Why Terrace and Contour? A Palo Alto County note
A brief soil conservation item explains the benefits of contouring methods. The piece emphasizes terrace and contour work by local landowners and groups, highlighting their role in soil preservation, erosion control, and sustainable farming practices.
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Palo Alto County
Soil Conservation Lb
Contour farming boosts corn yields in 1956 drought report
Farmers report contouring and terracing held moisture and boosted corn yields in 1956 despite dry conditions. A Silver Lake Township farmer notes a possible 10 bushel per acre gain, while others cite year by year variations from 1953 to 1956 with silage, fertilizer use, and acres planted. Palo Alto Soil Conservation District approves aid applications and enters contests sponsored by Des Moines Register-Tribune and Sioux City Journal.
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Toute
Ron Jensen
Island
Silver Lake Township
Palo Alto
Loon Settlement Time For Oats Loans
Farmers with government price support on barley oats rye and flaxseed were reminded by the Palo Alto county ASC office that all loans and purchase agreements on these commodities mature on April 30. Each farmer having a loan on
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Palo Alto County
ASC
County notices and April 1907 meeting actions summary
Regular meeting April 8 1907 attended by AN members discussed notices for delivery or storage of commodities with April 30 deadline. Motions approved last meeting minutes. all bills paid. transfer of 1000 dollars from general to bond fund. meeting adjourned. List of vendors and amounts followed. NEED LETTERHEADS ENVELOPES OR OTHER PRINTING JUST PHONE THE TIMES 143
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Weinholzer
Petersen
Carrie
General Fund
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