DeKalb Training Course Delves Into Hybrid Corn And Chicks
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Johnson of Wallingford attended a DeKalb training course in DeKalb Illinois learning about hybrid corn development and DeKalb’s new chick strains. Speakers described 75 acre fields with 15000 crosses and a push toward white lines 101 and 1212 while inbreeding methods advance pure inbreds and rapid production.
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Wallingford
DeKalb
Linois
Charlie Gunn
Sherrett Chase
Loring Jones
Mer
Drs. Jones
Schnetzler
Plant Food Costs Rise Slower Than Other Farm Goods
The article notes overall farm input costs have risen by a percent since 19, while the average cost of plant fertilizer increased more slowly, with figures suggesting fertilizer costs rose around a third of the pace of other inputs. It cites US Department of Agriculture data indicating fertilizer components and fertilizer use show varied price trends.
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Cmca
Tpsty
Florida Phosphate Boom Raises Massive Mining Effort
Florida, the world’s largest phosphate producer, holds about five billion tons of reserves enough to last 506 years. A colossal dredge digs material, pumped to hydraulic guns, flotation plants, heated, pulverized and shipped. Citrus and tobacco growers are the main users as output grows with rising fertilizer costs.
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Florida
Fertilizer Prices Rise Slowly Amid Farm Boom
The article notes fertilizer price per ton rose less than other farm costs as use surged. From 1963 to 1988 plant food usage expanded about fivefold and total fertilizer tonnage nearly quadrupled, transforming the fertilizer sector into a major component of the American heavy chemical industry.
Carrier Cattle Respond to Treatment
Veterinary researchers report progress in eradicating the carrier state in cattle recovering from anaplasmosis. Prolonged antibiotic treatment not only cures infected animals but also prevents further transmission, allowing former carriers to stay in herds. Anaplasmosis, a malaria like blood condition, has been spreading northward from southern areas.
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The
American Veterinary Medical Association
Kansan
Louisiana
Utility Carrier Que farmer saves money on handy tier carrier
A farmer reports saving money by using recycled poles to build a tier carrier rather than buying new lumber. The poles were cut into round sections and fitted for a simple, improvised transport or storage solution.
Jensens return from weeklong trip with Iowa visits
Mr and Mrs Albert Jensen returned Sunday from a weeklong vacation to Kewanee and Mingia visiting Mrs Jensen's sister and husband. They stopped in Iowa City to see their daughter Noeline receiving therapy. Visitors at Emmetsburg included Raymond Larson of Kenosha Wisconsin, cousin of Etta Pringle, who had not seen her in thirty years. Additional visits came from Ed Johnson of Forest City to Wayne Ziegler's home, and Hiner Bisgard hosting Hiner's family with sisters Ole Gjerde and Don Gilman family from Emmetsburg. Graettinger guests included Bennett Thoreson, Bonnie Thoreson, Curt Thoreson, and Palmer Cody residents.
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Albert Jensen
Kewanee
Jensen
Mills Miller
Mingia
Jensens
Iowa City
Noeline
Etta Mae Pringle
Near Emmetsburg
Raymond Larson
Kenoshea, Wise
Larson
Etta Pringle
Mr. Larson
Grachtinger Times
Ed Johnson
Near Forest
City
Wayne Ziegler
Ole Gjerde
Jane
Don Gilman
Emmetsburg
Omer Gjerde
Bennett Thoreson
Bonnie
Curt Thoreson
Palmer Cody
Graettinger
Telling the Truth and the Value of Honest Disagreement
Uncle Eben advises, Tell the truth but avoid making a habit of focusing on the disagreeable. The remark underscores a balanced approach to honesty without dwelling on unpleasant aspects.
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Eben
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