Removal of Future Price Fears Planned
Washington AP report says Clinton P Anderson plans to use the army and foreign food claimants to guarantee farm profits and remove future price fears as a barrier to production. He hints at binding contracts for 1946 Army needs and civilian minimum prices, with lend-lease and relief agencies included. Senator Wilson criticizes fixed quotas and warns against bureaucratic mishandling of food supplies.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
Army
New Mexico
Secretary of Agriculture
War Food
House Food Investigating Committee
WFA
Anderson
INS
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Uver
Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Clinton Anderson
Truman
Demand for Light Horses Seen in Iowa
Iowa farmers will keep horses for light work and pleasure not replaced by gas buggies or tractors. Cecil F. Rooks of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association cites rising one day horse shows, postwar demand for light horses, and use in rest camps. He notes Iowa population stable-to-lower since 1940, with imports and improving quality. future draft-horse demand remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Cecil F. Rooks
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Rooks
St. Louis
Beoks
Grant Good
Ogden
Belgium
Raising Hogs on Pasture Pays for Iowa Farmers
Article by E L Quarfe and C C Culbertson from Iowa State College highlights pasture benefits for hogs. Good pasture reduces grain needs by 10 to 30 percent and provides vitamin A and bone-building minerals. Alfalfa, red clover, and rye are valued pasture options, with bluegrass and Lucian grass as seasonal or emergency feeds. The report also notes improved herd health from grazing on pasture and mentions related farm mortgages and local turkey brooding activity in Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L. Quarfe
C C Culbertson
Iowa State College
Iowa Farm Economist
Meat Output Drops 13 Percent in Latest Week
CHICAGO UP The War Meat Board reports 241 million pounds of meat produced for the week ending June 2, down 13 percent from the prior week. Federal inspected cattle slaughter estimated at 209000 head, 35000 fewer than the week before. Beef output 107000000 pounds, calf slaughter 106000 head, veal 10000000 pounds, sheep and lambs 422000 head, cattle and pigs 696000 head.
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Chicago
The
War ‘Meat Board
I Wes
War Production Board grants farmers equal purchase preference
The War Production Board announced farmers now hold the same AA-2 preference rating as other war industries for farm supplies. Farmers no longer need county rationing approval to buy machinery over $50, certifying needs to retailers who forward certificates to manufacturers. The order covers about 700 items including axes batteries pumps and tools with priority given to AA-2 orders if demand exceeds supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
Iowa Sheep Raisers Face Hurdle Over European Breeding Requests
DES MOINES UP A request for 30,000 head of sheep from the United States for breeding in Europe poses a serious problem for breeders. Dewey M Jontz Iowa State Sheep association field representative says it could limit domestic breeding progress and a larger lamb and mutton demand may follow wartime shortages. He notes the association’s efforts led to 516 head of registered rams sold for 28,290 dollars shipped to 10 states.
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Des Moines
United States
Europe
Dewey M. Jontz
Iowa State Sheep Association
Jantz
Iowa
Jontz
Iowa State Sheep Association Reelects Officers
A. J. Blakely of Grinnell was reelected head at the annual meeting. LeRoy Getting of Sanborn remains vice president and Charles Sexton of Des Moines remains secretary treasurer. Dewey M. Jontzretained as field representative.
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A. J. Blakely
Grinnell
Iowa State Sheep Association
LeRoy Getting
Sanborn
Charles Sexton
Des Moines
Dewey M. Jontzae
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission Membership Announced
DES MOINES AP reports Secretary of Agriculture Harry D Linn announced the nine tenth Iowa Dairy Industry Commission will meet with the old commission on July 2 to map plans for the year. Members are paid five dollars per day and mileage up to a hundred dollars annually, representing districts Frank Holland Milton A B Hawkins Cascade Folmer C Hansen Hudson Willard Torgin Decorsh Marvin McLain Brooklyn Scott Ellis Dallas Center Harry Reese Prescott Co R Schoby Bode and George Ruth Onawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Harry D. Linn
Ninetenth Commission
Old Commission
Frank Holland
Milton
A. B. Hawkins
Cascade
Folmer Co. Hansen
Hudson
Willard Torgin
Price Increase Recommended by Poultry Dealers
Iowa poultry dealers voted to recommend a wholesalers price increase to curb the live chicken black market. The recommendation will go to the Office of Price Administration next week after a poultry advisory committee met with OPA. Attendees included Carl Irish, Ben Iverson, Leo Tobis, and Earl Mason, who noted retail ceilings would not be recommended for change.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Carl Irish
Nevada
Ben Iverson
Webster City
Leo Tobis
Earl Mason
Dealers’ Association
Mason
Walter D. Kline
Linn DHIA Averages 33.2 Pounds of Fat in May
CENTRAL CITY The 388 cows on Linn DHIA No 3 test in May produced an average 712 pounds of milk and 33.2 pounds of fat. Two cows were dry. Mrs D L Hendryx reported the association’s results. Twelve cows were sold while seven heifers freshened. Returns per feed dollar averaged 4.05 and cost per pound of fat 22 cents.
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Central City
Linn Dhia No. 3
D. L. Hendryx
Association
Iowa Crops Need Warm Sunny Days
Iowa crop and livestock reporting says planting varied by region last week. Some farmers faced unusable soil while others had several days suitable for corn and soybean planting, with 10 to 12 percent of corn possibly needing replanting and southern areas facing higher replant risk. Winter wheat heads in the west but yields look uncertain due to wet soil and low temperatures, plus nitrogen deficiency. Oats made slow progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Pasture needs and pests threaten livestock in May 1944
The report notes pasture drought and pest infestations including chinch pests, wireworms, and other pests in several areas. Rain is seen as aiding some pests while reducing others. Livestock agents report higher May purchases of cattle and sheep as feeders and shacks increase. overall livestock purchases remain limited with sheep continuing to supply much of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Economic Administration
Agiiculture Department
Pause Ie
Bankete Agi
Beart
Delaware County maps first of 30 farms for soil conservation
Manchester Kenneth Kittens of the soil conservation service began mapping the initial farm in Delaware County as part of a 30 farm project to conserve soil. The effort aims to identify erosion risks and plan conservation measures across the county.
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Manchester
Kenneth Kittens
Lsoil Conservation Service
Iveyor
Delaware County Soil Conservation Asteiet
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Chatter
Linn
Admionnme Counties
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Roy Bowman
Mt. Vernon
M. Feder & Sons Iron and Steel
Kadena
Second Avenue
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A. F
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B. Easker
Cedar Rapids
Blakely
Iowa Dairy Industry
Peterman
Peterman’s
ANT Food
Tres Advertiement
Mersant Marine Service 1A
Linn Dhia
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Riley Cain
Madigott Co. Ark
AeOaNy AS
Gabrond
Tokyo
Sam
Merchant Marine
Washington, D. C
Pik
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Denver
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Third Ave
Greenpool
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Detroit
Earl May’s
1St St. SE
Cedar Rapids, Ia
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