Recommend Farms Install Spare Generating Plant
Rural farmers in Muscatine County urged to consider standby generators as insurance against power failures. Extension staff note risks to family and livestock, ventilation, milking and heating systems, and water pumps. Portable PTO driven units offer field use and storage. permanent units require weather protection. ISU pamphlet Emergency Heat and Power provides sizing, installation, and maintenance guidance. Iowa State University publications available at county extension offices or by mail. Also contains 1966 Iowa farm income outlook and crop price expectations.
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Muscatine County
Eurgene Mathern
Ned
Harvey Hirning
Extension
Towa State University
Kely Hinning
Hirning
Iowa State University
Morrill Mail
Ames
Towa
Hog Cholera Outbreaks Continue Down Trend in Iowa
Iowa reports six hog cholera outbreaks in November affecting 673 swine, down from October’s 1,098 swine in eight outbreaks. Taylor county had two consecutive months with outbreaks, while Jasper Mahaska Cedar and Cerro Gordo counties had single outbreaks. Vaccination and reporting efforts are urged as Iowa advances through a four phase eradication program, targeting 1966 phase two.
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Taylor County
Iowa
Jasper County
Mahaska County
Cedar County
Cerro Gordo County
Taylor
Pomeroy
Towa
Rural Electric System May Use Private Money
Washington AP reports that the White House likely backs a plan for the nation s rural electric cooperative system to tap private capital markets for a large portion of funds needed for future expansion The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association leadership outlined the move as a key step in financing growth and modernization efforts across rural electric networks.
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Washington
White House
National
Rural Electric Cooperative
Maine Deer Harvest Sets Record But Slips From 1950 Peak
In Maine hunters killed 97 270 deer in the season ending Saturday, a strong total but below the 1950 record of 41 735. The article notes factors such as larger supplies and lower government loan rates affecting deer and soybean crops, with projections for 1985 markets and bean shipments around 883 million bushels. It also discusses REA financing and a NRECA plan to tap private money through government and private financing.
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Augusta
Maine
Concern Over World Hunger May Not Change Farm Surplus Control
Washington AP reports officials see no reason to ease farm crop controls for 1966 despite rising world hunger and falling surpluses. Undersecretary John Schnittker cites mandatory controls on cotton rice peanuts tobacco with price supports for overproducers, while wheat and livestock face limits. Foreign aid constrained by transport and need, but U.S. ability to ship remains larger than demand. 1966 wheat program keeps 47.8 million acres. corn and other feeds slated for slightly lower production. soybean output hits record again with no controls.
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Ames
Towa
Gene Futrell
Towa State University
Futrell
Iowa
Futreil
Washington
John 4. Schnittker
India
Schnittkee
Optimism Buoys Livestock Industry Amid Strong Prices
The Agriculture Department reported continued optimism in the livestock sector with strong demand for young feeder animals for feedlots and rising slaughter cattle prices expected to hold. Hog prices reached an 11 year high in most markets, despite smaller slaughter supplies than last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Sheep Quarantine Begins Monday in Iowa
Iowa extends a state wide quarantine on all sheep starting December 13 to eradicate sheep scab. Dr. John B. Herrick warns cooperation with Agriculture officials is essential as licensed dealers and dipping rules apply, with health certificates and slaughter affidavits required for movements to prevent costly losses to breeders and the industry.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
Eugene Mathern
John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Department of Agriculture
Herrick
United States
Texas
I Sheep
Montpelier 4-H Holds Christmas Meeting
The Montpelier Merry Makers held their annual Christmas party at the home of Randi and Samara Zinger. Fifteen members, six visitors, and leader Mrs. Wayne Kraft attended. The event featured a gift exchange with the fell call What I want for Christmas and included music and recreation led by Vicki Fix and Samara Zinger.
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Montpelier Merry Makers
Randi
Samara Zinger
Wayne Kraft
Vicki Fix
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