New Dairy Judging System To Be Used in FFA Contest
The FFA will use a new judging system mixing production records with conformation at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo from September 30 to October 5. The method, developed with USDA dairy specialists, rates cows by type and production to select the best cows, training farm youths to value records alongside appearance.
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Future Farmers of America
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
National Ffa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
FFA
Agricultural Education Service
U. S. Office of Education
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J. B. Parker
Usda Bureau of Dairy Industry
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R. R. Graves
Swett
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Farmers Getting Smaller Share of Consumer Dollar
The Department of Agriculture says the farmer's share of the consumer food dollar fell to 52 cents in May after 56 cents in March and 54 cents in April. Marketing charges rose from 44 percent in March to 48 percent in May while farmers' prices dropped but retail prices for consumers held steady.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Kansas Wheat Harvest Reaches Peak In West
Western Kansas and eastern Colorado wheat harvest hits peak as A. W. Erickson predicts averages of 25 bushels per acre west of Dodge City and about 18 in central and eastern Kansas. State total near 300 million bushels. nationwide 280 million. Farmers face potential revenue over half a billion dollars if prices hold. Transportation shortages persist with limited loading capacity.
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Garden City
Kan
Ins
Kansas
Colorado
A. W. Erickson
Minneapolis
Dodge City
Erickson
U. S. Agriculture Department
Two Kinds of Borers Attack Corn Plants
Special to The Gazette. Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson explains two corn borers plaguing Ames crops European corn borer a newer pest and common stalk borer native to the U S He describes distinguishing features size heads color and striping plus how each affects corn and how prevention hinges on weed control notably ragweed to limit infestation.
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Ames
Iowa
United States
Midwest
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Removing Stalk Borers From Potatoes and Tomatoes
Two methods exist to control stalk borers: apply 2,4 D or mow along fence rows. If borers reach potatoes or tomatoes, slit the stalk lengthwise, extract the borer with a knife, then tie the plant upright and support with a stake.
All-Iowa Offers More Money for District Herds
All-Iowa fair Aug 10-16 boosts district herd competitions with about 1500 in prize money. District herds require at least three exhibitors owning cattle within the district, with up to three animals per exhibitor, and include one bull, two cows, two yearling heifers, one heifer calf, and two other females. Prizes: 75, 50, 30, 20, and 15 for district placings.
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Canton
Parish
C. D. Moore
Moore
FASTEETH and PLATO Denture Aids Advertised
A vintage ad touts FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder that makes dentures firmer with a light sprinkle on plates. It promises no gummy taste or paste feel and even claims to reduce denture odor. The note adds PLATO and ELATO-309c as new products from the same makers and recommends buying at drug stores.
Two-Year Ags Meet Sunday at Amana
Twenty five graduates of the two year agricultural course at Iowa State College gathered Sunday at Amana for the first of three reunions in the state. The next reunions will be at Storm Lake on July 20 and Atlantic on July 27.
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Gazette
Iowa State College
Amana
al Newquist
Agency
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West Liberty
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Webster
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Wilton Junction
Loren Sorden
Keota
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Clarence
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Gladbrook
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Marengo
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Ames
ISC
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Middle Amana
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Henry Heidman
Grimes
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Bob Leverton
Granger
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Bettendorf
William Morrison
Iowa City
Folmer Hanson
Cedar
Storm Lake
Atlantic
Ox Yoke Inn
Rudolph Pitz
Iowa County
D. H. Zent
Mire
Wallace Barron
Alumni Association
A. Hurwicka
Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Roy Koster
Harley Derscheid
Eagle Grove
Barn Fire Destroys Strawn Farm Dairy Barn Near Van Horne
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the John Strawn farm seven miles north of Van Horne. Loss estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, partly insured, destroying a 60 by 80 foot dairy barn and 40 tons of hay along with a tractor and milking equipment. Firefighters saved other buildings. 32 milk cows moved to John Strawn.
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van Horne
John Strawn
Charles Neve
Vinton
Neve
Farm Loss Near Neve Place After Fire
A home farm four miles west of the Neve place suffered a damaging fire that destroyed a barn and milking machine, leaving the residence endangered and prompting emergency response from local authorities.
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Neve Place
More Planes Being Used In Insect Control Work
Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson reports increasing use of aircraft to dust and spray crops and protect public health. A recent check found 18 planes active in dusting and spraying statewide, with commercial services now operating at Shenandoah, Clear Lake, Ames, Green, Newton, Knoxville, Wheatland and Muscatine.
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Ames
Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Soybean Convention Set in Columbus for 27th ASA Meet
George M. Strayer announces the American Soybean Association 27th annual convention with theme Whats Ahead for Soybeans in Columbus Ohio September 4 5 6. Officers and members will discuss prospects and plans for the industry.
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Hudson
The
American Soybean Association
Columbus
Ohio
George M. Strayer
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