Land Purchases for Farm Enlargement Rise Sharply
The AP reports a five year surge in land buys for farm enlargement from 20% of transfers in 1950 54 to 40% in 1958 and 46 9% in 1961 with 1962 expected near last year. Farm numbers fell from 5 647 000 in 1951 to about 1 088 000 this year as larger farms expand. Nonfarm buyers seek homesites and part time farming in regions with jobs and good transport. Tenant purchases reach 17% nationwide, highest in the Northern Great Plains at 26%.
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Ashington
Farma
Agriculture Department
Great Plains
Mountain States
Great Lakes States
Appalachian
Southeast
Delta States
Southern Plains
Pacific Coast
Southwast
Outstanding Young Farmer visits under way in Cedar Rapids
Judges travel the Cedar Rapids trade area to evaluate nominees for the Outstanding Young Farmer contest. The winner will receive a national OYF trophy and a Distinguished Service Award banquet set for February 24 at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Cedar Rapid Trade Area
Jaycees
Wither
Bannet Dist
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Linda Beresh
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Benton
Cedar
Linn County
Ken Muller
Linn
Ivan Rathnann
Merchants National Bank Farm
Marlyn Jourgensen
Iowa County
Lyle R. Mackey
Benton County
Mark Stolze
Cedar Catty
John Burke
Highway Equipment Company
Tom Fleckenstein
Ralston-Purina Co
Cedar Rapids Area
Grinnell
Central City FFA Plans Public Meeting Night
The Central City FFA chapter invites parents and friends to attend the annual FFA night Monday at 7 30 p m in the school lunchroom Twelve sophomores will be raised to Chapter Farmer and 14 freshmen will join as Green Hands Officers listed include Kenneth Cooper president Harold Goodlave vice president Steve Smole secretary Elmer Stutt treasurer David Dolan reporter James Thomas is chapter adviser
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Central City
FEA
Hes Ay
Chanter
Kenneth Cooper
Harold Goodlave
Steve Smole
Elmer Stutt
NFO Threatens Renewal of Its Holding Action
The National Farmers Organization will renew an all-out holding action on livestock and commodities if prices to farmers fall. NFO president Gren Lee Staley says strong measures will resume the drive to force processors to sign production contracts. The NEC will not fix a date or price to lift the recess, aiming for contracts that guarantee cost of production plus a fair profit.
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Gren Lee Staley
NEO
Staley
NEC
Tirlues
Iowa Farm Price Index Declined Last Month
Iowa farm prices for all agricultural products fell by about 2 percent in the month ended December 15, offsetting gains in grain by higher poultry and egg prices. Johnson County Extension Council met in Iowa City to elect officers Keith Heming chaired the meeting with Kenneth Cuhel, Emil Thembl, Orval Yoder and others noted in the base average figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa City
Johnson County
Keith Heming
Laws City
Kenneth Cuhel
Swisher
Emil
Sale notices for livestock and machinery across multiple counties
A fragmented notice listing numerous farm auctions and sales of livestock, machinery, and grain across multiple locations including Manchester, Vinton, Brock, Ryan, and Central City. Dates appear in January with varying times, and venues include farms and estates with terms of sale and item categories repeatedly noted.
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Cosgce
Eridéy
Urain
Lester Sthuldl
Gerelion
Jaye Jan
Minty
Inediitorn
Hays Arrascoe Bon Olferbeck
Central City
Weénendiye
Rmachinery
Specialist To Explain Beef Testing Program
Ken neth J. Drewry Ames Iowa State extension live stock specialist will discuss beef production testing on Friday at 1 p.m. in the basement assembly room of the Buchanan County Courthouse. The talk covers the on the farm testing program sponsored by the Lowe Beef Improvement Association.
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Independence
Kenneth J. Drewry
Ames
Iowa
Buchanan County
Drewry
Lowe Beef Improvement Association
Farm management project to begin in Johnson County
Iowa City two new farm and home management groups will be organized next week by Robb and Marilyn Thatcher with Johnson County extension staff. Ed Helgens and Jones County breeder Poland Cline will judge the live stock and farm shows at Newhall and Stutsman halls. Sessions start at 7 30 p m with open meetings for younger farm couples invited to attend and hear program plans and judging results.
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Robb
Iowa City
Mre
Johnson Coun
Marilyn Thatcher
County
Ty Extension Service
Farms Extension Home
Home Management
Thomas A. Robb
Newhall
Ed Helgens
Jones County
Poland
Cline
Don Stutsman
Istart
Farmers of
Amer
Newhall Con
Helgens
Lowhold
Larger Hog Numbers Up Corn Price
Washington AP report says the 1963 spring pig crop may be 4 percent larger than 1962, and hogs on farms are 39 percent higher than a year ago. Stronger hog demand supports corn prices as livestock industry expands.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
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Faun News
Ovid A. Martin
FFA
Gnestleshote
Alt Melson
Cedar County Extension Council
Tipton Country Club
Robert A. Davidson
Mechanicsville
Howard Rhoads
Raymond A. Dios
Bennett
Alfred Fawcett
West Branch
NFO
Extension Council
Johnson
Saurday
Jan
Sthamy
Gut Paler Nyeptock
Ore'n
Fev
David J. Huber
Menchester
Pam
LTOCR
Mathiney. Com
Edith Watente
Cetar Alult
Hschingry
Cortes
Tinton
Glenn Wilton
al Vinton
Amy
Holskins
Hay
Macnn
Bate Michead
Brock Ber
James
Amy Clobtta
Ryan
Touesdtay
Wrain
Selle Paine
Opm Livestock Wisperens
Marvin’ Plowen
Cintrat
Stjurdayy
Slostra Oul
Siler Horederd Rarite
Aller Valente
Wakter
P.m
Tveulock Machiney
Oto Schaub
Wiirstown
Salé
Neal Sala
Fares Emi Ry
Nowy Ney
East el
Camiate Allege
der Offerbeck
I Teatarneure
Avgstaneey
Anan Service
Chnson County
Ed Helgans
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