Iowa Farm News Roundup Highlights Crop Pests and Hog Trends
The state reports electric service reach for 65 000 rural homes while noting soybeans do not affect dairy flavor. Alfalfa responds best to phosphate fertilizer, and heavy rains trigger apple scab and fire blight in orchards. Abbott sawflies threaten evergreens, and mowing weeds before seed set helps control blue vervain and ragweed. Rust may rival 1938 epidemic, pig and hog forecasts rise with demand and imports, and careful mowing and predator awareness protect game birds. Chinch bugs may drop with June rains.
Farmers share practical tips for poultry, crops and weeds
Advice on buying paint labeling, separating young chicks, and using shade and water. Weed control targets bindweed and spurge with chlorate sprays during humid weather. Recommendations cover soybean oilmeal mixes for pigs, Iowa creameries, corn nutrient issues from poor drainage, and lice and red mite control in poultry houses using nicotine sulfate and creosote kerosene sprays. The piece emphasizes field timing, soil health, and cost efficiency.
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Overcoming Inferiority in Children Through Positive Belief
The article outlines how feelings of inferiority emerge in children and how intelligent parental support can prevent or overcome them. It notes behaviors like pretending illness blaming others and boasting as common responses and stresses steady praise to build self confidence and acknowledge real abilities.
World's tallest man reaches new growth on 22nd birthday
Robert Wadlow of Alton Illinois remains the world’s tallest man at eight feet nine inches and 495 pounds. At twenty two, he still grows and is employed by a St. Louis shoe maker who outfits him with $100 shoes in size 37.
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Adoption of Standard Time by U S Congress in 1883
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