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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
6
Timber fires rise in Iowa between the first hard frost and winter, says Dick Campbell, extension forester. Debris burning on farms, fence-row cleanups, and careless camping burnings start most fires. Humans cause nearly all woodland blazes. avoid windswept, unattended flames and cigarette ashes.
Late October maple on the street becomes a danger as leaves clog lanes and slick moisture aids crashes. A driver misses a child by inches, a fire is set on piled leaves obscuring vision, and smoke swirls, heightening the peril before the tree’s final threat.
Fire damage destroys nesting areas and cover, kills young trees and seedlings, harms older trees, and leaves duff and organic debris. Resulting stress elevates timber quality decline and raises postfire insect and disease risk.
Iowa oat yields and grain quality suffer from Septoria black stem disease found in all stages statewide. Dr. H C Murphy of Iowa State College notes first Iowa appearance in 1947 and reports kernel discoloration, leaf spotting, lodging and reduced mill quality. Preventive steps include using more tolerant varieties such as Branch Ajax Beaver Shelby and early feeding. no highly resistant farm varieties available in 1953.
Iowa State College extension expert William G. Zmolek notes light-weight calves bought in fall can yield high gains on farm feed. In Clarinda, calves averaging 322 pounds grew 179 percent to market in about a year, compared with 73 percent for yearlings. Calves offer lower risk but higher winter shelter needs and greater death loss risk. feeding needs include protein and grain.
The article explains removing buckthorn from fence rows groves and along creeks in Iowa this fall to curb crown rust in oats. Buckthorn serves as a rust source and breeding ground for new rust races. eradication requires pulling or grinding shrubs and stump treatment with herbicide or dry ammonium. Detailed pamphlet 185 is available at county extension offices.
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