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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
1
Local growers tout prize produce for the Union office case as Moravia residents prepare for the September 22 to 24 Fall Festival with a carnival parade, produce displays, hobby show and prizes. Karl Tuttle showcased yellow tomatoes and apples, while comments praise Iowa’s farming, irrigation costs, and regional pride.
Iowa farmers have spent millions on improvements and equipment since the war, while farm debt shows little rise. J E King of Albis, president of the People's National Bank, notes cash deposits and Savings Bonds at record levels and says reserves could retire all debt if needed. He cites a national survey showing July bank-held farm debt at about 197.3 million, with CCC loans of 58.16 million and strong loan activity in 1948.
A statewide trend among farmers aims to improve live stock and crops through modern conservation methods and land management. This practice is expected to yield steady improvements in agricultural conditions for many years.
A farm lease issue over moving straw when tenants depart is addressed. An oncoming tenant pays the outgoing one a small baling fee to cover labor and storage, typically about 20 cents per bale, ensuring straw remains on the farm.
A discussion centers on using money to cover shared expenses for a catering tenant moving to a farm. Arthur advocates this as more logical than advancing baled straw payments. He notes moving straw increases labor and expense and risks spreading noxious weed seeds between farms.
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