Farm Income May Surpass 1935 Level Despite Price Dip
AP reports U.S. farm prices slipped 1 percent in September after a six month rise. Officials note forecasts of higher farm income earlier this year accounted for some expected fall in prices. Hog prices fell from mid August to mid September but remained about 20 percent above a year ago. overall 1937 farm income may be about half a billion dollars above 1936. Prices for family living items rose about 3 percent from four years ago.
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A. Martin
Washington
Agriculture Department
ST Bilion
Ureban
Whipworms Linked to Deaths in Young Pigs
Wisconsin researchers report that whipworm infection caused serious diarrhea in four 33 to 40 pound pigs, killing three within three months, while uninfected pigs remained healthy. Study used antibiotic-treated worms to remove bacterial factors. U.S. losses from whipworms and pig diseases total hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Madison
Mreen Seward
Wisconsin
A.C Todd
H. McNutt
Alice Goldsby
K. G. Powers
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Directors Elected By Big-Four DHIC
New directors named at the annual meeting are Don Heins Willard Sander El mer Krambeer and Irving Flage. Other board members include LeRoy Roth Gerald Stevn Ted Baade and Jack Measter. Lloyd Mathews is supervisor and Lee Allan Eberling his assistant.
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Postville
DHIC
Don Heins
Willard Sander
Elmer Krambeer
Irving Flage
LeRoy Roth
Gerald Stevn
Ted Baade
Jack Measter
Lloyd Mathews
Lee Allan Eberling
Local farm sale notices advertise livestock and equipment
The Gazette advertisement lists multiple farm sales and auctions across Iowa regions. Items include machinery, grain bins, hay and straw, cattle such as Chester White sows, dams and gilts, Poland China offerings, and milking equipment. Sales occur at farms near South English, Parnell, Monticello, Cedar Rapids, Vinton, and other towns with dates and contact names.
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Aale
Liverteck
Bas
Birk
JE Hershberger
South Fenglish
Thorday
Shbarre Farm
Msgr
Peiffer Estate
Parnell
Poland
Helgens Brower
Montt
Celle
Foday
Deslag
Joan A
Hell
Chester White Bear
Lowa
Chester White Breeders
Aten
Ilauk
Eye Downs
Cedar Rauidy
Ord Lidiney
Ralph Howland
Cedar Rapids
Ald
George Kost
Imi
Noof Ely
Chester White
Walter Lehminke
Anfuso proposes 3 year spread on farm income tax
Rep Victor Anfuso proposes allowing farmers to balance income over three years to smooth bad crop years. He warns the farm crisis will deepen and depress the broader economy. He called for better farm public relations, more marketing research and hearings in New York City on Oct 8 and 9 to study marketing, trading stamps, price spreads and living costs.
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Anfusco
Washington
INS
Victor Anfuso
D-N
Anfusa
New York
Wisconsin Congressman Threatens Court Over Soil Bank Payments
Rep Henry Reuss charges USDA misinterpreted the soil bank cap. per farm limit at $3,000 would allow operators with multiple farms to receive that amount on each farm. He argues payments should be $3,000 per producer, not per farm, prompting debate over payments' aim and impact on production and income distribution.
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Wisconsin
USDA
Congress
Henry S&s. Reuss
Mills Holstein Ford Leads in Linn DHIA No
The Mills Holsteins, Wallace and Agers Mills Cogfea, top Linn DHIA annual report. They averaged 14 905 pounds milk and 415 butterfat on 304 cow years. Five high herds averaged 12 188 pounds milk and 453 butterfat with strong profitability and labor pay. The article notes farm retirements and efficiency shifts amid broader dairy trends and aging labor costs. It reports current officers Wallace Blis president and others. ayrıca Belgian Champions Picked at Waterloo and Iowa FFA team results are briefly mentioned.
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Wallace and Agers Mills
Cogfea
Linn Dhea
Linn Court
Robert F. Jack
Mil
Ford
Esce I Holsteins
Jackson
Waterloo
Meadow Brook Farms
Rochester
Mich
Harkness Farm
Sandusky
Ohio
Dale Newhard
Don Swafford
Ayrshires
Glen
Baldwin
Nashua
Guernsey
Don Ellingson
Monona
Jerry
Vhlesen
Dysart
Torns
Larry Traub
West Bend
Iowa County Four-H Officers Are Named
Recently named officers of the Iowa county 4 H girls committee are Mervin Higbee chairmen Mrs Frewin Achterberg vice chairwoman and Mrs Raymond Martinson secretary Mrs Blebee succeeds Sirs Everett Timm who has headed the communities the last five years Mrs Harold Frown is a new committee member Holdover members are Mrs Henry Meyer and Mrs Merl Faas One OWA FFA chapters are entered In a commendable farm safety project FFA members wait for every farm to point out hazards of the corn harvest season to cut the annual toll of accident victims Farmers pledged to extra care and safety stickers will be placed on corn pickers to remind them of the pledge The drive aims to alert farmers to the danger of moving machinery parts.
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Marengo
Iowa County
Airs
Mervin Higbee
Frewin Achterberg
Raymond Martinson
Blebee
Everett Timm
Harold Frown
Henry Meyer
Merl Faas
OWA
FFA
Closing Out Sale At Shy Farm Auction Notice
Property owners announce a closing out sale at Shy farm located south of South Eoclsh and north of Rapper. The event starts Wednesday October 2, 1957 at noon with calves heifers and other livestock plus assorted items from DeLaval and Brist-Strethen. Proceeds benefit Mr and Mrs R E Hershberger.
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Kleur
Eoclsh
R. E. Hershberger
Megel
Solon Threatens Suit Over 3000 Soil Bank Limit
Solon threatens legal action to challenge the soil bank payment cap. The dispute centers on interpreting a new law authorizing payments for the next crop year. The author argues Congress intended a $3000 ceiling per producer, while the current interpretation allows up to $2000 per farm, potentially favoring large agricultural corporations.
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Benson
Bell
Reus
Congress
Heuss
Machinery Still Cheaper Than Labor in Farming Costs
The Farm Equipment Institute reports that farm machinery remains cheaper than hired labor as prices rise. An economic study shows labor costs have increased more this year, while machinery costs rise slowly. Government data indicate a ongoing decline in farm labor use and a long-term rise in machinery purchases.
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Washington
Farm Equipment Institute
Sayn
Institute
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