Brown Swiss cattle rated very good in Iowa tour
Six Brown Swiss head across six northeastern Iowa herds were rated very good by E N Hansen as part of a broader classification tour. The work, new to Brown Swiss breeders, ranks cattle from 85 to 90 percent and involves judges Floyd Arnold and R W Stumbo with Prof Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
E. N. Hansen
Ames
C D Rominger
Waukon
Hugh Mabon
Randalia
J. C. McArthur
Decorah
Walter Krumpel
Arlington
Floyd Arnold
Ames Extension Dairyman
Mr. Arnold
R. W. Stumbo
Beloit
Wis
Prof. Hansen
United States
Ralph Bright
Hubbard
Ewald Brandt
Postville
Prof
Hansen
Rominger
McArthur
Krumpel
Mabon
Arthur _Schmelzer
West Union
Arnold Said
Brown Swiss Association
W. Atkinson
Kansas Agriculture College
Manhattan
C. S. Rhode
University of Illinois
Iowa Falls
Elmer Mussman
Vinton
John Zumbach and Son
Ryan
Martin Rice
Cedar Rapids
L. S. van Auken
North English
LaVaughn Wilcox
Guernsey
South Iowa
FSA Expenses and Loans Detailed in 1943 Congressional Record
From April 8 1935 to Dec 3 1941 Farm Security Administration expenses totaled 275 861 889 21 and loans and grants by FSA totaled 714 092 031 52. The breakdown lists personnel 198 000 000 supplies 30 000 000 rental and buildings 9 000 000 travel 28 769 000 printing 1 844 advertising 30 000 heat and power 759 000 miscellaneous 2 447 000. The record notes the FSA including the Resettlement Administration spent about one dollar to loan or give away three. Source: June 10 1943 Congressional Record page 5734.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Resettlement Administration
Lana
Boost in Dairy Products Truck Rates Postponed
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed five cents per hundred pounds increase in dairy product truck freight rates from Minnesota to eastern points until January 15. The rate rise, requested by truck operators, faced opposition from the Office of Price Administration as ICC conducts further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota
Office of Price Administration
ICC
President Signs Bill Releasing More Wheat for Feed
President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell 50 million bushels of government held wheat for feeding. The move aims to ease a looming feed shortage as corn movement slows, with sales set at parity price or higher only to match area averages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Commodity Credit Corporation
J. B. Hutson
CCC
House Agriculture Committee
Wheat shortage in Tipton amid steady rail deliveries
Two cars of feed wheat arrived in Tipton on Saturday and four more cars were ordered with delivery promised. All the wheat was sold before arrival as feed wheat grows scarce. Hy Von Muenster, AAA chairman, said corn is also becoming scarce.
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Tipton
Hy von Muenster
AAA
$1,957,000 in REA Funds Allocated
The Agriculture Department allocated 1,987,000 dollars in rural electrification loan funds to complete facilities, acquire properties, and extend service to over 1,000 farms. The grants go to 23 systems in 16 states and Alaska, bringing total REA allotments to 466 million plus, with 7.47 million this year. Electrification chief Harry Slattery noted no new construction without War Production Board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Alaska
Rural Electrification Administration
Harry Slattery
War Production Board
Brome Grass Pasture Surges On Johnston Farm Near Martelle
A 19 acre brome grass pasture on the Jack Armstrong farm one mile northeast of Martelle, seeded spring 1942 with oats, now lush and carrying 90 head of 850 pound steers and 140 head of 250 pound hogs. Seed mix included oats 1 bushel per acre, brome 10 pounds per acre, plus alfalfa 10 pounds, clover 7 pounds and timothy 7 pounds. Timothy sparse but clover and alfalfa thrive, brome dominant in the field observed Monday.
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Iowa
Jack Armstrong
Martelle
Armstrong
Des Moines Leaders Draft War Food Program Proposals
A report by ten Iowa AAA committeemen outlines changes to the soil conservation program to assure wartime food production. Recommendations cover contouring, strip cropping, pasture renovation, feed grain conservation, livestock disease control, seedings, land reclamation, price supports, and farmer-led administration through national, state, and local levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Upo
AAA
Owa
Americas
J Loveland
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Congress
Grass plot trial at United Brothers church yard
Clayton county district sail commissioners establish a brome grass plot east of United Brothers church in Wagner township. Four strains are planted to compare growth, vigor, disease resistance and seed production. The strains include Fisher Parkland Kansas and commer aa northern.
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Spreint
District Sail Commissioners
Clayton County
United Brothers Church
Wagner Township
Fisher
Parkland Kansas
Commeraa Northern
County Fairs Advised to Omit Pastry Contests
DES MOINES AP The state department of agriculture urged county and district fair secretaries to streamline shows for the war effort. The main proposal calls for cutting jams jellies marmalades frosted cakes and cookies contests. Sugar alternatives like honey corn syrup and sorghum should be encouraged with fewer produce plates. Needlework would feature a made over clothing exhibit. The Iowa State fair is canceled though 56 fairs remain scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thee
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Clyde Spry
Spry
Fifteen Pigs Reported Stolen Near Calmar
Fifteen young pigs weighing about 50 pounds each were reported stolen from the A. J. Kuhn farm one mile north of Calmar. The loss was discovered when the pigs were rounded up to be vaccinated.
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the Gazette
Calmar
A. J. Kuhn
Soul Conservation by A Country Woman
A short humorous piece asks why work horses keep ears turned back and answers that they can hear commands like whoa. The light anecdote reflects rural life and the practical wit of a country woman.
Randalia Man Bitten By Rabid Horse Near Randalia
West Union Ora Womhk of near Randalia was bitten on the chest and back by a horse that had rabies. A dead skunk in Womick’s field is thought to have infected the horse, which died 48 hours after biting him. He began serum treatment days later under Dr J D Parker. Hydrophobia symptoms may appear in 10 days to two weeks or as late as nine months. treatment is viewed as effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette West Union
Ora Womhk
Randala
J. D Parker
Fayette
Womhcks
Womick
Parker
Farmers Gain On Weeds In Jig Time Iowa Field Work
Iowa farmers sped weed control with rotary hoes behind trucks and tractors in Marion area fields. Across counties, multiple 2 row cultivators pushed through damp soils as black soil returned after downpours. A second cultivation will follow where fields stay wet, with plowing for soybeans and buckwheat in bogs and alfalfa haying soon underway.
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Iowa
Dairy Cows Bring $100 to $170 in Shellsburg Sale
In Shellsburg on Saturday Kirk Bixby sold dairy cows for $100 to $170. Top price went to a Jersey cow, reflecting strong demand for dairy stock in the local market.
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Shellsburg
Kirk Bixby
Jersey
Iowa dairy herds set May butterfat average per cow
Ames AP Iowa dairy herd improvement reports show May production exceeding one pound per day per cow for 15 464 cows. The 316 pound May average rises nearly three pounds from April 28 8 pounds. Leading association was Henry at 40 6 pounds. Followed by FreMon t Page Mills Polk Wapsie Valley Elkader Monona Story Boone Benton I and 4.
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AMES
Iowa
Henry Association
Fremont-Page-Mills
Polk
Wapsie Valley
Elkader-Monona
Story- Boone
Benton I
May Slaughters Show Fewer Cattle but More Hogs
A federal report shows May slaughter totals: cattle 774474 head, calves 327606, hogs 5357261, and sheep and lambs 1622078. Cattle and calves were down versus 1942, hogs up sharply, sheep up modestly. five year averages indicate stronger hog and sheep slaughter while cattle lag.
Restrictions on Lumber For Farm Repairs
Washington dispatch reports the War Production Board authorized a program to make soft wood lumber available for essential farm repairing construction. The War Food Administration will assign preference ratings to farmers and retail lumber dealers for agricultural needs. Lumber rated for farming may not be used for building or repairing dwellings.
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Washington
LLP
War Production Board Today
War Food Administration
Fayette 4-H Girls Rally Day Planned for June 24
Fayette county 4-H girls rally day will review last year and inspire for the future in Fayette on June 24. County officers will be elected and a special revue titled 4-H Builds for Victory will highlight the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecial
Fayette
Fayette County
$85 an Acre For 160 Acres Sold Near Earlville
EARLVILLE The Mrs Mary Kenny farm of 160 acres five miles southeast of Earlville was sold to Clarence Bell for 85 dollars an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlville
Mary Kenny
Clarence Bell
Crop Corps Grabs June Corn in Hardin County Harvest
A June harvest near Garden City saved 35 acres of 1942 corn after an emergency call. Selmer Sampson reported the field to County Agent Walter Eyre, prompting Crop Corps and neighborhood volunteers to bring in 900 bushels by Saturday. Ten neighbors and youth aided by teams, wagons, and adults, with final plans to plow and replant for 1943 led by Lawrence Hess.
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Garden City
Hardin County
Selmer Sampson
Sampson
Walter Eyre
Lawfield
Eyre
Hns
Eldora
Radcliffe
Cmb
Town
Lawrence Hess
Sampison
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