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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
30
R A Hinton of the University of Illinois argues that electronic brains or computers can aid farms by selecting optimal crop rotations and production practices. He notes the need for data collection on acres labor capital and facilities and compares linear programming to budgeting while stressing cost limits and the continue use of traditional farm management tools.
Ames Iowa State extension service reports the November summary shows 29 laying flocks averaging 2569 birds and 17.1 eggs per bird. Receipts 4 cents per bird. expenses 27 cents. High profit flocks average 1807 birds and 23.3 eggs. receipts 72 cents. expenses 29. Low profit flocks average 3289 birds and 8.3 eggs. receipts 2 cents. expenses 2. Mortality 0.8 percent. Egg prices ranged 22 to 38 cents per dozen, mostly 33 to 36 cents.
A Manchester girl has been selected as an IFYE delegate marking a notable youth achievement. The article notes Christmas plates made of porcelain and references wartime farm scene artworks by Ove Larsen from 1941 and 1942, highlighting Danish themes and period artistry.
Danes have kept a Christmas plate tradition since 1895, creating valued collectors items. A full set from the past 70 years is worth thousands, reflecting Danish farmers origins who gave decorated plates with goodies on Christmas Eve. The article notes Janish Christmas Plates by Mrs. Pat Owen from Viking Import House.
The Des Moines Manchester item notes corn yields with Ross Childs topping at 147.45 bushels per acre and Larry Childs at 140.75 in a local Growers contest. It also covers Denmark Christmas plate exhibits and Denmark horse breeds context. Washington updates say 1965 corn harvest nearly finished with Oklahoma cotton 90 percent harvested and Louisiana pecan picking nearing end.
A sequence of closing out sales and Holstein dispersals announced across Iowa towns from Dyersville to Marlon. Buyers will find livestock machinery grain hay and household goods highlighted, with dates from Dec 28 to Jan 21 and sellers including Vaske Duroc Farm Gladys Voss Herman Iben Don Messgeler David Ward Wilbert Gearhold Mary Jane Woile Ari Van Woert and others.
The Iowa Crop Improvement Association board approves oat varieties for 1966 certification in Iowa. Varieties listed include Bonkee Burnett Cherokee Clintford Clintland 64 Garland Goodfield Lodi M2672 M3018 Neal Nemaha Newton Nodaway Peterson 100 Tapppecanoe Tylor and Santee.
The agriculture department reports 48 percent of wheat acreage in the middle and southern Great Plains is used for pasture this year, up from 30.7 percent last year. The shift reflects a stronger move to grazing during the season.
William Zmolek reports 18 Iowa counties hosting cow calf beef production schools this winter. Sessions cover beef business, herd management and feeding, disease and parasite control, and cattle housing and equipment. Eastern counties include Tama, Johnson, and Jackson.
U S agriculture department market report shows pork supplies shrinking in the coming weeks and higher prices. Last week's federal slaughter of hogs fell 21 percent from a year earlier to 1,115,000 head, with beef production also down slightly. Demand for breeding sows remains strong as prices rise.
Washington AP says the Agriculture Department seeks to amend by laws to simplify membership and extend the life of a rural advisory committee. The plan sets a $1 annual fee for nonparticipants and delays delinquency to July 1 after membership. The amendment will be voted at the annual meeting after the Iowa State University crop improvement day on Feb 7.
The text states a definition and labeling requirement for wild bird feed under Iowa commercial feed law. It notes the product is regulated and must be labeled with viable weed seed information for compliance by manufacturers packers importers distributors and dealers in Iowa.
Ames report notes the 18U crop improvement day will be conducted at Iowa State University on February 7. The event focuses on agricultural advances and training for participants in crop science and related fields.
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