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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
7
Washington says the agriculture department approved a medicated cattle feed using Famphur to control sucking lice. A premix allows use in cattle feeds with withdrawal times of four days before slaughter and 21 days for milk production. The move aims to reduce reliance on sprayed insecticides.
The agriculture department allocated 59 620 bushels of surplus grain to seven states facing wildlife starvation threats from snow and ice. The states listed are Montana Oregon Washington South Dakota Michigan Minnesota and North Dakota.
Agriculture department forecasts a slight dip in the farmer share of the consumer food dollar this year from 39 cents in 1968, with higher marketing costs likely. The farm portion may hover near the nine year average of about 38.3 cents, as costs rise and returns remain steady. Events note Poweshiek county pork show February 25 at Grinnell sale barn and banquet March 5 at the Eagles Hall Grinnell.
Benton county 4 H leaders banquet will be held at 6 30 p m February 27 at the Colony Inn Amana. The event recognizes local 4 H leaders and will feature community figures and youth achievement.
Iowa State extension farm management staff E G Sloneberg and L J Bodelsteiner will direct a two day agricultural credit school on February 20 and 27. The program at Glenwood Lutheran church hall between Waukon and Decorah features a five member business panel. Reservations are needed with E J Weigle Winneshiek extension director.
Deane Rinner of Wilson and Company Chicago will headline the Lim county beef producers annual meeting on February 20 per Howard Peyton Walker. Rinner has 10 years as slivestock service director at Cedar Rapids plant and three years as cattle buyer. Four Sweetheart candidates in Williamsburg will be crowned at the banquet held after the Roosevelt Hotel event.
The Cedar Rapids Federal Land Bank closed loans worth 2.041 million in 1968, up from 1.547 million. The association shows 12.5 million in outstanding loans across Linn Benton and Jones counties, with 18,596 paid in member dividends and 11,395 added to reserves. Keota FFA honors Leo Sieren for leadership at the chapter banquet, while students earn awards for beef sheep and swine achievements.
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