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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1967
Page
4
ISU economist Gene Futrell says despite pessimism about future farm prices the farm economy will stay on firm ground. He cites lower incomes this year, production increases, and growing demand as key factors, with optimism tied to export gains and balanced production.
Shorthorns and polled cattle dominated the Hawkeye Downs sale at the All Iowa fairgrounds Cedar Rapids. Bulls averaged 418 dollars, cows and bred heifers 289, club calves 321, with top prices 800 for a grand champion bull and 500 for the champion female. About 45 consignors attended a pre sale dinner. Earl Girton was honored for fifty Hawkeye Downs sales.
University of Illinois analysis shows soybean production outpacing use and exports in the past year and likely again this year. Estimates indicate 1967 output near one billion bushels with 900 to 925 million used or exported, leaving a larger carryover. Strong odds of carryover rising to around 175 million by fall 1968, contingent on price support dynamics.
Delaware County 4 H committee aims to enroll 175 new members and add new clubs in 1968, boosting total county 4 H membership to about 650. The effort focuses on expanding club participation and youth involvement in 4 H programs.
Patricia Colvin 18 of Hawkeye won the conservation speech contest opening the 21st annual Iowa Soil Conservation District Commissioners conference in Des Moines. A Towai State freshman, she earned a 250 college scholarship and 100 cash. Valerie Coden and Marvin Ball finished second and third. More than 375 Iowa youths competed, contest co sponsored by the women’s auxiliary and Grinnell Mutual.
A series of farm sales and auctions page through September and October across Iowa. The notices include boar and gilt sales for several breeds, machinery and grain closings, estate and dispersal auctions, and locations near towns like Iowa City North Liberty Vinton and Clarence. Buyers include Howard Berry Keith Enochson Walter Schminke Jr Wesley Warnock Earl Zumbach and Fred Zody with venues at fairgrounds and farm sites.
Mary Jean Oberbroeckling and Bob Mc Donell were elected co chairmen of the Delaware county 4H council at the organization s meeting last week. Other officers named are Lois Wendt secretary Carrol Chrystal reporter and Mary Patton historian.
AMES The federal Food and Drug Administration will hold a day-long workshop on medicated feed mixing at the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University campus. Topics include proper use and legal clearances for feed additives, feed plant inspection, contamination prevention, and Salmonella concerns. L B Liddy will discuss federal and state drug regulations.
DeWitt reports the 34th annual Clinton County beef tour now scheduled for September 28, shifting from the previously listed September 25. Organizers urge attendees to note the new date and plan accordingly.
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