
Greg Glass
Gary Johnson
Mark Zumbach
Iowa Farmer
Donald Schlichter
Kenneth Burns
Charles Robinson
Iowa State University
Coggon
Manchester Voag
Joseph
Schmidt
Marengo
Iowa County
Extension Council
Manchester 7
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Vivan Jennings
Cedar Rapids
Robert Joslin
Clarence
Joslin
Ken Muller
Cedar County
Jim Peterson
Vinton
Henry Plagman, Jr
Conroy
Steve Viggers
L. H. Simers
University of Illinois
Carlson's Corner
Adam
Grace
Tower of Babel
G.A.C
Turkey
Allamakee
Rex Conn
Manchester Ffa Boys
OSCO
2Nd Ave
Remington 300
le Hy
Parotey
Colgate Dental Cream Writer Tales
Colgate
Contac
Camera Dept
Juliette
Kodak
Cook House
Decca House
DECCA
Hawaii
Acapulco
Johnson & Johnson
Isda Vt
Promney Basket
Zehco
DuPont
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