Iowa farmer shares life and politics in interview
Interview with Gilbert Becker, a 35-year-old farmer with 240 acres near Prairieburg, outlines his family of six, farming history, crop mix, dairy cattle and hogs, milk sales to All-Star Co-op Hopkinton, and his views on politics and government farm aid. He discusses his service in Korea, labor help from wife and children, and attitudes toward the Vietnam War and feed grain program. Separately, junior exhibitors and Hawkeye Angus field day at Hawkeye Downs draw 400 spectators as judges select champion heifer Sharon Schilder and champion steer Jim Loughren. trophies funded by Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Korea
Green County
Hawkeye Angus Assn
Hawkeye Downs
Joe Legg
Jones County
Legg
Sharon Schilder
Malcom
Larry Joe Mather
Kathy
Larry Joe
National Guard
Washington
Iowa
Jim Loughren
Masonville
Chuck Shada
Anamosa
Agricultural Bureau
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Dick Rice
Bureau
Australian Farm Woman Guest On Hawkeye Angus Field Day
Mrs. Nell Breeze from an 800 acre farm near Perth in West Australia visited Hawkeye Downs during the Hawkeye Angus Assn field day. She has toured U.S. states and will attend the Associated Country Women of the World conference at Michigan State University September 3 to 13. Mrs. Breeze recalled Perth as the city of light and noted their lights were seen by astronaut John Glenn. Rainfall in her region averages 40 to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Hawkeye Angus Assn
Hawkeye Downs
Nell Breeze
Perth
West Australia
Tipton
Leo Meyer
Dyersville
Associated Country Women of the World
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Cattle Farm Details and Iowa Visit Noted by Mrs Breeze
Mrs Breeze describes farm operations with 300 cattle on 800 acres including Angus and Hereford stock. Calves are weaned and sold at about 500 pounds, with springers and store steers purchased for sale. She recalls Australian farm pets, praises Iowa soil and corn, and notes hospitality and rainfall differences. Entry deadline July 31 for Fayette County corn and soybean yield contest overseen by Earl Gibson. Neighbors bale hay for Leonard Hartgrave, who is easing heart treatment at Iowa City VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mrs. Breeze
Katy
Towa
Fayette
Fayette County
Earl Gibson
Millersburg
Leonard Hartgrave
Hartgrave
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa County
NFO
Iowa County Beef Producers tour visits central farms
Marengo hosts a two day event by the Iowa County Beef Producers August 27 28. The Central Iowa cattle feeders tour will visit farms near Newton Johnston Ankeny and Coon Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Iowa County
Central Iowa
Newton
Johnston
Ankeny
Coon Rapids
Tri-State Breeders Buy $61,000 Three-Year-Old Bull
Baraboo Wisconsin Tri-State Breeders Cooperative bought Harborcrest Happy Crusader for $61,000 at a Chambra farm dispersal. Sired by Wis Ideal Crusader the bull is Excellent and was reserve All American two-year-old in 1967. Dam Harborcrest Maple Raven also Excellent and recently sold for $37,000. Payment agreed over four years contingent on continued breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Wis
Tri-State Breeders Cooperative
Harborcrest
Chambra Farm
Ideal Crusader
Tri-State
Happy Crusade
Only the Operator Rides in the Tractor
A brief notice states that only the operator is allowed to ride in the tractor, restricting passenger access to ensure safety and compliance with farm rules.
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Hawkeye
Angus Field
Gilbert Becker
Coggan
Debora
Sheila
Larry
Cathy
Lisa
John
Linn County Extension Council
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Prairieburg
Delaware County
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Lange
Marion
Wilson’s
McCarthy
Hughes
Culver
Congress
Hawkeye Angus
Jack Driscoll
Williamsburg
Dean Dolmage
Victor
Roger Smith
Mechanicsville
Gazette
Rex Conn
Heifer
Webster
Kathy Mather
Halter
Peter F. Bezanson
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