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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
3
The report notes cattle prices in 1956 and 1957 followed similar patterns with February as a low month. Prices were about 2 to 3 dollars higher per hundred pounds than last year, with a possible $3 rise by May. Analysts expect summer marketings to rise, possibly boosting supplies but not to excess, and point to seasonal trends in September and July as price peaks and dips.
Iowa officials announce more than 35000 in cash awards for 4 H and FFA junior events at the state fair from August 23 to September 1. Major 4 H prizes total 27105 with livestock, crops, demos and stock judging among top offerings. farm girls prizes total 5175 for clothing home economics and demonstrations. FFA prizes include 3343 for pigs 2035 for lambs 1325 for dairy heifers and 1488 for beef heifers with 250 for farm mechanics booth exhibits. Officials say this may be a record year across junior departments.
Urban Illinois extension dairy specialist Leo R. Fryman advises cutting alfalfa in the early bloom stage for best hay quality. From first bloom to one tenth bloom is ideal to preserve leaves, which contain 20 to 25 percent protein versus less than 9 percent in stems. Raking while moist and using windrows or barn drying preserves leaf content. Weather and rain affect feeding value. consider a harvester to speed drying and reduce wet hay risk.
Dr Philip L White of Chicago cautions at the National Livestock and Meat Board meeting that heart disease has multiple causes and cannot be blamed on a single factor. He notes cholesterol and fats require careful interpretation beyond controlled clinical studies for real world diets.
The Elkader Clayton County Soil Conservation District commissioners approved seven farmer applications for district cooperators to work on soil conservation projects.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports farm production expenses have risen almost 50 percent since 1947. It notes capital outlays for buildings, land improvements and machinery have increased even more, with average farm debts about $2400 in the corn belt and $1800 in the dairy belt. The bank cites larger capital needs and uneven income as explanations and forecast continued strong demand for farm credit due to larger farms and higher operating costs.
Washington advisers weigh tighter controls as July 10 crop report may determine whether soil bank signups will shift acres from surplus crops to others. Secretary Benson opposes controls but may reassess if the report confirms spring planting trends. Experts warn shifting land undermines soil bank effectiveness and suggest denying payments and price supports to deter such moves.
Iowa turkey hatcheries produced 252000 heavy breed poults in the week ending June 8, up 19 percent from 211000 a year earlier. They set 78000 eggs, down 23 percent from 101000 in the same week last year.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met May 21 1987 to approve May 14 minutes and accept road district petitions. They transferred a lien on Cedar Rapids property tied to Geraldine Culp and approved a stone quarry permit for B L Anderson Inc. They appointed a constable and set hearing for June 25 1957. Members also adjourned to May 23 and opened bids for road work and culverts awarding contracts to Morris Bros Zeidler Concrete and others.
Decora h Winneshiek county wheat growers will vote on the referendum Thursday at the county ASC office.
The American Farm Bureau Federation will gather corn state leaders in Chicago on June 17 to discuss proposals for new federal corn legislation. They oppose the current law which caps planting allotments and supports grain at 75 to 90 percent of parity. Leaders favor lower supports with larger allotments, a plan previously pushed for the 1957 crop but blocked by a two thirds vote in the referendum.
Johnson County Aberdeen Angus Association schedules its first field day at the fairgrounds on June 30 led by association president A A Rarick. Four H members will show Angus cattle, with registration at 10 am and judging at 11 am followed by demonstrations, steer and heifer judging, and a parade attended by Lyle Haring of the American Angus Association.
Winneshiek 4-H members and families are invited to a festival and potluck picnic at Luther College on July 6. 4-H leaders emphasize community gathering and youth activities during the event.
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