1952 Agriculture Conservation Program under threat of cuts
A House bill proposes ACP funding of 225 million for 1952, a 360 million reduction from the prior estimate, while recommendations from Iowa groups urge Washington to set up the 1952 ACP and list seventeen conservation practices farmers may elect. The program targets 160,000 Iowa farms, with average payments under the plan and a broad partnership to safeguard natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
Iowa
Washington D. C
National Bulletin
Fermers
Increased livestock feed reserves urged by county committee
Iowa county urges more feed grain production amid current shortages and stock increases. The Unity PMA committee notes rising livestock numbers, calls for enhanced feed production and preservation to back national livestock efforts as 1961 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Ben
Counties Near State Farm Bureau Membership Quota
Ia County is within 20 of reaching its county quota as Farm Bureau reports 64 counties over quota. Total membership stands at 127,506 or 99.53 percent of the state quota, with Lee, Winchester, Inwa, Henry, Lucas and Polk among counties closest to meeting targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lee
Winneshiek
Inwa
Henry
Lucas
Polk
Saving of Soil and Water Should Go Hand in Hand
Iowa County Production and Marketing Administration committee notes that soil and water conservation are most effective when paired with farming practices. Highlighted teams include liming with legumes and fertilizer, phosphate interaction with liming, and terrace contour farming with grassed waterways. Grassed waterways drain from terrace ends, boosting overall conservation outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
Iowa urged to raise corn 16 percent to meet war needs
Iowa faces a target to increase corn plantings about 16 percent over 1950 figures to reach 90 million acres nationally. The county committee warns all farmers must act, using oats and hay land adjustments and pastures to free land for corn while maintaining rotations and conservation practices.
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Iowa
Ifowa
Fowa
Iowa County
Towa County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
U. S
New state park to be dedicated in Iowa on June 20
A formal dedication marks the opening of Goodes State Park northwest of Iphmark Iowa on Wednesday June 20 with Gov William and Beardsley at the ceremonies. About 0 000 people from three counties are expected. The 250 acre lake and park facilities include cabins shelters picnic areas and a caretaker's home. Master of ceremonies will be Burlington official and a ten member committee from Fort Madison Burlington Mt Pleasant New London Yarmouth Panville Salem Lowell and Mediapolis arranged details.
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William & Beardsley
Goodes State Park
I Phmark
Seifeth Dod
Fortadison
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Ite
Nasi Bank
Ed H. Smith
New London
Fort Madison
Mt Plearsant
Yarmouth
Panville
Salem
Lowell
West Burlington
Mediapolis
Meat For A Lifetime Bid Clarifies Diet Beliefs
A fragmented report discusses lifelong meat consumption and diet beliefs. It mentions aging, personal experiences, and expert opinions on meat intake and longevity, with references to a person reflecting on how diet might affect health across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saagone
County extension committee outlines education program lines
The county extension program committee selects ten major information needs shaping the upcoming education program. Ex officio members are county women’s chairwoman and state advisory member, with consulting ties to local PMA and FHA groups. Special committees develop detailed plans for each question, including communism information, road systems, inflation, labels, farming efficiency, and family health.
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Wayne K. Stake
Millen Sanfersfeld
Melvin Fruendt
Myron Misbach
Erwin Achterberg
Mildred Riess
Glen Huntsberger
Arthur Tibben
PMA
FHA
Gabor
Artificially Bred Dairy Cows On The Increase
Farmers in the United States use artificial insemination on more than four million dairy cattle, about one in six cows. Cows are spread across 467,000 herds in over 1,600 associations. This marks an all time high in artificial breeding usage.
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United States
Som
U. & Department
4 H Home Lighting Demonstration Held in Williamsburg
Miss Agnes Wilson Region 5 A M A Home Economist presented a lighting plan for home use to 4 H youth and parents at Williamsburg gym on May 29. Attendance was only 40 despite the lesson's educational value.
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Agnes Wilson
Williamsburg
Wilson
Vary Ping Sulin
TS Gveial
Bess
Hag B
Eall Beott
June Dairy Month Celebrated Across Iowa and Nation
For the fifteenth consecutive year Iowa and the nation observe June as dairy month. Lea Benson, Mason City dairy month chairman, cites promoting dairy foods, public understanding of the Iowa dairy industry, and linking health, beauty, and talents to dairy through health appeals. Activities include displays, speakers, milking contests, dairy days, posters, and county dairy princess contests. About 35 counties plan princess contests with county winners advancing to the state contest at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo in October.
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Iowa
Lea Benson
Mason City
Waterloo
Benson
Milk Can Finances Your Dairy Buy
A brief note advises replacing old battered milk cans to protect milk and cream quality. Paying for a new milk can at today’s prices may be cheaper than risking ruined dairy flavor and overall investment.
Fourth State 4-H Rally Night Set for June Fifth
The annual county 4-H rally will be on Tuesday June 5 in the Williamsburg grade school auditorium. Twenty six clubs will enter one candidate for county office, with speeches by campaign speakers and club voting delegates. Special features include a style review girl who will advance to the state grooming contest in Ames.
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Williamsburg
Jim Tompkins
Max V. Exner
Iowa County
Ames
Iowa Farmers Urged to Brace for Summer Windstorms
Iowa farmers are urged to prepare for summer windstorms by securing roofs chimneys and foundations and removing weak tree limbs. Harry L. Grogs of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies warns that Iowa faces heavy potential losses but proper pre storm precautions can reduce damage and help lower premiums for mutual windstorm insurers.
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Harry L. Grogs
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Iowa
Gross
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Mutuall Insurance Companies
Mutual Insurance
Harry Haack Sells Steers on Chicago Market May 14
A load of steers owned by Harry Haack of Williamsburg was sold on the Chicago market May 14. The steers averaged high yields and brought 38.00 dollars per hundredweight. No other Town county producer was listed during the week May 14 to May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haack
Williamsburg
Chicago
Cooling Of Milk In Important Factor In Quality Grade
Milk cooling is crucial for Grade A quality. Fresh milk resists bacteria for two hours, then rapid growth occurs. temperatures above 70 F double bacteria every 20 minutes, leading to disqualification after four hours. Check coolers, replace water every two weeks, and maintain ice banks to ensure summer readiness.
Rural Youth Tour schedule promises exciting trip
Iowa Farm Bureau reports 52 reservations for the 1951 Rural Youth tour with a 70 participant limit. The trip runs July 8 to 20 visiting New York City Boston Quebec Montreal Toronto Algonquin Park and returns to Des Moines. Fee is 150 dollars with a 26 dollar deposit, reservations via Eiman at Des Moines.
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Iowa
Frank Ekman
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York City
Boston
Maine
Quebec
Niagara Falls
Des Moines
Ehman
Montreal
Toronto
Algonquin Provincial Park
Eiman
Iowa Farm Bureau
Ted Bureben
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