Randox herbicide production expands at Muscatine plant
Monsanto Co in Muscatine completes a new three story facility and begins Randox production, boosting output of the pre-emergence herbicide for corn and soybeans. The plant operates 24 hours, added six workers, ships initial liquid shipments to Des Moines, and uses raw materials from Michigan and California plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Russell
Monsanto Co
T. A. Williams
Monsanto
Muscatine
Williams
Michigan
California
Des Moines
St. Louis
New 800000 Gallon Ammonia Tank Under Construction
Construction at Monsanto Co plant in Muscatine progresses on an 800,000 gallon steel liquid ammonia storage tank. The 40 foot high structure is slated for service early in 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Monsanto Co
House Passes Bill to Establish National Preservation System
The House approved a national wilderness preservation system by a 373 to 1 vote. The measure, already passed by the Senate in similar form, advances to conference to reconcile differences.
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House
Washington — i
Senate
Sandra Close Wins Sheep Title At Mercer Fair
Sandra Close, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Close, won grand champion in the Southdown sheep show at the Mercer County Fair in Aledo on Tuesday. Her brother James earned an A rating in the Shropshire ewe class and B in the ram lamb class, while Sandra also received A ratings in all Southdown classes.
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Southdown
Sandra
Close
Joe Close
Mercer County Fair
Aledo
James
Shropshire
County fairs and dairy protein tips for Iowa farmers
County fairs in August across multiple counties are noted. The article emphasizes dairy protein in rations, advising use of urea treated silage and mixing with corn silage to boost protein, reducing need for external supplements. guidance from Eugene Mathern Van Horn and Towns State University extension dairy specialists is cited. Prices and supplier checks urged.
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County Eension
Eugene Mathern
Hy Fe
van Horn
Iowa counties push toward brucellosis free status
Dr. John B. Herrick of Iowa State University says thirty-one counties have been approved as modified certified brucellosis free. Farmers should consult county extension directors to determine status and ensure all breeding herds in their county are tested either by blood test or two consecutive milk ring tests to meet the county’s modified certified standard by June 30, 1965.
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Ames
Iowa
John B. ‘Herrick
Towa
State University
Herrick
Armers
de. Herrick
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