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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1969
Page
7
Ohio lawmakers balk at a state inspection bill while discussions link future costs to federal takeover under the Wholesome Meat Act. Under that act states must meet federal standards by end of 1970 with shared costs if approved and a complete federal takeover if not.
A Illinois farmer group urged compulsory land retirement to boost feed grain prices, threatening a tractor trek to Washington. The editorial argues against mandatory programs, noting export needs, parity debates, and Secretary Hardin’s cautious review of farm proposals.
Washington based reports say the agriculture department will announce public hearings on fat content in federally inspected frankfurters. The issue dates back to the Johnson era with proposals to allow poultry in sausages and set fat standards. Industry studies indicate consumers prefer fat levels mostly between 30 and 40 percent.
On Saturday May 3 a closing out sale will feature machinery and tools near Springville and Linton with capt Stewart Marsha noted at 1230 pm. On Monday May 5 another auction by Fred Ledviid will be two miles north of Vining offering farm form items and more machinery.
Iowa dairy men joined the National Dairy Herd Improvement Association in Denver, with Nate Jerlach Gerlach and Gerald Stevn representing Iowa at the national convention. Don Voelker of Iowa State University also attended, while Iowa DHIA board members Gerlach, Jerlach, and Stevn served on the Iowa board serving about 2,900 farmers and 100,000 cows enrolled in production testing programs.
Edward P. Cliff, head of the USDA Forest Service, reported that over one million acres of non-federal forest land were restocked last year and 327000 acres prepared for natural regeneration. He warned that planting rates must triple in the next decade to meet future wood demand, noting private ownership dominates nonfederal lands. Oscar A. Anthes of Springville joined the American Angus Association.
Urbana report explains Illinois farm use of DDT has fallen 90 percent over a decade and emphasis moved to safer, non persistent insecticides. University experts say Lake Michigan concerns are separate and that a surveillance program guides gradual replacement with thorough testing and education. Also notes Craig Ludwig named director of the American Hereford Association junior division, effective May 1, succeeding Lovell Kuykendall.
ASCS Chairman Donald Cribey reports 1,109 Delaware County farmers have signed to retire 32,175 acres, 33.2 percent of the feed grain base. Through March 31, 292 price support loans were issued in the county including 201 corn loans, 77 soybeans, and 14 oats.
A correspondent in Saigon describes upcoming travel from Saigon to Manila then Tokyo with dates and time zone quirks, hoping to reach Portland by May 3 and Washington by May 5 for consultations. He notes returning to Cedar Rapids via DeKalb and Aurora to talk with PAG and local officials. He recalls attending a Rural Electric Cooperative annual meeting highlighting post Tet recovery and current member totals and share structure.
Central City set to host the Limn County 4-H and FFA fair in late July with beef show and tractor pulling on the agenda. The village of Ho Nai spans 16 hamlets and includes electricity in twelve hamlets with 2,468 meters in use as of March 31. Local notes describe farm life, sorghum and corn plots, field days, and a TV view of the Drake UCLA NCAA final.
Top 305 day records in Benton DHIA for March include Robert Becker Atkins Holstein 93 lbs fat Dennis Bierschenk Van Horne grade Holstein 653 lbs fat Charles Lensch Fairfax grade Holstein 635 lbs fat Paul Mix Vinton 587 Tbs fat Gerald EF Johnson DHIA supervisor.
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