Market Reports Record Potato Harvest After War Surplus
Chicago remains the world’s largest potato market as a 1946 yield climbs due to favorable July weather and DDT use. California edges Idaho for second place while Maine remains first. government price supports aim to maintain farmer income despite surplus. Government purchases feed institutions, export, distillers, or storage.
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Chicago
California
Idaho
Maine
A. B. Farlinger
Department of Agriculture
Congress
County 4 H and FFA Teams Sweep Southeast Minnesota Judging
Houston county 4 H and FFA members win judging honors at Owatonna August 16 with Milo Ernster and Harlan Ingvalson top scorers. Grand team includes Ernster and Dale and Donald Runningen. reserve team members listed. Fifty seven participants from southeastern Minnesota competed in six livestock classes.
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FFA
Minnesota
Owatonna
Houston County
Wayne Hanson
Harold Carli
Spring Grove
Milo Ernster
Caledonia
Dale
Donald Runningen
Fort Ridgely
George Hendel
Sunny South Sunbeans
Robert Anderson
Cushion Peak Echoes
Houston
Harlan Ingvalson
Newhouse Norsemen
Spring Grove Ffa
Dale Runningen
William Colleran
Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers
4-H
Belgium Paper Industry Expands to Half Capacity
Belgium's paper industry plans increased production and aims to operate at 50 percent capacity later this year as output grows.
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Belgium
Dry Weather Reduces Wisconsin Crop Yields This Summer
Wisconsin economists report arid conditions hit oats hay and corn. Oat production down about one fifth to 110 million bushels and corn at 114 million, hay reduced to 5.7 million tons. Pasture conditions at 73 percent of normal, drought hurts dairy feed while silage keeps total production near last year.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Relaxing Of Range Cattle Order Seen
The Wisconsin department of agriculture may relax sanitary rules for importing range cattle. requests from stockmen and the Equity Livestock Sales cooperatives seek to allow the import of all female stock under two years from the western range without tuberculin or Bang’s tests. Current rules require tests for stock over one year, with steers admitted without examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Equity Livestock Sales Cooperatives
Plans Fair Aug 30 At Smiths Valley 4-H Club
The Smiths Valley 4-H Club met August 17 at Don ald Miller's home to discuss plans for a fair on August 30 at the schoolhouse. Wayne Peters presented a demonstration titled The Care Of Shoes. Visitors included Jeanne Iverson Darlene Miller and Bobby Sisson.
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Smith’s Valley
Donald Miller
Wayne Peters
Jeanne Iverson
Darlene Miller
Bobby Sisson
Bald eagle protected nationwide from hunting and collection
The bald eagle is protected from all hunters and collectors across the United States, ensuring its safety from capture, trade, and harm. This legal protection applies to all states and territories.
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The
United States
Mormon Coulee Club Plans Fair Thursday
The Mormon Coulee 4-H club will hold its annual fair in the Trinity Reformed church basement Thursday evening. Members will display projects and a special program is planned. Lunches will be sold to raise funds for the club treasury. Club leader Mrs Arnold Frick and president Miss Beverly Hanson are noted.
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Mormon Coulee
Trinity Reformed Church
Arnold Frick
Beverly Hanson
Size Of La Crosse County Farms Grows In Area
La Crosse county farms increased in average size from 156 to 159 acres between 1939 and 1944 though total farms fell from 1,676 to 1,640. County crews note 5,677 more acres used for crops in 1944 and livestock value rising from 2.9 million to 5.27 million dollars amid wartime food demands.
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la Crosse County
Emil Schiesser
Bureau of Census
the Department of Commerce
la Crosse
Proper Farming Questions and Answers for Home Gardeners
The column advises on garden peas producing few pods due to thick planting and excess soil nitrogen with suggestions to plant one inch apart and use 3-12-12 fertilizer. It identifies better pea varieties and notes dairy cattle pedigrees, plus lawn moss caused by shade and moisture, recommending pruning trees and shade tolerant grass mixtures.
Argentina Forecasts 4050 Tons Grapefruit This Year
Argentina projects production of 4050 tons of grapefruit this year amid orchard yields and market outlook. Officials cite climate conditions and supply chain factors shaping the harvest.
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Argentina
Entries Close Sept 2 for National Barrow Show in Austin
National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota runs Sept 16 19 with classes for purebred barrows gilts boars breeder feeder litters and truck loads of market hogs. Entries must be mailed by Sept 2 to P J Holand chairman show committee. Banquet Sept 17 features Harold E Stassen with a carcass demonstration and swine experts handle the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Minn
P. J. Holand
Austin High School
Harold E. Stassen
Baraboo Farm Youth Wins Wisconsin Doughboy Scholarship
William Rooney of Baraboo Wisconsin 18 is president of the local FFA chapter and won the Doughboy agriculture scholarship at the State Fair ceremonies. The four year university of Wisconsin College of Agriculture education is awarded with a chosen course of study.
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William Rooney
Baraboo
Wis
Future Farmers of America
School of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Future Farmers and Farmers Union
William
Harlan Huff
West Salem
Donald Lutz
West Bend
Robert Falk
Monroe
Wisconsin swine testing shows early gains in herds
West Allis Wisconsin farmers report improvements in herds from the Wisconsin swine testing program now in its second year. Tom Hamilton UW livestock official told the state swine breeders association that the effort tracks sow efficiency and pig weight gain to help farmers select breeding stock. Litters are weighed at 56 days and again at five months.
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West Allis
Wis
Progam
Tom Hamilton
University of Wisconsin Livestock Man
State
Swine Breeders Association
Hill pasture renovation brings new life to worn soil
WHITEHALL Wis Special Andrew Pientok a Burnside town farmer renovated a steep pasture by lime soil digging and reseeding with a nurse crop of oats plus alfalfa sweet red clover crown grass and timothy. He plans another renovation this fall under a soil conservation plan including contour strip cropping lime fertilizer alfalfa hay and tree planting.
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Whitehall
Wis
Andrew Pientok
Burnside
Andrew
Pientek
Pientok
Pientoks
Soil Conservation District
Wisconsin scientists use chemical to boost wax bean yields
University of Wisconsin researchers report a plant hormone alpha naphthalene acetic acid can glue blossoms and small pods to wax bean stalks to resist insects and heat. Used similarly in apples, the chemical dust at 80 parts per million increased yields by as much as 20 percent in experiments.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Fall Legume Seeding This Fall in Viroqua Wisconsin
County agent notes many inquiries about fall seeding of legumes for next year. Early planting before September 1 with adequate moisture and snow cover improves chances, but fall seeding remains a gamble given seed scarcity and high prices.
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Viroqua
Wis
Ram Truck Visit to Viroqua Sets Oct 15 Stop
The ram truck returns to Vernon County at the fair grounds on October 15 from 8 30 to 10 30 a m bringing rams from nearby counties and seeking county stock sires for resale. It marks the 11th annual tour with stops in Jefferson and Walworth counties beginning September 12 and ending in Pepin October 18 after about 3500 miles. Sheepmen may bring rams in good condition with registry, transfer certificates, and matching ear tags.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
Fair Grounds
Jefferson
Walworth
Pepin County
James Lacey
University
State Favors Hybrid Corn in 1946 Planting
Wisconsin ranks among seven states with over 90 percent of corn acreage planted to hybrid seed in 1946. The Wisconsin crop reporters record 92 percent of the state's corn acreage with hybrid seed, up from 1945, while the U.S. average is 67.5 percent. Most hybrid acreage is in the North Central states where corn yields are high, and up to four-fifths of the 1946 crop may come from hybrid seed.
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Wisconsin
United States Departments of Agriculture
United States
North Central States
DHIA Fieldmen's School at Madison September 11 21
Emil J. Schiesser county agent reports another DHIA fieldmen's school at the college of agriculture Madison September 11 to 21 inclusive. All county agents and others planning to take the course should report to room 207 King hall by 1 p m September 11. Registrations required. limit 15 participants.
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Emil J. Schiesser
DHIA
College of Agriculture
Madison
King Hall
Pig Mortality Major Factor in Wisconsin Hog Losses
Wisconsin state economists cite pig mortality as a major profit limiter. A survey shows one in six pigs born die before weaning, higher in southern counties where hogs are produced. Disease accounts for 80 percent of deaths, predators five percent, others 15 percent. litter size averages nine, with regional differences. Chester White remains the leading breed, with significant shares of Duroc Jerseys and Poland Chinas, and crossbreds over a third of the herd.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State
State tax collections hit record $5.5 billion in 1945
In 1945 state tax collections reached a record total of 5.5 billion dollars, highlighting unprecedented revenue levels for the year. The figure underscores the wartime economy and fiscal pressures shaping state finances as the year closed.
4-H Livestock Sale Planned Caledonia Minn
Caledonia Minnesota fourth home 4 H livestock show committee plans a Saturday 9 30 a m auction at the fair grounds following the Houston county fair cancellation. About 100 4 H baby beef 100 4 H market barrows and 60 4 H market lambs will be sold with appraised values set by Hormel and Swift livestock men. Awards include blue red and white ribbons with no premiums. Top animals earn trips to the Junior Livestock Show in South St Paul.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Fair Grounds
Hormel and Swift Plants
4-H
South St. Paul
Lester Buchholtz
Neuman Myhre
Harold Karli
Ralph Wheaton
Merrill Abrameson
Charles Sauer
Cabby Heberlein
Morley Webster
Neil Norris
Neal Hall
Francis Brady
Joe O'Flaherty
Orvin Strand
A. J. Klawitter
Robert Burns
Frank Ewing
Urge Harvesting Of Clover Alfalfa Seed In 1947 Short Supplies
Wisconsin report notes alfalfa, red clover and alsike seed shortages with much of 1947 sowings relying on 1946 harvest. Key signs for a good seed crop include heavy bloom and bee activity. seeds form as heads brown. Incentives of nine cents per pound for red clover and seven cents for alfalfa and alsike offered if sold by Jan 1, 1947. Dry areas must boost supplemental feed to maintain milk output.
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Viroqua
Wis
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Lawrence N.eldred
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Nondad
Tribune
Janice Schlicht
Alice
Herman Schlicht
Pleasant Ridge
Chaseburg
Phillip Krause
Krause
Genoa
Farm Service Division
General Mills, Inc
Jay Street
Mormon Coulee Club
Austin Barrow
Baraboo Farm
Toledo
L. G. Kistler
Front St la Crosse
Ram
Plan Dhia School
Cour
Teous
Sales and Service
la Crosse, Wis
Randolph Scott
Ann Dvorak
Abilene
Bill Elliott
Redwood Valley
Vernon
Iowa
W. O. Tranbarger
Conrad
Alinois
Wlinois
Clement Gill
Seeer
Indiana
Fae Riee
Winciara
Perrys
Bernard Pralle
Onalaska
J.H. Marquardt
Trygve Haugen
Sparta
Coon Valley, Wisconsin
William Stry
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