Farm Loan Funds Seen Adequate for 1968
The agriculture department said 1968 loan funds for farmers operating costs will be adequate though costs are rising. Banks and life insurers shape lending, with more careful loan reviews and emphasis on productivity and repayment potential. Mortgage funds remain available but insurers face limits. overall farm debt to rise about 9 percent though mortgage delinquency stays low.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Hinsenbrook Farm Conservation Plan Approved
The Fayette county soil conservation district board of commissioners approved a soil conservation plan for the Richard A. Hinsenbrook farm in Clermont township. The plan aims to guide farming practices and soil management within the district.
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West Union
Richard A. Hinsenbrook
Clermont Township
Fayette County Soil Conservation District Board of Commissioners
Farm sale calendar with livestock and equipment auctions
A long list of upcoming farm sales and closings including Shorthorns, dairy cattle, cattle, hogs, machinery, hay, grain, hay straw, and tools. Locations span across Iowa towns such as Clutter Guernsey Belle Plaine De Witt Coggon Monticello Oxford Sigourney Vining and more with dates from Nov 21 to Dec 15.
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E. F. Brela
Harold V. Hicks
Guernsey
Raymond Shere
Belle Plaine
Roy Strauch
Newhall
R. J. Patten
Winthrop
Johnson County
Angus Breeders Assn
Fairground
Iowa City
Alien M
Rarick
Secy
Frank Ceynar
E. Conquilette
Coggon
de Witt
Robert A. Domer
Durant
Mgr
Johnson County Club
Donald K. Johnson
Oxford
Pegorick Bros
Wyoming
Joseph Cecak
H.h. Goods
George L. Buresh
Robins
Otto Voeltz
Luzerne
Stevens of ISU Wins Collegiate Judging Contest
Ron Stevens 22 Iowa State senior in animal science led the intercollegiate livestock judging contest at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago with the high score. ISU placed fourth as a team behind Texas A&M Kansas State and Nebraska.
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Chicago
Ron Stevens
Iowa State University
D. L. Stevens
Long Grove
Iowa State
Mike Henderson
Coin
Duroc Association
Peoria
Ill
Stockyards Inn
Herschel Wood
Greenview
Ralph Danner
Muscatine
Danner
Hartmann Farms
Union
Tetherow
Valentine
Neb
Holstein
Iowa
John Hubly
Mason City
Craig Schilder
Malcom
ISU Forestry Dept in New Quarters at Bessey Hall
Iowa State University’s forestry department moves to the newly completed Plant Industry building in Bessey Hall. The expanded facilities include about 35,000 square feet for teaching research and extension programs, with upgraded labs, a greenhouse of over 9,000 square feet shared with the U S Forest Service, and space for forest economics management mensuration silviculture and wood science programs.
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Ames
Iowa State University Department of Forestry
Bessey Hall
Department of Forestry
Henry H. Webster
Forestry Department
U. S. Forest Service
Government payments to farmers to rise in 1968
Government economists project higher direct payments to farmers next year, with 1968 funds likely 5 to 10 percent above 1967. Total payments could amount to $3.25 to $3.4 billion, aided by bigger acreage diversion and marketing certificate payments for grain, while cotton payments fall and retirement program payments dip. Net farm income supported.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Record cash receipts share dips below 1939 peak
The share runs about eight percent of cash receipts, still under the near ten percent record reached in 1939, reflecting ongoing modest gains but not yet surpassing the earlier high.
Pesticide Sales Rise 12% Above Last Year
Agriculture department estimates pesticide manufacturer sales at 675 million dollars for the year, about 12 percent higher than last year. Exports are projected at roughly 200 million dollars.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Mrs Refle Named Iowa Master Farm Homemaker
Mrs. Harry Refle of Elkport is one of six Iowa women honored as Iowa Master Farm Homemakers by Wallaces Farmer at a Savery hotel luncheon. The 617 acre family farm near Elkport, now owned by three Refle brothers, raises beef cattle corn oats and alfalfa while honoring education local charity and community service by its family.
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Des Moines
Harry Refle
Elkport
Iowa
Wallaces
Savery Hotel
Paul Felkner
Centerville
Emil Hansen
Audubon
Carl Madsen
Webb
L. W. Sellers
Clarion
Wayne Taylor
Mitchellville
Refle
Storage Stocks Of Food In Public Warehouses Rise
Washington AP reports Agriculture sees bountiful year with heavy cold storage. As of November 1, public warehouse cooler space was 64 percent full, up from 57 percent a year earlier. Freezer space held 81 percent, up from 73 percent. Large amounts held include butter cheese eggs frozen poultry turkeys vegetables and meats.
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Washington
Economist Calls Rural Vocational Ag Training Overemphasized
Washington AP An agriculture department economist argues rural schools focus too much on vocational agriculture. Max F. Jordan notes vocational programs should reflect future employment trends while acknowledging their value to many youths. In FY 1966 about 907000 youths enrolled in vocational agriculture under the Office of Education.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Max F. Jordan
Department
Agricultural Outlook
Jordan
U.S. Office of Education
Johnson Feeders Will Eye Industry Trends
Iowa City cattle feeders will meet Wednesday November 29 at 7 30 p m in Montgomery hall on the county fairgrounds south of Iowa City to discuss cattle feeding trends. Speakers include Carl Frederick Iowa City cattle feeder William Zmolek Ames extension livestock specialist and Andy Boston Cedar Rapids area extension livestock specialist.
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Iowa City
Montgomery Hall
County Fairground
Clair Hein
Carl Frederick
William Zmolek
Ames
Andy Boston
Cedar Rapids
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