Confetti Confirms Deterrent For Grain Thieves
Cooperstown resident James Cussons prints small three eighths by one inch confetti pieces stamped with coded numbers. Mixed with stored grain, the papers identify ownership and deter theft, with 290000 pieces costing 23 dollars per five pounds. Sheriff Lutz calls it the greatest deterrent.
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Cooperstown
N.D
James Cussons
Cussons
Grain Identitification Co
Leroy Lutz
William County
Lutz
North Dakota
Bennett Youths Capture Top Hogs at Cedar County Fair
Tipton Iowa coverage notes Bennett youths dominate hog judging with Dean Hermiston winning the grand champion and Tracy Weich taking the champion pen. Wilton figures claim reserve hog honors, while other breed champions and reserves appear in beef heifers produce animals and live placements, highlighting local 4H shows and county winners.
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Brian Bergmann
Clarence
Sandra Leazer
Wilton
Kim Gendelmann
Kevin
Tim Fry
Dennis Tenley
Mechanicsville
Tom Fitzgerald
London
Angus Teri Eichhorn
Tipton
Ken Jilovec
Lisbon
Hereford
Brian Jackson
Rory Dowell
Cindy Bohr
Randy Thomson
Stanwood
Dean Wilkerson
West Branch
Randy Eiler
Angus and Eichhorn
Steven Meyer
Durant
Janice
Bohr
Shorthorn
Tammy Thomson
Ron Weihh
Bennett
Eldon Lilinthal
Steer Brings $798 At Johnson Fair Sale
IOWA CITY A crossbred steer shown by Ronnie Donahue of Iowa City brought 798 dollars at the Johnson county fair auction Friday. It sold for 57 dollars per hundredweight, weighed 1400 pounds, and earlier won the rate of gain contest, putting on 3.86 pounds per day since December. The grand champion market lamb sold for 150 dollars per hundredweight, totaling 187.50, and the reserve grand champion steer brought 711.20. The top breeds and exhibitors from Iowa City, Oxford, North Liberty, Lone Tree, and Nichols were recognized in multiple classes. Thought for today If you wish to succeed consult three old people.
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Iowa City
Ronnie Donahue
Johnson County
Craig Johnson
Oxford
Gary Stock
Lone Tree
Dan Raim
North Liberty
Larry Rogers
Fremont Lassies Club
Scott Hebl
Cindy Schmitt
Nichols
David Steinbrech
Solon
Daryl Forbes
Tom Wall
Sharon Airey
Angus
Keith Hotz
Janyce Hotz
Bob Buline
Sheri Burr
Buline
Carl Frederick
Eastern Iowa Livestock Commission, Inc
U.S. Highway 30
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Youth 4 H projects yield novel SMA craft ideas
Two 14 year old Delaware county 4 H members showcase varied projects. Mike Jasper of Manchester built a mailbox tied to a snow plow avoidance device using two springs and a swivel collar system. Joanne Gudenhauf of Hopkinton created a macrame plant hanger selected for state fair exhibit. Each spent five to six hours. Mike’s cost about 13 dollars and plans call for concrete mounting. Joanne spent about 15 dollars on materials. Gazette photos by Merlin Ptonnkuch.
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SMA
Delaware County
Mike Jasper
Manchester
Joanne Gudenhauf
Hopkinton
Mike
Merlin Jasper
Joanne
Vernon Gudenhauf
Winneshiek County Declared Brucellosis Free Area
Winneshiek County is certified as brucellosis free, with Dr. G E Brandt presenting the certificate to John Rodecap. The status indicates low infection rates, no quarantined herds, and allows cattle movement without testing within certified areas and to states with similar rules. County cattle totals are 26 513 dairy and 22 143 beef cows.
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Decorah
Iowa
Winneshiek
John Rodecap
G.E. Brandt
Rodecap
Winneshiek County
Growth Area for 4-H SMA Expands in Delaware County
Delaware county’s 4-H SMA program, Science Mechanics and Arts, shows rapid growth with 592 entries by nearly 400 members. Leaders credit dedicated volunteers and project-area diversification for expanding enrollments from 659 to 966 in five years, extending into towns and urban areas.
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Manchester
SMA
Delaware County
Rhea Klaus
Rhea
Raymond
Leland
Colesburg
Weaning Pigs Possible At Two Days
A USDA scientist reports newborn crossbred pigs can be weaned after two days. Experiments at Beltsville fed pigs cow’s milk for one or two days then dry starter. gains and feed efficiency were similar. Researchers say all mash starter after two days nursing is practical.
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Fort Collins
Colo
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Henry Menge
Lowell T. Frobish
USDA
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Dr. Menge
Congress Considers Food Production Aid Initiative
The House International Relations Committee approved an amendment, the Famine Prevention Act, to a foreign aid bill. It would direct part of the foreign aid budget to fund U S agricultural colleges and land grant universities to establish agricultural teaching and extension services in developing nations.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
House International Relations Committee
Paul Findley
R-Ill
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Route One
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Wayne Kinney
Thompson Drive
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James Hodges
Broadmore Road
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Springville
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Bud Smith
Kenny Hoge
Kenneth Taylor
Orvie McCright
WMT
Elshada and Sons
Bill Dickey
Mgr
Eli
Chuck
United Salvage
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Tox
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Nick
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