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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1968
Page
15
Ames readers are warned of bloody dysentery in swine herds. ISU extension vet John Herrick reports high incidence, with ten cases in a 12 square mile area, and warns of rapid death losses. He urges immediate isolation, diagnosis, quarantine, concrete floors, and strict hygiene to prevent spread and meat residue risks.
The piece analyzes looming changes to U.S. farm policy as Nixon enters office. It discusses possible continuation or extension of price supports near world levels, direct payments, and potential caps. It notes pressure from a Democratic Congress, price competition from imports, and debate over long term land retirement to curb overproduction.
A Maquoketa firm United Livestock Auction Inc was charged by USDA Packers and Stockyards Administration for lacking required bond coverage. The agency says increased business volume warranted a 55000 bond but the firm carried only 25000. The complaint notes the auction continued operating without the full bond. United Livestock Auction is registered as a market agency and livestock dealer.
Ames readers learn fall planting of bare-root and burlapped trees or shrubs can succeed with heavy mulch. Iowa State extension Horticulturist A E Cott cites six to eight weeks of non freezing ground, proper watering, and mulching with straw or corn cobs.
A compilation of upcoming closing out sales and cattle auctions featuring Lumir Truhiar near Ely, Richard Fortner near Mt. Vernon, and multiple breed club sales including Shorthorn and Angus at Mechanicsville and Hawkeye Downs. Also notes Prairieburg and Center Point livestock, hay, and machinery auctions scheduled across November.
Neighbors led by Merle Murfield harvested corn southeast of Martelle, picking 55,000 bushels with participants Walter Buckley Narvis Robinson Merle Meeks Don Meeks Tom Siver Burdett Holthaus Harold Fischer Duane Martin Everette Russel Art Siver Boyd Frantz Verne and others while Murfield has been ill after a car incident in Anamosa area.
Washington reports Canada will offset new limits on U S corn by accelerating tariff cuts on other farm goods. The accord announced on Thursday lowers duties on several meat products and on clover seed to ease impact.
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