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Newspaper
Iowa County Farmer
Location
Williamsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
2
A historical note indicates feeding pigs antibiotics Sifedmycin penicillin and streptomycin increased pig growth by as much as 18 percent, reflecting early use of antimicrobial growth promoters in swine farming.
The report states that galn production saved up to 11 percent of the feed needed to yield 10 pounds, versus a ration of corn and soybean oil meal with vitamins and minerals.
Hed China intervention raises military prep tempo and shifts industry to war goods. Civilian production slows, metal shortages appear, and a choice looms between guns and consumer goods. Incomes, credit use boost inflation. sales stay high. Wholesale prices and the AP index hit record highs. farm commodities rise 22 percent, prices paid to farmers up 7.6 percent from last year.
Parity ratios point to inflation and price controls, with wages and taxes under debate. Wheat and soybean crops show record or near record yields. prices rise on market actions and policy shifts. Corn, oats, and barley face modest gains, while cattle and hog values edge higher as demand and government programs affect prices.
Iowa farmers are advised to choose soybean varieties suited to their region for 1951 planting. Hawkeye leads in northern Iowa, mature times align with May 10 to 20 planting. Adams and Lincoln perform well in southern Iowa, with Chief suited to less fertile soils. County directors advise local testing and inoculation is recommended.
Five practical steps cited by Missouri soils specialist John Falloon promise to eradicate brome sedge. They include soil testing, fertilization based on results, incorporating fertilizer during seedbed prep, sowing a mix of adapted grass and legume, and managing pasture to sustain vigorous growth of the mix, yielding ample pasture for more livestock.
The report notes slaughter lamb prices peaking recently with some marketings bunched to cause brief price dips. Sheep and lamb slaughter in six weeks is 9% below last year, with 1951 farming levels likely even lower due to smaller lamb crops and higher breeding stock demand. Feeder lamb prices hover near record highs around 8.00 per cwt. Wool farm price in December averaged 78.8 cents, up over WWI peak and 70% above a year ago. Dairy fluid milk and manufactured products are expected to rise early 1951 due to stronger fluid use and incomes, with reduced total milk for manufactured products because of government storage-action effects. Eggs show price movement forecasts. December 1947 had the last higher monthly average. Cold storage eggs were down sharply from last year and five-year averages, suggesting earlier and larger movement into storage may occur.
H. C. Cheney, extension agronomist at Iowa State College, argues lime use remains essential for long-term farming. He notes Iowa applied about 4 million tons in 1950, far above prewar levels, and that about 22 million tons sold in the last decade only covers roughly one third of long-run needs. He urges maintaining limestone production and using soil tests to determine exact lime requirements.
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Due to rain and ice, the entire program at the Maraigh 4-H electric school was postponed Thursday evening February 1. Arrangements were made for twenty 4-Hers who traveled the storm to attend. The February 28 ard meeting becomes the second meeting for the north half of Toy County. The third and final school will be held Friday evening March 2.
A note urges opening frozen fruit packaging just before serving to preserve color and flavor. It warns fruit begins to lose color and nutrients as soon as it contacts air. The advisory mentions The Iowa County Farmer when making a purchase.
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