April Iowa farm production and livestock totals rise
Farrowing and breeding estimates show April pig litters near record levels, with December through April farrowings totaling 1.806 million head for sows. April milk output dips to 482 million pounds, the lowest for April since 1937, while egg production and hatchery output rise nationally. Iowa real estate values climb while feed costs ease slightly and overall farm prices remain elevated.
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Start Right With Your Chickens This Spring
In spring, care for the laying flock as older stock needs attention. Clean the flying house, use a disinfectant, and limit outdoor access until most laying is done. Cull low producers, plan ahead to air the laying house, and gather eggs frequently to keep them clean and market-ready.
Better Groomed Girl of County 10 Contest June 5
The annual Better Groomed Girl of County 10 contest features junior entrants aged 10 to 14 judged by Miss Jean Robbins at Williamsburg Grade School June 5 during Rally Night. Senior girls, 15 and older, will be judged by Mrs. Margaret Stewart Tuttle, Linn County extension home economist, with the county winner advancing to Ames for the state grooming contest.
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Kay Koehn
Lincoln Loyal Leaders
Sally Bellamy
Marengo Busy Bodies
Lois Jacoby
Marengo Maids
Alice Jane Morse
Pilot Pals
Margaret Stewart Tuttle
Linn County Extension Home
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Luree Carney
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Virginia Uthoff
Yowayassies
Marian Maas
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Grace Helberg
Anita Solbrig
Marengo Susy Bodies
Ann Tuttle
Sharlee Rathjen
Sumner Sweethearts
Ora Lee Simmons
Milk Can Investment Limits Loss From Old Cans
A milk can will last eight or nine years with reasonable care and hold about $3,000 worth of milk or cream. Do not risk the investment by using old cans in poor condition.
Weed Commissioner to Be At Office Each Wednesday
Walter Weight Iowa county weed commissioner will be at the Marengo courthouse each Wednesday. He announced the supervisors room will serve as headquarters weekly where farmers may ask about weed spraying dates and related information.
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Walter Weight
Iowa County
Marengo
Deeper Blush on Spuds through 2 4-D Spray
Colorado State College reports that spraying potato vines with low doses of sodium galt 2,4-D increased red skin color in Red McClure potatoes without harming yield. Treated spuds showed tougher skins fewer injuries at digging, less color fade, more vitamin C at harvest and after 60 days storage. market specialists anticipate the treated potatoes reaching households with stronger appeal.
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