Gardening tips for cucumbers and summer squash harvests
Practical guidance from Ben Vance of Iowa State University on frequent harvest to maintain high quality cucumber and squash yields. Includes timing, pest/ disease vigilance, spray programs, and references to Pamphlet 230. Also covers summer through fall planting windows, seed germination tips, mulching, and post-emergence care for vigorous vegetable production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Ames
Vance
Spirit of 76 Holds Farm Safety Meeting at Township Hall
The Spirit of 76 meeting at Township Hall was called to order by Bill Haver. Nineteen members attended the roll call for the theme Farm Safety Reminders. Secretary John Furlong read a report approved by the group. David Noll presented the treasurer’s report. West Liberty Fair entries were filled out while softball tournament plans remained tentative. Practice planned at Weed Park on July 21. Mike Tometich reported on the state conference trip. Tim Furlong and John Furlong discussed the coed camp at Madrid. Refreshments were served by Steve Merritt and Jerry Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of 76
Bill Haver
Stail
John Furlong
David Noll
West Liberty
Weed Park
Mike Tometich
Tim Furlong
Madrid
Steve Merritt
Jerry Lowe
Louisa Muscatine 4-Hers Return From 4 Day Camp
Louisa and Muscatine 4-H members plus 84 youths from both counties attended the four day state 4-H camp at Madrid. Over 250 youth joined activities including conservation classes, leadership seminars, skits, and a water carnival where they earned third place but won best spirit. Camp staff and counselors from Louisa and Muscatine counties assisted with chores and sessions, with Jeanine Riessen of Stockton detailing the International Farm Youth Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McNett
Madrid
Louisa
Muscatine
Louisa County
Jeanine Riessen
Stockton
Scott County 4-H
Israel
Emogene Brown
Jill Rife
Muscatine County
Mary Bonnichsen
Steve Legvold
Eugene Mathern
Frances, Carroll
Pike Grange Observes Go To Church Sunday
Pike Grange members held a July 14 Sunday observance at the Grange hall with a 1 p.m. potluck picnic. Twenty three members attended along with Rev. and Mrs. Russell Hart as guests. Etta Merchant led a program after the meal featuring readings and songs including Bringing in the Sheaves The Farmer The Farmers Wife and When Things Don t Go Right Ella Merchant read Bless Be the Tie That Binds and Rev Hart gave a short message Attendance prizes were announced for Rev Hart.
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Etta Merchant
Viola Morrison
Church Bulletin
Rev. Hart
Ella Merchant
Rev
Hart
Two Days of Tractor Pulls At Dairy Cattle Congress
At the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo hundreds of spectators will watch tractor pulls over two days with $1375 in prize money. Five classes run September 23 and 24, featuring 6000 lb, 6000 lb hot rods, 12000 lb, 9000 lb, and 15000 lb open class tractors. Entry is free, with a new clay track and officials from the Southern Iowa Tractor Pulling Association.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Iowa
Cattle Congress
Middle West
Southern Iowa Tractor Pulling Association
Cattle Congress Pull
Midwest
National Dairy Cattle Congress
East Central Iowa Three-Breed dairy show at West Liberty fair
The West Liberty fair grounds hosted a Wednesday sheep count of Jersey and Guernsey divisions with 31 Jersey head and 36 Guernsey head. Exhibitors included L Caire Gates from Shady Rest Jersey farm claiming senior and grand champion titles in bulls and cows, junior 4H champion Coleen O Neil, and Bob Sage among others. Judges Dr John Sims and Donald Voegler presided with Ralph Bright winning the champions judging contest.
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West Liberty
Iowa
West Liberty Fairgrounds
Jersey
L. Caire Gates
Shady Rest Jersey Farm
Coleen O'Neil
Towa City
Guernsey
Eldon Moss
Iowa City
Keifer
Lynn Schroeder
Bob Sage
Day- Stocktonenport
Karen Sage
Davenport
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Dorothy Sage
Robert
Vanda
Anamosa
Mike McGovern
Gay Henderson
Kevin Genbelmann
DeWayne Stonerock
Clarence
John Sims
Iowa State University
Ames
Donald Voegler
Tension Aid Examines Specimens Studied by Group
A group examines specimens in a tension aid session, reviewing selected samples and discussing their structural properties. The activity focuses on understanding material behavior under stress through hands on observation and discussion of outcomes.
4-H Club News Conesville and Nichols Highlights
The Lucky Clovers 4H Club met for an all day workshop at the Oakland Community building planning the August 1 Achievement Show with judging in the morning and display by 9 30 a m The show starts at 1 30 p m The public is invited Topics included Louisa County Fair classes An illustrated talk on How to Mat and Frame a Picture by Mrs Margaret Bloomquist There will be no August meeting due to fairs The next meeting is September 5 at 7 30 p m hosted by Doris McCullough and Judy Tompkins Nichols Pike Plucky Pikers met at Pike Grange hall twenty members attended Kent Feeds sponsoring a showmanship school Thursday with a dinner and boat ride for members and dads Talks covered a dance and softball More details to come Danny Martin demonstrated house wiring and electricity
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Conesville
Lucky Clovers Girls
Oakland
Doris McCullough
Judy Tompkins
Danny Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Muscatine Journal
Pike Grange
Farm News
Muscatine Island
Fruitland
E.P
Sylvester
Towa State University Extension
Iowa Vegetable Growers Association
Muscatine Island Truck Growers Association
F.F.A
Paaske Brothers
Green Knoll
Thomas Wadsworth
Walcott
Lee Barker
DeWitt
Champi
Ray Wuestenberg Agency, Inc. General Incurance
Bonds
Dial MA
West Liberty Creamery Co
West Liberty, Iowa
Felco
Hawkeye
Republic
Kaiser
Penta
Don Shanahan
Hawkeye Lumber CO
Towa Nichols, Towa
Rhonda Werner
Jim Bockwaldt
Joyce Sywassink
Julie Ruess
Dan Petersen
Rose Jewett
Extension Aide
Lucky Clovers
Margaret Bloomquist
Nichols
Pike Plucky Pikers
Pike Grange Hall
Kent, Feeds
USDA
Ethene
Cooperative
F. E. Fair
DeWitt Wapeile
Lone Tree
Wilton Jef
KENT
NRB
Wapello
Lone Tree Grain and Feed CO
West Liberty Grain and Feed CO
Talissa Grain and Feed CO
Atalissa
Nichols Grain and Feed CO
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