Lower prices seen for eggs and poultry in fall report
University of Wisconsin economists predict lower prices for eggs and poultry this fall and winter amid smaller meat supplies and brisk demand. Broiler prices may stay near 14.5 cents per pound, while turkey production rises to about 116 million birds with Thanksgiving prices around 22 to 24 cents per pound. The outlook notes improved seed placement could cut seeding rates and affect future yields.
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Madison
Wis
University of
Mic Research Service
Lund
Turkey
Fayette ASCS election results announced in Fayette County
Herbert M. Ash of Elgin was elected chairman of the Fayette ASCS committee for the coming year. Donald F. Bartels of Westgate won a three year term, with Leo J. Mulford of Aurora as the other regular member. Alternate members elected for one year are Clarence Thoman of Elgin and Robert Berry of Arlington.
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West Union
Herbert M. Ash
Elgin
Fayette Sull Ascs
Donald F. Bartels
Westgate
Leo J. Mulford
Aurora
Clarence Thoman
Robert Berry
Arlington
Evaporated Whole Milk Production Drops in July
Washington AP report shows July production at 158 million pounds, down 1 percent from last year and 21 percent below the five year July average. The Agriculture Department noted the decline in evaporated whole milk output.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Seedling establishment in alfalfa planting methods
A report discusses best planting machines that open furrows with a shoe or disk and firm soil with a press wheel, noting wheel pressure of 7 to 10 psi per inch of width. It cites Lund on hand precision planting yielding 60-92 percent establishment at 1 inch depths, and stresses seed quality, soil structure, and timing as controllable factors to double efficiency and save seed, with US farmers sowing 146 million pounds in 1964.
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Lund
United States
East Iowa Herds Have 12 Excellent Holsteins
Twelve of eighteen registered Holstein cows earned Excellent ratings this summer in Iowa by Holstein-Friesian Association classifiers. Eastern Iowa herds supplied six cows from Fayette county alone, including four from J. P. Stewart at Maynard and two from M. J. Levi. Single Excellent cows came from Rosedale Farm in Farmersburg, Matter brothers in Postville, Erbie Steffens in Decorah, Don Vine in Waukon, Arthur Zidlicky in Cresco, and Vernice Moon in Monona.
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Gowrie
Iowa
Towa
Fayette County
J. P
Mike” Stewart
Maynard
M. J. Levi
Rosedale Farm
Willis
Milton
Meier
Farmersburg
World's Record Milk Cow Dies at 15
Brattleboro Vermont report notes Mama the World’s Record milk cow Ormsby Burke 3420439 died at 15 years 1 month. Lifetime 334219 pounds milk 11349 pounds butterfat. highest 36017 pounds in 365 days on 3 milkings daily. Shattered earlier lifetime record at national Holstein Friesian convention and university ceremonies in June. Dairy news also covers National Milk Producers Federation Midwest regional meeting in Milwaukee September 9 and election of Manchester officials.
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Brattleboro
Colorado State University
Ormsby Burke
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
the University
Washington
National Milk Producers Federation
Milwaukee
Wis
Verne Hermann
Manches
Tor
Paul Gienapp
Hopkin
Soils District Vote Set in Delaware County
An election to name a member of the Delaware county soil conservation district board of commissioners will be held next Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the County fairground in Manchester.
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Manchester
Delaware County Soil Conservaton District Board of Commissioners
County Fairground
Uhrig takes Farmers Grain Dealers post in Iowa
Dr J William Uhrig, 52, became director of economic research for Farmers Grain Dealers of Iowa in Des Moines. He leaves his Iowa State University extension economist role to establish a new research department. His first task is studying new grain merchandising methods for the cooperative which serves 40 cooperative elevators with grain marketing processing and auditing services.
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Des Moines
J. William Uhrig
Farmers Grain Dealers of Iowa
Iowa State University
Farmers Grain Dealers Assn
Silver Spur Saddle Club Show Sept 11
The Silver Spur Saddle Club hosts its third annual horse show on Sunday September 11 at Bryantsburg corner between Oelwein and Independence on Highway 150. Judging of halter classes begins at 11 am with the grand entry at noon. The event is accredited by the Iowa Stock Horse Assn and the Iowa Girls Barrel Racing Assn.
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Oelwein
Silver Spur Saddle Club
Bryantsburg Corner
Independence
Highway 150
Iowa Stock Horse Assn
Iowa Girls’ Barrel Racing Assn
Cows in Drylot Vitamin Boost At Fayette County Fair
The Fayette County Fair drew a near record crowd with 20 186 attendees the second largest in 113 years behind 1958. Profits rose due to higher admission fees while cattle exhibits highlighted vitamin E benefits for drylot cows milk flavor stability.
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Fayette County
West Union
Ifair
Richard Vagis
July Red Meat Output Falls From June Levels
Washington AP reports commercial red meat production in July reached 2,421 million pounds, down 9 percent from June and near the June 1965 slaughter weight. First seven months totaled 17,958 million pounds, edging 399 million pounds higher than the prior year. beef 1,556 million, veal 68, pork 747, lamb and mutton 50.
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Washington
Iowa Turkey Crop Falls Seven Percent From 1965 Output
Iowa's 1966 turkey production is projected at 7,568,000 birds, 7 percent below 1965 and well under the 1960-64 average of 8.25 million. Heavy breeds account for 95 percent of output, down about 6 percent from last year, while light breeds drop 20 percent. U.S. turkey production is estimated at 115.8 million, up about 1 percent from last year and 7 percent above 1961’s record.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
U.S
Sale of Winners Closing Feature of Barrow Show
Austin Minn. Barrow Show ends with a public auction of top prize barrows and truck loads. 94 hogs total will be sold after four days with Geo Hormel Co purchasing others at 1.50 per hundredweight over market. Entries reach nearly 3000 animals. Deadline dates noted for single barrows boars and gifts and truckloads.
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Austin
Minn
Hormel & Co
Tractor Mishaps Increase During Fall Harvesting
Des Moines report from the Iowa Loss Prevention Institute warns that harvest season will see more fatal and serious tractor accidents due to heavier tractor use, fatigue, and rushed work. October and November pose higher risk. safety steps include a warning flag, rear view mirror, and slow moving vehicle emblem.
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Des Moines
Nmber
Iowa
Iowa Loss Prevention Institute
Former Eastern Iowan Speaks at World Poultry Congress
An Anamosa native, Dr. Donald J. Bray of Urbana Illinois, an associate professor of poultry science at the University of Illinois, spoke at the thirteenth World Poultry Congress held last month in Kiev Russia. Bray reported on how corn to soybean protein ratios in laying hen diets affect their response to supplemental amino acids. Bray is the son in law of Harland L. Smith of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Donald J. Bray
Urbana
Ill
Kiev
Russia
Bray
University of Illinois
Harland L. Smith
J Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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