Beef Producers Urged to Back Check-Off by Danilson
In Louisa County beef producers were urged by Gail Danilson of the Iowa Beef Producers Association to back a check-off program for livestock and farm commodities. He cited legislative moves, noted past approval and failure, and urged local committees to influence lawmakers. He warned about brucellosis control gaps hindering cattle shipping and stressed the need for producer-led promotion.
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Wapello
Louisa County
Gail Danilson
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Danilson
Danison
House
Senate
Danilgon
Yowa
Feedlot Tour Highlights County Beef Producers Directors
A large turnout for the annual feedlot tour included 14 stops on a 36 mile route near Loum County. Directors whose terms expire include Ronald Cross Vanello Forrest Fry Wanello and Neil Kracaw Wyman. The event featured a weight guessing contest at Floyd Reif farm with Fritz Johnson and Alter Johnstam among top estimators, and Jim Nuss of Jefferson County Extension directed the public address.
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Danil
Pewey Small
Carl Samuels
Martin Hoeg
Eugene Small
Dick Thacker
Millard Johnson
Robpant
Stager
Dale “Rukert
Don Small
Floyd Reif
Neil Stout
Keith Samuels
Ray Samuels
Maurice Schmeiser
Jack “Reif
Ronnie Stout
Bruce Schmeiser
Fritz Johnson
Alter Johnstam
Jack Thompson
Fred Lickel
Jim Nuss
Lewis
Mvestack
Ronald Cross
Vanello
Forrest Fry
Wanello
Neil Kracaw
Wyman
Fil
Roy Hauenstein
H. Lee Huston
Columbus Junction
Concinde
Fred Wier
Letts
Wapelio
Harry Rossiter
Winfield
Wapello
26.7 Percent Feed Grain Acres Slated for Retirement
Washington reports 26.7 percent of feed grain acreage to idle this year under emergency price support programs. Secretary Freeman cites 1,172,165 farms agreeing to idle at least 20 percent, with some up to 40 percent, to cut surpluses. Payments total about 700 million dollars, half at signup and half after compliance. Corn and sorghum land totals and state rankings listed, potential national acreage and crop impact noted.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Beencome
Tawa
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Rainy week covers Iowa feedlot tour and cattle talk
Spotty rainfall left some fields dry while Lewisa county farmers toured the annual beer producers feedlot event. Cattlemen showcased Chareluls crossbreds and Angus heifers, with plans to market in early July. A new auger setup and cement feed bunks were demonstrated, plus a 29x80 foot silo at Keith Samuels farm and a continuous feeding operation for 100 head. An EsRo Angus Farm field day July 13 near Grand View offers demonstrations and judging contests with Iowa Junior Angus Breeders Association support. The cull hog round up by Louisa County Swine Producers Assn netted over 500 dollars, funding future shows. Hawkeye Acres formed from Huston Angus Farms and J. Robert Carr partnership. West Liberty firm named Muscatine county HQ for Dr Salsbury’s hog products with Ronald Brotherton leading the store.
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Lewisa
Beer Producers
Dewey Soul
Wereford
Angus
Dale Rickert
Texas
Rickert
Don Small
Simall
Keith Samuels
Keith
Louisa
Beeves J
Ray Samuels
Montana
Louisa County
Calle
Ane
EsRo Angus Farms
Iowa
Grandview Corners
Highway 92
Missouri
West Liberty
Brotherion Feed & Produce
Muscatine County
Seek Soil Conservation Award Nominations Here
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Soil Conservation Achievement Awards by the Muscatine County Soil Conservation District with cooperation from the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee. Three classes exist: family or owner operated, tenant operated, and new cooperator since 1959. Nominations close Wednesday, June 28, with regional, state, and district judges assessing land use, conservation work, crop utilization, and community service.
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Muscatine County
Agriculture Committee
Muscatine
Harold Timm
Raymond Bierman
Route 4
Raymond Nugent
West Liberty
Sims
Soil Conservation Farm
Conservation Speech Event Nears June 20 in Muscatine
Entries continue for the soil and water conservation speech contest set for Tuesday June 20 at the Muscatine YWCA. High school juniors and seniors from Muscatine County may compete with the theme How Soil and Water Conservation Affects My Future.
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Muscatine
Muscatine County
Pickling Guide: Best Vessels and Utensils for Vinegar
Summer pickling tips advise using enamel porcelain or nonreactive kettles to resist vinegar acid. Stir with wood, enamel, or stainless steel spoons to prevent reaction and preserve flavors.
Diversion of Land to Soybeans Could Cause Surplus
Washington The Agriculture Research Service warns that shifting land from surplus crops to soybeans and other oil seeds could create surpluses and force price cuts. The 1960s outlook shows rising production and strong demand for vegetable oils, with policy moves to boost soybean supports to divert land from corn and bolster foreign aid supplies.
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Washington
Agriculture Research Service
Agriculture Department
Cedar River Asphalt Service Sets Price at Wendling Quarries
The Cedar River Asphalt Company at Wendling Quarries in Atalissa Iowa offers a custom service priced at 18 dollars per 100 linear feet. Office telephone Palace 4 3501 in Moscow handles inquiries.
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Cedar River Asphalt Company
Wendling Quarries,Inc
Atalissa
Iowa
Telephone
Moscow
Palace
West Liberty men help hay bale field ahead of rains
Raymond Penderson of West Liberty places a hay bale while Everett Richards helps raise about 30 acres of alfalfa near the West Liberty Golf and Country Club. The crop goes in just ahead of heavy rains this week.
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Raymond Penderson
West Liberty
Everett Richards
West Liberty Golf and Country Club
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Chuck Hansohn
Daniison
Loum County Beef Producers, Inc
William Nowell
Raymond Werner
Columbus’ Junction
David Wyss
Oakville
Louisa County Beef
Louisa County Beef Producers, Inc
McKee Farm Store
Spring Street
Kent
Louisa County Swine Producers Assn
Chicago
Tom Huston
Huston
Dale and
Bob Schlutz
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Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Soil Conservation District Office
Sycamore
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Catine
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JR. Dougherty
McKee Feed & Grain
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