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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
21
Hogs advance to a top in east Iowa of 13.60 on a run of 22 200 head, down from last Friday. Five day hog receipts total 161 500 head, ahead of last week's 134 600. Factors include ceiling pork prices, rise in fresh pork, and government pork purchases for military and lend lease.
Ames report notes soil conservation farming raises feed per acre and livestock marketed per acre, according to Arthur C Bunce Ames agricultural economist. The study surveyed farms in southwestern Iowa and northwestern Missouri showing enhanced output from SCS cooperation.
Isaac Johnson, a 90 year old farmer and horticulturist northwest of West Union, notes fence drift and weeds as a recurring issue. He observes he has never killed a 1g in his life, a remark reflecting his long experience with field control.
Sixty head of feeding shoats sold at 15 to 17 50 each eight miles west of Muscatine. A Shorthorn bull brought 90 dollars. Forty one steers 85 to 91 dollars, fourteen milk cows and heifers 90 to 95 dollars, an old horse 24 dollars. Grain and farm equipment also sold including corn 75 cents a bushel, oats 60 cents, alfalfa hay 14 dollars a ton, baled straw 36 cents a bale. A wagon 45 dollars, mower 80 dollars, plows 5 to 7 50, a 1942 pick-up 550 dollars.
A survey by Iowa State University agricultural experiment station and Ames extension service shows soybean acreage in north central Iowa could rise 120 percent over 1941 without hurting farm management. Most gains would come from oat reductions. lime use on legumes is low, and a lime boost could alleviate statewide lack of high protein roughage.
The War Production Board bans cocoanut oil and high glycerine yield fats from oleomargarine shortening and cooking fat, allows soap use at 75 percent of 1941 consumption, and caps palm oil after April 1. Palm oil by products must extract at least 98.5 percent glycerine, with a 1.5 percent limit to be removed by June 1. Revenue records show oleomargarine sales of 32,279,656 pounds in February 1942, up 7.05 percent from 1941. January–February 1942 total 67,559,496 pounds, up 1.04 percent from 66,865,620 pounds in 1941.
About 234 tons of TVA concentrated phosphate fertilizer were shipped to 27 Iowa counties for test demonstrations by county soils associations and the extension service in 27 states. The shipment split into 123 tons triple superphosphate and 111 tons calcium metaphosphate with high nutrient content. Results are evaluated by check plots records and observed crop, livestock, and home unit impacts. Demonstrators render a public service and pay freight from Wilson Dam Alabama plus a small supervision fee.
Ames AP In injuries to farmers will damage the food for freedom program this year by reducing labor supply. Harold H Beaty rural engineer warns agriculture is a top occupation with 4200 accidental deaths in 1941 from tractors bulls and machinery. He recommends a well filled first aid kit for prompt care of injuries.
Dr. Paul J. Kolachov, at the farm chemurgy meeting in Chicago, proposes cultivating dandelions to produce a large rubber crop for the corn belt. He cites Kok-sagyz as Russia’s supply, with yields of 150 to 200 pounds of crude rubber per acre and 75 to 100 pounds of seeds, and notes breeding has raised rubber content from 6 12 percent to 27 percent.
A national survey by Cargill Inc reports generally good moisture in major crop regions as of March 20 with subsoil moisture fair in eastern Montana and parts of the Dakotas, variable in Nebraska Iowa Illinois and Minnesota, and surface moisture generally good except in western Nebraska and the Dakotas.
Farmers faced rain and showers on Wednesday delaying Thursday morning work but many returned to fields by afternoon as conditions improved.
Light receipts and steady demand lift prices for all steer classes in Chicago. Top cattle reach $16 on 1143 pound load, with 1398 pound load matching that high. March highs and January highs noted. Heifer prices rise to $14.50 on 1002 pound August offerings. bulls and calves vary with thinning buyer demand. Replacement cattle remain in demand, light weight stockers sought amid small supply.
President Roosevelt praised 4-H clubs and their farming and home making work as indispensable in wartime. He urged rural youth to join the national mobilization week April 5 to 11 and to spur broader participation in support of freedom and victory.
A West Liberty bull owned by W. C. Anderson and Son won grand champion Shorthorn sire at the southwestern beef cattle show in Fort Worth Texas. The photo features Gene Autry, the screen star and ranch owner from southern Oklahoma, with the champion.
John J. Weber was elected president of the Independence National Farm Loan association in a Wednesday meeting. John Wise was named vice president and J. P. Sloan secretary-treasurer. A. R. Henderson joined the loan committee with Weber and Wise, while Henry Fratzke, Crain, and Wise served as loan committee members or investigator roles.
Farmers intend to use sodium chlorate for weed control and seek county licenses. The note highlights licensing steps and safety considerations for applying the chemical in fields governed by local regulations.
Nearly 150 people attended the Jackson county women’s annual home project Achievement day in Maquoketa under county chairman Mrs. George Roe. Key talk on Europe by refugee Miss Marjorie Holbert, now student at Frances Shimer Junior College.
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