Reports differ on NFO milk holding impact on supplies
The NFO holding action draws mixed signals as Oren Lee Staley claims strong success from Corning while milk plants in eastern Iowa report only moderate to minimal receipts reductions. Analysts note potential price effects and debate pressuring the Secretary of Agriculture to raise manufacturing milk support.
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Rying
NFO
Oren Lee Staley
Corning
Iowa
Orville L. Freeman
Live Hog Show Winner Proves Carcass Worth
Anamosa reports the champion live hog also won top carcass placement at the Jones county market hog show held at Anamosa Community High School. A 215-pound Yorkshire Hampshire cross gilt entered by Frank A. Hart of Mt. Vernon led carcass metrics with 32.0 inch length 1.33 inches backfat 5.75 square inch loin eye and 48.55 percent ham and loin. Other top carcass placings followed live judges notes from March 13 in the sale barn.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Anamosa Community High School
Frank A. Hart
Mt. Vernon
John Frasher
Martello
Chester
Ray Anderson obituary recalls his farm page influence
Old and modern readers remember Ray Anderson, Cedar Rapids Gazette and Farm Journal farm editor, creator of Shucks Lets Talk it Over and Fencedrift Caught in the Woven Wire. He mentored the writer, shared humor and sentiment, and left an indelible farm page imprint. He was a fine Christian gentleman and will be missed.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Farm Journal
Ray Anderson
Ray
Gazette Farm Desk
Piersons Named Flying Farmer of the Year in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Royce Pierson of Oskaloosa received the Flying Farmer of the Year award at the Flying Farmers of Iowa convention banquet in Red Oak. Lowell R Meriel of Mississippi Aircraft Co was named airport operator of the year. New officers are Dale Hillyer Webster City president Adolph Herbrechtmeier Hubbard vice president and Robert Swanstrom Ottumwa secretary treasurer. Mrs Swanstrom crowned state Flying Farmer queen and will compete for the International Flying Farmers queen title at Hot Springs Arkansas August 15 18. About 214 attendees and 37 planes marked one of the largest state events.
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Red Oak
Royce Pierson
Oskaloosa
Flying Farmers of Iowa
Lowell R. Meriel
Mississippi Aircraft Company
Ft. Madison
State Flying Farmers Organization
Dale Hillyer
Webster City
Adolph Herbrechtsmeier
Hubbard
Robert Swanstrom
Ottumwa
Swanstrom
Hot Springs
Ark
Holiday Inn
Iowa
Winneshiek County Swine Appraisal Crowns 225-Pound Hog
Decorah judge E. J. Weigle notes Roger Huinker of Ridgeway won the Winneshiek county swine appraisal with a 225-pound market hog from 106 entries. The hog had a 30% carcass length, 5.08 square inches loin eye, 1.46 inches back fat, 17.2 percent ham and a ham loin index of 121.
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Decorah
Roger Huinker
Ridgeway
Winneshiek County
E. J. Weigle
Huinker
4 H Leader Meetings Set in Williamsburg
Two annual meetings for Iowa county 4 H leaders will be held in Williamsburg town hall. The first session starts 1 30 p m Monday and the second at 7 20 p m Tuesday.
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Marengo
Iowa County
Williamsburg
Soybean Prices Tug Between Farmers and Buyers
Soybean prices reflect a tug of war as farmers push for higher prices while buyers hold back. USDA Jan 1 stocks stood at 725 million bushels, 106 million above a year earlier, with exports and domestic use only modestly higher. Carryover forecasts vary from 50 to over 100 million bushels, and 1967 acreage could shape any price gains.
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USDA
Estimate of Plantings Is Under Goal
Washington AP farmers may not meet grain reserves targets as the agriculture department reports planting plans for corn and sorghums totaling about 89 million acres, 171 million tons expected, 6 million acres under the department goal. Wheat plantings rise 32 percent to 68 million acres, weather could yield a record crop but drought threatens central and southern plains. Overall plantings on all crops total 316 million acres, up 18 million from last year as officials consider a potential 30 million acre increase under crop controls.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Great Plains
Cholera Vaccine Study Planned by U S Agriculture Department
Washington report states the U S Department of Agriculture will study the role of vaccines in the final phases of the national effort to eradicate hog cholera. Research aims to assess effectiveness and inform ongoing eradication strategies.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Multiple Farm Auctions Scheduled Across Counties This Week
A string of farm sales and auctions listed for March 22 to March 27 covers livestock, dairy cattle, riding horses, machinery, hay, grain, antiques, and farm equipment. Sellers include Howard Stone near Central City, Frank Orr near Ryan, Gary Swart near West Branch, Harold Doehler near Lansing, Edwin J. Hanson near Cedar Rapids, Monticello sale barn, Walter Nieman near Manchester, and George R. Hanson near Ely.
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Howard Stone
Central City
Frank Orr
Ryan
Gary Swart
West Branch
Harald Doehler
Lansing
Edwin J
Buck Hanson
Edgewood Rd
Cadar Rapids
Monticello
Walter Nieman
Manchester
George R. Hanson
Ely
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NFO Milk Holding
Des Moines Cooperative Dairy
Cedar Raunds
Iowa City
NFC
Cedar Rapids
Thomas F. Rampy
Wilson and Company
Anamosa Salebarn
Buchanan
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
County Extension Council
Independence
Farm Bureau
Art Kress
Winthrop
Extension Council
Rollin Smith
Farm Bureau County
Leonard Brame
Melvin Funk
Harry Circus
Duane Morey
Hazleton
Ross Cherry
Gayla Ballroom
Simerl
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