Iowa Farmer Voices on Nixon and Farm Policy
Lynn Williams, a 50 year old 240 acre hog and cattle farmer near Rowley, discusses politics and agriculture. He supports Nixon and Culver, notes wheat sales to the Soviets reduced surplus, and predicts corn prices around 1.75 per bushel with rising land values. He mentions family, church, and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Williams
Rowley
Williams
Walker Bible Church
Lynn
Audrey
Jim
Quaker Oats
Cedar Rapids
Jeanne
Coe College
ISU Raises Pigs Artificially
Iowa State University trials on artificial rearing of baby pigs show survival rates equal to natural rearing. The system uses a 72-pen three-deck device with automatic water and milk replacer feeding. Milk replacer diets varied little in performance, with most meeting expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Iowa State University
Wanted Ad Seeks Unusual Item in Search
A local wanted advertisement promises to locate an unusual item through a targeted listing. The ad emphasizes scarcity and owner contact, inviting respondents with details on provenance and price. Authorities caution readers to verify legitimacy before sharing information or goods.
Benton County 4H Awards Night Honors Local Members
Benton County 4H held its annual award night in Tilford auditorium Vinton honoring multiple members across categories. Recipients include Donna McKinley Lois Horak Sharon Thompson Mary Tiedeman and others for Bank Leadership Citizenship Achievement Merit Agricultural Sheep Horse Beef Swine Dairy and more with attendees from Vinton Van Horne Newhall Blairstown Mt Auburn and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Benton County 4H
Tilford
Benton County Bank
Donna McKinley
Lois Horak
Sharon Thompson
van Horne
Mary Tiedemann
Blairstown
Gary Paulsen
Newhall
Les Moore
Mt. Auburn
Chris Carlson
Juliet DeNeve
Herb Schulte
Norway
Terry Paulsen
Janice Greaser
Doug Sutton
Dora Montagne
Deb Witworth
John Freese
Helen Airy
Dave Parr
Cheryl Baughman
Garrison
Tracee Johnson
Brenda Stein
Elberon
Jean Martin
Peggy Wit
Belle Plaine
Dairy
Jeff Rieck
Luzerne
Bill Becker
Susie Becker
Atkins
New Junior Angus Group Organized in West Union
A junior Northeast Iowa Angus association will be formed at the adult group's annual meeting at Humphrey's cafe in West Union on Thursday Oct 19 at 7 30 p m. Eighteen members have joined the temporary organization. Officers named at the district picnic include Chairman Mark Schumacher Cresco secretary treasurer Charles McMasters Riceville and adult advisers Paul Vaassen Dubuque and Doug Queber Arlington.
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West Union
Northeast Iowa
Angus Assn
Humphrey’s Cafe
Mark Schumacher
Cresco
Charles McMasters
Riceville
Paul Vaassen
Dubuque
Doug Queber
Arlington
Lawsuit alleges government misspending college funds
A federal suit charges high officials with using 750 million yearly in public funds to favor corporate agribusiness over family farms. Plaintiffs include Jose Angel Gutierrez and La Raza Unida allies, seeking impact statements on rural America and civil rights compliance in land grant programs across 70 universities and extension services.
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Washington
UPL
U. S. District Court
Earl L. Butz
Elliot L. Richardson
Agricultural Research and Experiment Stations
Agricultural Extension Service
Jose Angel Gutierrez
la Raza Unida
National Coalition On Land Reform
National Consumers League
Georgia Council On Human Relations
National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc
Mid- West Council of la Raza
Farm Real Estate Values in Iowa for 1972
Iowa farm real estate per operating unit on March 1, 1972 was estimated at 99 900, above the national average of 86 500. The 1972 Iowa average value per acre stood at 406, up from 398 in 1971 and 346 in 1967.
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Iowa
Paarlberg Challenges Farm Efficiency Myth
Washington AP Don Paarlberg head of economics in the agriculture department says the idea that modern farming is rapidly growing more efficient may be a myth. He notes when all inputs and outputs are measured, overall economy shows about 3 percent annual efficiency gains versus roughly 2 percent in agriculture.
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Washington (Ap
Don’ Paarlberg
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Research Institute
Paarlberg
Fire Swept Through Dairy Show Buildings at Ohio Fair
A blaze at the Ohio state fairgrounds during the North American Dairy Show destroyed three buildings, killed four cows, injured 12 people, and caused property damage over 4 million dollars. Exhibitors from 30 states lost belongings including 26 cars and two trailers. 1,600 animals were present. Firefighters and attendants worked to move cattle as flames spread, with one exhibitor’s bull injuring a man. The state dairy board will assist exhibitors with a 60,000 dollar aid fund for return home costs.
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Columbus, Ohio
UPI
State Fairgrounds
Henry Uihlein
Schlitz Brewing Co
University Hospital
John Chaney
Lacamp
State Fair Board
Dairy Show
Arizona
Central City
Buick
Art Schott
Smith & Waterhouse Auctioneers
City State Bank
Scott County cattle association formed from merger
Scott County Beef Producers Association and Scott County Livestock Feeders Association merged to create the Scott County Cattlemen’s Association. Don Olson notes the vote approved the merger and empowered boards to finalize mechanics. Dale Kreiter and Walt Schnek loth chaired. joint secretaries are William Storjohann and Harold Paulson. Dick Wilson elected temporary treasurer. Office terms run until January 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Scott County Beef Producers Association
Scott County Livestock Feeders Association
Scott County Cattlemen’s Association
Don Olson
Scott County
Dale Kreiter
Walt Schnekloth
Eldridge
Eastern Iowa Angus Group Names Officers
About 135 adult and junior Angus breeders in Clinton attended the Eastern Iowa Angus Association meeting led by incumbent and newly elected president Lumir Wasoba from Monmouth. New officers for 1972-73 include Gary Eickhorn and Marion Barnhart as vice president and secretary treasurer, with a slate of directors: Wayne Spilger, Loren Hansen, Steve Eiler, Russell Oliver, and Roland Ehlers. The group set its annual sale day for March 8, 1972 at DeWitt.
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Clinton
Eastern Iowa
Lumir Wasoba
Monmouth
Association
Gary Eickhorn
Tipton
Marion Barnhart
Nichols
Wayne Spilger
Atalissa
Loren Hansen
Calamus
Steve Eiler
Russell Oliver
Eldridge
Roland Ehlers
Maquoketa
DeWitt
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Buchanan County Pork Producers Association
Jerald Burce
Rodney Brandt
Hazleton
Glen Peck
Winthrop
Don Burns
Aurora
Area Extension
Nixon
McGovern
Farrow
Jarrow
Culver
Ray
Len
Jack Miller
Dick Clark
Marion
Clark
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Butz
ISU
Benton County
Newport
Solon
Iowa City
Montgomery Ward
Little Genius
David Bradley
Oliver
John Deere
Sears Roebuck
Wisconsin
John Deere Auto
Allis Chalmers
G.K
Sears
Hereley I
H.P
Petermans
Lyle Donohoe
Auet
Solon State Bank
Otto Kasper
Faun News
Fairgrounds
Willa Lowry
Pleasant Hills
Scott Beef
Angus
KMART
Wit
Nat
Amabetees
SSS Oy
Gillette
S. S. Kresge Company
AAAS
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