Plentiful Crop Acreages Forecast Amid Weather Risks
Reports indicate farmers plan increased acreages for spring wheat soybeans and corn while hay and oats areas hold steady or fall. Projections show corn at about 10.79 million acres and soybeans near 1.568 million, with oats around 6.227 million and hay at 3.648 million acres, influenced by weather labor and conservation practices. Hatchery activity in March fell short of last year and the 1945-49 average, though nationwide chick output rose modestly from February.
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Nepontine Service
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Hatchery and flock replacement demand in early spring
Reports show strong demand for broiler and farm flock replacements over the next two months. Egg in incubators on April 1 rose 8 percent year over year, signaling a large hatch in April, while chicks booked for May delivery were up 15 percent. Farm flock replacements on April 1 were down 7 percent from a year ago, with regional variations. North Atlantic holdings rose 4 percent, while others declined. March replacement demand slowed due to persistent adverse northern weather.
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Feed grain stocks on Towa farms below April average
Iowa crop data show April 1951 feed grain stocks on farms down sharply from a year earlier and beneath the 10-year average. Corn, oats, and barley on farms totaled 269.6 million bushels, 25 percent under last year and 10 percent below the 10-year average. Oat supplies reached 116.5 million bushels, near the 26-year high for this date, while soybeans stood at 9.72 million bushels. Wheat and barley stocks, plus milk and egg output, are also detailed with year-to-year changes.
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Towa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa
Lowa
Corn and More Corn the Job Ahead for Farmers
Iowa county farmers are urged by PMA chairman Ben Bean to boost corn production above 1950 levels to support national defense and civilian demand. The plan stresses a multi-year expansion, balanced rotations, and adding corn on idle land, plus lessons in storage, lighting, and farm efficiency. Egg production set a monthly record at 1,748 per 100 layers, while flock and sow farrowings show varied March results and forecasts for spring totals.
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Towa County
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Town County
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Neglected Wiring Warns of Household Fire and Shock Risk
The article warns that worn insulators and frayed insulation in home wiring can trigger fires or electric shock. It notes 115 volt circuits can be deadly and urges inspections, replacement of worn fixtures, and careful de-energizing before repairs. Water conducted electricity, so repairs in damp places require extra caution. Mention The Owl County Farmer when you buy.
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