Contour demonstrations attract farmer visits countywide
Paul Godfrey of Wyoming hosts contour farming demonstrations with 18 farmers in the county. Visitors include County Agent James F. Kearns and SCS technician Harold Nilsson. Demonstrations show reduced soil erosion, less weediness, and slowed runoff in contoured corn fields. Farmers urged to visit listed demonstration farms across multiple townships and casters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Godfrey
Wyoming
James F. Kearns
Harold Nilsson
SCS
Godfrey
Frank Kiburz
Scotch Grove
Soil Commissioners
H. A. Deischer
Castle Grove
Albert Schrader
Cass
Delbert Mayberry
Reformatory
Fairview Township
Reud O. McColm
Jack Armstrong
Clair Armstrong
Greenfield Township
Howard Edwards
Jackson Township
George Buol
Lovell Township
Fredda Ketelsen
Lorenz Lorenzen
H. H
H. G. Manuel
Madison Township
Louis Lasack
Don Wherry
Oxford Township
Byron Darrow
Oscar Kinler
Rome Township
James Casey
Washington Township
William Martin
Wayne Township
Soil Conservation Committee Plans Education and Demonstrations
The Jones County Soil Conservation district education committee met July 20 at the Farm Bureau office to outline district program plans. They urged broader pasture improvement education, fall liming, neighborhood field meetings, waterway development, galley control on new seedings, and demonstrations this fall. Members discussed county fair exhibits and heard from Floyd Parks on eastern state work, with attendees including C B Jessen Anamosa Ray Naylor Scotch Grove Jessen Kearns Nilsson Borglum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Soil Conservation District
Farm Bureau
C. B. Jessen
Anamosa
A. F. Walker
Monticello
Harold Nilsson
Marion
James F. Kearns
Floyd Parks
SCS
Ray Naylor
Scotch Grove
Second spray for codling moth due
County Agent James F. Kearns warns orchardists to spray apples July 30 to August 4 to curb the second brood of codling moths and apple scab. The timing is later than normal due to cool rainy weather. other plant diseases run high, including anthracnose and cherry leaf spot, with Bordeaux sprays and specific mixtures recommended for apples pears late plums and cherries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
James F. Kearns
Grass In With Alfalfa On Slopes Advice To Farmers
Farmers seeding alfalfa on slopes this fall should mix in grass seed to prevent soil wash and runoff says Lester E. Clapp Iowa State College. Timothy and smooth brome perform well with alfalfa brome being long lasting and productive. 5 to 10 pounds of grass per acre with 10 to 15 pounds alfalfa is typical. An oat or corn residue seedbed helps, and a culti packer aids germination and reduces soil loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester E. Clapp
Iowa State College
Soil Commissioners Meet in New Anamosa Office
Jones County Soil District commissioners met in their courthouse office on Friday evening July 24. They outlined plans for application forms and agreements for farmers to form planning groups. Elton King, Anamosa SCS soil mapper, surveyed county communities requesting soil practice help. Farmers seeking information should contact the soil commissioners or the county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Soil District
Anamona
Elton King
Anamosa
SCS
Soil Commissioners
Sunshine Girls Meet at Kuhns Home With Full Attendance
The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls held their regular meeting Friday July 17 at Greta and Arlene Kuhns home with all 18 members present. Alice Clark presided with talks on color selection Personal Design and You Mosquito Control and recreation organized by Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Greta
Arlene Kuhns
Alice Clark
Jean Balster
June Henrichs
Kathleen Paulsen
Castle Grove
Fortune Finders
Wanda
Mary Schemmel
Verona Kromminga
Wanda Schemmel
Charlotte Deischer
Edward Schemmel
Cass Rainbow Girls 4-H Club Meets in July
The Cass 4-H Rainbow Girls Club held its regular meeting Monday evening July 20 at Faith Latta’s home. Eleanor Cale spoke on conservation while Lois Newhard reported on music appreciation. Leader Mrs. Willis Fairbanks discussed the Health Improvement program and clothing classes at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass 4-H
Rainbow Girls
Faith Latta
Eleanor Cale
Lois Newhard
Willis Fairbanks
Quaife Urges Full Feeding of Early Pigs
County Agent James F. Kearns advises full feeding of early furrowed spring pigs to speed market readiness. He notes full fed hogs gain faster and even distribution reduces processing congestion and stabilizes prices. Suggested rations include tankage soy bean meal and corn meal blends to boost gains with milk supplements.
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Quaife
James F. Kearns
FB. L
Ewine
Cadece
4 H Health Program Aids and Dental Cooperation
4 H health initiative in Jones county emphasizes early screening for boy and girl health with support from medical and dental societies and parents. Doctors C G Thomas T M Redmond E H DeShaw Cecil Smith J D Paul H F Del an and dentists A M Maurice J M Intiexofer Asa Lambert F E Parson ALN Trevarthen B F Erb B H Erb coordinate, with sun shade methods to reduce fly exposure and improve pasture conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acical and Dental Societies
Jones County
C. G. Thomas
T. M. Redmond
E. H. DeShaw
Monticello
Cecil Smith
Onslow
J. D. Paul
H. F. Delan
Anamosa
A.M. Maurice
J. M. Intiexofer
Asa Lambert
F. E. Parson
Aln. Trevarthen
B. F. Erb
B. H. Erb
Anarr
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Hampshire
Arthur Husmann
Minnie Husmssted
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Scotch Grove Township
Sunshine Girls
Bolson
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Co
Center Junction Creamery Co
Center Junction
H. W. Cox
Cass Rainbow Girls
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