Lean Pigs Need Higher Protein Ration, Experts Say
Iowa State extension hog specialists Harold Hodson and Emmett Stevermer spoke in Lisbon on lean pigs requiring higher protein rations. Hodson urged 13 to 14 percent crude protein for finishing hogs and 18 percent in starters to 40–50 pounds, with careful calcium and phosphorus balance. They noted no gain difference between complete and free feed. pelleting may improve efficiency if costs permit. Mel Blanc and Donald O’Connor quiz on THE REEL GAME airs 7:30 PM Monday on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Lisbon
Harold Hodson
Iowa State University Extension
Hodson
Emmett Stevermer
Stevermer
Mel Blanc
Donald O’connor
Kcrg-Tv
Culver Rejects Nixon Rural Revenue Sharing Plan
Rep. John C. Culver of Iowa blasted President Nixon's proposed rural revenue sharing as insufficient and demanded immediate release of already appropriated funds. He warned against new money promises and urged aid for agriculture housing employment and business development rather than expanded revenue sharing.
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Dorothy Williams
Washington
John C. Culver
Iowa
Nixon
White House
Culver
Iowa State Foundation Farms Report Sharp 1970 Profit Drop
The Iowa State University Agricultural Foundation reports 1970 profits fell on 15 farms due to weaker livestock income and higher costs. Corn yields averaged 86.2 bushels per acre, down from 105.6 in 1969, with one western Iowa farm producing only 20 bushels amid drought. Livestock returns declined as hog and feed cattle prices dropped, while costs for feed, labor, fuel, taxes, and depreciation rose.
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Ames
Iowa State University Agricultural Foundation
Jack Alexander
Foundation
Alexander
Iowa
University
Iowa Declares Hog Cholera Free After 11 Year Battle
Iowa is officially cholera free under a federal state eradication program after a twelve month disease-free period. The effort began in 1960 with a broad committee and subcommittees to study reporting outbreaks and regulations, culminating in depopulation and indemnities to encourage prompt reporting.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State University Research and Extension
Farm Press
Biologics Industry
Iowa Farm Bureau
ISU
Maynard Spear
Spear
Klean Lean Buys Hampshire Hog For 3200
Western Illinois university agri cultural experiment station sold sixty five boats at an average of 320 dollars last week. The top price paid was 3200 dollars for a Hampshire hog owned by Ed Simpson of Port Byron Illinois. Klean Lean Inc Cedar Rapids Iowa purchased the hog.
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Macomb, Ill
Western Illinois University Agricultural Experiment Station
Hampshire
Ed Simpson
Port Byron
Ill
Klean-Lean, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Monroe, Wis
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Wis
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Milwaukee
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Pingh Pough
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Iowa State Foundation Farms
John B. Herrick
Herrick
Towa
Klean Lean
Top Hampshire
Vantage
Liz Oom Tine
FTC
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
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