New Iowa Lease Keeps Rent Tied to Hog Pounds Per Acre
Insurance firm proposes a sliding scale lease where tenants deliver pounds of live hogs per acre instead of rent based on price. In Iowa the rate may vary from 100 to 150 pounds per acre, with delivery deadlines September 15 and November 15, and cash value adjustments if market prices fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey C. McClary
Cedar Rapids
National Life Insurance Company
Vermont
McClary
Mower County
Minnesota
Iowa
Lgmul Potlm
Mower
Chicago
Acre of Carrots Returns $200 Gross
The William Engel farm near Traer in north Tama county produced the richest acre this year with 25 tons of carrots yielding 8 gross or $250. Engel also grew cabbage, tomatoes, onions, soy beans and beets on 33 acres. He markets mainly in Waterloo and nearby cities, with some sales to wholesalers and direct to retailers. An overhead irrigation system saved crops in 1931, though it wasn’t needed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Tama County
William Engel
Engel
Waterloo
Mr Engel
Bill Provides Tax Exemptions For Fallow Land
Sioux Falls AP report notes a South Dakota bill to grant tax exemptions for farm land left fallow to cut surpluses and raise prices. The sponsorship comes from Ralph Q. Hillgren of Sioux Falls a Republican in the House. He plans to push a companion resolution urging other states to adopt the same policy and tie enforcement to broader state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ralph QO. Hillgren
Hillgren
Annual Tama farm meeting features Hearst on allotment plan
Five hundred people attend the Tama county Farm Bureau annual gathering in Toledo. Charles E Hearst of Des Moines outlines the Voluntary Domestic Allotment plan to boost farm prices. Officials reelect Hansen as president and name new officers. Z R Mills reemployed as county agent.
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Hearst
Hansen
Mills
Toledo
Tama County Farm Bureau
Charles E. Hearst
Des Moines
State Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Iowa
United States
H C White
Vinton
Carl Stiger
Talsie
John P Hansen
Gladbrook
Henry Thede, Jr
Paul W Mitchell
Reimnbeck
F Cold
H. C Lorenz
Lincoln
Women’s Project
W J. Breckenridge
Dinsdale
Z. R. Mills
Wise Owl Club elects officers in Jackson township meeting
Members of the Wise Owl club of Jackson township met at Ruth and Maxine Glicks home and elected Evelyn Stivers president Norma Allen vice president Florence Marder secretary and treasurer Maxine Glick news reporter and Johanna Thompson historian for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Wise Owl Club
Jackson Township
Ruth
Maxine Glick
Evelyn Stivers
Norma Allen
Florence Marderf
Maxne Glick
Johanna Thompson
Maquoketa Corn Show Honors Dozen Winners
Kenneth Davison and Allen Fowler led as top placers with Roy Beaton Homer Igow Roe Fowler and others in a ten car entry township contest. Cecil Baresel Maynard Foll George Schroeder Harold Kedley also placed in class judging. An institute program at the high school featured a corn improvement talk and grain judging demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maree Ae
Pwad
Lee
Judaert Wowier Fitus Surtertager
Wes Stent
Wade
Kenneth Davison
Allen Fowler
Fith
Roe Fowler
Tarty
Roy Beaton
November Income In Record Flocks Exceeds Last Year
Special to The Gazette Ames reports November poultry receipts per flock rose to 17.3 cents from 13.9 and 16 cents in prior years. Despite lower egg prices, feed costs fell boosting margins and production per hen rose to seven eggs. Higher margins in top flocks reflect culling, better feeding, housing and breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Ames Poultry Extension Service
Jackson Bureau To Meet Monday At Maquoketa
Buckhorn leader M B Walker heads the Jackson County Farm Bureau resolutions committee for the annual meeting in Maquoketa Monday. Members include Emil Luett Baldwin John Goodenow Maquoketa A M Carm er Preston R W Dyas Andrew H S Walker nominating committee member John Kunan Sabula Alex Reed Bellevue Matt Nolting Preston Fred Wall Omer Efferding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhorn
M. B. Walker
Jackson County Farm Bureau
Maquoketa
Emil Luett
Baldwin
John Goodenow
A. M. Carmer
Preston
R. W. Dyas
Andrew
H. S.walker
John Kunan
Sabula
Alex Reed
Bellevue
Matt Nolting
Fred Wall
Omer Efferding
Farm Auction Schedule Late December
COMING FARM AUCTIONS DEC 19 20 22. Consignment sale at West Liberty on Monday December 19. Closing out sale 3.2 miles NW of Central City by Anton Tefer on Tuesday December 20. Dissolution sale 2.2 miles west Waubeek by A F Schley and Jarvis Crew on Thursday December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Central City
Anton Tefer
Waubeek
A. F. Schley
Jarvis Crew
Ames Nutritionist Lifts Ban On Meat For Babies
Ames nutritionist Miriam Lowenberg says meat is now appropriate for babies under two after removing excess fat. Beef, lamb, liver, and poultry may be fed roasted or stewed but not fried or in rich gravy. Evidence shows meat boosts protein intake and appetite, aiding growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Miriam E. Lowenberg
Foods and Nutrition and
Miss Lowenberg
Farmer debates on weed control and farm policy
A Western Iowa column reflects on farmers' varied views from weed cutting with a teethed saw to tax reform and farm subsidies. It notes Henry Wallace's price determination plan, a hog buyer's congressional testimony, and a mortgage official backing voluntary dairy allotment, ending with a desert of hope as a meteorite relic challenge mirrors stubborn problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Francis J Clair
Evening School Curricula Cover Variety Of Topics
Rex Beresford of Ames will demonstrate pork cutting methods at the Dec 29 evening session for adult farmers under C. E. Hardie. Dr. K W Stouder will discuss livestock sanitation January 13. Nord Davis may speak on farm grounds improvement January 13. Harriet Cookinham of Ames will speak on home management January 26 for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Rex Beresford
Ames Animal Husbandman
C. E. Hardie
K. W. Stouder
Ames
Nord Davis
Harriet Cookinham
Evening school classes to reopen in La Porte City
E. E. Pearson and Miss Pearl Ehlers will again conduct winter classes at the local school for men and women. The first session on December 21 features Miss Ehlers presenting Making the Most of Your Clothing Dollar, while Pearson leads a men’s discussion on long term price outlook and farming topics to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
E. E. Pearson
Evening school for adult farmers opens next Wednesday
Vinton will host the opening of an evening school for adult farmers under W T Miller Smith Hughes instructor at Vinton high school. The first meeting will discuss feeding and housing the laying flock for winter egg production and include a practical poultry demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
W T. Miller
Smith-Hughes
Vinton High School
Farm management meetings to start at Maquoketa High
A series of ten evening meetings will be held at the Maquoketa high school auditorium beginning Tuesday. A. G. Hallett of Smith Hughes will lead discussions on mortgage situations renting systems new crop possibilities farm business analysis and other farmer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
A. G. Hallett
Smith- Hughes
Wool Market Weakened by Quiet Pullout in Boston
In Boston prices held firm for 56s fleeces while 64s and finer western wools saw irregular demand. Overall market activity was light with a notable pullback in high grade wools, and Texas wools remained steady despite shifts in other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Territory
Texas
Machinery sells high near Newhall auction results
Special to The Caretta reports high prices at the closing out sale of Louis Pieper near Newhall and Nate Sayre on the William Bliss farm near Tipton. Items included a 5-year-old tractor 120 dollars, hayloader 67.50, corn planter 45.50, various farm tools, livestock, and crops with prices listed. Approximately 1,500 people attended. John F. Boling of Stanwood served as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretta
Newhall
Louis Pieper
Tony Schmitz
van Horne
The
Gazette
Tipton
Nate Sayre
William Bliss
Abner Achenbaugh
John F. Boling
Stanwood
Farm and sale results at Meyer and Peters auctions
At Meyer farm Littleport buyers paid 21 22 cents a bushel for corn and 19 19 1/2 cents Thursday. Holstein cows topped at 54 dollars. A large crowd attended despite cold. At Peters sale near Lone Tree Friday cattle sold 17 to 39 dollars a head Calves 7 to 12 Shoats 1 50 to 3 brood sows 10 Sheep 3 30 Plymouth Rock 45c white ducks 40c geese 1 25 Machinery and tools brought good prices Auctioneer Paul Klotz of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleport
George Meyer
Gazette
Lone Tree
Alfred Peters
Plymouth Rock
Paul Klotz
Columbus Junction
Linn County Farm Bureau Weekly Meeting Schedule
The Linn county Farm Bureau lists weekly activities including home project meetings across multiple townships. Notable sessions include Mrs. R. H. Klemm in Spring Grove and Grant on Monday at 10 a.m. and Mrs L C Wright for Maine and Buffalo at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Farm Bureau
Spring Grove
Grant Townships
R. H. Klemm
Court House
Maine
Buffalo
L. Cc. Wright
Franklin Township
C. W West
Bertram
Anton Biderman
Linn Township
Rabbits Prove More Profitable Than Hogs on Benton Farm
Spencer's Grove Benton county farmer Robert Hoffman argues rabbits yield higher returns than hogs. Hogs bring about 2.40 per hundredweight, while tame rabbit cutlets sell 40 to 50 cents a pound. Hoffman finishes meat rabbits cheaper than hogs and chickens, using oats clover hay and a commercial mix. He notes a recent sale of 72 Dark Cornish chickens for 21.60 and five rabbits for breeding stock at 28. The pictured buck rabbit is Captain, a blue-blooded show animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Spencer's Grove
Robert Hoffman
Here
Benton County
Poultry Found Chief Source Of Hog TB In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD Ill AP The hen is the chief source of tuberculosis in hogs the Illinois department of agriculture announced after a yearlong study in four corn belt counties Tuberculin tests on poultry and dogs gave conclusive evidence that avian tuberculosis is more prevalent in swine than bovine disease The report notes 11.4 percent of 45 000 000 hogs killed yearly show infection and urges removing diseased fowl from hog farms to curb losses and disease spread
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Corn Belt
D. W. Robison
Animal Industry Division
Robison
Poultry Show At Clinton Expected To Be Nation Wide
Clinton Iowa is hosting the Iowa State Poultry show December 28 to 31 with fanciers from across the country expected to attend. More than a dozen state regional national and international poultry groups will join the Iowa association in the exhibit. Awards include cups from Governor Dan Turner and Rep. B M Jacobsen of Clinton. A poultry judging contest for 4 H members and vocational teams is planned, along with waterfowl turkey and pigeon showings. The Town state breeders association banquet and meeting will be December 29 with officers to be elected. Exhibitions are organized by Clinton and Jackson County poultry associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
C. E. Smith
Iowa Association
Dan Turner
B. M. Jacobsen
Clineon
Smith
Town State Breeders Association
Jackson County Poule
Clermont Hogs Bring 2.25 To 3.15 At Chicago
Clermont Shipeing association sold 145 hogs on the Chicago market at prices from 2.25 to 3.15 per hundredweight. Consignors with hogs at 3.15 included E. E. Belden Levi Yearns E. J. Johnson C. Miller William Kreuger and E. D. Johneson. Hogs weighed 170 to 219 pounds while Belden Hed had a lot at 256 pounds and Andrew Anderson’s five hogs averaged 430 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont Shipe Ping Association
Chicago
E. E. Belden
Levi Yearns
E. J. Johnson
C. Miller
William Kreuger
E. D. Johneson
Ly Belden
Andrew Anderson
Postville Butter Brings $30 A Tub For Exhibition
The Farmers' Cooperative creamery received two large butter orders worth $30 per tub. Each 1 580 pound tub measured 45 inches by 42 inches and shipped to a Philadelphia store and to a Indiana produce company for holiday exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Farmers’ Coo Operative Creamery
Philadelphia
No Ind
Picker Harvests 16400 Bushels for Six Farmers
Grundy Center area tractor drawn picker owned by D Ed Longnecker and operated by his son Guy harvested 16400 bushels of corn this fall for six local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
D. Ed Longnecker
Guy
Public Auction at Dunn Farm Near Central City
Sale includes 4 horses 6 to 9 years old and a colt sired by Wapsie Valley. 145 Chester White and crossbred hogs with weights from 50 to 150 pounds. 40 cattle mixture of Shorthorns Black Angus Guernseys including milkers and calves. 2000 bushels yellow corn 10 tons timothy hay 20 acres fodder. Complete farm machinery line. Tuesday December 20 at 10:30 am. Ant on Tefer owner W F Mitchell auctioneer Wapsie Valley Bank clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Dunn
Central City
Rogers
Paris
Wapsie Valley Colt Club
Chester
Anton Tefer
W. F. Mitchell
Wapsie Valley State Bank
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Ray Anderson
Lpas Ag
Grassonera
Waubeck
Poland
A. F. Schley, Jarvis Chrlw
Tama
E. P. Hayes
Washington County Farm Bureau
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
Max Waterhouse
Brighton
Walter R. Brown
P. C. Rothlisberger
Walter Knapp
Homer Birney
Farm Bureau
Brown
Arizona
Fastian
P.N. Gibson
COM. CO
Marion
Jackson Bureau
Sanya
Goa
Lona Ff
House Committee On Agriculture
Buffalo Us
Linn Farm Bureau Calendar
Benton
Tro-Ant
Hoffman
Hoffman Hutches
Montana
Colorado
H. E. Page Cattle Company
Beverly Yards
Myers and Frink Stock Yards
Lisbon, Ia
Farmers Supply Co
3Rd St. SE
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