High Moisture Corn Reaching Market Hot
Farmers report a significant portion of the 90 car shipment reaching the Cedar Rapids market shows high moisture and heating. Federal inspector L R Ramsey notes 14 cars graded hot or sour, with moisture tests up to 29 percent and one car at 24 percent moisture yet hot and sour. Agricultural researchers advise crib storage with high ventilation and narrow cribs, targeting 20 percent moisture for safe storage and outlining venting designs to speed drying and reduce spoilage.
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Cedar Rapids
L. R. Ramsey
D. H. Hughes
C. K. Shedd
Rex Beresford
Farm Science Reporter
Iowa State College
Ames
Columbus Junction Farmer Shells Corn In the Field
Columbus Junction farmer Harlan Keltner shells corn in the field using three pickers and ships several cars of new corn testing 14 to 20 percent moisture. He has brought in over 3000 bushels while Robert Carey and sons begin harvesting 8500 bushels amid two days of rain delaying picking.
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Columbus Junction
Harlan Keltner
Robert Carey and Sons
Grain May Be Used For Alcohol in 1945
Eastern distillers of war alcohol likely will switch next year to grain instead of sugar and molasses. A War Food Administration spokesman cited expected record harvests and sugar scarcities. Black strap molasses use probably will be permitted. a possible lifting of the corn prohibition by year’s end was noted as WPB decision.
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Washington
War Food Administration
WPB
Bucks pay $20,000 for 120 acre Black Hawk farm
Mr and Mrs Bernard P Schons of Hudson bought a 120 acre farm eight miles south of Waterloo from Mrs John Klein of Gilbertville for $20,000. They plan to move in March 1.
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Black Hawk County
Buckingham
Bernard P. Schons
Hudson
Waterloo
John Klein
Gilbertville
Hunters urged to avoid shooting insulators on high lines
REA appeals to hunters to avoid shooting high line insulators as shells are scarce and damage can cut farmer power, spoil meat and milk, or trap chicks. Insulator failures jeopardize farm refrigeration and during storms pose hazard to life while rural crews recover service.
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Lincoln
Rural Electrification Administration
Department of Agriculture Agency
REA
Screen Protects Young Fruit Trees From Rodent Damage
Ames Iowa orchardists can shield young trees from mice rabbits and winter damage with three methods mechanical protectors washes or sod removal. A 18 by 12 inch screen wrapped around the trunk and buried 2 inches reduces damage year round.
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Gazette
Ames
Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Postwar wool glut looming in Iowa farm outlook
Francis Kutish warns in the Iowa farm outlook that large government wool stocks threaten postwar sheep industry stability. He notes wartime stockpiling, high domestic prices, and government purchases reduce domestic wools entering civilian use while British and Uruguayan stocks complicate the market.
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Francis Kutish
Iowa Farm Outlook
Oats Conversion: Hulled Oats From Whole Grain
About 155 to 165 pounds of whole oats are needed to produce 100 pounds of hulled oats. The note highlights the yield ratio and processing efficiency between whole and hulled oats.
Wool policy debate considers removal of restrictions and price boosts
The piece discusses eliminating wool fabric production limits, changing import licensing, and a British agreement to raise Dominion wools prices. With a 1945 world supply around five billion pounds and weak lamb demand, producers face ruinous prices. It suggests focusing on quality lamb and treating wool as a meat by-product for better markets.
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United States Defense Supply Corporation
United States Corporation
Defense Supply Corporation
Atlantic Seaboard
Terracing and Gully Control Demos in Clayton County
Clayton county soil district will host three demonstrations next week. Monday at 10 am and 2 pm gully filling and re shaping of waterways will occur at the Art Johnson farm south of St Olaf. Tuesday at the same hours gully control and terrace construction will be shown at the H A Wickler farm one fourth mile north of National. Special new type machinery will be used in the demonstrations.
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Eleader
Clayton County Soil District
Art Johnson
St. Olaf
H. A. Wickler
National
Top Quality Dairy Products Needed to Regain Consumption
C A Iverson head of the dairy industry department at Iowa State college warns that wartime dairy quality is insufficient to sustain postwar demand. He notes milk production is up one sixth while civilian consumption declines across products. Iverson urges higher quality through care and cleanliness on farms to restore and boost per person butter and dairy intake.
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Gazette
Ames
Iowa
C. A. Iverson
Iowa State College
Iverson
Coming Farm Auctions Across Linn County and Nearby Areas
A sequence of farm auctions listed by date and location includes the Joseph F. Horak estate sale near Cedar Rapids on Nov 8, Bert B. Coleman sale nearby, J S Milligan and Clyde Coffman at Hunter and Kinross, Ralph Turner saddle horses, George Filloon at Columbus Junction, Leonard J. Smith near Central City, Chas Parkey near Palo, Henry Jurgensen near Olin, and Emmet Lehmann near Marion with sales through Dec 6. The Sales Pavilion at Columbus Junction and Linn County Fair Grounds host multiple events.
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Joseph F. Horak
Cedar Rapids
Bert B. Coleman
J. S. Milligan
Hunter Airport
Clyde Coffman
Kinross
Ralph Turner
Columbus Junction
George Filloon
Linn County Fair Grounds
Central City
Leonard J. Smith
Walker
Chas. Parkey
Palo
Henry Jurgensen
Chester White
Olin
Emmet Lehmann
Marion
Winter Mulch Advised For Strawberry Beds
Iowa State college horticulturist T. J. Maney says winter mulching is essential for strawberry beds. Apply a 3 inch layer after late fall temperatures stay at 18 to 20 degrees for several days using clean wheat straw or light loose mulches. avoid coarse stalks and packed leaves.
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The
Ames
Iowa
T. J. Maney
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Fayette DHIA Reports Filed for October
Fayette DHIA data show 414 cows on test in No. 1 and 3, with 141 dry, yielding 538 pounds of milk and 209 pounds of butterfat in October. In combined No. 2 and 4, 448 cows on rest, 139 dry, produced 522 pounds of milk and 21.4 pounds of butterfat. Sam Alshouse and Leo F. Wendland are supervisors.
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Fayette
Fayette Dhia No. 1
Sam Alshouse
Leo F. Wendland
Iowa to Map Rise in Agricultural Limestone Output
Iowa soil conservation committee will meet November 10 at the statehouse to plan expanding agricultural limestone production. Assistant Secretary Clyde Spry says six million tons are needed annually, with only about a third produced. Discussion will cover grade standards and road rock by products, with invites to Don Berry and university and state agencies.
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Des Moines
States Soil Conservation Committee
Statehouse
Clyde Spry
Iowa
Spry
Don Berry
Postwar Rehabilitation Commission
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
The
Highway Commission
AAA
Farm Business Assn. Fieldman to Address Farmers Club
H A Howell of Davenport fieldman for the Mississippi Valley Farm Business association will speak at Cedar Rapids Farmers club meeting at the Roosevelt hotel next Tuesday noon. Club chairman Lt Col Charles Penningroth says Howell will discuss Adjusting the Farm to Postwar Production Problems. Howell, a Frederick SD native and Iowa State College graduate, is known for farm management work and serves as assistant district extension supervisor in several eastern Iowa counties.
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H. A. Howell
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association
Cedar Rapids Farmers’ Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Charles Penningroth
Frederick, S. D
Iowa State College
Howell
Farm Business Association
Iowa
Benton 4-H Plans First Training School Friday
Benton County 4 H girls club leaders and members will attend the first 4 H training school of the season at the Big Grove community center on Friday. Miss Lucille Holaday county home economist and Mrs Bernice Gross extension 4 H home efficiency specialist will present the lesson.
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The
Vinton
Benton County
Big Grove
Lucille Holaday
Bernice Gross
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