Poison 1080 Safety Rules for Iowa Rat Control
A report from Harald Gunderson Iowa State College notes 1080 is a potent rat poison limited to commercial pest operators. Hazards arise from lax handling with strict rules including no customer releases, no use in dwellings, operator control of placement and retrieval, clearly marked poison stations, metal permanent stations, daily dead rodent burning, and after hours baiting with cups removed and burned before opening.
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Iowa
Harald Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
No Antidote for 1080 Handling Cited by Gunderson
Gunderson warns there is no antidote for 1080 and stresses respectful handling. Following procedures allows safe use but FDA may seize and destroy any product where 1080 is used carelessly. Careless use means any deviation from rules and regulations.
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Gunderson
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Rural Youth Cooperate In Exchange Program
The 4-H and Rural Young People clubs in Iowa have raised over 3700 to fund the International Farm Youth Exchange bringing foreign farm youths to live and work on Iowa farms and sending two Iowans abroad this summer. Iowa's 1950 exchangers Marle Book, Storm Lake, and Maurice Cove, Indianola, will travel between June 11 and 21, landing first in London and then Luxembourg. The program aims to foster understanding of agricultural methods and life abroad, promoting goodwill among farm communities worldwide.
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International Farm Youth Exchange
Iowa
Eggs cheaper now than in the past says ISU economist
Francis Kutish of Iowa State College notes eggs cost less per dozen than other foods due to improved breeding, housing, and feeds. Production efficiency allows higher lay rates in winter and year-round availability, with marketing costs remaining largely unchanged. The 1925 consumer dollar allotment for eggs remains about 72 cents.
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Francis Kutish
Iowa State College
Kutish
United States
Treat Seed Inoculate For Good Legume Stand
Iowa State College agronomist FR El Krenzin says seed treatment with chemicals like Arasan and Spergon and inoculation with specific bacteria boost legume stands. Inoculated legumes grow faster, build soil nitrogen sooner, and better endure drought and weed competition. different legumes require different inoculants for best results.
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EL Krenzin
Iowa State College Agronomist
Good Soil Sample for Test and Representation
A 1-pound soil sample from a 10-acre plot should represent about 20 million pounds of topsoil. Collect 10 to 15 borings about 6 inches deep, mix thoroughly, and air-dry. If land is frozen or very uniform, sampling area varies. Sample cartons and mailing cartons are free at county extension offices. testing costs $1 per sample.
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J. W. Fitts
Iowa State College
Fitts
Soil Testing Laboratory
County Extension Directors
Red Tag Farm Safety Hazards Aids Spring CleanUp
Iowa announces red tags to mark farm safety hazards during the 1950 Spring Clean-Up Week April 16 to 22. County extension directors and 4 H groups will distribute the tags bearing Here Is a Hazard to remind families to remove hazards, aiming to reduce rising farm accidents.
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Iowa
Herg
Iowa Farm Safety Committee
Naval Wardle
Farm Safety Committee
Iowa State College
Spring Clean-Up Urges Safe Pathways at Home
During spring clean-up week, emphasis on cleaning and remodeling to reduce hazards from winter accumulations along paths, stairways, and walkways inside buildings. Authorities stress safe access and clutter clearance to prevent accidents.
Beardsley Urges Youth Involvement In Public Service
Governor Beardsley spoke at the Hampton Rotary meeting urging Iowa youths to engage early in public affairs and politics. He cited Benjamin Franklin as a model of responsibility and pressed active citizenship as essential to American government. Meanwhile Clarence Kretzchmar and his wife welcomed a baby at a Waticism hospital.
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Hampton
Iowa
Willam
Beardsley
Hampton Rotary Club
Franklin County
Benjamin
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Clarence Kretzchmar
Waticami
Kretzchmar
Mr. Kretzchmar
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