Farm Price Problems Loom as Major Domestic Issue
Washington AP report notes 1955 saw record surpluses and rising production push farm prices down about five percent from 1954 and 26 percent below postwar peak. It forecasts 1956 income decline amid surpluses. calls for new farm programs and a potential shift in GOP policy. Benson defends flexibility. debate widens on a soil-building sell bank plan. Senate committee finds farmer support for reducing surpluses and boosting exports.
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Iowa Leads Nation in Bluegrass Seed Crop
Iowa surpassed Kentucky as the top bluegrass seed producer with about nineteen million pounds cured in 1955, doubling Kentucky's output. Data from the US Crop Reporting Service showed national cured bluegrass seed at over 28 million pounds, with Missouri second at around 17 million. The nation holds nearly 40 million pounds of recleaned seed, 41 percent above last year and 33 percent over the 10 year average, suggesting lower prices in 1956.
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Inquiry Order Against Omaha Stockyards Dealers
Agriculture Department issued an inquiry order Friday against several live stock dealers and a Union Stock Yards company in Omaha Neb under the Packers and Stockyards act. Named are Ber Brothers Livestock Commission Norton Regen Edward D Dunn ing D M Howard Paul Lunfen Monroe and Taylor A E Ruser and Sons FP Root Ralph Tetvick R E Smith and Sons John Smiley Regan Regan and Hess William West and Brunker and Welsh. The order cites transactions where targeted buyers were allowed to bid on cattle consigned to the Ber Bans, excluding farmers and prospective buyers. Respondents have until January 20 to explain in writing, or the department will hold a hearing.
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Comporer Numbers Are Large Says USDAY
The agriculture department warns late bean pest populations threaten the 1956 corn crop if wet weather favors insects. A survey across 33 states shows heavy infestation likely in eastern and northwestern Illinois, southeast Iowa, and the eastern plains, despite a drop from 1934 to 195? in several Corn Belt states.
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Weather favors insect survival in Maryland study
A Maryland weather outlook suggests conditions that boost insect survival and development. Researchers note warm, humid patterns extending breeding windows, potentially increasing pest activity across crops and landscapes this season.
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NFO Meetings Set Across Cedar County Areas
Buller of Marion announces National Farm Organization meetings set for Tuesday evening in Toddville Wednesday in Robins and Thursday in Quasqueton to help farmers improve income. Cedar County session also planned for Clarence Wednesday night.
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Hereford Show and Sale Set for Jan 23 to 25 in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Hereford Association brings its nineteenth annual state show and sale to Cedar Rapids and Hawkeye Downs January 23 to 25 with 309 head cataloged. Event features futurity classes, judging, and auctions beginning Monday morning. James J. Mulvihill runs the show. Lester Wiese presides. Directors include J. R. McMahon, A. B. Ader, and J. H. Doerfer among others.
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Iowa Vegetable Crop Shrinks in 1955 Despite Sweet Corn Lead
Des Moines reports Iowa vested acreage for all vegetables in 1955 fell 44 percent from 35,690 acres last year. Sweet corn acreage dropped from 24,700 acres in 1954 to 18,800 acres this year, dragging total value to about 4.492 million dollars, down from 3.631 million in 1954.
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Carlson's Corner A New Year Wish From The Corner
A reflective old style verse wishes readers a year of courage grace and fate. It hopes for good health, and strong friendships, with happiness and growth despite winds of change.
Whittier Farm Institute Set for January 25-26
The Whittier Linn County Farmers Institute marks its 1 68th year January 25 and 26 at Whittier Community building with daily servings by the Whittier Women's Association. Exhibits win cash and merchandise premiums for grains seeds garden products fruit culinary items and handicrafts along with an egg show. Herb Plambeck WHO farm director will close with an illustrated talk about his Russia trip last summer and Mt Zion Baptist church quartet from Cedar Rapids will perform.
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Tipton NFO Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
The National Farm Organization will hold a Tipton meeting Thursday. Lloyd Anire of Mechanicsville says Art Hauver of Springville will be the speaker, replacing an earlier note of Wednesday.
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Moser to Speak at Fayette County Farm Bureau Dinner
Jerry Moser assistant organization director for the Farm Bureau will speak at the Fayette County Farm Bureau membership kick off dinner on Tuesday January 10. Moser is a former Farm Bureau official in Fayette and Mohawk counties.
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