Appraisals Define Normal Land Value for Farm Loans
Federal Land Bank appraisers in eastern Iowa set a normal value of 100 to 110 dollars per acre, with loans averaging 54 to 60 dollars per acre. In July Cedar Rapids approved 69 thousand dollars in loans, most at requested amounts, while statewide applications totaled eighty four awaiting action. Normal value relies on crop yields from 1909-14 prices and is adjusted for taxes, improvements, erosion, and market access.
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Federal Farm Loan Act
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Omaha
McTavishs
Morgenthaw
FENCE DRIFT AND FARM LOAN NOTES DISCUSSED
The article reviews second mortgage loans under the amended farm loan act, aimed at covering delinquent interest and taxes. Bert Waddell, agent at the Cedar Rapids land bank office, administers these loans though few have been approved. Only 25 commissioner loans have been granted in the state and 58 in the district, totaling about 113 450. Senator Louis Murphy and local leaders push to spur activity in Waddell’s department.
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Federal Land Bank
Bert Waddell
Cedar Rapids
9 McTavis
Federal Reserve District
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Waddells
Wood McTavish
Linn County
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Joseph Stock
Near Marion
Dugald McTavish
Ann Lasak
Harold McTavish
W. D. McTavish
Mr Stock
Stock
Auction Notice for Farm Equipment After-Sale
A fragment from an auction notice lists items for sale on Saturday August 12 at 6 a.m. The readable text mentions a farm peer setup and sale action. Details are sparse but indicate a local farm equipment sale event.
Hog Cholera Devastates Buchanan County Areas
Spread of hog cholera affects several parts of Buchanan with losses to farmers. Reports indicate several small outbreaks northeast of Independence and near Rowley with hog herds dying and reduced yields in multiple sites.
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Buchanan
Baicran
Delors
Clover Promises Good Yield Seed Near Webster
Farmer reports indicate Clover pledges good yields with seed near Webster amid variable rains. The local crop outlook highlights corn prospects and growing concern over rainfall patterns affecting harvest expectations.
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Webster
Dairy Production Decreases in July Across Iowa Associations
The July report from Iowa dairy associations shows lower butterfat production per cow, with 990 cows reported and an average drop from 3442 to 2402 pounds in butterfat for the month. Three associations had no report, while the North Tama group led by Hayward Brothers posted top averages. 132 cows were culled and 13 purebred sires purchased.
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Towa
Prarseas
Mary
North Tama Association
Beca
Hayward Brothers Desart
North Tame
Ernest Cheht Grundy Center
Grundy Association
Palmer Elected President Test Ass'n In Washington
The Gazette reports Palmer was elected president of the Test association in Washington. Noah Bretheeman of Woomuath served as inspector. Oscar Genge of Washington chaired the judges. The contest winner was Noat Brerremays with several members present for the program.
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Test Ass’n
Washington
Sperotta the Gazette
Fred Palm
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Ness Meeiog
Oreaneater
Saree Park
Noah Bretheeman
Woomuath
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Farge
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Setyvere
Matthys
Aso
Elevators Seek Unified Code At Chicago Parley
Representatives from nearly 29,000 country grain elevators met in Chicago to draft a code under the agricultural adjustment act. The plan calls for a 40 hour week, overtime in harvest, and bans on under or over grading, gifts to patrons, loss prices, and free storage beyond fifteen days. Leaders said essentials would likely survive Washington approval.
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Elies
Ops
Washington
George E. Booth
Chicago
National Federation of Country Grain Elevator Associations
C E. Huff
Kansas
Farmers National Carain Corporation
R B Bowden
Minneapolis
Northwest Country Elevator Association
F A Boyd
Spokane Wash
Pacific, Northwest Grain Dealers Association
Harrys L. Robinson
Salina Kan
Assocats Southwest
Western Grain and Feed Dealers Association
Millican
Des Moines
Ta Mulligan
Grain and Feeders Manufacturers Association
Charles Quinn
Secreters
Gratin and Feed Dealers
Rain Boosts Prospects For Corn In Washington
Rain in Washington improves corn outlook with expected yields rising as fields receive moisture. Analysts note favorable conditions for germination and growth, boosting potential output across key farming regions.
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Washington
Fragmented OCR Text Item
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Iowa Farm Values Hit 1932 Peak At 273 Million Dollars
The Iowa weather and crop bureau reports total farm product value at about 273.7 million dollars for 1932 based on December 1 averages. Corn leads with roughly 60.95 million. other crops include oats, winter and spring wheat, barley, flax, timothy, clover, potatoes, hay, pastures and grazings, soybeans, fruit, and garden crops. Livestock totals exceed 197.7 million, with cattle hogs horses mules and sheep all valued. The state lists 212,250 farms averaging 18.18 acres, with 44.6 percent cultivated by owners and the rest by tenants.
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Iowa
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
4-H Day Highlighted At Wapsie Fair Aug 16
The Wapsie Valley fair designates August 16 as 4-H Day with free admission for Linn County 4-H members. About 280 head of beef cattle calves sheep and ponies will be judged by named specialists. Demonstrations by over 60 girls cover home furnishing projects and related crafts.
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Wapsie Fair
Central City
Linn County
Fair Board
F. O. Satter
George B. Dillon
Harry Linn
Town Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Milt Tudor
Olin
G G Gibson
Ames Dairy Extension Service
Gladys Adams
Jane
Mr Linn
Springville
Troy Mulls
Alburnett
Springville-Wyoming
Alburnett Band
Crop Replacements To Be Decided By Michigan Professor
Washington AP reports a Michigan professor will head a crop replacement section to decide how 40 to 50 million acres may retire from wheat cotton corn and tobacco production. J F Cox, former dean at Michigan State College, will guide farmers to retire land in return for payments and promote trees pastures erosion control and soil rebuilding projects.
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Washington
Wallace
Michigan
J. F Cox
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Cox
Melons High Quality In Hopkinton Area
Local producers report good melon quality as heat and dry weather affect crops. Corn needs moisture, late potatoes are at risk without more rain, gardens underperform, strawberries on vines drying, and only two meaningful rains have fallen in ten weeks.
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Hopkinton
Wheat Allotment Plan Takes Shape
Iowa county agents hold wheat allotment contracts forms and farm sketches for 1928 to 1932. Supplies mailed from Washington will enable county meetings to organize districts, form associations, and elect officers. Growers may sign application blanks to participate and later sign the actual government contracts.
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Iowa
Washington
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