Decrease in Dairying Threatened by Labor Shortage
East Iowa herds face dispersals as farm labor shortages bite dairy operations. Roosevelt price parity plans and wage gaps fuel shift toward hogs and other enterprises. Milk demand in cities rises while butter storage drops. Chicago dairy sector fears 1700 growers may exit this year. Washington discussions seek critical-area status to curb manpower drain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
National Milk Producers’ Federation
Washington
Congress
Midwest
Paul V. McNutt
Kansas
Reed
R-Kan
McNutt
Wickard
Representative Hope
Silo Filling Is Begun Across Counties
Maynard reports silo filling in progress as corn matures and frost risk recedes. soybeans and alfalfa prospects improve with rainfall. Decorah notes large corn ears but warmth still needed. bean harvest begins in the south, with full harvest delayed to month end. Independence reports dented corn and need for warm weather. soybeans also need warmth. new seedings excellent and sweet corn pack finished. Farmers urged to maximize machinery use for war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Maynard—Silo
The
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Independence
Buchanan County
Farm Labor Shortage Threatens Production Goals
A statement warns that continued loss of farm labor will prevent meeting production goals. The quote emphasizes the impact of labor shortages on harvest schedules and overall output.
Tama Tops in Oats Variety Test Plot in Louisa
WAPELLO Iowa Tama the high yielding oats variety led the Louisa county oat yield test on the Elbert Hill farm with 77.7 bushels per acre and 31.2 pounds per bushel Tama Boone and Marion have averaged 13 percent higher yields for three years statewide than other standard varieties Other listed oats include Columbia Sac C J 3607 Boone Vanguard Marion Gopher Iowa 105 Hancock with varying bushels per acre and test weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Louisa County
Elbert Hill
Tama
Boone
Marion
Columbia
Sac
C. J
Vanguard
Gopher
Iowa
Hancock
Corn Sheller and Engine Destroyed by Fire
West Liberty fire department responded to Frank Hollenbeck farm where a corn sheller and its engine burned, destroying both units. Loss estimated at 3,000 dollars with no insurance. origin of the fire undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Frank Hollenbeck
Jess Grigg
Hollenbeck
Dairy Cattle Congress Nears End With 165000 Attendance
In Waterloo AP reports that 10000 gathered despite bad weather on Sunday for the final day of the Dairy Cattle Congress giving an unofficial seven day attendance of 165000. The figure shows about a 20000 drop from last year’s total.
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Waterloo
Wheat's Wheat Out On The Acres Near Belle Plaine
Interview with William Hernik a 160 acre partner near Belle Plaine Iowa. He discusses farm dependence on family labor fear of army drafts and rent pressures farms needing experienced help and opinions on soil practices crop rotation contour farming and weather impact on corn oats meadow and pasture yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill” Hernik
Joseph Hernik
Belle Plaine
Clutter
Two Farmers Discuss Crops Prices and War Outlook
A farmer reports bumper crops and detailed seedings including 20 acres of limed ground to sweet clover and read clover plus a half acre potato patch yielding three triple box loads. He and a neighbor debate hog and corn price ceilings, machinery needs, and when the war might end.
Silage timing for legumes and grasses
Farmers should cut legumes and grasses for silage slightly earlier than hay, typically before bloom or in early bloom for most grasses and legumes to optimize ensiling quality.
Ten Girls Awarded Trips To 4-H Congress
Ten Iowa 4-H club girls will receive trips to the national 4-H club congress in Chicago this December. Edith Barker announced the selection, reducing the number from 25 to 10 due to war. Nine delegates come from outstanding records in state 4-H events, with Mary Margaret Brinkman of Rolfe chosen for being named a better groomed girl at the 1942 state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Chicago
Edith Barker
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Rolfe
Mechanicville Tractor Accident Severs Bruises for Becker
Ralph Becker of Mechanicsville was bruised when a tractor overturned three miles northwest of town. His brother Forrest Becker and an uncle freed him, and they rushed him to a doctor after the incident Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Mechanicsville
Ralph Becker
Mr. Becker
Forrest Becker
Coming Farm Auctions This Week in Iowa
Iowa City Sales Co. lists upcoming livestock and dairy auctions. Farmers Armstrong Guernseys near Mt Vernon Sept 15. Krahling Est near Atkins Sept 16. Zack McArthur sale near Fairfax Sept 17. Anamosa auction Sept 19. Iowa City sale Sept 22. Schoonover Bader Scheer dairy farm near Springville Sept 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Armstrong
Guernseys
Mt. Vernon
Iowa City Sales Co
William Krahling
Atkins
Zack McArthur
Fairfax
Anamosa Livestock Auctions
Schoono
Bliss Warns of Impending Trucking Breakdown
Ames extension director R. K. Bliss warns of an imminent disruption in agricultural transport due to truck and tire shortages. He distributed 51,000 reprints of "Ten Gallons to the Mile" to Farm Bureau and AAA offices, urging farmers and truckers to conserve fuel and tires to avert a 1943 breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
R. K. Bliss
Ames Extension
Farm Bureau
AAA
W. T. Maakestad
Frank Robotka
The
Iowa Farm Economist
Bliss
Worry of FALSE TEETH
Worry of false teeth slipping is common. Prevent embarrassment with FASTEETH powder sprinkled on plates to hold teeth more firmly and provide comfort without a gummy taste. Alkaline formula offers secure, pleasant use. Available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driix
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Ray Anderson
Chica
Arthur H. Lauterbach
Pure Milk Association
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Opticians
America
Owen
First Avenue Lne Roosevelt Hotel
Gazelle
Harold Thomas
Alburnett
Louisa
Dairy Congress
Plaine
William Hernik
Hercules
Boswell
Fawse
Uils Science
BY Williams
Walter McArthur
Springville
Will Benda
Brooklyn
Merring
Wilson
Raria
Carter
Riverside Feed Mill
Laird's Feed Company
East Side
West Side
Laird’s Feed CO
People's
Hassocks
People’s Furniture CO
First Avenue East
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