Iowa economists forecast upturn in farm prices and income
Iowa State College economists led by R. K. Bliss project a period of pre war prosperity for corn belt farms based on rising prices and expanding farm credit. They note farm prices rose about 50 percent from 1933 to 1934 and that prices of inputs climbed but will be offset by higher commodity prices as hog marketing declines and supplies tighten.
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MES
INS
Iowa
Iowa State College
R. K. Bliss
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Foggy Roads Dress Night Drive as Truckers Persevere
A reflection on driving in dense fog highlights hazards and the skill of truckers. The narrative notes many drivers cope with low visibility, while a driver’s choice between a hotel or the road is described. A 1934 pig crop report projects higher hog prices next year with price spikes in summer and winter. It forecasts cattle prices rising, well-finished cattle scarce, and dairy production tightening due to feed shortages. Eggs may rise next spring. hay shortages persist but corn fodder and silage should sustain livestock through winter. Drought sections favor sowing small grains for pasture.
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Drever
Annual Frolic Of Linn 4-H Boys And Girls To Be Nov 30
Linn County 4-H members gather at 1:15 PM November 31 at Manon High School for the annual frolic and meeting. Afternoon events include election of girls’ county officers, recognition of outstanding club accomplishments, and games. Refreshments of apples and cookies will be provided.
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Tinn County
Manon High School
Bs Club
Iese Booth
Cedar Rapids
Alte Stewart Varnon Frances Carver Center
Pesnt
Winfred
Eal Meunt
Verner
Marian
Eeret
Flo
Improved Agriculture Shown By State Holstein Sale Prices
Eastern Iowa shows stronger dairy market as Iowa Holstein Breeders' sale in Waterloo posts higher averages. Fifty nine head sold for $94 on average, bulls avg $92 and females $95, with top heifer Lenhaha Orms by De Kol Piebe selling for $225. Blood-tested animals draw more bids than non-tested, secretary E M Wright notes.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Iowa Holstein Breeders’ Association, Inc
Lenhaha Ormsby de Kol Piebe
L.C Lenth
Elkader
D. “Don" Mitchell
Reinbeck
Mitchell
Link Tow
Norway
Leath
Relatively More Livestock Than Feed In East Iowa
Special to The Gazette Ames data show twenty one central and eastern Iowa counties have higher cattle and sheep totals but low feed supplies. Cattle 103 per cent last year hogs 72 per cent sheep 120 per cent. grain 64 per cent of five year average and roughage 71 per cent.
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Ames
Iowa
J. A. Hopkins
Ames Agricultural Economics Department
E. L. Cady
Aosae Cr Opf
Southeast
Central
South Central
Land Bank Loans Total 2 600 000 in Johnson County
Special to The Gazette Iowa City More than 2 600 000 has been borrowed from the Federal Land Bank and the land bank commission in Johnson county. R J Baschnagel secretary and treasurer of the Iowa City National Farm Loan association reported more than 900 applications for loans since May 1933 involving over 5 000 000. He noted about 2 000 000 in process of adjustment and daily closings.
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Iqwa City
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commission
Johnson County
R. J. Baschnagel
Towa City
Baschnagel
Iowa City Association
Omaha
Arbitration Board
Judging Teams Inspect Holbert Horses in Greeley
College and university livestock judging teams from Colorado Kansas Oklahoma North Dakota and other states will inspect horses on November 28 at the Holbert Importing Company stables in Greeley. They head to the national judging meet in Chicago afterward and forty newly imported Belgians will participate in the preliminary classes.
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Greeley College and University
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Holbert Importing
Chicago
Rains Boost Grain Pasture In Iowa Weather Report
Iowa weather and crop officials report general rains last week benefited wheat rye and pasture lands. Warm spell from Nov 14 raised temperatures, rainfall ranged from 6.3 inches in southwest to over 2 inches in many areas, aiding subsoil moisture and future surface water. Dexter notes fodder husking advancing, pastures improving. Wilton Junction reports husking delays on low ground, prices to huskers 4 to 7 cents per bushel. Dandelions violets bloom daisies bud, gardens yield winter radishes cabbage turnips carrots onions and sheltered lettuce.
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Des Moines
S. E. Decker
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
South Central
Dexter
Wilton Junction
Troy Mills Work Delayed by Severe Monday Night Storm
Farm activities around Troy Mills were slowed by a hard rain storm with thunder and lightning Monday night, delaying planned field work and chores in the area.
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Troy Mills
Stormy Monday Evening In Hopkinton Brings Heavy Rain
A heavy rainfall over twelve hours exceeded one inch with thunder and lightning. A warm spell persists, and residents report ripe garden produce including strawberries and tomatoes. Bees were observed gathering pollen from new dandelions in local gardens.
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Bordal
Hopkinton
A B. Soule
F. R. Tesar
Marengo Rain Record Sets New Monthly Total
Marengo rainfall for November topped October with 4.14 inches, as recorded by John Oliva. A 1.14 inch Saturday night and another 1.14 inch Monday night helped push the month’s total beyond the prior record, aiding wheat seedings and pasture growth. October’s total was 3.07 inches.
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Marengo
John Oliva
Oliva
604 Tons Fodder Allocated For Drought Area In Fayette
Fayette county farmers contract 604 tons of fodder and stover with the government for drought areas. The county quota was 4,000 tons. Other feeds are being listed at the Fayette county Farm Bureau office for drought-relief needs.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Creameries Pay 31 Cents A Pound For Butterfat
Edgewood patrons of the Farmers Creamery company receive thirty one cents a pound for October butterfat the highest price since December 1931. October butter market averaged thirty cents a pound. Elgin patrons also receive 31 cents for butterfat.
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Edgewood
Farmers Creamery Company
Farm Auction Schedule Listings Close to Iowa City Area
Upcoming sales include Mrs. Scott Walker closing out sale nine miles south of Iowa City on Friday November 23. Iowa Livestock Exchange sale at Cedar Rapids on Saturday November 24 with Guy Hepker closing out sale near Ely. Walters and Barlow Holstein sale on Thursday December 6 one-half mile west Toledo.
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Hilo
Sudan
Guy Hepker
A. T. Benn
Elmer Ulch
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cho & T. C. Stock Yards
12Th St
12Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Jack Clements
Tony Schmitz
Walter Challis
Jay Patten
MM Bundy
Scott Walker
Iowa City
Ely
Walters and Barlow Holstein Sale
Toledo
Farmers Dairy Pays 31 Cents a Pound for Butterfat
Farmers' Dairy company on Tuesday reported butterfat prices at thirty one cents per pound for the last half of October, indicating a mid fall market rate.
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Farmers’ Dairy Company
Fayette Fair Ass'n Reports $80 Balance After Expenses
Fayette County Agricultural Society secretary Ed Bauder announced at the annual meeting that total receipts reached 24878.31 dollars this year and cash on hand after expenses was about 80 dollars. Major outlay included a grandstand rebuilt after the July tornado costing 6721.26 dollars.
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West Union
Ed Bauder
Fayette County Agricultural Society
Fair Association
Presmium
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Harry Miller Olin
Towa
Amana Society
Amana, Iowa
Linn
Jones
Ray Anderson
G. H. Walters
Alfred Papet
Stockton
Maytag Farms
Newton
W. H. Owens
Creco
J. E. Halsey
H. C. Dane
O K. Flaugh
Reasner
Fred Gardiner
Minburn
Thomas Hansen
E. M. Wright
Iowa Dairy Association
Bang
Mr. Wright
Holbert
Creameries
Elgin
The
W. E. Tuetken
Monticello
Angus Sale
P. N. Gibson Commission Co
West Liberty
O. Kent
Sale
N.W. Marion
Fayette Fair Ass’n
America
Conoco
Continental
Conoco Red Triangle
Continental Oil Company
Harry Richman
Jack Denny
John B. Kennedy
N.B.C
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