Iowa Acreage Plans Up 5 Percent For 1944 Crops
Iowa farmers plan a near five percent rise in total crop acreage for 1944 led by corn oats and soybeans. Prospective corn acreage tops 11.7 million acres the highest since 1932 with total planted area about 22.5 million acres. Soybeans seen at 2.34 million acres with oil crops flax steady but down from 1943. Wheat barley rye and other crops shrink in share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Lesie M. Carl
Carr
Carl
War Production Threatened by Corn Shortage
Rex Corn reports a severe corn shortage threatens war production across the nation. Dr J Max Widmer of Penick and Ford Cedar Rapids notes less than a week of corn on hand and no ability to buy. Mills like Corn Products Refining and American Maize Products face shutdowns without more supply, while allocations fall short of needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Max Widmer
Penick and
Ford
Cedar Rapids
Widmer
Dr. Widmer
Associated Press
Corn Products Refining Company
North Kansas City
Pekin
Argo
American Maize Products Company
Roby
Ind
National Starch Company
Indianapolis
Fewer Cattle Shipped Into Corn Belt This Year
The War Food Administration reports a 13.7 percent drop in cattle and calf shipments to eight corn belt states in the first two months of the year, totaling 162,636 head versus 188,354 in the same period last year. Iowa shipments declined 8 percent overall and 15 percent in February, with 70,576 and 28,926 heads respectively, down from 16,699 and 34,012 in 1943 February.
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War Food Administration
Iowa
WFA
iFeb
Review of Farm Program Seems Likely
Washington AP report summarizes a government study on farm production. It notes anticipated shortfalls in soybeans peanuts flax seed dry beans peas sugar beets potatoes and sweet potatoes while livestock feed crops may meet needs. Labor and machinery shortages and draft deferments threaten planting expansion, with possible shifts in price supports to alter goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
War Food Administration
WFA
Midwest
10 Percent More Food Lockers This Year Predicted
CHICAGO AP An expansion of at least 10 percent in frozen food locker plants this year, compared with a 5 percent growth in 1943, was predicted by Albert Guggedahl executive secretary of the National Frozen Food Locker association. He said a 50 percent expansion in locker plants could occur within five years after the war as the War Food administration plans priorities for expansion as a conservation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Guggedahl
National Frozen Food Locker Association
War Food Administration
Tama county soil conservation board reorganized
Fred K Bruene of Gladbrook elected chairman at the Tama county soil conservation district reorganization meeting. William J Kremenak of Toledo named secretary for a six year term. Robert Lyon serves as the third member on the board.
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Toledo
Fred K. Bruene
Gladbrook
Tama County Soil Conservation District
Board of Commissioners
Wiliam J. Kremenak
Robert Lyon
Hybrids Drive Nebraska 1944 Corn Planting Share
Lincoln Nebraska three fourths of the states 1944 corn acreage will be planted to hybrids according to University of Nebraska extension service. Last year about two thirds of the corn acreage were hybrids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
INS
Extension Service
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Farm Auction Schedule Near Marion and Troy Mills
Thursday March 23 Gerald Thomas and Son sale 4 miles northeast of Marion. Friday March 24 Walter Knutson sale 4 miles south of Troy Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Thomas and Son Sale
Marion
Walter Knutson
Postwar economic security urged by Casey at rural electric meet
Eugene Casey, assistant to President Roosevelt, told the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association convention that postwar economic security is possible with courage and planning. He cited plant capacity, farms, and resources and urged production for growing consumption, world trade, and higher living standards including for the rural south and west. He warned against monopoly ideologies and supported demobilization pay and veteran and worker benefits. Roosevelt acknowledged progress in rural electrification and continued aid from the REA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene Casey
Roosevelt
Casey
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Rural Electrification Administration
Curtailed Wool Imports Demanded by Hill in House Testimony
Representative William S. Hill warned a House subcommittee that without curtailment by the War Production Board the wool import program must be cut by Congress. WPB officials said they lack power to curb Australian wool, revealing the stockpile may hit 2 billion pounds by year end as navy uses domestic wool despite higher costs.
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Washington
William S. Hill
Rcolo
House
War Production Board
Congress
Hill
United States
WPB
Southwest Pacific
William A. Best
Navy Supply Corps
Navy
Applications for Jan Dairy Subsidies Due by March 31
Linn county Triple-A director Henry J. Hood reminded farmers that March 31 is the deadline to file for January dairy subsidy payments. February subsidies are payable now and applications may cover both months. Sight drafts are issued on the Commodity Credit Corporation after proof of sales. Subsidy rates for January and February are 5 cents per pound butterfat and 30 cents per hundredweight of milk. March 1 payments rise to 8 cents per pound and 50 cents per hundredweight.
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Henry J. Hood
Linn County
Triple-A
Hood
Commodity Credit Corporation
Lime stockpiling urged on Anamosa farms
At a meeting of 35 farmers and quarry operators in Anamosa, stockpiling agricultural limestone during off periods was urged to boost limestone production. Operators cited transport limits and better use of crushing equipment and trucks, with farmers taking responsibility for spreading. The Jones county Triple-A and the soil conservation district called the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County
Triple-A
Soil Conservation District
Bill Introduced To Revive Federal Crop Insurance
Washington AP A proposal to revive and expand federal crop insurance was submitted to Congress by Chairman Fulmer of the House Agriculture Committee. It would continue wheat and cotton in 1945 and extend coverage to tobacco corn and rice in 1946. Wheat would use per acre yield with up to 75 percent coverage. the other crops would insure 75 percent of the cost of investment for total loss.
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Washington
Congress
Fulmer
D-S.c
House Agriculture Committee
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
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Ovid A. Martin
Soil District
REA Group
Beverly Cattle Company
WMT
Woodbury
Louis Philippe
AVA
DRUC
Second Street
Cedar Rapide
Lady Esther
Revlon
Toushay
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Paris
LUXOR
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Djer Kiss Talcum
Confetti Cologne
Armand
Razand
Richard Hedaut
Aspertane
Mvis
Roger & Gallet
Delicht
Softol
Barbara Gould
DuBarry Pace
Syee
Protek
Arrid
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Cedar Rafids
Marshalltown
Vinton
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