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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
6
Ray Anderson reports that packers argue cattle prices must fall to align with beef ceilings imposed by the OPA on April 28. Producers curtailed offerings and “starvation receipts” followed, while wholesale beef prices rose faster than cattle or retail beef prices.
Rumors swirl over the April fifth revision to the pork ceiling by the OPA. Wholesalers allegedly benefited from advance information boosting pork prices ahead of competitors. Observers question how some packers secured higher wholesale rates. Some suggest a backroom deal with distributors and simultaneous beef price cuts.
The OPA announced changes on April 15 affecting wholesale beef prices and cattle price expectations. With beef ceilings in place and wholesale prices rising above live cattle and retail levels, cattle prices are not expected to fall significantly and should stay within a narrow range until ceilings are relaxed. Effective May 11 and May 18, the April 28 order set May 11 as the start date for the new provisions.
Special to The Gueette. The Geske Jersey herd near McGregor topped Allamakee County Dairy Herd Improvement Association for five months and ranked second for three. The 8-year-old cow Safe Dreaming Spot, daughter of Safe Dreaming Peeress, is credited for the herd’s success, with Pat Geraghty of Ed Geraghty supervising. The cow won district show top honors in 1937 and 1938.
Officials announce that beef price ceilings take effect March 18 at retail. Consumers, unfamiliar with grades, may face mislabeling and substitutions to disguise discounts. Experts expect retail policing to be tightened to enforce the ceilings.
Miss Nina Wark man Ames extension specialist leads a week of canning training schools for educational cooperators in Jones County. Meetings cover townships including Lowell Richland Scotch Grove Castle Grove Washington Cass Wayne Fairview Jackson Madison Clas Wyoming Oxford Greenfield Rome and Hale with sessions at Monticello Anamosa Wyoming and Olin starting at 1 pm.
Special to The Ciarette. Margaret Stewart HDA in Linn counts will run a canning clinic at Walker school on May 19. Topics include hot water bath pressure cooker steam cooker and oven canning. Discuss spoilage causes fermentation putrefaction flat sour and botulinus. Demonstrations cover 10 steps for successful canning and freezing prep. Also notes on the great horned owl killing and eating skunks despite odor.
Ames extension entomologist Harald E. Gunderson advised residents who did not band or properly care for bands to expect damage from cankerworms. Eggs hatch May 1 to 10 and feed on elm and apple leaves, with later attacks on oak, hackberry, and rose. He recommends spraying with arsenite and miscible oil, 30 gallons of water, as soon as worms appear. Defoliation depletes a tree’s reserves, reducing fight against future borers and disease.
The Greater Tipton club and Cedar county Farm Bureau sponsor a 10 acre corn yield contest tied to the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association. This is the fourth year Cedar county hosts the event with past winners Weldon Woods Mechanicsville 1939 Earl Eliah Clarence 1940 and Vernon Dice West Liberty.
Senator Russell and Senate farm bloc propose a substitute to allow below parity wheat sales for feed and alcohol use to release 730 to 800 million bushels above normal demand. About 150 million bushels could be disposed to boost pork dairy and poultry production while avoiding depressed corn prices. Storage concerns and partial committee progress noted.
Ames farmers urged to share equipment and band together to boost efficiency. Ames head of agricultural engineering D B Davidson and C H Van Vinck advise larger gear and multiple implements powered by horses or tractors. Research from John Hopkins shows tractors reduce total man hours. Tandem harrows improve seedbed prep and weed control. early cultivation with appropriate tools reduces labor with minimal yield loss. Fields with surface-planter methods yield better than sister culture in some cases.
The report records April wheat stocks at 801 792 million bushels and a January to March disappearance of 185 815 million, up from last year by 4.5 million. Nine months July to March show 23 million fewer disappearance than last season, totaling about 529 million bushels. Commodity Credit Corporation wheat holdings on May 2 reach 121.35 million and corn holdings just over 66.5 million.
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Ames researchers find eggs three to five days old yield best freezing results when stored at 70 to 80 degrees. Yolks are separated and mixed with salt honey or corn syrup. whites freeze without special treatment. Waterglass method advised for long storage. freshest eggs retain flavor and firmness.
Eggs kept in a thin white mineral oil layer to prevent water evaporation. Oil bath at 70 90F for a few seconds, then drain. Pack in cracks or cases with the small end down. Store away from odors in a cool place between 32 and 65 F. eggs must be at most eight hours old.
Des Moines reports 3,179 farm hands seeking work on May 1 with 48,444 job seekers overall, the lowest agency total in history. Farm placements were 1,099 in April, up 139 from 1941 and 960 the previous year, while single men numbers fell sharply and married men declined less.
Independence Iowa report states A H Aukerman of Manchester for Equitable Life reports the sale of the 129.25 acre Agnew farm in Buchanan county to Mike M. Fischels of Independence. Negotiated through J L Holland of Independence. Sale price about 90 dollars per acre. The farm near Independence is operated by Jay Wilson and Fischels takes possession March 1, 1943.
Hog cholera outbreaks were reported by veterinarians last week in 13 eastern Iowa communities including Winthrop Maynard Springville DeWitt Walcott Vinton Shellsburg Anamosa Reinbeck Manchester Delhi Jesup and Independence with significant losses in several towns. Swine erysipelas was noted near Strawberry Point and Bennet. The bulletin warns against vaccinating too early and advises vaccination two weeks after weaning for solid immunity.
Special to the Gazette Anamosa Jones county farmers will gather at Gordon Implement store Wednesday at 8 pm for a tractor service clinic. County Agent James Kearns says the meeting will cover tractor operation carburetion ignition and cooling system aspects.
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