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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1966
Page
9
In the Muncatine Island area many large irrigation units were at work as corn responded to hot dry weather. Fertilizer application was heavy to support the high plant population, and farmers hoped for adequate moisture to sustain the crop. The photo emphasizes substantial plant density and garden-like center conditions amid the season.
Iowa State economist Gene Futrell projects a 1966 soybean harvest near 16.5 million acres with 23 to 25 bushels per acre causing a possible 248 to 922 million bushels. Domestic and export demand, plus meal use, suggest prices stay strong despite a large crop. Weather will influence actual yields, with 1966 carryover likely around 40 million bushels.
County Extension Director Eugene Mathern reports 1965 Farm Family Living Expenditures show record totals for Iowa farm families. Average per family rose to 4855 dollars from 4448, with net income up 14 percent to 12010 dollars. Data derive from 219 families, including Muscatine county contributors.
Iowa State economist Gene Futrell says favorable July conditions point to a 4.2 billion bushel plus corn crop, 1 percent above 1965. If weather stays warm, yields could reach 73.5 bushels per acre, pushing production near 4.3 billion bushels, with domestic use and exports shaping demand into next year.
Wilton Hustlers 4H wrapped up their annual farm tour Sunday visiting members' farms to view projects from rabbits dairy beef cattle hogs chickens gardens and sheep. A noon picnic was served at West Park in Durant and ice cream followed at Randy and Cate Marclf's home. The next meeting is planned at Vince Knoche's home to discuss fair plans.
The 1964 agricultural census from the U S Census Bureau reports notable shifts in Muscatine County and Town figures since 1959. Town farms shrink while average farm size grows. Muscatine County farms rise to 194 acres per farm and average earnings reach about 18 134 per farm with many above 20 000. Off farm work rises to 28 percent of farmers. The report notes state and neighboring county trends and provides a reference FS-1196 for further details at county extension offices. Also included: Montpelier Busy Boys 4H club meeting updates, with 13 members and a planned ice cream social on Aug 3 and softball practice schedule.
Iowa farmers and commercial pesticide applicators are urged to keep precise chemical application records to meet state law requirements and to protect against lawsuits and residue concerns. A new free record form, C56, is available at county extension offices or from Publication Distribution, Iowa State University.
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