Soil saving plans prove effective on Wyoming farms
Lincoln and son Duane in Wyoming implement a complete soil conservation program outlined by Jones Soils District leader Oris Randolph. Contour farming, strip cropping, crop rotation, and fertilizer use aim to boost yields while protecting soil. The plan integrates cattle and hogs with hay and row crops to maintain fertility and reduce erosion.
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Wyoming
ACGC
Lincoln and Son
Duane
Jones Soils District
Oris H. Randolph
Keith Kinion
Jones County Soils District
Lincoln
Jones County
Randolph
DDT Residues Vary On Fruits And Vegetables
A Michigan State College study by Entomology and Agricultural Chemistry finds DDT residue on sprayed crops varies widely and is not tied to application number or harvest interval. Eight crops were tested including apples peaches grapes beans cabbage celery and turnip tops with one Concord grape sample exceeding the tentative FDA tolerance.
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Entomology and Agricultural Chemistry
Michigan State College
United States Food and Drug Administration
DDT Levels Found In Beans And Cabbage Leaves
A Michigan State study reports high DDT residues in green bean and cabbage leaves after spraying, with leaves most toxic while pods remain low. Excessive amounts were also found in celery and turnip tops, though levels declined after 22 days. Caution urged on vegetable use and wildlife risk noted.
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Colorado
Corn Borers Emerge Again In Next Week
J LeRoy Farmer canning company plans a hopper dusting system for corn borer control. Ray Walton entomologist will offer consultation and the service will be available to local farmers for dusting both sweet and field corn. Second brood moths will emerge late July and lay eggs on late corn. Farmers should watch for eggs from the last week in July and apply insecticide at the black head stage. Arrangements with Walton for hopper use are being completed.
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J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company
Ray Walton
Walton
Iowa
Urgent Call to Expand Access for Desired Service
The statement urges immediate action to implement the service promptly so that the greatest number of people who want to use it can be served. It emphasizes speed to maximize reach and efficiency in provisioning.
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Kingscroft
Fortune Finders Hold July Meeting at Mullers
The Castle Grove 4-H club Fortune Finders met July 18 at Virginia Muller's home. The girls answered roll call.
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Fortune Finders
Muller
Castle Grove
Fortune Finders 4-H Club
Virginia Muller
Why we should take health examinations
Eight members attended as Virginia Muller presided. After discussing health exams the group reviewed Jones County Fair exhibits and Virginia demonstrated icing a cake. The meeting ended with lunch served by the hostess and her mother.
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Virginia Muller
Jones County
Virginia
Lovell Happy Helpers Meet With Leader
The Lovell Happy Helpers met at Mrs Wahl home July 10 with leader. They planned a club camp and hosting the Farm Bureau. Gladys Fass gave a health talk on Posture Exercises and Mary Like spoke on Courtesy in the Theater. June Prull demonstrated egg serving methods.
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Lovell Happy Helpers
Willing Workers Meet At Wessels
Wayne Willing Workers gathered July 8 at Clarice Wessels home with eleven members answering roll call. They planned a bake sale distributed soft cheese bulletins and chose a demonstration team for the fair. The next meeting is set for August 12 at Virginia Martins home.
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Wayne Willing Workers
Clarice Wessels
Virginia Martin
Hankens Acquire Registered Holstein Cow
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America announced that Richard and Beverly Hanken of Monticello have acquired a registered Holstein Friesian cow from the herd.
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Hankens
The
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Richard and
Beverly Hanken
Monticello
Miehe and Son of Maynard Nominated in Sheep Registry
The association announced it issued 7473 registry transfer certificates to Iowa breeders during 1945. Miss Plebe Tritomia Dictator is the animal name mentioned in the record.
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Carl E. Miehe
Mayard
Iowa
Michigan Guests Visit At Home In Richland
Richland notes report visitors at local homes as Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson and Mrs Andersons mother from Muskegon spent the past week with Carl Schneiter. Frank Brune of Dubuque also stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Kiburz recently. Miss Edna Buol and Mrs Wil
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Richland
Robert Anderson
Anderson
Muskegon
Mich
Carl Schneiter
Frank Brune
Dubuque
Joe Kiburz
Edna Buol
Wil
Cedar Rapids visitors join relatives at weekend picnic
Cedar Rapids visitors Liam Buol Mary Ann and Benny stayed with relatives last week. Mr and Mrs Rhinehart Doden joined Leonard and Vernon at a family picnic held Sunday at Mrs Fred Doden’s Langeworthy home.
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Liam Buol
Mary Ann
Benny
Cedar Rapids
Rhinehart Doden
Leonard
Vernon
Fred Doden
Langeworthy
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Duane Lincoln
Davenport Democrat
D.D.T
Arthur C. Lincoln
Eileenmere Maplemer Iiii
Barbara
Tama
Carrington
R. J . Bone
Lovell
Wessels
National Farm and Home Hour
Everett Mitchell
NBC
Allis-Chalmers
CTS ‘Chalmers Ales and Service
Geo. C. Schoon Implement Co
Board of Health
A. J. H. McNeill
Michigan
D. M. Bell
Mgr
E. H. Huibregtse
Kent
OPA
Farmers Mutual Creamery Co
LAHEY
Laheys
Hopkinton
Dyersville
Anamosa Center
Jct
Delhi
Kieburg
Olin Cascade
Ryan Martello
Walker's Store
Ndering Service
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