Extension To Concentrate On Adjustment Problems
The Iowa State College advisory committee recommends state cooperative extension services focus on helping farm and urban residents adjust to changing agricultural conditions. An 18 member panel urged training for county extension councils and integrated programs for 1957 to address social and economic shifts. Marvin Anderson said extension leadership will guide farm adjustments and state representatives will discuss goals with county councils in 12 district meetings. The committee met with extension officials and a list of attendees from various towns was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Anderson
Extension Service
L. O. Mugge
Cleghorn
Elvin Sunde
Estherville
Ray Hagie
Clarion
Elmer Hassman
New Hampton
Ernest E. Sage
Waterloo
Gene Murphy
Reinbeck
Harold Higgins
Traey
Maurice Boatman
Montezuma
Leonard Tindal
Egg Drive urged by Benson to boost egg use this spring
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson urged Americans to buy and serve eggs during March to use abundant supplies and aid the poultry industry. In Iowa, Richland Plantation in Louisiana received a large shipment of Polled Shorthorn cattle from Earl S. Girton of Marshalltown as part of a transfer to Secretary Charles E. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ezra Taft Benson
Iowa
Deep South
Vinton
Richland Plantation
Norwood
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Alauna Acres
Earl S. Girton
Marshalltown
D. M. Randall
Benton County
Girton
National
Congress
Alauna
Louisiana
Mississippi
Randall
Iowans Win Top Honors at Chicago Hog Show
Two Iowa exhibitors took grand and reserve grand titles at a Chicago barrow show. Willard Merryman of Marshalltown displayed the 215 pound grand champion Spotted Poland China. Ralph Kippy of Eldridge presented the 215 pound reserve grand crossbred Hampshire Poland China.
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Chicago
INS
Poland
Willard Merryman
Marshalltown
Ralph Kippy
Eldridge
Speakers announced for Delaware County Beef Cattlemen event
R B Elling of the National Livestock and Meat Board will headline the sixth annual banquet of the Delaware County Beef Cattlemen's Association. The March 5 dinner at 6 45 p m in St Marys school basement will feature Ken Falk and William Zmolek as speakers. Two new directors will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
R. B. Elling
National Livestock and Meat Board
Delaware County Beef Cattlemen's Association
St. Mary's School
Ken Falk
Iowa Beef Producers Association
William Zmolek
Iowa State College
Iowa County Extension Meeting Planned for March 11
Members of the Iowa county extension council and extension program committees will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 11 in the Williamsburg Legion hall to plan the extension education program for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Iowa County Extension Council
Williamsburg Legion Hall
March Is Egg Month drives to absorb abundant supplies
Secretary Benson notes 1956 half year egg production reached high levels and the Feb 14 livestock report shows a 3 percent rise in the laying flock. Producers promote through a national campaign to boost demand via merchandising and marketing to place plentiful eggs on American tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Benson
Poultrymen
Corn Loans Rise Sharply in Delaware County
Delaware county farmers placed 482356 bushels of corn under government price supports this year, with 479526 bushels tied to loans and 2600 bushels under purchase agreements. Oats totals reached 17466 bushels and soybeans 9458 bushels, compared with last year’s 204455 corn, 28491 oats and 3505 soybeans. About 36 percent of corn supported qualified for the higher loan of 1.47 per bushel, while the rest on non allotment farms received 1.22 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
ASC
Donald Barclay
Delaware County
Barclay
Farm Sales and Public Auctions Across County
On Tue Feb 26 a closing sale near Anamosa will offer 80 acres of farm assets including live stock grain hay and machinery by Everett Steckley two miles east of Anamosa. On Wed Feb 27 at 1 pm Hummel and Morrow hold a public auction four miles north of Vinton for livestock grain hay and machinery. On Sat Mar 2 at 12 pm Virgil Heins closes out livestock hay grain and machinery one mile north of Center Point. On Sat Mar 9 at 1 pm O B McClintock sells farm machinery seven miles south of Center Point.
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Everett Steckley
Anamosa
Hummel and Morrow
Vinton
Virgil Heins
Center Point
O. B. McClintock
Jewish Holidays Shape Cattle Markets Across Year
The National Live Stock Producer notes about 32 Jewish holiday days annually with 13 days of no work, causing two non-slaughter weeks for Kosher meat. Markets rise before feasts and stall on fast days, with 1957 dates including April 16 17 22 23 June 5 6 September 26 27 October 5 10 11 17 18.
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Chicago
Farm Bureau Outlines Five Point Drouth Assistance Plan
The American Farm Bureau Federation presents five points to the Agriculture Department for a national drouth program. Proposals include a special disaster loan branch, private reinsurance for risk sharing, state participation in relief, adequate FHA funding for disaster areas, and permanent action to address drought crises. President Shuman stresses distinguishing prolonged drought from seasonal dry spells and notes land values reflect disaster risk and government participation should consider this.
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Washington
INS
American Farm Bureau Federation
Agriculture Department
Farm Bureau
Department
Agricultural Credit Agency
Farmers Home Administration
West
Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
Federal Housing Administration
Charles B. Shuman
Swine Management Talk Set for March 5 in Waukon
Allama kee county farmers will hear a discussion on all phases of swine management at 8 p.m. March 5 at the courthouse in Waukon. Eldon Quaife of Iowa State College will attend to present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Allamakee County
Eldon Quaife
Iowa State College
USDA To Push Farm Product Utilization
Washington announces a regrouping of Agricultural Research Service functions to emphasize utilization research. George W. Irving Jr. becomes deputy administrator for utilization research and development, while Theodore C. Byerly is named deputy administrator for production research. Studies in nutrition, household economics, and housing are mentioned.
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Washington
Agricultural Research Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
George W. Irving, Jr
Service
Theodore C. Byerly
Con
Institute Names Hazel Stiebeling Director of Home Economics
A new Institute of Home Economics unites research and extension work in separate branches under a director who reports to the administrator. Hazel K. Stiebeling serves as director of home economics research, with the position created to coordinate efforts. Calves aged two weeks to four months brought 55 to 85 dollars each at the auction. Schmitz Schmitz and Wright acted as auctioneers. The sale was clerked by Van-Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Home Economics
Hazel K. Stiebeling
Dr. Stiebeling
Schmitz
Wright
van —— Savings Bank
Cows Average $295 in Auction at Van Horne
Twenty head of high grade Holstein cows averaged 295 dollars per head at the Cliff Thompson sale two miles north of Van Horne. Several cows sold above 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
Tama Service Company Moves Bulk Oil Plant to Traer
The Tama County Farm Supply Company an affiliate of the Farm Bureau has purchased lots from Lawrence Childs on highway 63 at the south edge of Traer. It will move its bulk oil plant from Dysart and enlarge capacity from 35 000 gallons to 50 000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRAER
Tama County ‘Farm Supply Company
The
Farm Bureau
Lawrence iChilds
Highway 63
Dysart
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Iowa County Extension Meeting
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America
the Gazette
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Lawrence Welk
Channel 9
R. E. Wilson
7Th Ave
Paul Heinley
Iowa Floor Covering CO
First Avenue
Allamakee Swine
Tama Service Company
Fred Dean
Watch
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Channel
Standard Appliance Company
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RCA
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Reyster
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