1939 Hay Crop Totaled 76 Million Tons Tame
The 1939 hay crop saw 76 million tons of tame hay and 9 million tons of wild hay harvested, 2.5 percent more acres but 6.6 percent lower production than 1938. A large carryover of 16 million tons and regional shortages shaped the supply, with alfalfa and clover timothy yields down from 1938 but above the ten year average in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IHE Federal Agricultural Marketing Service
United States
New York
New Jersey
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Jones Rural Youth Association Elects Officers for 1940
Marion Balster of Monticello was chosen president of the Jones County Rural Youth association at the annual meeting and Christmas party at the Sievers farm near Wyoming. Merle Meeks became vice president, Pauline Cramer secretary, Thomas Hartley treasurer, Edna Reese reporter, with Mrs Harold Hartman and Bud MacColm as sponsors. Sixty two members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Marion Balster
Monticello
Jones County Rural Youth Association
Rand
Neighbors Aid Jamison Farm After Injury
Twenty four friends and neighbors gathered at the Jamison farm five miles northwest of Columbus Junction to cut and save wood for Mr. and Mrs Frank Jamison. A pot luck dinner followed at noon. Mr Jamison had been hurt weeks earlier while combining clover. Assistants listed include J A Richter D D Black James Hoben Carl Willey Harry Baker Paul Troxel Manford Gentzler Ray Moody Howard Greene Marion Howell Glen Edwards W T Duncan Emmet Enke Guy Enke Chester Yocum Ernest Gardner Lawrence Jamison Milo Fulton Clifford Bennett George Bennett Dayton Eden Raymond Duncan John Summerville and William Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Frank Jamison
Jamison
Mr. Jamison
J. A. Richter
D. D. Black
James Hoben
Carl Willey
Harry Baker
Paul Troxel
Manford Gentzler
Ray Moody
Howard Greene
Marion Howell
Glen Edwards
W. T. Duncan
Emmet Enke
Guy Enke
Chester Yocum
Ernest Gardner
Lawrence Jamison
Milo Fulton
Clifford Bennett
George Bennett
Dayton Eden
Raymond Duncan
John Summerville
William Hendrickson
Fence Drift Across Woven Wire in Iowa Season Salad
Snow blankets parts of Iowa with heavy stretches and lighter sections. The seasonhard edge leaves a peppery bite in wind swept areas, while others see only a thin covering.
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R. F A
Iowa
Too Late for Fall Wheat Benefit in Rockies Snow
Farm experts say the Christmas snowstorm blanketed the Rocky Mountain region too late to aid winter wheat in the ground. Livestock men praise the storm for grazing moisture. USDA statistician K Reed notes moisture must be in the ground by November for a good crop.
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Denver
INS
Rocky Mountain
K Reed
United States Department of Agriculture
Holstein Assn Extends Fieldman Service To Dixie
The Holstein Friesian Association of America plans to extend fieldman service into Texas and the Carolinas to meet rising dairy interest in the south. A southern native will lead outreach, aiming to start by January 15, with surveys this year to support dairy industry growth amid shifts from tobacco and cotton farming.
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Brattleboro
South
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Texas
Carolinas
National Dairy Council
North Carolina
Virginia
Roman gods and crossword clues puzzle solution
A filled crossword style list of across and down clues with answers like Cupid for god of love and various short words. The grid references include definitions for love, station, knife, beer, surplus, and many others across and down, with hints about classical themes and objects.
Relative feed values discussed for Ames meat animal rations
E L Quaife Ames extension animal husbandman explains comparative feed values and current grain prices. Corn at 57 cents affects substitute feeds. oats at 22 cents. wheat rye barley limits noted. Ground barley aids fattening pigs but barley generally limited. rye fed sparingly to pregnant sows due to ergot risk.
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AMES
E. L. Quaife
Ames Extension Animal Husbandman
Quaife
Eastern Iowa 4 H Cattle Feeders study results 1938 39
Results from the Eastern Iowa 4 H Cattle Feeders club show the 17 highest net cash income lots had lower death losses faster gains lower feed costs and higher sale prices than 17 lowest income lots. Calves purchased near Bassett Neb were divided into five head lots and fed as commercial cattle.
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Iowa
4-H
L. K. Macy
Ames Extension Economist
Rex Beresford
Ames Extension Animal Husbandman
Cattle Feeders Club
Eastern Iowa Cattle Feeders Association
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Farm Bureau Club
Ames Agricultural Extension Service
All-Iowa Fair and
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Bassett
Neb
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Farm Auction Schedule Near Cedar Rapids
Closing out sales and farm auctions listed for December 28 to January 3 near Cedar Rapids. Beverly Cattle Co. south west of Rochester, M C Hamlet 144 miles northwest. In Livestock Exchange Cedar Rapids. Frank Vavricek four miles east. Fred Hawkins Estate on J Street Road.
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M. C. Hamlet
Rochester
Beverly Cattle Co
Cedar Rapids
Livestock Exchange
Frank Vavricek
Fred Hawkins
J St. Rd
Short Course Dates Set for Johnson County Junior Farm Bureau
Johnson county Junior Farm Bureau announces rural short course to be held Jan 9 to 12 in Iowa City. The 1940 National Holstein Association convention is scheduled for Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Johnson County Junior Farm Bureau
National Holstein Association
Milwaukee
Advertising for bids for Springville School equipment
The Consolidated School District of Springville Iowa invites sealed proposals for equipment and installation for the new Springville School. Bids due January 13 1940 at 2 PM CST. Specifications inspected at the district secretary Mark Anthony Architect and other offices. Maximum funds available are 8500 dollars with Iowa preference.
Drop In Poultry Numbers Foreseen
Ames farmers raised about 3 percent more chickens this year but expect to reduce poultry production in 1940. Egg production per layer remains high but prices are several cents a dozen below 1938 levels. Egg production on Nov 1 was about 3 percent higher than a year ago, while turkey and chicken prices stay below 1938 levels.
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AMES
Ames Extension
Linn Farm Bureau Plans 1940 Membership Drive Kickoff
One hundred fourteen Linn county Farm Bureau leaders met at Marion for a pep session to organize the 1940 membership campaign. A kickoff dinner for participants is set for January 2 at Marion with speakers H. H Masteller A R Pearson F L Fuhrmeister and Rex Conn. The campaign begins January 3 with an expected 250 attendees at the dinner and Allen Kline invited to speak.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Marion
H. H Masteller
Clarence
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
A. R. Pearson
Whittier
Linn Farm Bureau
F. L. Fuhrmeister
Ely
Rex Conn
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Farmers Seek Permits To Vaccinate Hogs
Rex Conn reports 115 Linn county farmers attended a hog vaccination school at Cedar Rapids led by K W Stouder Ames extension veterinarian. Participants take exams and those passing will receive permits to vaccinate their own hogs against cholera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Conn
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
K. W. Stouder
Ames Extension
Steers Bring $10.35 to $10.60 a CWT at Chicago Market
Edwards Brothers sold 20 head of 1,131-pound steers for $10.35 per hundredweight and 19 head at 1,218 pounds for $10.60 per hundredweight on the Chicago market Tuesday.
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The
Gazette
Oxford
Edwards Brothers
Chicago
Maquoreta 4-H Club to Hold Holiday Party Thursday
Jackson county 4-H members will hold their annual holiday party Thursday at 7 30 p m in Maquoreta. The event a festive gathering features stories games and refreshments for club members and families.
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Maquoreta
Jackson County
4-H Club
Meeting Notice Adopt Plans For Springville School Equipment
The Consoli dated School District of Springville Iowa announces a meeting on January 13 1940 at 2 pm in the Springville School Building to adopt proposed plans specifications and contract forms for equipment for the new Grade and High School building. Objections may be filed with the secretary before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Iowa
Town
Board of Directors
C. L. Burroughs
Poland China Bred Gills Sell for Top Prices
A sale advertises purebred Poland China gills sired by Latest Model from a top litter of 1938 bred for March and April litters to Special Star whose sire is Grand Champion of Nebraska. Prices range from 35 to 50 dollars. Fall pigs by Latest Model at 20 dollars. Seller E. C. Forest Mt Vernon Ya.
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Nebraska
E. C. Forest
Vernon
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Dixie
Buster
Switzerland
Tam
God OF Love
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Quaifé
Williams
Towa
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Dublique
ORC Bidg
Ion
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W Dodee
Old Colony
Des Moines
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Federal Discount
Sprineville
Consolidated School District
Hereford Springer Heifers
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Banas
Calven
W. N. Ball
Fairfield
St. Avenue SW
the Gazette
Linn
H Party
Washington St
N. Y
Poland
China
Buehler Bros
First Street
Dial
Iowa Livestock Exchange
O. B. Clements
A. F. Schmitz - Geo. B. Essker
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