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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1966
Page
2
The Farm Journal’s special edition foresees higher farm incomes by 1976 driven by larger, more specialized family farms, expanded commodity bargaining, and distinct programs for poverty and commercial farms. It predicts land prices rise, more mechanization, and farmers losing rural political influence, plus a shift to brand registration and cold branding methods in Iowa.
Iowa officials urge ranchers to register livestock brands with the state agriculture department. It is illegal to mark animals with an unregistered brand. Previously brands were filed with county recorders, leading to occasional conflicts with near matches. The latest legislative action prompted the change.
A federal agricultural research report shows about 25 million Americans, roughly one third of the national workforce, work in industries based on farms and forests.
More than 50 farmers in two Buchanan County communities have embraced golf, with 35 playing at Buffalo Creek Golf and Country Club near Winthrop and 20 planning to join Jesup Golf and Country Club, now under construction northwest of Jesup on old Highway 20. The Jesup course is built on an 80 acre tract purchased from Lyman R Campbell, with Campbell and son Dr Richard Campbell among early members. The effort reflects strong local farm relations, aided by the Jesup Lions Club and cooperative businesses, and is financed by a Farmers Home Administration loan. Directors include farmers Glenn Miller and Bob Jensen among others, with a first annual meeting set for 8 pm in St Athanasius School gym.
Robert Henry White-Stevens of American Cyanamid will address the All Agriculture banquet on the Iowa State campus. The event honors outstanding College of Agriculture individuals and starts at 6 15 p m in the Memorial Union Sun Room.
Washington AP reports national farm leaders warn that demand for larger crop acreages may slow soil and water conservation. Sam Studebaker of the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts notes farmers shifting marginal land from grass and trees to tilled crops risk erosion as markets expand for soybeans, wheat and feed grains. He cautions that easing acreage allotments could jeopardize three decades of conservation gains.
Fifteen key turkey states expect 4 percent more total breeder hens in 1967, with 13 percent more heavy white hens and 11 percent fewer bronze and other heavy breeds. Light breeders rise 8 percent. The shift toward heavy whites continues, with these states housing about 80 percent of US breeder hens in 1966.
Manchester reports the Delaware extension public affairs committee schedules two educational workshops on county educational needs for November 30 and December 7.
National Live stock Feeders Assn president Robert H. Ray told housewives protesting food prices to target the root cause, excessive government spending. He cited high deficits and wage pressures, arguing food remains affordable in the United States compared with other nations.
Iowa State swine specialist Emmett Stevermer advises limited feeding for gestating sows to yield large uniform litters and cut feed costs. Effective methods include daily hand feeding in stalls or small groups, with one day in three self feeding and two days no feed. high fiber self feeding is less effective. Sows should receive water, minerals, vitamins, and weather protection, with careful supervision to avoid weight gain.
Estimate shows Chicago market cattle receipts at 11 000 hogs 6 000 and sheep 500. Total cattle and hogs dominate the day with moderate activity across animals.
Darold Armstrong, 59, owner of 318 acres near Viola, discusses corn picking plans, hog production, timberland use, and a Shorthorn herd. He shares concerns about Vietnam and inflation, supports Republican candidates, and notes his sons' careers away from farming while planning to stay on the farm. He and neighbor Curt Postel are installing a hydraulic hoist for a box wagon to aid harvesting.
Four northeast Iowa counties Allamakee Clayton Fayette and Winneshiek join for a four county foods and nutrition training series for 4 H club leaders. Home economists Evelyn F. Thiele Mary Jane Osland and Allan Lacock head the program with Clayton sessions on November 7 14 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El kader Municipal building.
Officers for the Pleasant Point Grange east of Strawberry Point include Vance Brooks master Nolan Knight overseer Mrs Nolan Knight lecturer and Donald Schug steward. Junior officers are Harold Schug master Donna McTaggart overseer Michael Stegen lecturer and Cindy McTaggart steward all with Strawberry Point addresses.
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