Iowa Master Lamb Producers show high returns and smart management
Iowa's Master Lamb Producers averaged over 4400 dollars per ewe flock with a 128 percent lamb crop and 92.1 pound average lamb at 16.57 dollars per head. Tom Wickersham from Iowa State University credits rams selection, growth feeding, parasite control, and creep feeding for success. The program includes stock selection, flushing, summer ram shearing, grain feeding, exercise space, lambing pens, and early creep feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Joe E. Legg
Tom Wickersham
Iowa State University
Jones County
Six Identify Mystery Farm in County Hunt
Six people named Marvin Hundwardsen Onslow were identified as owning Mystery Farm No 90. Don Schrader Scotch Grove led calls Thursday with Elmer Jacobs Langworthy Acil Topping Monticello Mrs Alvin Orr Onslow and Mrs Bob Von Spreecken Center Jet and Mrs Harry Paulsen Monticello among respondents. Hundwardsen operates the 158 acre spread with Thomas Guitzett and runs other farms feeding 300 Angus cattle and 450 hogs yearly with oats corn and hay as main crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hundwardsen
Onslow
Don Schrader
Scotch Grove
Elmer Jacobs
Langworthy
Acil Topping
Monticello
Alvin Orr
Bob von Spreecken
Center Jet
Harry Paulsen
Mystery Farm
Hundwardsen
Thomas Guitzett
New Feed Grain Budget Form Helps Iowa Farmers
A budget form from Iowa State University assists Jones County farmers in evaluating the 1962 feed grain program. Extension director Joe E. Legg explains the form estimates returns with or without participation, noting 20 to 40 percent payments for conservation use and price supports on remaining land. The FM 1390 form, titled Estimating Effects of 1962 Feed Grain Program on Iowa Farms, is available from the Anamosa extension office. Legg offers help using the form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Jones County
Joe E. Legg
Legg
Iowa Farms
Anamosa
Sunday Dinner Guests and Visitors in Mrs Guthrie Home
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Robert Kerpes and family Mr and Mrs Robert Burke and Timmie from Dubuque Mrs Ray Kirby and daughters from Sand Springs Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Art Trumm Ryan Mr and Mrs Lavern Digmann and Mary Ann Grundmeyer at Mercy Cedar Rapids surgery patient May 9 Lamb market plans noted Ewes drenched to control parasites three times a year
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Mabel Guthriehome
Robert Kerpes
Robert Burke
Timmie
Dubuque
Ray Kirby
Sand Springs
Art Trumm
Ryan
Lavern Digmann
Mary Ann Grundmeyer
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Anton Grundmeyer
Connie Grundmeyer
Baby
James Grundmeyer
Rates for 1962 ASC feed grain program payments
The 1962 feed grain program offers diversion payments to producers who shift corn grain sorghum or barley to soil conserving uses. Two county rate structures apply based on 50 or 60 percent of county normal yield, with advances possible at signup through March 30. Contact the Montgomery County ASC office in Monticello for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Kula
Anamosa
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Kula
ASC
Monticelo
Garry L. Cooper
Bell Family Share Sunday Visit in Dyersville Area
Mr and Mrs Herb Bell and family were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs James Bell in rural Dyersville. Clarence Turnis and Jerome Besler families spent Friday evening at the Rondo in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Herb Bell
James Bell
Dyersville
Clarence Turnis
Jerome Besler
Monticello
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Future Farmers of America
Ray Arduser
John Bader
John Monk
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Kenny Reth
Dave Tschahtz
Ronald Keener Ox
Monticello, Iowa
Colby and Irons
Mechanicsville
Stanwood
John Deere
Farmers Friend
Wisconsin Motor
Gehl
Ford Industrial Motor
Clinton
Wisconsin
John Beam
Helix
Ford Motor
H.p
Lawrence -Larry
Rite-Way Feed Service
Jones County Committee
Bin
Olin
A. S. C.S. Office
East First St
Yuta
Leee
Billy Mumy
John Carradine
George Gobel
Gobel
Carradine
Mumy
Vandurny Inc
Jonn Dal
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