Youth 4-H Demonstrations Reach Millions Nationwide
The world s largest youth remonstration shows more than three million preteens and teens participating in 4 H demonstrations across the United States with no protests or arrests. Leaders say the program teaches through hands on projects from driving safety to baking and livestock showing. The Cooperative Extension Service notes hundreds of clubs and thousands of volunteer leaders guiding members ages 9 to 19. Awards and scholarships honor perseverance, with plans for 1970 programs to expand or try new activities in home economics agriculture health safety and more.
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United States
Cooperative Extension Service
New Scott county economist to lead home extension work
Becky Deede named Scott county extension home economist effective January 1 1970 announced Don Holst council chairman. Deede has trained since November 1 with Town State Extension prepping for Scott County duties. She is Iowa State University dietetics graduate 1948 and did further graduate work in 1965. Married to Marvin Deede with three children Tana 20 Drake University Dick 19 and Marc 18. They reside at 1817 Jersey Ridge Road since January 1958. Also in the household Julio Lopez 18 Uruguay an A F S student at Central High. Billi McFadden a dairy farmer from Apple River Illinois elected secretary of National Young Cooperators of National Milk Producers Federation. represents Mississippi Valley Milk Producers Association at NMPF convention in New Orleans. McFadden milks 50 registered Holsteins on 338 acre farm, 4th generation. Other officers include Rodney G. Ohm and Paul G. Prowse.
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Becky Deede
Scott County
Don Holst
Scott County Extension Council
Deede
Billi McFadden
Apple River
Iilinois
National Young Cooperators
National Milk Producers Federation
McFadden
Joanne
Mississippi Valley Milk Producers Association
NMPF
New Orleans
Louisiana
McFaddens
Rodney G. Ohm
Grant Park
Ilinois
Paul G. Prowse
Marlette
Michigan
Ohm
AMPI
Prowse
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Cedar County Beef Weigh-In Schedule in Tipton Iowa
TIPTON The schedule for weighing and identifying 4 E or F L F market beef in Cedar County lists dec 29 at Oscar Mayer Tipton and Dubuque yards Willan Junction, dec 30 at City Seales Bennett and Oscar Mayer Clarence, dec 31 at Oscar Mayer Mechanicsville morning and Oscar Mayer West Bratch afternoon. Weigh-ins run 8:30 to 11:20 am and 1:40 pm, with each 4 H or FF member weighing up to three animals.
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Tipton
Cedar County
Oscar Mayer
Dubuque Yards
Willan Junction
City Seales
Bennett
Clarence
Mechanicsville
West Bratch
Guide to 1970 Tax Changes for Farmers Issued
The 1970 Farmer's Tax Guide explains changes in federal income tax forms for 1969 returns. It covers filing requirements expenses income depreciation capital gains deductions credits and key 1970 tax dates. Copies are available at Muscatine County Extension Office and IRS offices per Eugene Mathern.
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Eugene Mathern
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Internal Revenue Office
Mathern
Lice risk rises for untreated Iowa beef cattle this winter
Iowa State University entomologist Harold Stockdale warns untreated beef cattle face rapid louse population growth this winter with heavy infestations possible. He notes symptoms such as hair balls on fences and cattle rubbing, and recommends back-rubbers and self-application sprays using approved insecticides with specific dilution and withhold periods before slaughter.
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Iowa
Stockdale
Rural development outlined by ASC chair in 1970s forecast
Vernon W. Carter chair of Muscatine ASC outlines how the 1970s will heighten awareness of environment and rural life. He calls for protecting soil water and wildlife and notes a rural affairs cabinet, ACP pollution abatement, and local action as essential for sustainable growth. He pledges broad consultation and clear communication in shaping rural development. Ames and other Iowa swine testing station sale dates announced with times and venues.
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Vernon W. Carter
Muscatine
Measurement service urged for farm program participants
Producers planning to join the 1971 feed grain or wheat programs should request ASCS measurement service to ensure accurate acreage certification. The Iowa ASCS says the modest fee covers field and office work and helps prevent penalties from errors found in spot checks. Measurements can be done before or after planting, with staking to guide compliance and prevent over or under planting.
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County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Dale A Awtry
Iowa State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Slaughter lamb prices hit high not seen since 1951
Allan Rahn from Iowa State University notes prices for slaughter lambs this year stay well above 1968 levels and the highest since 1951. For week ending Nov 28, Interior Iowa and Southern Minnesota prices averaged 26.25 per hundred, up from 25 a year ago, with expectations for continued strength into December and early 1970, though more moderate than 1969. Demand factors point to a 10 percent drop in slaughter totals for 1969 vs 1963, and tighter inventories amid a smaller 1969 lamb crop.
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Allan Rahn
Iowa State University
Iowa
Minnesota
Rahn
South St. Paul
New Hampshire Planted First U S Potato Crop in 1719
A historic note records that the first potato crop in the United States was planted in New Hampshire in 1719. The line emphasizes early American agriculture and the origin of spud cultivation in New England.
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United States
New Hampshire
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Mars
Liberty Trust
Durant, Iowa
Dial
Ofice of
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Muscatine Journal. Farm News
America
Carter
ASC
Nixon
ASC County Committee
Kenneth E. Frick
Ames
Emmett J. Stevermer
New Hampton
Ida Grove
Lisbon
Clarkson
Nebr
Eagle Grove
Stevermer
Midland Cooperative
Iowa Park Producers Association
Awtry
Davison
Grandview Ave
Sweetland Unestock Auction
James Prochaska
Orville Grete and Son
Sweetland Livestock Auction, Inc
Hsavings Bank
F.D.J.C
Lone Tree
Nichols
Wilton Junction
Kent
Pitpe
Edells
Sweetland
Sweetland Feed Mill
West Liberty
West Liberty Grain & Feed Co
Atalissa
Atalissa Grain & Feed Co
Wapelio
Farmers Elevator & Exchange
Nichols Grain & Feed Co
Elizer, IL
Lone Tree Grain & Feed
Eliza Feed Mill
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