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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1946
Page
14
Cautioning that meat industry opposition to OPA controls has weakened, analysts expect ongoing ceilings to remain for now. They warn that lifting limits could spur producer delays and delayed hog marketing, with prices rising temporarily but a setback expected when spring pigs hit markets.
Public notices list multiple farm auctions with dates and locations. Closing out sale by Don McVey sec of tr City area. Myron Hannemann sale near Van Horne. Hansen management in De nt. Duroe sale by Frank Bys and Son Amana. Krause estate Land sale at Toddville. Jurgensen sale five miles NW of Olin. Hampshire sale by Tow and Elliott Hawkeye Downs.
Fragmentary text suggests pork production facing shortages and possible shifts toward control measures as ceilings on production are deemed unnecessary. The context hints at agricultural policy debate and imminent regulatory actions impacting livestock.
Des Moines report notes that for the first 15 days of June 1946 the butterfat tax yielded about $104,244, roughly $2,000 less than the year before. Barker explains the decrease stems from reduced butter production in the state. the one cent tax funds dairy promotion efforts in Iowa.
The report states that branding of range cattle causes more than 6,000,000 dollars in yearly losses to the hides. It highlights the economic impact on ranchers and the cattle industry.
W R Whitfield Iowa State extension poultryman urged feed dealers to unite on a coordinated poultry program in Iowa and push for rapid flock improvement. He warned Iowa farmers mostly treat poultry as a side issue while farm women show interest. Mark Thornburg of the Western Grain and Feed Dealers association noted a large fall corn crop and doubted boxcar conditions would ease in October.
Field day results indicate liming re seeding and pasture improvements boost steer gains. Trials at Iowa State College show untreated plots gaining 105 pounds per acre annually over two years, while limed plots with additions reach higher gains. A five month period measured gains with a five pound sweet clover three pound red clover and two pounds of alsike mix yielding better pasture results on Clinton Shelby soil, with alfalfa contributing 2.6 tons.
Chicago reports a drop in pork holdings by over 100 million pounds in August due to heavy slaughter, packers selling before ceilings, and reduced frozen and cured stocks. Beef and veal rose, lard stable, and lamb and mutton gained. September 1 pork totals were 187 796 000 pounds vs 287 355 000 a month prior.
A Swift and Company statement refutes union accusations of a meat packers sitdown strike and livestock withholding. The firm insists it buys every head of live stock possible under OPA rules and denies collaboration with the meat famine during wage talks.
Headquarters of the Flying Farmers of Iowa said its members will join more than 25 000 people at the fourth annual Corn Belt plowing contest and soil conservation field day near Pleasantville on Saturday. Farm pilots will fly to the meet with arrangements by program officials and Stevenson airport four miles north of Knoxville. Ribbons will be issued to each farmer who flies in.
The Rambling Ram Truck sold 18 head of purebred rams in Marengo last Thursday at its stop, the largest single stop total this year. Purchase spread among Shropshires and 12 Hampshires from the Martin Torkelson flock in Marshall county and seven from the Raymond Sayre flock in Ackworth, with several buyers including Carey Brothers, Amana Society, and multiple individuals from Victor, Wellman, Marion, and other nearby towns.
Wayne Krouth purchased the 206 acre L. L. Lentz farm three-fourths mile north of here for 135 dollars per acre. The sale was direct and Krouth has rented the farm for several years. The property is not all tillable.
Maynard M. and Mrs. Robert Ponsar Jr. sold a 160 acre farm near here to George Lundt of Clarksville. Possession will be given March 1.
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