Plans Outlined to Wipe Out Japan Beetle in Cedar Rapids
The state agriculture department will conduct an intensive trapping program in Cedar Rapids this summer to eradicate the Japanese beetle. Six beetles were found there in 1973 and 72 were trapped in 1974 within a one square mile area. If eradication fails a quarantine may be required to regulate movement of susceptible articles.
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Japanese beetle infestation eyed for Iowa turf and crops
State Agriculture Secretary Robert Lounsberry says Iowa will intensify trapping and apply chemicals to curb the Japanese beetle. The larval grub feeds on grass roots while adults attack about 300 plant types, with recent detections in Cedar Rapids and Davenport.
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Warrant Issued for West Packer Officials on Multiple Counts
South Dakota attorney general issued warrants for Frank R. West and three American Beef Packers executives on grand larceny and related offenses. Warranted arrests include West, Thomas Clark, W G Mayers, and Myron Dusley with charges of larceny, obtaining property by false pretenses, and multiple bad check counts. Investigation noted as ongoing. TEL MOINES FEDIOS delegation met soybean growers to discuss supply demand and expand U S soy production.
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Myron Dusley
Janklow
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Fediol
Aage Hansen
Copenhagen
Denmark
U.S
Merlyn Groot
Mansion
Soybean Assn
Groworn
Farm Bureau Opposes Local Option Taxes
Des Moines AP reports Farm Bureau official Kenneth Thatcher told the Iowa legislature that local option taxes unfairly burden non-residents. He argued city sales taxes hit farmers disproportionately and that taxes paid by non-residents could exceed what residents owe for large purchases like a $10,000 grain combine.
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Kenneth Thatcher
State Farm Bureau
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Auction notices and sales scattered across regions
Various farm and property auctions set for February through March in multiple towns including Independence Central City and Williams, with partial bidder lists and times around 12:30 pm. Names such as Harold Sperfslage Leland Wilaan and Douglas Holden appear among buyers and organizers.
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Arnold Niele
Sal
Harold Sperfslage
Qouda
Eryit Kini
Watkins
Nate
Iniwell
Harry Mtuckalen
Wyoming
Fordeys
Leland Wilaan
Ryan
Clase
Dale
Mach Fond
Douglan Holden
Compan
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Nied
Hake
Dale Roberta
Wittinenabairy
Higinteing
Mach
Lawrence Chelatianses
Pulte
Gad
Foo
Richard Hyruderama
Pan
Toach
Weelay Waterhorian
Central City
Amsmali
DY. RoiKla
Garton Mitchell
Untral City
Wade
Goon
Grange Mareth
Farmers Home Honors Helms Family of Edgewood
Mr and Mrs Gilbert J Hoes and family of rural Edgewood are named Farmers Home Administration farm family of the year for Delaware county. The Heims started farming in 1954 on a livestock share on a southwest Delaware county farm and moved in 1963 to a Masonville area renting farm before moving to their current farm in 1964.
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Blangus Farms
Kalamazoo
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Edgewood
Gilbert J. Hoes
Farmers Home Administration
Famia
Dalaware
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Heima
Delaware County
Masonville
Helms
Fineta
Fifa
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Greeley
Gilbert
Holy Name Society
Ruth
Rosary and Altar Society
American Legion
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Youth Judging Season Opens at Cedar Rapids Hog Show
More than 200 youths are expected to compete for prizes in the state spring market hog show judging contest at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. The event marks the start of judging season for 4 H Future Farmers of America and vocational schools with teams of four allowed to register at 730 am and the contest beginning at 830 am.
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Keith Westercamp
Future Farmers of America
You. Honal-technical Schools
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