First National Beef Conference Highlights Shift in Cattle Judging
The first National Beef Conference at Cedar Rapids sponsored by Wilson and Company and Iowa State University drew 300 attendees. Cattle were judged on meat quality and predictivity rather than traditional show appearance, signaling a possible revolution in beef production and marketing. The Muscatine FFA judging team placed fourth at the National Beef Show, while talks covered storage options, grain stirring tests, and rural farm safety practices amid a busy farm policy week.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson and Company
Iowa State University
Hotel Roosevelt
Wilson
Muscatine Ffa
Fellows
Commodity Credit Corporation
Harold Brooks
ASCS
Muscatine County
Joy Topnotchers 4-H Club Plans July Events
The Joy Topnotchers 4-H club met July 22 at the Methodist church to discuss Sharethe-Fun set for July 31 in Aledo. They voted $20 to the 4-H Operation Counterpart to buy a family garden kit. Jane Culbertson demonstrated hero sandwiches for Food Demonstration Day on July 29. Songs were led by Culbertson and Carole Medhurst. Pictures were taken for calendars.
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Joy
Joy Topnotchers
Methodist Church
Aledo
Jane Culbertson
Carole Medhurst
Corn Prices to Follow 1967 Rate, Iowa Economist Says
An Iowa State economist forecasts corn prices to stay steady in the coming weeks and then track a pattern similar to last fall. The July 1 USDA forecast puts this year’s U.S. crop at 4.452 billion bushels, about 6 percent below 1967, with potential price strength if prospects deteriorate.
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Iowa State University
USDA
Bob Wisner
Iowa State
Wisner
Town
Iowa
Price Support Program discussed by Muscatine ASC chair Vernon Carter
Vernon Carter, chairman of the Muscatine County ASC, summarized a district meeting on price support attended by county committee members office managers and price support clerks. The meeting urged broader use of reseal to extend CCC loans for farmer owned corn and soybeans and to store grain on or off the farm until disposal. Farmers may reseal 1967 crops in approved warehouses with USDA paying storage. payment rates vary by year and location. CCC purchase options include set prices with possible premiums. July 31 1968 deadline to request CCC purchases. loans for farm storage space at 4 percent over five years are available through ASCS. adequate storage is needed for orderly marketing.
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Marvin Coder
Verne Koppenhaver
Vernon Carter
Muscatine County
ASC
Earl Petersen
Commodity, Credit Corp
USDA
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
ASCS
Lake Lassies 4-H club holds achievement day at High Prairie
Members of the Lake Lassies 4-H club gathered for achievement day at the High Prairie United Methodist church. Judges were Mrs. Marvin Laursen and Mrs. Marlin Eichelberger. Barbara Harper presided. a committee led by Jean Eichelberger, Linda Eichelberger, Diane Marley and Mary Jo Eichelberger fixed the 4-H building at the fairgrounds for Aug 7.
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High Prairie
Lake Lassies
Theresa
Mary Tometich
Cora Lindie
Linda Eichelberger
Sarah Stange
Dorothy Harper
Mary Jo Eichelberger
Theresa Tometich
Barbara Harper
Ames
Vickie
Talkin Gardening on Tomato Set and Mulch Advice
Garden experts describe blossom drop in tomatoes during extreme heat and how cool spells can revive fruit set. Extension horticulturist Ben Vance warns high temps keep flowers from setting and suggests around around around would help yields. Mulching helps reduce blossom-end rot and conserve moisture while protecting foliage. Harvest cucumbers and summer squash every other day for best quality. letting them mature reduces future blooms and yields.
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Vance
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Donald J. See
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Cedar Street
Dial
Speialist
Petersen
Bloomington and
Wilton Township
Carter
Journal Pheta
Canada
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Quadcity
Journal
Hitchcock
Mary and
Diane Hoopes
Flower Power
Debbie Schmelzer
Mary Jo E Hichelberger
Judy Balmos
Theresa and
Testrake
Strake
Ben Vance
West Liberty State Bank
Blue Ross
The
SULY
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Heinold
West Liberty
Buffalo Prairie
Buffalo Prairie, Ill
West Liberty, Iowa
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