Becker's Corn Shows Extra Suckers Across 350 Acres
Dairyman Ted Becker reports corn fields seeded in late April with 20 000 plants per acre now show 48 000 to 60 000 plants per acre due to extra suckers or offshoots. The phenomenon appears across all Becker's 350 acres, with some ears possibly forming on offshoots, while experts caution it may not boost yields in dry conditions.
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Pasture Clinic Slated At Voss Farm June 38
A Bennett pasture clinic and picnic will be held Wednesday June 30 at the Voss Thntters farm southeast of Bennett to view pasture interseeding and cow tall practices. The eight acre bluegrass pasture was interseeded with birdstoot betail in April, using a zip seeder after spraying a herbicide. The event includes Cedar Lakes demonstrations and a steak picnic. reserve by calling 705-1430.
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Northeast Iowa Research Center Field Day Planned Near Nashua
The first field day at the Northeast Iowa Research Center is set for Monday June 2 near Nashua. Tours start at 1:01 p.m. covering preplant preemergence and post emergence herbicides with over 220 products or methods on display. Experts from Iowa State University and regional crop specialists will discuss herbicides and answer questions.
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Nelson Pushes Plan to Cut Farm Paperwork
Iowa Farm Bureau urged federal paperwork reform at a Des Moines hearing. Nelson proposed consolidating permits, standardizing forms, and trimming dual state and federal filings. He recommended simpler Form 1099 and Schedule F changes, plus removing many schedules to reduce farmer tax reporting burdens.
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Conservation Tillage Tour Planned for Gladbrook Area
A conservation tillage tour in the Gladbrook area is set for Thursday June 24 with 5:30 p.m. assembly at Conant's park or the Dale Larsen farm. Stops include Bob Wiese farm, Martin Druene fields, and the Larsen farm for refreshments and supper. Wayne Hameler farms will feature a new terrace system. talks by Kay Connelly and other conservation officials will follow slides and a discussion on village methods.
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New Hampton Hog Test Station Hosts Clinic
A Waterloo area swine production clinic will be held at the Northeast Iowa swine testing station in New Hampton on July 7, 1976. Emmett Stevermer and Bob Trowin along with Jim Meno will speak.
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