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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1966
Page
9
UPI reports the United States will pause new food aid commitments to India until a team of agricultural experts finishes a study mission. The last wheat shipment under the current agreement sails in December, risking a February shortage amid India's election year.
The Iowa Brown Swiss Breeders Assn selects 1966 Iowa Bell Ringers and reserve in each age class. Winners include Heifer calves Shorty’s Miss Molly and others across stockton Gowrie Eldridge Decorah Des Moines region. State winners advance to district and national Bell Ringer contests judged by the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Assn Beloit Wis.
Charles Bartachek eight acre farm three miles northeast of Chelsea sold at auction Tuesday for 163 dollars per acre in cash to Dave Johnston of Chelsea who runs an adjoining farm. Mrs Bartachek remains on the farmstead husband died last September. In the same sale alfalfa brought 61 cents per bale and the top dairy cow a Brown Swiss due to calve in April sold for 232.50.
The report states that in the current marketing year corn from roughly one out of every six acres grown in 1966 is slated for export. This implies sizable outbound shipments affecting domestic supply while highlighting demand factors influencing farmers and grain markets.
Ames reports from 21 demonstration flocks with Iowa State University extension show October averages of 3 011 birds and 20 3 eggs per bird. Receipts: 58 cents per bird, expenses 30 cents. High producing flocks averaged 3 516 birds 23 6 eggs per hen 72 cents receipts 29 cents expenses. Low producing flocks averaged 2 256 birds 15 5 eggs per bird 51 cents receipts 2 cents expenses. Labor 2 7 hours per 100 birds. Death loss 0 9 percent. Eye prices 36 cents per dozen, market birds 8 cents per pound.
USDA reports 37.5 million bushels of soybeans under price support loans as of Oct 31, up from 14.6 million a year earlier. Oats under loan totaled 16.4 million bushels, down from 27.2 million last year. Wheat under loan declined to 4.1 million bushels on Oct 1 from 130 million on the same date in 1965.
Johnson County Angus Association conducted its eighth annual 4H club call sale at the county fair grounds in Iowa City. Twenty eight steers averaged 173 dollars and 12 heifers averaged 160 dollars each. Top sellers were both consigned by Guy Allison of North English with a steer sold for 270 dollars to Jack Broders of Stockton and the heifer for 230 dollars to Mervin Jack of Victor.
USDA reports show skim milk sales in 78 federal order markets from January to August up 11 percent while whole milk rose only 0.5 percent. Total U.S. feed purchases reach $5.9 billion, about 27 percent of farming expenses, with West Central states spending 27 percent of their costs on feed. Returns per dollar of feed are higher for milk butterfat and eggs but lower for hogs beef cattle and poultry.
Alburnett The FFA chapter and adult former evening classes will co sponsor their annual open class hay and grain show Nov 30 in the lodge room at Alburnett community high school Entries will be accepted from 5 30 to 7 30 p m on show day according to Clyde P Antone vo ag instructor Placings will be announced about 9 30 p m Judges will be Carroll E Olmstead of Cedar Rapids and William J Olmstead of Toddville Both are samplers for the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce grain service
Anamosa community high school hosts the annual FFA hay and grain show on December 15 in the lo ag building.
Mid-America Beef of Fort Dodge has purchased the 160 acre Louis Schuster farm seven miles north of Fort Dodge for a 15 000 head cattle feedlot with plans to expand to 45 000. Albert Habbach, president, announced the sale as the public stock issue nears completion. The firm seeks 500 000 authorized capital with 250 000 shares at 2 90 each. A three year cattle supply contract is in place with Hartland Inc of Des Moines. Then Cedar county extension council will meet November 30 at 7 30 p m in the extension office. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE
Des Moines Iowa cattle men meet to press repeal of the personal property tax on livestock led by Don Greiman chairing the Iowa Purebred Beef Cattle Council. They argue the levy hinders beef expansion and places Iowa cattlemen at a disadvantage versus other states.
Washington AP report states the agriculture department expects farm machinery prices to continue climbing over the next four to five years, possibly at a slightly faster pace than in the previous five years.
University of Illinois expert L. H. Simeon notes hog prices will be shaped by unusual forces in coming weeks. Supplies of hogs and competitive meats rise while consumer purchasing power hits a peak, possibly lowering pork demand and keeping beef and turkey competitive through fall and winter.
The 1967 membership drive opens next Monday evening with a dinner in Memorial hall Sigourney. Dale Nelson Iowa Farm Bureau administrative director will speak.
Malaria is reported to have caused more deaths than any other disease, underscoring its ongoing global health impact and the need for preventive measures.
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