Sumac For Tannin Promises Income From Hilly Land
Research at Iowa State College on a hill culture farm near Davis county shows sumac grown on southern Iowa hills can yield tannin for white leather. Dr. Ivan Boyd tested high tannin strains, developed seed scarification, and now prioritizes root cuttings for purity. A mechanical harvester and new drying facilities boost harvesting and curing efficiency amid growing demand.
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Coming Farm Auctions Across Several Iowa Localities
A series of farm auctions scheduled from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 near Urbana Palo Cedar Rapids Marengo Vin ton Tipton. Edward Charlier Charles II Graham estate and Kramer Bros plan public sales. Alta Holton and E J Knuth closeout and purebred Corridale sheep sale announced.
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Ames hill culture project turns worn hills into farms
At the hillculture farm in Ames Iowa researchers describe a system for harvesting sumac leaves drying and baling for tanneries while testing contour farming erosion control and tree planting. The program aims to revive worn hills and boost farm incomes with diverse crops and better land management. More than 900 farmers attended the annual field day to review progress.
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Muscatine County Sports Festival Draws Crowd at Fairy Grounds
About 500 people attended the Muscatine county festival and picnic at the fairy grounds Monday featuring softball and horseshoe tournaments, pony and bicycle races, and entertainment numbers. Rex Conn, Cedar Rapids Gazette farm editor, spoke.
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Waste will fund blood plasma containers for life saving
A notice urges saving waste sperm to produce 100 pounds worth of material for 00 plasma containers. The plea emphasizes aiding a boy’s life by funding this life saving effort.
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