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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1957
Page
3
Farm prices slipped 1.2 percent in September after a six month rise, yet experts say 1957 farm income should stay about 0.5 billion dollars above 1956's 11 billion. Hog prices fell 4 percent from Aug to Sept but remain 20 percent higher than last year as hog supply grows.
UW veterinary researchers in Madison exposed four 35 to 40 pound pigs to whipworm eggs and observed three deaths from swine enteritis within three months. Control pigs under similar care but not infected showed no enteritis. Whipworms were cultured in antibiotic solutions to remove bacteria. U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates losses from whipworms nationwide at about 13 million dollars, with baby pig diseases causing over 400 million dollars in losses.
New directors named at the annual meeting include Don Heins Willard Sander El mer Krambeer and Irving Flage Other board members are LeRoy Roth Gerald Stevn Ted Baade and Jack Measler Lloyd Mathews serves as supervisor with Lee Allan Eberling as assistant.
A series of farm sales and auctions announced for early October across eastern Iowa. Listings include Mrs. R. E. Hershberger near South English, Msgr. N. Peiffer estate near Parnell, Helgens gilt sale near Monti cello, John A. Bell near Coggon, Iowa Chester White sale at Hawk Eye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Ralph Howland near Cedar Rapids, Mrs. George Ross near Ely, and Walter Schminke and Sons near Vinton, with dates from Oct. 2 to Oct. 9 and multiple lot types such as livestock, machinery, grain, and house goods.
Washington Rep. Victor Anfuso recommends allowing farmers to spread taxable income over three years to ease bad crop years. He calls farm distress a greater danger to the economy and urges hearings in New York City on October 8 and 9 on farming marketing, trade stamps, and cost of living trends.
Wisconsin congressman Rep Henry S Reuss argues the 3000 per producer limit should apply to each producer not per farm, sparking debate over whether farm payments curb overproduction or redistribute income. J J Iowa FFA chapters report farm safety drive visiting districts to reduce harvest season injuries and warn of moving machinery hazards.
An auction listing describes cattle consignment starting at noon on Wednesday 4 miles north of Harper. It includes 6 Guernsey heifer calves and various cattle, plus farm equipment such as J D tractors and implements, a 60 inch cutter, a 4 section harrow, balers, waterers, milkers, and related gear. Lunch by ladies, with accident coverage noted.
Wallace and Agnes Mills Coggan led Linn DHIA No 3 in the annual test with 14 905 pounds of milk and 515 pounds of butterfat from 19 4 cow years. Richard Louvar Cedar Rapids ranked second with a mixed herd producing 10 958 pounds of milk and 459 2 pounds of butterfat on 20 4 cow years. Ron Dolan Anamosa placed third with 447 5 pounds of butterfat on 28 7 cow years.
Meadow Brook Farms Rochester Michigan swept all stallion championships in the Belgian show at the National Dairy Cattle Congress. Harkness Farms Sandusky Ohio held the senior and grand champion mare. Junior champion mare went to Dale Newhard and Sons Frankfort Indiana. Iowa Falls FFA team won the Iowa FFA daily judging contest and advanced to the national meet with members Doug Knutson Gary Lupjen and David Klein and coach Don Swafford. Notable breeders and judges included Glen Baldwin Don Ellingson L'Dean Henkes Jerry Thiesen and Larry Traub.
Rep. Henry S. Reuss urges Agriculture Secretary Benson to change his interpretation of the soil bank law or face a federal suit. He contends the $3,000 cap applies per producer for the 1958 crop year, not per farm, arguing current reading favors large agricultural corporations over small farmers.
The Farm Equipment Institute finds machine costs remain cheaper than hired labor as machinery prices rise slower than labor costs. Government data show farm labor use is down while farm machinery purchases have climbed for years.
Marengo reports the Iowa county 4-H girls committee names officers led by chairman Mrs Mer vin Bigbee with vice chairman Mrs Er win Achterberg and secretary Mrs Raymond Martinson. Bigbee succeeds Mrs Everett Timm who led the committee for five years. Other members include Mrs Harold Brown and ex-members Mrs Henry Meyer and Mrs Merlin Faas.
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