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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
6
Iowa 4-H beef members fear not meeting 900 to 1000 pound market steer minimums as shows set weight standards. Extension livestock specialist Tom Wickersham notes calves born in May 1969 can reach target weights by next July or August, easing concerns about show readiness.
In Iowa, extension entomologist Harold Gunderson warns to inspect stored shelled corn for insects as cold weather arrives. Look for damp central spots, pull up a handful of corn, and check for red flour beetles or sawtooth grain beetles causing heat and moisture in the bin.
County ASC officials invite questions on USDA farm programs including crop allotments price support loans and payments diverted acres and conservation cost sharing. Vernon W. Carter notes cooperation with Soil Conservation Service and Farmers Home Admin. Office details and staff named. urges visits calls or written requests.
Extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance of Iowa State University offers tips for Christmas plants. Poinsettias need bright light, 60s to low 70s temperatures, high humidity, and careful watering. Begonias tolerate cooler nights around 58 to 60 degrees, while Christmas pepper and Jerusalem cherry prefer cool, moderately moist soil. African violets bloom for years with proper handling. Transport live plants warmly and move indoors promptly.
Experts advise quality hay feed three times weekly and that unweaned calves four months or older should be weaned onto a suitable ration in a dry lot. Journal photo credit: Jim Luefsen.
Iowa State University reports the top two year oat performers Orbit Peitis Portal Multiline M69 Holden and Tyler with regional variety emphasis. Pettis M3208 and Clintford lead test weights while Tyler Tippecanoe resist lodging. Seeding details, trial locations eight, and assailable rust resistance discussed. Severe storms and heat affected yields in 1969 with crown rust Septoria and yellow dwarf present but not reducing yields.
A farmer starts by filing a request to participate in the Agricultural Conservation Program ACP. Work can begin after the request is filed, but cost sharing is only assured after approval by the ASC County Committee. Vernon W. Carter chairs the county Agricultural Stabilization Committee.
The former elected county ASC committee reviews each request individually, voting to approve or disapprove as they come before the panel for consideration. The process reflects ongoing oversight of agricultural service decisions and committee governance.
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