Iowa Farmers End Year With High Cash Income Despite Severe Weather
Iowa farm economists estimate 1936 total cash farm income will exceed 500 million dollars, the highest since 1930, despite a drought and extreme weather. The year saw strong crop values with corn near 218 million and an index price around 122% of prewar levels, while hogs and cattle faced market shifts and lower returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
ES Moines
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Corn Hog Ratios and Drought Impact in Iowa 1936
The article summarizes Iowa agriculture in 1936 noting the corn hog ratio falling from 18 to 12 mid year and to 8 by December, the drought causing uneven income across regions, and Leslie M. Carl noting higher farm value despite lower harvest. It discusses corn prices at 50 cents, hog prices near $10, and regional production shifts with feed grain tonnage up 16 percent from 1934.
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Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Farm Auction Schedule Including Ramsay Sturtz and Walser Closings
Listings show multiple farm auctions from Dec 30 to Jan 4 across Iowa. Auctions include Ramsay near Mechanicsville, John Sturtz near Vinton, i freestate at Beverly, Iowa Livestock Exchange in Cedar Rapids, Anamosa Livestock Exchange, and Walser near Alburnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Mechanicsville
John Sturtz
Vinton
Beverly
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Livestock Exchange
Iowa Farm Output in 1936 Sees Mixed Results Across Crops
Agriculture bureau reports 1936 corn and oats gains offset by declines in soybeans and truck crops. Total pig crop up 15 percent from 1935 while fall hogs drop 16 percent in western and southern Iowa. Hay up 24 percent from 1934. feed grain down 37 percent from 1935. Overall crop values vary by crop and region.
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Iowa
Federal Agricultural Economics Bureau
Iowa Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Economics Bureau
Agricultural Economics Bureau
Steers Sold in Chicago Auction at 12 85 Cwt
William Pruess feeder near here sold seventeen steers averaging 1 304 pounds at 12 85 dollars per hundred weight in Chicago Monday.
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Olin
William Pruess
Chicago
42 Years As Co Op Officers Special to The Gazette
Elgin farmers dairy co op founders Reichert and Luchsinger resign after long service. Reichert, 82, directed the board early and led as president for four decades guiding growth from $12,500 yearly with 60 to 70 patrons to over $200,000 with about 400 patrons. Luchsinger served as secretary since founding. Both tendered resignations at the annual meeting in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELGIN
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company, Co-Operative Creamery
Fred Reichert
Melchior Luchsinger
Dairy Company
Reichert
Luchsinger
Wide Wheat Price Fluctuations Expected in Coming Months
Washington brief reports that wheat prices are likely to swing widely over the next several months due to unsettled world conditions. Despite lowest world supplies in ten years, 1937 production is seen rising, with U S imports continuing to exceed exports. European stocks remain high, and speculation has influenced markets while world prices drive trends.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Agriculture Department
Joseph Duvel
Commodities Exchange Administration
Duvel
Argentina
Australia
Germany
Italy
Food price changes observed by Labor Department
The Oct 13 1935 labor bulletin shows the composite U S food price index at 82.8 of the 1923 25 average up from Oct 8. Meat dairy and fresh veg costs fell while egg prices rose 6 6 percent and potatoes dropped 9 8 percent. Canned fruits and vegetables held steady overall.
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United States
United States Department of Labor
New York City
Labor Department Bulletin
4-H Elects Officers At Ames Short Course
At Ames the 4-H club boys gathered for the annual officer election during the Iowa 4-H short course and convention. More than 900 boys enrolled with late arrivals bringing a record attendance as leaders urged education to sustain a stable government and rural development after club work.
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Ames
Iowa
Friley
R. K. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Service
Culture drives rural growth in Iowa boys and girls clubs
Director Bliss frames culture as key to agr iculture and moral growth. Four H club work aims to develop mental, moral and spiritual powers, encouraging rural youth to join and improve rural culture. Boys at the short course can use the Iowa State college clinic free services for ailments. Students attend grain and stock judging and campus building inspections. Governor-Elect Kraschel to speak at the annual banquet Tuesday evening.
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Iowa
Bliss
Iowa State College Clinic
Nelson G. Kraschel
Corn Sale Brings High Prices At Columbus Junction Auction
Nicewanner Brothers sale near Columbus Junction features 400 bushels of corn at 9514 cents per bushel. Cattle, horses, pullets, and farming gear sold with cows 35 to 43 dollars, mares 25 to 45, harness 2.50 to 7, and a tractor 25 dollars.
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Columbus Junction
Nicewanner Brothers
Brown Township Mutual Insurance Directors Meeting
The annual meeting of the Brown Township Mutual Insurance Association will be held in Springville on Saturday afternoon January 2 1937 for the election of four directors. All members urged to attend. F M Bailey Secy.
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Brown Township Mutual Insurance Association
Springville
F. M. Bailey
Secy
Township Meetings Set for January Farm Program Drive
Special to The Gazette Ames J J Reed agricultural economist and H L Deitrich of Brooklyn met with Ames extension staff to map the 1937 farm program. Township meetings will be completed by late January with bases set for each farm in February and March. District conferences for county agents and committees will be held in Ames January 4 and other cities January 5 6 7 and 8. County workers will then hold township meetings inviting all farmers.
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AMES
J. J. Reed
North Central
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
H. L. Deitrich
Brooklyn
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Ames Extension Service
Denison
Cedar Rapids
Red Oak
Oelwein
Chariton
Mason City
Fairfield
Spencer
Wearin Aims Bill to Solve Farm Tenancy Problem
Congressman Otha D. Wearin announces a winter priority to tackle farm tenancy nationwide. He notes more than half of Iowa farms are affected and outlines a draft bill creating a farm purchase program, shifting land to owner operators, regulating federal land banks, and setting loan rates at or below three percent. The measure would be introduced after Congress convenes.
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Hastings
Otha D. Wearin
Washington
Wearin
United States
Iowa
West Branch Feeder Cattle Sell in Chicago at 12.25
A feeder from the Hink house near West Branch sold a load of Hereford cattle weighing 1,452 pounds in Chicago at 12.25 dollars per hundredweight. The sale reflects strong demand for feeder cattle in midwestern markets.
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West Branch
F. A. Hinkhouse
Chicago
Plugs Fire Arcadia Couple's Car Drawn by Horses
Mr and Mrs Herman Peters of near Arcadia Carroll county learned horses and cars do not mix. Peters hitched horses to the auto after a failed start and shouted gid dap causing the reins to slip from Mrs Peters. The team circled the yard twice before crashing into a snow bank. Mrs Peters injured her foot.
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Arcadia
INS
Herman Peters
Carroll County
Peters
Farm lands fetch 75 and 87.50 per acre in Buchanan county
The 76 acre Phelps farm near Walker sold to Edwin N. Weber for 5700 dollars, 75 dollars an acre, with a new garage and hen house. Separately, the Rochey farm of 160 acres near Jesup sold to William Kimm for 14000 dollars, 87.50 dollars an acre. Both deals were handled by land agent L. H. Beatty in Rowley.
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Rowley
Phelps
Walker
Edwin N. Weber
Buchanan County
Rochey
Jesup
William Kimm
L. H. Beatty
Neighbors Canned Meat for Weisart Family Hospitalized
Five neighbor women Mrs. Frank Cottrell, Mrs. Jay Rice, Mrs. Anna Gates, Mrs. Orlie Blue and Mrs. Paul Hughes helped can a beef and a hog for the Weisart family after Mrs. Clifford Weisart was taken to Vinton hospital last week.
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Brandon
Clifford Weisart
Vinton
Frank Cottrell
Jay Rice
Anna Gates
Orlie Blue
Paul Hughes
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Iowa State College
Walser
Alburnett
U. S
Dep't of
Bwrto
Tricks
Williams
Columbus
Midway
Earl Waller George Price
al Schueler
Roosevelt
West Point
Annapolis
Ist Ave
H. E. Henderson
Higley Building
Anamosa Livestock
Anamosa Sale Pavilion
Lee Bebee
D. E. Brickley
Beverly Yards
Beverly Cattle CO
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