Food Outlook Unfavorable For Axis
The 1944-45 European outlook for Axis regions shows deficits in manpower fertilizers and draft power hurting crop production. Wartime disruptions in military actions and transportation reduce supplies, with many areas facing rationing, hoarding, and reliance on imports from Axis territories.
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Washington
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
Russia
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Vinton Rally Opens Drive to Hire 1500 Workers
A county-wide effort to enroll 1,500 workers for canning factories farms detasseling corn and harvesting 8000 acres of crops will begin with a patriotic rally at the Vinton courthouse on June 7. County extension director Keith Myers said speakers include a returned soldier and a naval officer from the food procurement division. After the meeting a house-to-house canvass will be conducted in Vinton Urbana Mt. Auburn Garrison Shellsburg Atkins Newhall Van Horne and Keystone to locate all available workers.
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Vinton
Benton County
Court House
Keith Myers
J. F. Heathershaw
United States Employment Service
Urbana
Mt. Auburn
Garrison
Shellsburg
Atkins
Newhall
van Horne
Keystone
Myers
Ames Economist Urges Wise Use Of Farm Income
Ames Iowa State College extension economist Carl Malone says the wartime rise in farm income boosts net worth but warns against careless spending. He urges bond buying, debt repayment, avoid large long term debts, and postponing major durable purchases until prices fall.
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Ames
Carl Malone
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa
Ma Jone
Malone
Campbell Jerseys Classified at Jesup
Professor E N Hansen of Iowa State College classified 23 Jerseys in the Campbell herd at Jesup. The herd averaged 87.06 percent with two excellent, 17 very good and four good plus. Brampton Norman Pinnacle offspring scored two excellent, 10 very good and two good plus. The bull’s progeny averaged 87.50 percent, among the highest in the United States. The Campbell herd, founded by W J Campbell in 1919 and run by his son L R Campbell since 1940, has long produced over 400 pounds butterfat annually and supplied many state and national show winners.
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Jesup
E. N. Hansen
Iowa State College
American Jersey Cattle Club
Hansen
Brampton Norman
How Prices Have Affected the Farmer Chart Analysis
The chart shows the farmer's purchasing power rising since 1939 with higher income and a better price relation to other costs. For the first time since World War I agriculture is in a sound financial position. The farmer's share of the consumer food dollar rose to 58 cents in March, remaining near 58 after a 59-cent December spike.
Call for 60 Percent Production Says Nebraska Expert
Lincoln expert J H Claybaugh of the University of Nebraska warns poultrymen to boost hen efficiency as feed costs rise from 2 to 3 dollars per hundred and egg price drops from 33 to 27 cents. He advocates maintaining 60 percent production, heavy culling, and regular marketing of overfat or broody hens to secure profits despite higher mash costs.
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Lincoln
Neb
J H. Claybaugh
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Claybaugh
Observation on Yellow Color Return in Hen Eye Ring and Beak
Report notes appearance of yellow coloration returning to the eye ring and rear beak in hens as combs and wattles begin to shrink. Focuses on age-related or condition-linked color changes and suggests monitoring for health indicators.
Butter Production Up Eight Percent in Iowa
Butter production in Iowa for the week ending May 25 rose eight percent from the prior week, 16 percent below the year-ago level. Minnesota and Wisconsin posted 14 and 12 percent weekly gains, while year-to-year changes varied by state. Nationally, U S butter output climbed nine percent from the previous week.
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Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Linn Locates Early Corn for Late Planting
Iowa farmers facing planting delays due to storms and floods should consult their county extension agent and seed dealer about suitable varieties. State Agriculture Secretary Harry D. Linn says 11 000 to 12 000 bushels of early maturing seed corn are located in Minnesota and the Dakotas for Iowa, with 70 000 to 80 000 acres possible, urging orders through dealers rather than individuals.
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Des Moines
State
Harry D. Linn
Iowa
Linn
Minnesota
Dakotas
Healthy Increase In Farm Income
Iowa farm income for January and February totaled 308 318 000 dollars, up from 240 357 000 a year earlier. February income was 154 971 000, added to January 153 347 000.
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Washington
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Farm income totals and breakdown for February and January
The report lists February and January income figures for this year and last year. This year’s February income includes 137 287 000 from livestock and livestock products and 17 684 000 from crops, with January at 132 389 000 and 20 958 000 respectively. Last year February and January totals were 97 866 000 and 18 386 000 for crops. The 1943 total income reached 1 560 989 009, a record, while experts doubt 1944 will match it due to floods and tornadoes.
Anamosa Club Organizes For Work on Farms
Anamosa club members organize to detassel corn baying and harvest crops for local farmers. They will charge 50 cents per hour, funds going to the club treasury. Farmers may list needs with the Farm Bureau at Anamosa. Captains lead 5 man teams: L. A. Downing, Ray Carroll, L. V. Candee, W. S. Frazier, Howard Porter, Roy Russell, Ralph Thorpe and Julius Westphal.
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Anamosa
Anamosa Club
Farm Bureau
L. A. Downing
Ray Carroll
L. V. Candee
W. S Frazier
Howard Porter
Roy Russell
Ralph Thorpe
Julius Westphal
Keokuk County Agent Ensign to Report for Naval Duty
Eugene M. Sutton Keokuk county extension director since May 1943 has been commissioned an ensign in the U S Naval Reserve and will report for duty in Tucson Arizona June 15 His wife and child will live with her parents in Sac City The Farm Bureau board will meet to plan wartime coverage while he serves
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Sigourney
Eugene M. Sutton
Keokuk County
United States Naval Reserve
Tucson
Ariz
Iowa Falls
Sutton
Iowa State College
Postville
Olin
Montezuma
Sac City
Farm Bureau Board
Hey Day cattle feed event at Ames draws crowds
The annual Hey Day cattle feeders event returns next Friday June 2 at Ames. The program explores feeding limited hay rations, chopped hay of various lengths, and a hay versus silage comparison. Also noted are local farm ads and extension tips on fly control for farms.
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Ames
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