One Farm Involved in Wapello Cholera Outbreak
Report says only one farm near Wapello Louisa county depopulated 91 hogs on Friday July 27 as indemnity payments were considered. State veterinarian Dr E A Butler confirms the single farm involved and notes indemnity funds in state treasury and 1968 legislature allocations. Indiana and Commodity Credit Corporation figures cited.
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Wapello
Louisa County
Alliona Fair
E. A. Butler
Butler
Indiana
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Iowa
Missouri
Slaughter Weights Rise Slower in 1969 Cattle Market
In Omaha, Neb, Fed cattle slaughter weights for 1969 stay below 1968 levels through most weeks, though gains emerge from higher returns. National Livestock Feeders Association President G L Hadley notes lower weights boosted prices. 1969 average per head for week ending June 26 is 1133 pounds, with a dip in late June. He warns feeders to curb weights to sustain favorable prices, as weights typically fall in June July and bottom in September October before rising again.
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Omaha
Neb
G. L. Hadley
National Livestock Feeders Assn
Hadley
Wheat Exporting Nations To Meet in Washington
United States invited ministerial representatives from Argentina Australia Canada and the European Community to a Department of Agriculture conference in Washington. The meeting July 10-11 will discuss the international wheat marketing situation and federal meat grading issues. Fees for the discuss service rose from 8.60 to 9.00 per hour for in person work and 10.40 to 21.80 for weekend work to cover operation costs.
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Washington
United States
Argentina
Australia
Canada
U.S
Department of Agriculture
State Department
USDA
Shocks of Rain Delays Hit Farm Work Across Regions
Rex Conn notes persistent rain delaying alfalfa cutting and stressing dairy cattle protein needs. Wet conditions reduce yields. late harvests may be fed to less selective livestock. Herbicide use aids weed control in soggy fields, but overall corn and crop prospects look lower than last year. Town County Fair Marengo reviews weather impacts on attendance and livestock shows.
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Marengo
Fair Board
Parish
Milking Shorthorn Picnic Held in Spencer District
The Northwest district will host the Milking Shorthorn state picnic in conjunction with their district show at the Spencer fairground on Saturday, July 12.
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Spencer
Spencer Fairground
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