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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1963
Page
12
The Kennedy administration studies a protest to increased egg duties by the European Common Market. Officials say no final decision yet but expect action. no belief in a second round of the chicken war. U.S. exports to the market reach about 3.5 million dollars yearly with uncertain trade losses.
H Wayne Pritchard executive secretary of the Soil Conservation Society of America will speak Thursday night at the Cedar Rapids Pro-Ag club dinner. The 6 30 p.m. event at Black Angus Steak House at highways 30 and 149 invites all interested in agriculture. The society has its national headquarters in Ankeny. Vernon Owens Pro-Ag secretary treasurer said all are welcome.
The Mississippi Delta now leads U S cotton production at about 33 percent of the total, surpassing the Southwest with 32 percent. The Southeast and West account for 15 and 20 percent respectively, as the agriculture department notes a shift in national output. The Winneshiek County Farm Bureau annual meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Decorah Community building.
The Kennedy administration studies a faster method to approve price support loans for 1964 crops. Under the proposal local officials will confirm storage and apparent condition, estimate quantity with the farmer, and issue the loan after a safety deduction, with final settlement on exact grade and quantity at delivery.
Dr. W M Lynch warns nitrogen fertilization of corn raises nitrate poisoning risk to hogs and cattle in dry lots. Iowa turkey breeders plan slight gains in heavy white hens and fewer bronze hens, while growers emphasize precautions with new silos and fertilizer use.
The National Milk Producers Federation urged President Kennedy to include dairy products in any policy program for selling agricultural commodities to Russia. The move aims to reduce government dairy stocks and improve the U.S. foreign exchange position, stated federation secretary E. M. Norton.
Chicago reports a soybean surge with Board of Trade leaders predicting an all time high. US production rose to 675 million bushels last year as soybeans expand in oil meal and animal feed markets, with wide industrial and food uses noted.
Washington reports France will import feeder sheep and lambs to counter a looming mutton shortage. An import quota of 140,000 head is set for September February, with most animals sourced from Hungary.
Mrs. Helen S. Whittington Clinton county extension home economist was installed as president of the National Home Demonstration Agents Assn. An open house will honor her on Saturday November 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Farm Bureau meeting room sponsored by the Clinton county extension family living committee. Public is invited and women and girls who worked with her in extension and 4-H are urged to attend.
Fort Dodge hosts the North Iowa Poultry Association show on November 13 in the Stromberg building at 2116 Eighth Avenue South. About 1,000 bantams and standard fancy fowl compete for prizes. Entries contact Ralph Lanahan in Webster City or Walter Saathoff in Parkersburg.
Iowa reports show temperatures 12 to 16 degrees above normal for a fifth straight week. By Monday over 30 percent of the corn crop had been harvested, up from 13 percent last year and above the 1957 61 average of 12 percent. Soybeans nearly all harvested except late fields in northern districts. About 600 percent of fall plowing completed, similar to last year and near average. Soil moisture still short. rains last week helped but more needed.
De Witt Richard C. Maxon of Ames Iowa State extension consumer information specialist will accompany Clinton county s food retailing tour Oct 29 and 30.
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