Farmers Squeezed as Prices Fall Across Crops
Washington reports farm prices are 16 percent lower than parity in the last 13 months while costs fell only 2.4 percent. Mid February saw the worst farmer position in six and a half years as the price–cost ratio reached its lowest since 1942. Meat animals lift overall prices, masking declines in grains and other farm goods.
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Hampshire Bredgilt Sale and Multiple Closings at Iowa Auctions
Advertised in The Gazette are upcoming auctions in Iowa with Killian Farms at Hawk Eye Downs Cedar Rapids Dairy sale at 1 30 p m 33 head and equipment Everett Ooetting and Roland Spear Mechanicsville sale barn. Leo Bouquet Fairfax two miles northeast closing out sale 1 30 p m livestock and machinery Fred D Ratcliff Coggon two percent mile east closing out sale 11 a m live stock hay grain machinery Fred Leaf Morley southeast 2 1 2 miles Spotted Poland China sale 40 bred sons and gifts Arthur Bailey and Sons West Liberty 44 1/2 miles north Mable Morissy Ryan area public auction 1 p m 125 acre farm livestock machinery
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China
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Indiana Reserve
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Prices for dairy and major farm commodities rise sharply
The report shows dairy product prices up 164 percent and overall prices received by farmers ahead by 215 percent over the base period. It notes mid February averages for major commodities and their parity against current values.
Iowa City Milking Clinic Scheduled for March 19
Iowa City hosts the Better Milking Clinic on March 19 after a snowstorm cancellation. Emmett C. Gardner, County Extension Director, says events run 10 am to 4 pm at the National Guard Armory with sponsors Iowa State College extension service and nine milking equipment companies.
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Emmett C. Gardner
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Iowa State College Extension Service
Elkader Cooperative Names New Officers
At the annual meeting of the Farmers Cooperative Creamery of Elkader Joseph Hoover was chosen president Clyde Smith was named vice president Fred Kuehl was elected secretary Directors listed include Lester Vogt Harold Seeland Ervin Uebner George Cassatt Charles Cords and Don Munger.
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Farmers Cooperative Creamery of
Joseph Hoover
Clyde Smith
Fred Kuehl
Lester Vogt
Harold Seeland
Ervin Uebner
George Cassatt
Charles Cords
Don Munger
Buttermakers Meeting in Elgin with Creamery Officials
Louis Lehman and the Elgin Creamery Company host northeast Iowa buttermakers in Elgin on Wednesday. Dinner is served at 6 30 pm at the Methodist church.
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Elgin Creamery Company
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Allamakee County Breeding Association Meets March 9
The Allamakee County Artificial Breeding Association announces its annual meeting will be held March 9 in the courthouse at Waukon. Members are urged to attend and discuss association business and plans.
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Allamakee County
Artificial Breeding Association
Farm economic crisis warned by dairy leader
Bryce S. Landt president of the American Dairy Association says the nations farm economy is at its lowest since the 1930s. He cites falling farm incomes, high production costs, and a collapse in dairy prices as threats to the milk supply and broader economy.
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Lensch Herd Tops Linn No 2 DHIA Production
The L W Lensch Holstein herd led Linn No 2 DHIA in February with an average of 1022 pounds of milk and 37.2 pounds of fat per cow. Perry Knapp reported top lactation records by Dows Dairy Jerseys at 451 414 and 413 pounds of fat, with the month’s high cow yielding 685 pounds of butterfat.
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Dairy Sold in Dysart Transfers Elsan Dairy to Walnut Farms
Elmer Santman sells the Elsan Dairy in Dysart to Walnut Dairy Farms of Waterloo with immediate possession. Santman will continue to operate his dairy farm and ice cream business.
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Walnut Dairy Farms
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Tama county 4 H fair set for Traer August dates
The annual Tama county 4 H fair and achievement show runs August 10 to 14 in Traer. Livestock events occur at the Traer sale pavilion while the girls 4 H show takes place at the Cavalier Motor Company garage.
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Traer Sale
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Government price support not sole path to farm prosperity
The article argues price supports at 60 to 90 percent of parity cannot guarantee farm prosperity. It notes production limits, marketing quotas, and broader factors such as high business activity, employment, export demand, and sound fiscal policy are essential. It honors Samuel Hamarint McCrory for his service to agriculture.
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Color Is Main Issue in Oleo Tax Fight
Washington notes that Rep August H Andresen says the oleo margarine tax repeal battle centers on color with yellow favored to resemble butter. He expects hearings as the agriculture committee weighs repealing taxes that apply to colored oleo while guarding against fraud in margarine service.
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August H. Andresen
R-Minn
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Dairy Bloc
House Agriculture Committee
Harold D. Cooley
D-N.c
Cooley
W. R. Poage
Texas
Margarinate policy sparks dairy fear and hearings
Andresen warned that unrestricted repeal would cut margarine sales by 600 million pounds annually, risking $250 million in farmer income and potential dairy herd liquidation. Hearings are slated to continue through Friday.
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West Union Commission Company Plans Annual Meeting
The West Union Commission Company will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the assembly room of the West Union courthouse. Officers to be elected include president vice president and two directors with a secretary treasurer to be named. Current officers are J. S. Crowe president L. A. Kiel vice president and Ross Whitcher secretary treasurer.
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West Union Commission Company
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J. S. Crowe
L. A. Kiel
Ross Whitcher
Oakdale Holstein Cow Tops 100000 Milk Output
A cow in the Oakdale Sanitorium herd produced 111,923 pounds of milk and 3,765 pounds of butterfat across seven locations. Her peak yield as a six year old was 19,735 pounds of milk and 659 pounds of butterfat, marking her as the 1,805th purebred Holstein to exceed 100,000 pounds.
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Chemical Assny Warns of DDT Direct Sprays
The National Agricultural Chemicals Association warns farmers not to spray DDT directly on dairy animals until more data exist. It studies safe milk residue levels and methods for cattle barns and forage crops. FDA notes no authority to ban the practice.
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National Agricultural Chemicals Association
NACA
Food and Drug Administration
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