Beef Grading Questions Aired at Short Course
At an Iowa State University short course, cattle feeders learned that feeding cattle to choice grade may not always be most profitable due to feed costs and price spreads. Experts: choice grade aids eating quality, exotic breeds require heavier feeding, and promoting "Iowa corn-fed beef" could create a premium product. About 130 attendees.
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American Beef
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Iowa Beef Industry Council
Farm program figures to show set aside impact this year
Washington AP The Agriculture Department will release a progress report on farmer signups for 1972 set aside and other feed grain programs by mid week to gauge if enough land is being enrolled to curb output. Deadline is March 10 with no plan to extend signup.
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Farmers miss second payment on 1971 feed grain program
Alburiette Linn county ASCS executive director Bob Wegmuller said farmers in last year's feed grain program will not receive a second government payment. National five month average price was $1.0408 per bushel, above the $1.03 minimum to trigger a second payment, eliminating the need for any extra aid.
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Alburimett
Linn County
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Statistical Reporting Service
ISU Agriculture Dean search committee formed
A committee at Iowa State University has begun locating top prospects for the dean of the college of agriculture after Floyd Andre's January death. Chair John Pesek guides a cross section of faculty and students who will canvass candidates but not recruit, compiling a list for President W Robert Parks.
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Iowa State University
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Agronomy
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Pilar Garcia
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James Schwartz
John Timmons
Allan Beck
Story City
Charles Harris
Akron
Dale Vincent
West Branch
W. Robert Parks
Winneshiek DHIA elects new officers at meeting
Daryl Bergan of Mabel Minnesota was chosen chairman of the Winneshiek county Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Neal Lovstuen of Decorah was elected vice chairman for a one year term. David Hegg of Decorah became Secretary treasurer succeeding Albert Ash. Jim Mickey and Albin Massman retired from the board along with others. New board members include Duane Groth Gene Livesind Richard Matter and Cletus Meyer with Oscar Lembke and Duane Engelhardt as supervisors, all of Decorah or nearby areas.
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Farm Bureau young member conference in Des Moines
Six Linn county residents attended the Iowa Farm Bureau young member conference in Des Moines last week. Ken Key chairs the advisory committee as Bill Sloan David Booth and Randy Balderston from Central City and Alburnett attended along with others. Sessions covered state legislation marketing leadership and safety.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines
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Bill Sloan
David Booth
Alburnatt
Randy Balderston
Central City
Murphy Seeks Higher Corn Loan to Boost Farm Income
James L. Murphy of Run Town, Democratic candidate for secretary of agriculture, urged farmers and farm leaders at the National Farmers Organization meeting that the 1972 corn loan rate be raised. He argued that advance knowledge of policy would let farmers with rotations and input decisions maximize gains, while those without it would see reduced payments. Murphy said the rate, tied to 1971 acreage, should reflect higher costs and encourage conservation practices. The call comes as he notes enrollments for the 1972 program lag behind 1971 levels and asks Secretary Butz to announce plans promptly.
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Secretary of Agriculture
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Butz
Kunkle Named Fayette Hog Show Grand Champion
West Union Iowa last week hosted the Fayette County spring hog show with 82 market hogs. Orville Kunkle of Oelwein won the heavyweight grand champion 225 pound hog, while Larry Koester of West Union showed the reserve lightweight winner. Top heavyweight placings included James Halstead and James Geistkemper, and lightweight placings featured Mike Gibbs and Steven Goldstein among others.
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Orville Kunkle
Oelwein
Fayette Enanty
Larry Koester
James Halstead
James Geistkemper
Fayette
John Ingels
Maynard
Mike Gibbs
Elgin
Steven Goldstein
Lamont
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