Study Finds Minimal Deer Crop Damage in Iowa
Boone report by wildlife biologist Lee Gladfelter of the Iowa Conservation Commission finds limited crop depredation by deer during the growing season. The study maps home ranges of 300 to 400 acres with 10 to 20 deer per area, noting deer forage on waste grains and corn during winter and that populations have risen in recent years.
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Lee Gladfelter
Iowa Conservation Commission
Gladfelter
Ledges State Park
Boone County
Ment
Iowa
Deer trapping by grain drill and nets described
Lowell Hasheider of North Freedom Wisconsin uses a grain drill pulled by four horses to sow oats and lure deer into a large box trap. The trap opens at both ends and a wire trip drops the end doors, enacting a net deployment to capture the animal.
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Lowell Hasheider
North Freedom
Wis
Fertilizer Shortage Lingers With High Prices
Experts warn that while the nationwide fertilizer shortage ends, elevated prices will raise costs for farmers and farm products. Delta Council president B F Smith notes fertilizer is available only at greatly increased costs, potentially lifting production costs and risking food shortages later in the year.
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B.F. Smith
The
Delta Council
Mississippi Delta
Raymond Casey
Ohio Farm Bureau
Federa
Tion
Casey
Nebraska Agriculture
Glenn Kreuscher
Indoor filly wins battle for life with devoted care
A month-old Appaloosa filly in Port Angeles, raised indoors by Mrs. Evan Waldron, has gained 30 pounds despite a doubtful prognosis from veterinarians. The story notes potential rising farm costs from higher fertilizer prices and the possible impact on consumer prices as farmers adjust to costly inputs.
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Evan Waldron
Port Angeles
Wash
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