Recipients of Big Price Aid Loans Listed
A British owned plantation in Mississippi received the agriculture department's largest price support loan in 1938 amounting to 1 446 605 dollars for 1967 bales of cotton. Delta and Pine Land Company of Scott Mississippi led loans. next was South Texas Rice Farms for rice. Brownson's record lists major loans across wheat and corn, with state averages and notes on loan effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missisippi
Agriculture Department
Delta and Pine Tand Company
Scott
Miss
South Texas
Rosheron
Texas
Charles B. Brownson JH
Ind
Brownson
Jackson
Reinert
San Luis Obispo
Monterey
Calif
Richard Gumz
North Judkson
E Brownson
Morrissa and
Quak
Arizona
California
Ag Yearbook Released for 1957 Distribution Across Nation
Washington reports the 1957 Yearbook of Agriculture, Soil management and plant fertility occupy much space in 24 chapters by 42 scientists. Ezra Benson foresees broader dissemination of research while noting home gardens and lawns as key topics. FFA dairy judging workout in Clayton County with 84 members from 16 chapters prepares for the National Dairy Cattle Congress on Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farner
Sait
US Department of
Agricdture
Ezra Fatt Benson
FFA
Eleader
Clayton County
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Gen Anderson
Elkader Vocational Agriculture
Gerald Stevn
Monona
Irwin Meyer
McGregor
Dave Olmsted
Iowa
Helstein
A. J. Dhhnson
Elkader
Estate Land Is Sold at Webster Auction
Webster sale of Ivy Carmichal and Clare nce Morgan estates at executor's auction. Glenn Sorden bought 140 acres improved land for 73 dollars per acre. Sturdevant acquired 44 acres adjoining her farm at 295 per acre. Kenneth Snakenberg purchased 15 acres of timber for 13 per acre. Homer Montz bought four lots. George Sorden bought 110 acres unimproved land at 128 per acre. E C Sturdevant administrator. Frank Beatty attorney. Ed O'Brien auctioneer. Hannon Raplinger clerk. The 1957 Yearbook of Agriculture priced at 2.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Ivy Carmichal
Clarence Morgan
Glenn Sorden
iCarmichal
Atlal
Sturdevant
Kenneth Snakenberg
Homer Montz
Webeter
George Sarden
Aforgan Estate
Sorden Farm
E. C. Sturdevant
Frank Beatty
Ed O'Brien
Haowant Raplinger
Leghorn Sets New Longtime Laying Record at Hunterdon County
Flemington Newfoundland story reports Meryl O Day, famed Leghorn hen Meggs, extends her egg tally in a year long contest. She aims to beat the 1943 365 day record of 3, or more? The article details daily production, past misses, and notes 4 H involvement with Rutgers agriculture professor Platt and Stern Brothers hatchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. A. Hanson and Son
High Producer in Smith Herd Sets Long Lactation Record
Maynard A a five year old Holstein cow in Howard W. Smith herd completed a 290 day lactation with 15 177 pounds of milk and 599 pounds of butterfat marking a notable production milestone for the dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Howard W. Smith
Auction notices of farm sales across Iowa region
A series of closing out sales schedule across multiple Iowa locations from Sept 25 to Oct 1. Items include machinery, livestock, dairy equipment, hay, oats, corn, furniture, and vehicles. Notable sellers include D BD Liebe, Glen S Hansen, Johnnie Hansen, Albert PL Meineke estate, Milo Phelps estate, Duane Simmons, Dr Virgil Caldwell, and John A Bell. Locations include Alburnett, Jesup, Quasqueton, Olin, Oslo, Hawkeye Downs, Tipton, and Coggon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeep
Liebe
Alburnett
Lloyd
Arthur Putnam
Jesup
Glen S. Hansen
Guertsey
Johnnie Hansen
Albert PL
Meineke
Oslo
Slereford
W. A. Drake
Hawkeye Downs
Milo Phelps
Tipton
Duane Simmons
Virgil Caldwell
John A. Bell
Coggon
Yugoslav soil scientist studies at Iowa State
Milhrad Petrovich of the Belgrade Institute of Agriculture is spending three months at Iowa State College to study soil science and soil-testing techniques. He arrived in January after earlier work with UC Berkeley and Riverside salesmen, and his research covers high-amylose corn hybrids with potential for durable fibers, plastics, and edible films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Milhrad Petrovich
Institute of Agriculture
Belgrade
Petrovich
United States
University of California
Berkeley
Hiverside
Calif
Stock outlook meeting to be held in Decorah
A general live stock outlook meeting for Winneshiek county will be held October 2 at 8 pm in the Decorah community building. Emmitt Haynes and L. J. Bodensteiner of Iowa State College will present the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Marie Bishop
Buchanan County
Decorah
Winnethick County
Emmitt Haynes
L. J. Bodensteiner
Iowa State College
Alsike Clover Seed Harvest Forecast Shows Slight Rise
Washington reports 1957 alsike clover seed forecast at 10,859,009 pounds, up 7 percent from 1956 but 20 percent below average, while sweet clover seed is forecast at 35,455,000 pounds, slightly above last year but the smallest since 1948. The CCC investment in price support programs as of June 30 totals 7,333,081,000 with loans outstanding 1,566,839,000 and inventories valued at 5,371,252,000. Dairy price support purchases for August include 6,211,904 pounds butter, 28,163,835 pounds cheddar cheese, and no fat dry milk amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CCC
Commodity Credit Corporation
USDA Reports High Amylose Content Corn Promises Industrial Use
USDA scientists report a new dent corn type yielding up to 30 percent amylose starch, rivaling typical corn starch content. At an Agri Research Service sale, high amylose Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn bulls sold for up to 450 dollars, with top females and yearlings also changing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S Department of Agriculture
USDA
Periment Stations
Arlee Prothers
Merion Hardeman
Sharon
Penningroth Brothers
Wellman
Robert Cross
Riverside
Patel Brothers
St. Charles
Minn
Joel Datsman
Sherrill
Lassie
Beth Beecher
Union
Martin Rice
Hedrick
Gale
Short Horn Steer Calves Peak At $194 In Hawkeye Downs Sale
Twenty seven head of Short Horn steer calves averaged $140.50 at Hawkeye Downs in a Shorthorn and Belled sale. Top calves sold for $194 and $190 to Ben Stuttman and John Isoacs of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Downs
Ben Stuttman
John Isoacs
Towa City
JSDA Poultry Testing Program Sets New Record
The National Poultry Improvement Plan, backed by USDA, reached over 39 million birds in 67 000 flocks across 47 states as of June 30 1937. The program aims to improve breeding and eradicate diseases like pullorum and typhoid, with 18 000 reactors found in initial tests among more than 40 million birds tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NPIP
Ferly
U.S
Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Fayette Farm Bureau Meeting at Fayette Oct 14
WEST UNION The Fayette County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Friday evening Oct 14 in the Crys- Froyce Walker auditorium at Upper Fons university Fayette. Resolutions committee members include Maynard Menefee chairman Ale and Mrs Very Coffin Arlington Hadney Drewes West Union Merle Sullivan Arlington Mrs Roy G Fats ter Fayette Donald Winter West Union Wl Handy Fayette and Daryl Humphrey Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Farm Bureau
Dale
West Union
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Ces- Froyce Walker
Upper Fons University
Fayette
Maynard Menefee
Ale
Very
Coffin
Arlington
Hadney Drewes
Merle Sullivan
Roy G
Fatster
Donald Winter
Wl Handy
Daryl Humphrey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blegest Corn Loan
Salls and
Mem
Yearbook of Agriculture
Department of Sericutture
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
D.C
Leghorn
Flemington, NL
Meryl O'Day
Mickey Manve
Poultry World
Mex
Abe
Urain
Meg
Stern Brothers Hatchery
South Vineland
THE
Bezanson Agency
Pete Egresins
Heny Whitehead
Donald Dasanck
Wlske
Balor
Pidhon
Northwestern Bali BP Telephone Company
Jugoslav Soils
Iowa State
Northern Utilization Research and Development Laboratory
Peoria
Milirad Petrovich
Cedar Rapids
Blairstown Williamsburg
Iowa CI
Belle Flaine Marengo TY
JSDA
Groat
FT Laks
Standard Appliance CO
Ceder Rapids
Radio
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