Meat Output Forecast for 1947 Projects 150 Lb Per Civilian
The Agriculture Department predicted total meat production for 1947 at about 23,000,000,000 pounds, or 150 pounds per civilian after military needs and exports. Last year produced about 21,900,000,000 pounds, or 145 pounds per civilian. Beef output may set a new record, while lamb and mutton are expected smaller. Pork production likely near last year's level, with cattle prices shifting by grade. Hog prices should stay high in spring and summer as marketings fall.
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Agriculture Department
Department
E Department
Central City FFA to Test Farm Seeds
Central City high school FFA chapter received seed testing equipment to test germination and purity. Vocational Instructor A B Evenson announced Monday night at a night school session. About 250 people attended the event. Local movies by Evenson were featured on the program.
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Central City
FFA
A. B. Evenson
Evenson
Wolfe
Oftou
Trict
Iowa lawmakers propose poultry and egg promotion tax
A half cent per pound poultry tax during part of October and one cent per dozen on eggs in late May is proposed by Iowa House agriculture committee members. The plan mirrors the butterfat tax used to fund dairy promotion, creating a five member commission in the state agriculture department to manage poultry and egg advertising.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House Agriculture Committee
Sion
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Poultry and Egg Levy
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Poultry Extension Department of
Ny State College
Sai
Potato Goals Are Reduced for 1947 in Iowa and Nation
Des Moines reports state director A J Loveland says government has cut national potato acreage by 152 000 acres maintaining a 375 million bushel production goal. The Iowa acreage goal stands at 2 517 000 with only plantings within goals eligible for price support. Loveland notes declining national acreage alongside rising yields due to better farming methods machinery insecticides and seed. Farmers should consult county AAA committees as county goals will be set soon.
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Des Moines
INS
A. J. Loveland
Iowa
PMA
Loveland
AAA
USDA
Steagall
Lovd
South English Acreage Sells For 4500 At Auction
Special to The Gazette. Sam Keiser, a farmer west of town, sold the 11 acre S Brumback tract in casting town for 4500 dollars. H. W. administrator oversaw the sale with Hudson and Son as auctioneers.
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Sam Keiser
Here
Saturda
S. Brumback
Castling
H. W
Hudson and Son
Govt Price Aid Needed Says Heline At Iowa Meet
Oscar Heline of Marcus, president of the Farm ers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa, told the forty third annual convention that agriculture will need government help in postwar readjustment. He warned that farm cooperatives cannot solve all problems alone and new legislation will replace price support laws when they expire. He cautioned against rugged individualism and noted falling incomes and the need to plan for lower future price levels. Dr Raymond W Miller of Washington urged greater cooperative service, joined by Harold Hedges and Karl Nolin in the discussion.
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Oscar Heline
Marcus
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Heline
Raymond W. Miller
Washington
American Institute of Cooperation
Champion Female At Hereford Sale Sells for $2,750
DES MOINES The grand champion female of the Iowa Hereford Association show and sale sold for $2,250 to Noe Hereford Farms of Pulaski Tennessee. The cow Lady Domino 24th was owned by Clyde and Maggie Musselman of Truro. Reserve championship went to Kozik Brothers of Elberon. Open class winners included E O Johnson and Son Milford and W C Caldwell and Son Humeston among others.
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Iowa Hereford Association
Noe Hereford Farms
Pulaski
Tenn
Lady Domino
Clyde
Maggie Musselman
Truro
Kozik Brothers
Elberon
O. B. Miller
Bloomfield
E. O. Johnson
Milford
W. C. Caldwell
Humeston
McMahon Brothers
Graf
L. F. Keep and Son
Belle Plaine
John Richard Schild
Alvin Davidson
Waukon Co op Creamery Re elects Directors
Waukon Co op Creamery re elected directors including John K. Schon as president and L A Neverman as vice president with Albert Roe remaining secretary. The 1946 gross income stood at 583,912.83 dollars. Maynard Firestul serves as buttermaker.
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Waukon Co-op Creamery
Wauukon
Albert Roe
Aes Ae Ee Oe Operary
John K. Schon
L. A. Neverman
Roe
Maynard Firestul
Auction of Holstein cattle hogs horses hay grain and farm machinery
A brief notice indicates a forthcoming sale featuring 16 head of Holstein cattle, hogs, horses, hay, grain and a full line of machinery including a good F-12 tractor. Details to follow.
Coming Farm Auctions in Gazette Listings
A lengthy schedule of farm auctions and closing out sales across multiple Iowa locations from Nor way to Morley. Entries include dates from Jan 30 to Feb 20, listing sellers such as Antone Vanda Dewey Lint and Gregor Vaske and Sons, with distances and directions from local towns and landmarks.
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Shellsburg
John W. Burhop
Clarence
Duroc
Gregor Vaske and Sons
Dyersville
Fay Ellis
Coggan
Tamworth
Everett Jordan
Mt. Vernon
Soils Short Course Opens Wednesday at Ames
Ames residents will learn about soil use and conservation at a four day short course beginning Wednesday at Iowa State College. Representatives from 82 soil conservation districts will attend along with state figures and university staff. The opening luncheon features Dr. Charles E. Finley and other leaders.
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Spec&ato
Gazette
Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa
State Soil Conservation Committee
The
Soil Conservation Service
Mississippi Valley Association
Charles E. Finley
Harry D. Linn
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Frank H. Mendell
Everett T. Winter
Omaha
W. HH. Pierre
Agronomy
Lauren K. Soth
Richard Campbell
Closing-Out Sale Near Tipton Iowa January 31 1947
A closing out sale is announced for January 31 1947 starting at 11 o’clock. Located 8 miles south of Tipton and 6 miles north of Moscow Iowa, 244 miles east of rock rae coms fresh ee. LIVESTOCK includes 2 horses 12 sows 35 fall pigs and chickens. MACHINERY listed includes farm implements and a 7 bottom wagon with basket rack plus corn bucket and water tine. Robert C Schroeder owner.
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Tipton
Iowa
Moscow
Rock
Watertien
Robert C. Schroeder
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