Record Acreage Will Be Sprayed for Weed Control
Mes-A record acreage will be treated with the weed killer 2 4 D during 1949 per E P Sylvester Iowa State College botanist. Last year 1 5 million acres were sprayed along with 62 000 miles of fence rows. He notes refinements in 2 4 D use and urges early spraying on weeds 3 to 6 inches high. Ester forms cost more but save material. avoid overdosage. weather and dust affect results. 24 5 T shows promise as a brush killer for poison ivy oaks sprouts and wild berries.
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E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Sylvester
Canada
Livestock Drives Farm Income in 1948, Says Meat Institute
A government-based chart by the American Meat Institute shows meat animals accounted for almost one third of farmer cash income in 1948. Meat sales valued at more than 9.5 billion dollars, while total crop receipts including government payments neared 13.14 billion dollars.
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American Meat Institute
Malone to Speak at Wilton Junction Meeting
Iowa State economist Carl Malone will meet Cedar Muscatine and Scott county farmers March 30 at Wilton Junction city hall. The event begins at 8 pm.
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Tipton - Carl Malone
Iowa State College
Cedar
Muscatine
Scott County
Wilton Junction
Brown Swiss Cow Sets 305 Day Milk Record
Patricia's Mexico Mable a 9 year old Brown Swiss cow owned by Dr J W Pirie Cedar Rapids completed a 305 day lactation with 12724 pounds of milk and 469 pounds of fat on twice daily milking
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Patricia
Mexico
Mable
J W Pirie
Cedar Rapids
Linn County March 8 1949 Board Proceedings Summary
The Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met March 8 1949 with Beeson Seevell Hood presiding. They approved minutes, set March 24 1949 for read program meeting, adopted a run settlement prevention resolution, and authorized a Right of Way Easement over land to the Linn County Home. Various claims, expenses, and road funds were itemized and approved, with adjournment to March 15.
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Linois Hogan
Hers Hessenius
Benton Coun
Spesor Hood
Super
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Prank J. Kou Nix
Tin County
St Te Santorum
Oakdals
Inna
Nape
Linn
Platt
Desireus
PFAV
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Davmert
Hess
Hood
Seeve l
Centra
Cedar Rapids
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Ter Eimer
Beeve
State of Iowa
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Board of Supervisors
Seevell Beeson
Suvervisor
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Sendow
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Vince
Clert
Board of Supervinccn Etinn County
Towa
Sale
Darwitt
William
Otto F Hanzlik
Elmer M. Seevell
Importance of Colostrum for Newborn Calves in Dairy Practice
Dairy Digest emphasizes giving newborn calves colostrum for 3 to 4 days to build protein and vitamin A stores. It cites potential national savings from utilizing surplus colostrum, storage methods, and guidelines for feeding and thawing frozen colostrum.
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United States
Brown Swiss Breeders Elect Brandt as President
Brown Swiss breeders of Canton No 1 elect Ewald Brandt as president. Leslie Anderson named vice president and David Flage secretary treasurer. County directors include Don Lamb, Henry Comrick, Neil Smith, Merle Baldwin, Hugh Mabon, Emmett Wilson, and M R Ringoen. Canton show set for Decorah on June 1 with speakers Dick Stumbo and Ray Marley.
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Ewald Brandt
Leslie Anderson
David Flage
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Allamakee
Henry Comrick
Clayton
Neil Smith
Bremer
Merle Baldwin
Chickasaw
Hugh Mabon
Fayette
Emmett Wilson
Howard
M R Ringoen
Winneshiek
Canton
Decorah
Dick Stumbo
National
Ray Marley
Iowa State College
Multiple Closing Out Sales Announced in Iowa Listings
On March 29 at 12 30 p m closing out sales will feature livestock hay grain and machinery near Ryan 8 miles northwest led by Orland Frasher March 30 at 12 30 p m the Registered Ayrshire sale of 35 head at Mississippi Valley Fairground Davenport overseen by Edward H Peterson at 1 p m another closing out sale covering machinery and livestock led by George O Brine 6 miles north of Alburnette March 31 at 12 noon Don Hartz and Sons conduct a livestock hay grain and machinery closing out sale a minute from Maynard
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Ryan
Ayrshire
Edward H Peterson
Mississippi Valley Fairground
Davenport
George O'Brine
Alburnette
Don Hartz and Sons
Maynard
Wheat quotas loom as corn stocks top two and a half billion
Reparation in USDA policy signals for corn and wheat marketing quotas amid high carryover. Secretary Brannan testifies that quotas may apply to corn produced and fed on farms, with implications for acreage controls and feed grains policies. A USDA apparel survey notes women influence on men’s clothing choices and broad undergarment ownership trends.
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USDA
House Agriculture Committee
Brannan
USDA Researchers Comment On Applying Study Findings
In the preliminary report USDA researchers note that findings are left to those who wish to apply them to specific problems. The statement emphasizes practical use rather than blanket recommendations.
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USDA
Sweet Clover Tops Iowa Nitrogen Producer
Iowa State College agronomist Marvin Anderson says sweet clover is the state's leading nitrogen fixing green manure crop. Red clover and hubam produce less, while 100 to 150 pounds of nitrogen per acre can be added when plowed under after the first season or in the spring of the second year.
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Ames
Iowa
Marvin Anderson
Iowa State College
Anderson
Agricultural plowing timing and green manure effects on corn yield
An agronomist notes that shallow spring plowing prevents moisture problems for corn and delays reduce growth. Hubam annual competes with sweet clover in top growth while rot growth is smaller. Iowa State tests show corn yield gains of 8 to 19 bushels per acre across soil types.
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Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
New 4-H Club Organized in Tayr Township
A new 4-H club has been organized in Tayr township Allamakee county with Robert Brazel as president Gie Rubens as vice president and Janis Bulman as secretary treasurer this new group marks expanded youth agricultural education in the region.
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Tayr
Allamakee County
Robert Brazel
Gie Rubens
Janis Bulman
Swegle Named Associate in Charge of Youth Activities
Ames Wayne Swegle of Niw Virginia has been appointed associate in charge of youth activities for the Iowa State College extension service. He graduated with a degree in agricultural journalism earlier this month.
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Ames
Wayne Swegle
Niw
Virginia
Iowa State Came Extension Service
Hog population drops by five million year over year
Report notes a global hog herd decline of five million animals as of January 1 this year compared with the previous year. It cites lower farming outputs and demand shifts affecting major pork producing regions and markets.
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