Farm Bureau Backs Postwar World Trade Conference Push
The American Farm Bureau federation urged an international trade conference to lower barriers and curb new tariffs. Delegates backed U S participation in global monetary actions and commodity agreements to boost production, distribution and fair exchange. They also backed a world peace framework, IMF participation, and creation of a broad farm and tax reform agenda. Directors elected include Frank W. White, Alan B. Kline and H. E. Slusher.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
United States
Security Council
International Monetary Fund
Bretton Woods
International Bank
Midwestern
Frank W. White
Marshall, Minn
Alan B. Kline
Des Moines
H. E. Slusher
Lexington, Mo
Property with multiple buildings near Marion description
Two miles southeast of Marion near East Acre farm offers include six room house a good barn hog house chicken house two stall garage deep well and windmill with abundant fruit. Occupied by Burdette Huston. Terms require 20 percent down and balance on contract.
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Marion
Burdette Huston
Farm egg price forecast for 1944 at parity level
The 1944 estimate places the average price received by farmers for eggs at about 33.8 cents per dozen, or 93 percent of parity. This projection signals a steady parity-based support for egg farmers in the coming year.
Set-Aside Rule and Price Ceilings Threaten Cattle Prices
The article outlines how revised set aside rules and OPA price ceilings are pressuring beef prices. It notes higher market receipts, the impact of black market activity, and potential ruinous losses for cattle feeders if ceilings are imposed. Rising costs and regional price gaps are worsening margins for producers.
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Office of Economic Stabilization
New York
Bruised Carcasses Cut Returns for Iowa Livestock
Special to The Gazette Iowa State College extension veterinarian K. W. Stouder notes bruised and injured animals reduce meat yield and farm profits. About 20 percent of hogs and cattle in Iowa show meat losses from bruising and nationally over 150 million pounds are wasted annually. Improper housing and poor handling are major causes as hogs or cattle crowd or squeeze through tight doors.
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The
Gazette
Ames
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
Iowa
Stouder
Creating Safe Pens Speeds Marketing Time and Reduces Injuries
The minutes spent preparing sorting pens and loading chutes at marketing time save time and lower injury risk. If gates and pens are unavailable, temporary barriers can be fashioned from hay or straw bales.
Neighbors Help Husk Eighty Acres on Dodder Farm
Seventeen neighbors aided Merle Dodder's crew as four corn pickers harvested eighty acres east of Columbus Junction. Dodder attends to his seriously ill mother at University hospital while Gerald Mentink's family hosts dinner for the workers.
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Columbus Junction
Merle Dodder
Here
Dodder
University Hospital
Gerald Mentink
Bull Drops Into Basement At South Amana Farm
A bull being moved by farm department workers escaped and crashed through a basement trap door at Henry Baumgartner's residence in South Amana. Eight men captured the animal, repaired the door, and no further damage occurred.
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South Amana
Henry Baumgartner
Gov't Officials See No Change In Wheat Policy
Washington AP Farm officials foresee no change in the two price wheat system. Parity for domestic consumption and lower world prices with export subsidies remain the framework, though Wickard floated postwar adjustments. War Food Administrator Marvin Jones and James F. Byrnes agency roles influence reconversion policies.
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Washington
Chicago
Wickard
St. Paul
Marvin Jones
Congress
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
J. B. Hutson
The
Commodity Credit Association
Hog Ceiling Boost Will Aid Farmer Says Bentley
Ames Iowa The government raises the hog price ceiling by 75 cents and Iowa State College economist R C Bentley says the move helps farmers with corn on hand and boosts returns. He adds it will smooth marketing and help ease packer labor shortages amid strong meat demand.
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Ames
Iowa
R. C. Bentley
Iowa State College
Msn
Bentley
Farm Owned by Clark Family Sells After 93 Years
Joel Clark has sold his 300 acre farm ten miles northwest of here to Oscar Possehl owner of an adjoining 105 acre farm. The Clark family farm has been in the Clark name for 93 years. Mr and Mrs Clark plan to move to Elkader.
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Elkkader
Joel Clark
Here
Oscar Posseh
Clark
Elkader
Holsteins Sell Well at Victor Gas ton Sale
A brisk crowd braved heavy snow at the Victor Gaston closing out sale near Postville. Holstein cows brought up to 145 dollars, heifers 107.50, calves 20. Old corn sold for 1.01 per bushel, new corn 85 cents, hay 11.75 per ton, straw 50 cents per bale.
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Postville
Victor Gaston
Coming Farm Auctions Listed Across Counties
Advertised farm auctions span December to January across multiple towns. Listings name bidders and sale sites such as Newhall Whittier Tipton Springville Lisbon Hoffman Walker Ryan Monmouth Lisbon Linn county Marion Toddville Secienei Morton Washington Center Point Anamosa Tipton Olin with dates December 18 to January 10 and venues including Armory Building and country properties.
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J. D. Gorius
Springville
John Connor
Lisbon
H. T. Heeren
Andrew Ae Gee Dee NW Hoffman
Walker
F. Heh
Kisor
Edd Lahman
Tipton
Roscoe P. Wilson
Ryan
Clyde Allen
Monmouth
Lineback Estate
Albert Comiey
Linn County
F. Ing
10Th Ave
Marion
Vern Derby & Sons
Toddville
Apiary Inspection Cuts Bee Diseases in Iowa Colonies
Foulbrood disease in Iowa bee colonies dropped to about 5.4 percent in 1944 from 6.4 percent. Of 26 507 colonies examined, 1 417 were infected and 1 377 destroyed to curb spread. Shelby County shows 1.1 percent infection, while Mitchell and Cerro Gordo report 26.1 and 18.8 percent respectively after recent cleanups.
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Ames
Iowa
F. B
Iowa State College
Shelby County
Contra
Mitche
Cerro Gordo
Mitchell
Beef Shortage Report Highlights Scarcity Across Meats
The American Meat Institute released Friday a nationwide survey requested by OPA officials showing shortages of beef veal lamb pork and related products. The report based on 640 surveys marks severe shortages of top grades of beef.
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Chicago
American Meat Institute
OPA
Meat Packing Plants Report Canner Beef Scarcity
Officials noted a rising shortage of grade C beef used by canners and cutters, with sales and branch houses indicating tighter supplies across meat packing facilities. The report highlights constrained availability affecting processing and pricing.
McGregor Elected President of Angus Breeders Association
W Alan Mc Gregor of Worton Maryland was chosen president of the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association succeeding Otto G Nobis of Davenport Iowa Julius G Clark of Lexington Kentucky was named vice president Five new directors were elected for three year terms including Wayland Hopley of Atlantic Iowa
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Chicago
W. Alan McGregor
Worton
Otto G. Nobis
Davenport
Julius G. Clark
Lexington
Wayland Hopley
Atlantic. Ia
Tax Filing Threshold Under Income Law
The law requires any individual with gross income of 500 dollars or more to file a tax return. It establishes a universal filing trigger based on earned income, guiding residents to submit required documents to the tax authority.
Basis for State Aid to Schools Is Suggested
Ames State support of public schools under Iowa consideration would include general aid and equalization aid. Edward D. Allen favors a half and half split, proposing average daily attendance as the general aid basis, noting many children are not in school. He stresses equalization aid to ensure minimum educational opportunities for all children.
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Ames
Iowa
Edward D. Allen
Allen
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Pete Sievera
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Adolph Emcke
Newhall
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Whittier
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Morton Emde
Armory Bldg
Mary C. Seeeee
A. E. Andrews
J. F. May
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H. Ray Challis
Pete Sieveka
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