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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1969
Page
34
Rep John Kyl of Iowa's Fourth argues tax-loss farming hurts small farmers while big operators dodge taxes. A reader recounts selling a cow in 1968 for 179.30 after costs, noting depreciation confusion and higher future tax hits. He predicts harsher taxes under treasury proposals.
A Saturday sale catalog lists a 1 p.m. closing auction of machinery led by Captain Stewart Marshall three miles north of Springville. Earlier at 12:30 p.m. an auction at a gas station run by Captain Herman Fuehrer of Vinton features woodworking tools cattle machinery and tools. Mary Klima hosts a sale 342 miles northwest of Solon with cattle machinery and tools listed.
Washington reports that the 1968 average milk cows on U.S. farms fell to 13 million, down 3 percent from 1967 marking 15 straight years of decline since a 1944 peak. Milk production per cow reached 9,006 pounds, a 68 percent rise since 1952 and a 15th straight record high. Cash receipts from milk and cream sales totaled a record $5.96 billion, up 4 percent from the prior year.
Herbert Pike of Whiting Iowa has been chosen to lead the national advisory committee for Federal Land Bank associations. He represents the Omaha Farm Credit district covering Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming and holds a master's degree from Iowa State University.
Spring rains increased soil moisture in eastern Iowa with regionally varying levels. Cedar Rapids and Independence show moisture above average, while other towns like Williamsburg Marengo and Marshalltown report mid range readings in the top five feet of soil.
Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin tentatively rejects a farm group proposal to cut back U.S. food aid to developing nations. He cites recent improvements from new technology and weather but warns shortages could reoccur and urges nations to boost their own economies. The National Association of Wheat Growers urges policy changes to expand American agricultural role.
The Iowa City Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee names June 4 for its annual charter train trip to Chicago. Farmers and business men are invited. the $25 fee covers all costs and includes a Cubs-Astros game ticket or Arlington Park races option, per Roy A. Williams.
Agriculture department reports cattle hogs and sheep produced a record 58.8 billion pounds valued at $12.8 billion, up 5 percent from 1967. Cattle accounted for 62 percent, hogs 36 percent, sheep and lambs 2 percent. cash receipts totaled a record $15.4 billion, with cattle receipts at $11.3 billion.
Hog receipts reached $3.8 billion, up 2 percent from 1967, with hog prices averaging $18.60 per hundredweight versus $18.90 a year earlier. Cash receipts from sheep and lambs totaled $316 million, up from $300 million, as sheep averaged $6.60 and lambs $24.40 per hundredweight, vs $6.30 and $22.10 in 1967.
Willards Lucifer Dinah 6395183 owned by Glengate Farm Waukon Iowa tops junior two year olds with 24171 pounds of milk and 849 pounds of fat in 365 days in the DHIR program Dinah bred by Nehls Stock Dairy Farm Juneau Wisconsin sired by Lockway Sovereign Lucifer Lab 1366229 a Gold Medal Sire winner
Iowa's 1969 feed grain program enrollment reaches a record 10.5 million acres of the state's 13.6 million acre base. Dale Awtry reports 77 percent of Iowa’s feed grain base is enrolled, up from 76 percent the prior year, with average diversion at 38 percent per farm.
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