Fertility Loss Threatens Plants Animals Says Albrecht
Missouri soil scientist Dr William Albrecht told the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association that soil fertility decline and nutrient poor crops threaten plant animal and human health. He cited protein loss in wheat and corn and the need for nutrient rich forage to improve reproduction growth and disease resistance. The talk formed part of the association's annual meeting in Cedar Rapids with nearly 200 veterinarians in attendance and a broadcast Farm Roundup following.
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William Albrecht
Missouri University
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
Reg
Cedar Rap Ss
Albrecht
United States
Navy
Dairy Crosses Make Good in USDA Tests
Beltsville center findings show cross breeding to proven bulls boosts herd productivity faster than within breed mating. Iowa extension directors saw dairy, swine and beef work and heard on milk solids containing B12 from milk. Thyroprotein feeds raised short term gains but did not sustain long term production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Beltsville
U. S
M. H. Fohrman
Usda Research Center
Iowa County
Fohrman
Iowa Extension
Iowa
Farm bill faces parity dispute amid last minute compromise
Analysis notes the new farm bill omits long term policy clarity, uses a dual parity base for price supports, and may rekindle debates in the next session. It cites hog cholera variant impacts in the Midwest and coverage of Farm Security Administration funds, with Rep. Talle championing FHA loans for veterans and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Farm Security Administration
U. S. Treasury
House Agriculture Committee
Talle
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
FASTEETH denture tablets promise firm hold and fresh breath
An advertisement touts FASTEETH as an alkaline non souring denture aid that prevents false teeth from sliding or rocking. It claims a gummy taste free formula and reduces denture breath while promoting secure placement, available at drug stores.
Grain Exports Show Big Drop Across Three Months
U S grain shipments for July through September fell over 22 percent from a year earlier to 3 739 000 tons or 147 405 000 bushels. Wheat and wheat products dropped about 50 percent to 2 500 000 tons while corn oats barley rye and other grains more than doubled compared with last year. Nearly 60 percent went to U S occupied zones in Germany and Japan with about 26 percent to Marshall Plan countries.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
U. S
Germany
Japan
Public Auctions Schedule for Farms and Estates
On October 25 at 1 30 p m a public auction will sell an 80 acre farm and personal property from the Frank Robinson estate located 1 1 2 miles northwest of Mechanicsville. On October 24 at 1 30 p m a second public auction will sell a 160 acre farm with city dwelling from the Anna Bougherty estate located 3 miles southeast of Mechanicsville.
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Frank Robinson
Mechanicsville
Anna Bougherty
Low Moisture Reported for Iowa Corn Crop
Des Moines reports dry fall conditions push Iowa corn to maturity. On Oct 10 average moisture 19.6 percent across counties under C E Lamoureux of the Des Moines Weather Bureau. Dryest sample 12.2 percent in Penn township Johnson county. wettest 28.3 percent in Grant township Plymouth county.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. E. Lamoureux
Weather Bureau
Penn Township
Johnson County
Grant Township
Plymouth County
Notice to Bidders for Marion Rural Independent School District
The Marion Rural Independent School District of Marion Township Linn County Iowa will on November 7 1940 at 4 00 p m receive sealed bids for sale of described schools and sites including Hillsdale Wildcat No 15 Concord No 10 and Picayune No 7 with appointed appraised values and improvements. Bids to be delivered to the district’s superintendent. properties to be sold no less than their appraised value. district reserves right to reject any or all bids as of 1949 by order of the Board of Directors President and Secretary.
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Someoe Ao
Marion
Indeent Gshop
Lim County
Iowa
Im- Hillsdale
Wildcat Mo
Concord No. 10
Township Orth Range
Mance
Linn County
Picayune No. 7
Auditor’s
Om County
St. P. M
Marion Township
Bagfrict ‘of
Said AN Pigeons
Vey Trimble
Cow Milk Question Sparks Vet Talk by Prof Albrecht
In a talk before eastern Iowa veterinarians Prof William Albrecht questioned the proverb that cows give milk. He argued that milk production requires effort from farmers including feeding and guiding cows to the barn. He suggested there may be merit to the idea is milk is not a purely automatic process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Iowa
William Albrecht
Prof. Albrecht
Lamb Feeding Tests Started at Iowa State
ISU conducts tests to determine if vaccines can prevent overeating disease in lambs and keep finishing weight under 100 pounds. C Culbertson leads the trial with vaccinated lambs fed high corn rations of 50, 65, and 80 percent. The research will be presented at the annual lamb feeders day in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
C. Culbertson
Monticello Man Named County Spokesman for Farm Equipment Group
Monticello resident Ed Cox has been named county spokesman for the Iowa Retail Farm Equipment Association. He will represent the group in local dealings and promote farm equipment interests across the county.
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Monticello
Ed Cox
Iowa Retail Farm Equipment Association
Hawkeye Farmer Hurt In Harvest Accident
Hawkeye farmer George Hyman was injured while shoveling corn at his son Carl Hyman’s farm. A shovel board broke causing a leg fracture. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital in New Hampton.
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George Hyman
Hawkeye
Carl Hyman
St. Joseph Hospital
New Hampton
Monticello Evening School Starts Monday
The Monticello Vocational Agriculture department will open its first adult evening session Monday. Instructor Dale Studt will conduct the program with a farm safety movie and a discussion of parliamentary procedure.
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Monticello
Vocational Agriculture Department
Dale Studt
Farm Roundup Airs Saturday on KCRG at 12 45 PM
The Farm Roundup program airs only on Saturdays at 12 45 p.m. on KCRG. The note specifies Saturdays and confirms the broadcast time and station for the agricultural segment.
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KCRG
Farmers weigh corn picking timing amid weather and safety
An Iowa farm ad suggests picking corn early to prevent spoilage while considering weather, field conditions, and safety. Advice covers crib ventilation, screen use on elevators, and careful operation to avoid injuries during potential night picking and machinery clogging.
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Ind
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Brannan
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department For Agriculture
S. O. Fladness
Hawkeye Dowrs
W. C. Anderson & Son
West Liberty
Roger Browne
Baldwin
Roy A. Coleman
Winthrop
Evergreen Farm
Columbus Junction
F. W. Hubbell
Frances H. Ingham
Waukee
Gilbert Kardel
Walcott
Philip Marti
Waukon
Tedford W. Miles
Corydon
Angus Moore
Mt. Pleasant
L. M. Nicoll
H. K. Owens
Homestead
Penningroth Bros
Wellman
Carlton A. Reed
Bellevue
L. & A. T. Robinson
Masonville
Leslie E. Robison
Wapello
J. B. Rockwell
Walter Schuster
Stockton
F. D. Sutherland
Center Junction
Ulice Bros
Vinton
J. E. Halsey
Albert J. Hamann
Rock Rapids
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Orrell
Dial
Harold's Food Store
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Golden Valley
Schulze & Burch
Kist
Salerno
Jonathan
Texas
Handy Food Market
16Th Avenue
J Street
Jonathan U
Heinz Ketchup
Ige
Wilson
HEINZ
Concarne
MT. Vernon Ave
UELLY
Crisco
Aoe Peas Sa
LINCO
Coupen
Bacon
Blackkawk
Lamoureux
North Central District
East Central
R. B.C
Iowa State
Sven Hanson
Harley
Dale Stoneking
Mount Vernon
Peoples Bank and Trust Company
Rapids
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