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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
8
Urban account from University of Illinois apiarists outlines how swarms seek new homes and how to locate and safely remove a colony. It advises delaying action if possible, or hiring a pest-control operator or beekeeper, and describes indoor treatment options with dust or spray insecticides and post removal cleanup to prevent reentry.
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister John McEwen said last week’s meetings by the five leading wheat producers relaxed tensions caused by breaches of the International Grains Arrangement. He noted that the Soviet Union and Eastern bloc sold below floor price and were not bound by the pact, now in its third year, with U S and Canada sales down while others gain market share.
John Cherveny of Van Horne was named field representative for Cattle-Fax a marketing information service of the American National Cattlemen's Assn. He will assist subscribers and inform cattlemen, acting as a trouble shooter and personal contact. Cherveny, son of Edward and (Mrs.) Cherveny, is a Iowa State University graduate with a notable 4-H record in Benton County.
Washington report says the agriculture department proposed to add trucks aircraft and other carriers to the list of vehicles covered by federal animal health regulations All premises and facilities used in interstate movement of livestock and poultry would be kept clean and sanitary The proposal aims to prevent disease spread protect livestock in transit and ensure humane treatment
Urbana Illinois report shows University of Illinois College of Agriculture graduates earning an average starting salary of 7,897 with 174 bachelor’s degree recipients. Salaries ranged from 8,000 to 10,200, up 373 from 1968, with 41 pursuing further study and 44 planning military service.
The Iowa Polled Hereford tour on July 21 22 will dedicate a Gammon farm marker in Warren County eight miles east of the Truro exit on I 35. A 40 ton boulder landmark was moved to the site marking the origin of the hornless breed by Warren Gammon and his son Bert who later helped found the Polled Hereford breed with over three million registered. Bert Gammon of Des Moines will attend Tuesday's ceremony. the tour opens at Westhaven Place near Denison and visits farms in Minden Clearfield Leon Lacona Allerton and other towns.
U S agriculture reports 1968 output 2 percent above 1947 and 20 percent over average, while labor hours reached a new low. Livestock up 1 percent on meat and products gains. milk and poultry/eggs fall. Crop output rose 2 percent from 1967 with gains in grains and oil crops. feed grain down 5 percent. Colton up 47 percent from 1987 lows but 30 percent below 1963 high. Overall output per labor hour up 6 percent over 1987.
Fourteen steers and 26 registered heifers were shown Sunday for the Iowa Junior Shorthorn Assn field day at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. Dan Stoner of Mt. Vernon won the champion steer, Terri Hunter of Coggon took reserve, and Marcia Soper of Clarence led the champion heifer with David Stoner of Mt. Vernon placing first and reserve in the lightweight class. Bill Anderson of West Liberty judged.
Livestock judging contests for 4-H and FFA members and 4-H girls feature the Iowa County Fair in Marengo from July 28 to 30. The boys contest is July 29 at 1 pm under Don Shepard. High placing winners receive trophies and cash prizes. girls judge four areas of the foods and nutrition exhibits with Mrs Ann Harrison in charge.
Washington reports 5 256 000 persons worked on U S farms during June 22 28, a 5 percent drop from the year before. The total includes 3 675 000 farm operators and unpaid family members and 1 981 090 hired workers. Hired labor was percent lower than a year earlier.
Deadline for the open steer class entries at the Delaware County fair is August 1. The show will be judged Saturday at 2 p.m. as the last livestock event. Open to Delaware county residents, limit two entries per exhibitor. $10 entry fee prorated among winners. Send entries and fees to Don Ries in Greeley.
West Liberty officers of the Muscatine County Angus Assn were reelected at a recent meeting. Dale Schultz of Letts remains president, Bill Stewart of Zonesville is vice president, and Vernon Carter of Nichols continues as secretary-treasurer.
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