Conservation Loans Open To Farmers And Ranchers
Loans are available through the Farmers Home Administration for developing conserving and properly using land and water resources. Funds may be used to drill wells buy irrigation pumps sprinkler systems construct and repair ponds dig ditches and install tile. Loans also cover land leveling basic treatment such as liming and fertilizing with eligibility decided by the county area committee and with technical advice and on the farm management assistance provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pim
Farmers Home Administration
County
Critical Conservation Choices Increase County Production
A report from the Soft Conservation Society of America’s 31st annual meeting in Minneapolis cites a need to double global production to meet demand and argues Palo Alto County must boost output by optimizing irrigation and drainage while preventing soil erosion. It notes 90 percent cropland, limited room for expansion, and potential gains from improved fertilization, hybrids, and tillage, balanced against erosion risks that could negate gains and lower long term income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soft Conservation Society of America
Minneapolis
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Palo Alto County
Farm sales in Palo Alto County reach 75.8 million in 1974
Census figures show 1,125 farms in Palo Alto County sold agricultural products totaling 75,842,000 in 1974 with 1,055 farms reporting 2,500+ in sales. Average farm size rose to 317 acres, value per acre to 877 dollars, and per farm to 278,111 dollars. Livestock and products totaled 29,656,000. crops and nursery products 45,413,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Transfer student Hankey to ISU earns scholarship
Ronald Hankey of Graettinger is among 76 transfers admitted to Iowa State University with special recognition for a 3.5 or better average in a two year program. The physics major will receive a $100 scholarship from the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hankey
Graettinger
Iowa State University
Hankey
ISU
Farmers Home loan information and match description
County Farmers Home Administration office outlines loan information and loan applications for local operations. An accompanying sports note states a match with opponent first to 21 wins. the player with the most wins was declared the victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farmers Home Administration
Horseshoe Contest Winners at Craettinger Labor Day Fest
The annual Horseshoe Contest during Craettinger Labor Day festivities drew entrants from Estherville Fort Dodge Mason City Ringsted and Graettinger. Contestants included Jim Chesley Clarence Johnson Parl Rowhauser Palmer Cody Orville Bannart and Clarence Tuininga. Each contestant played each round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craettinger
Jim Chesley
Clarence Johnson
Estherville
Parl Rowhauser
Fort Dodge
Palmer Cody
Mason City
Orville Bannart
Ringsted
Graettinger
Clarence Tuininga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohe
Iowa
Jerry Wiseman
Diane Miner
Palo Alto, Clay, & Emmet
Dickinson
Times
U.S
Swansons
Debbie
OLD Home Asst
Bordens G. C
Crean
Lucky’s
Hormels Old
Link
Champ
Ted Knutson
Cabinet Shop
Graettinger Clinic of Chiropractic
Rients
Jones
Thoreson
Wallingford
Terril
Milford
Boone Jewelry
South 6Th Street
Larsen
Farmers Mutual Ins
Association Mobile Home Insurance Surety Bonds
H. Thoresons
2Nd Ave
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
Emmetsburg
Schealler’s
Body Shop Furs Co
Cyrus Guinan
K.L. Johnson
J. J. Roberts
Optometrists
N. 6Th Street
Sele
Ation
State Bank
Crga Borgir
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