Iowa State Proposes Lime Change at Conference
At the 17th annual fertilizer and agricultural chemical dealers conference in Des Moines, Regis Voss of Iowa State University outlines shifting lime recommendations to pounds of effective calcium carbonate rather than tons of material. He explains benefits for neutralizing acidity, material quality, producer payment, and lime fineness considerations. The two‑day event opens at 9 a.m. in Veterans auditorium with ISU and the Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association co sponsoring.
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Des Moines
Fertilizer and Agricultural Chemical Dealers Conference
Veterans Auditorium
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Iowa State University Extension Agronomist
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Iowa State University
Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association
Tama County Extension Council Forms Lime Policy Update
Tama County Extension Council officers and members discussed lime sources and calcium carbonate needs for 1965. The university plans to raise lime requirements to reduce soil acidity toward pH 6.9, with current targets around 6.5 for new seedings. Long term data show higher yields as pH rises, corn best near 6.98, oats 7.04, red clover 6.59, alfalfa 6.95.
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Voss
University
Don Stamy Named Marion Jaycees Young Farmer of Year
Donald Stamy a farm operator and politician was named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Marion trade area by the Marion Jaycees at their awards night in the Town House He serves his second year as Linn County Farm Bureau president and is among the youngest two term leaders in the organization commission.
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Marion
Linn County Republican Party
Midwest
Linn-Jones FS Services
Alburnett
Anamosa
Farmers Elevator Co
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Masons
Sonic Lodge
Iowa Masons
Oliver
York and Caig
Masonic Order
el Kahir Shrine
Byterian Church
Mar- Stamy
U.S
Fori
Grain Trade Warns Dock Strike Hurts Agriculture
The Grain and Feed Dealers National Association warns that the East and Gulf port dock strike will impact grain exports and hurt U S farmers. About 100 ships idle at New York and 60 at Gulf ports while rail embargoes slow deliveries and port elevators fear overload. Alumni Oliver notes nationwide shipments. the group stresses export dependence and farm income risks.
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Grain and Feed Dealers National Association
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Gulf Ports
United States
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Robins
Don
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Elmer O
Tle
Farrow
National Assa
Iowa Girls' Angus Win Reserve at Stock Show
The reserve champion steer at the National Western Stock Show, an Angus senior calf named Abner, weighed 1050 pounds. Exhibited by Anita Bulfer, 14, and Marlene Wiseman, 17, of Gilman Iowa, the steer will be sold at auction Wednesday. The grand champion, another Angus, was shown by Kenneth Eitel of Green Castle Missouri.
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Denver Reserve
Denver
Iowa i
Abner
Anita Bulfer
Marlene Wiseman
Gilman
Kenneth Eitel
Green Castle
Central Iowa PCA Meetings Planned
The Cedar Rapids and Vinton section of the Central Iowa Production Credit Association will hold its annual meeting February 9 at the Montrose Hotel. Ralph Baker, Cedar Rapids office manager, said the meeting starts at 11 a.m. with a noon luncheon. Other sections meet February 10 in Marshalltown and February 11 in Newton.
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Cedar Rapids and Vinton
Central
Wool payments deadline set for Feb 1
County ASC offices announce Monday February 1 as the cutoff to file applications for wool incentive payments. The Linn County ASC chair notes wool and wooled lambs sold in 1964 calendar year qualify. April payments will follow. Research cited refs Iowa State fertilizer results.
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Fices
Linn County
Richard Louvar
Ohio
Iowa
Farm Bureau cites wage rules driving Mexican crop growth
The American Farm Bureau Federation contends现 labor regulations push fruit and vegetable production toward Mexico and Latin America. It cites hourly wage rates of 1.15 to 1.40 and notes U.S. farm wages rose 62 percent since 1950 while prices received by farmers fell 8 percent. At the Des Moines convention, new officers were elected: Dr. W. D. Ludwig as president, succeeding Dr. E. Beaver, with Dr. A. W. Krause as vice president and Dr. F. D. Wertman re-elected secretary-treasurer.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Mexico
U.S
Labor Department
Des Moines
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Sac City
E. Beaver
Grinnell
A. W. Krause
Cherokee
F. D. Wertman
Johnson County Swine Producers Meet Banquet Date Set
Bernard W. Ebbing of Waterloo director of hog procurement for Bath Packing Company will speak January 28 at the Johnson County Swine Producers Association annual meeting and banquet in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Bernard W. Ebbing
Waterloo
Bath Packing Company
Johnson County Swine Produrere Accnriation
Farm Operators School Planned by Veterinary Association
Des Moines Dr Russ Manchester Cedar Rapids report Anthony of Cedar Rapids was named president elect of the Veterinary Medical Association. A two day farm operators school will be held in the extension office in Manchester from 2 0 am to 3 p m Feb 9 and 10 County Extension Director Robert E Hall announced The program covers farm and home outlook financial planning budgeting crops and livestock systems and wise use of credit Banks serving Delaware county sponsor the school nominating several young farm couples Reservations should be made at the extension office by Feb 3
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Des Moines
Russ Manchester
Ith
Delaware County
Hall
Berkshire Bred Gilts Sold Across Eight States
The high selling gilt brought 500 dollars in the bred spring gilt Berkshire sale held at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Wayside Farms of Mt. Vernon owned by Mr. and Mrs. Milo V Wolrab conducted the sale for Berkshire gilts.
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Cedar Rapids
Wayside Farms
Mt. Vernon
Milo V
Canton 7 Brown Swiss Officials Are Elected
TRAER Canton 7 of the Iowa Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association met at Chester Dinsdale farm near Gladbrook and elected Harold Elsberry president Howard Martin vice president Chester Dinsdale secretary and Ralph Bright publicity chairman. The canton show is set for June 30 at Tama county fairground. barn meeting tentatively March 18 at Ralph Bright farm. Average gilt price was 146 with top ten at 245. Ramaco Farms Manitowoc Wis bought the high gilt.
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Iowa Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association
Chester Dinsdale
Gladbrook
Harold Elsberry
Marshalltown
Howard Martin
New Providence
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Tama County Fairground
Davidson Re elected Cedar Ext Chairman
TIPTON Robert Davidson of Mechanicsville was re elected chairman of the Cedar county extension council. Other officers named include Ernie Riedesel Bennett vice chairman Mrs Harry Myers Bennett secretary and Dale Coppess Stanwood treasurer. The six 4 H leaders banquet will be Monday January 25 at the county beef producers electricity association program March 18. District Forester Sets Allamakee County Stop WAUKON William C Ritter Elkader district forester will visit the Soil Conservation Service office in Waukon afternoons January 26 and 27 to help farmers order trees for spring planting and advise on farm wood lot management.
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Montezuma
Tipton
Robert Davidson
Mechanicsville
Cedar County
Manchester
Delaware County
Iowa City
Allamakee
Waukon
William C. Ritter
Elkader
State Conservation Commission
Soil Conservation Service
Grain Exports Reach Record High in 1964
UPI reports from the Department of Agriculture that calendar 1964 grain exports surpassed 1.6 billion bushels, a 14 percent rise from 1963. Wheat 757 million, corn 472 million, and soybeans 209 million led the gains as Gulf ports accounted for over 1 billion bushels.
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Grain Market News
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