Standards stressed for ACP cost share payments
Vernon W. Carter, chair of the County ASC, reminded farmers that ACP cost share payments depend on meeting specified performance standards. He noted checks by SCS and ASCS ensure practices like ponds, terracing, land leveling, fencing, and wells meet requirements, warning that unmet specs disqualify payments. He urged producers to verify compliance as work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACP
Vernon W. Carter
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCS
APC
ASC
Carter
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
SCS
Muscatine
Wool contest to open July 1
The Make it Yourself With Wool contest will open July 1 for girls aged 14 to 21, with 40 finalists from ASPC councils. Grand prizes include two trips abroad, while runners-up receive sewing machines, scholarships, bonds, and fabric. National finals are January 22, 1970 in Denver with district battles nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wool Council
American Sheep Producers Council
Denver
National Wool Growers Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
ASPC
National
Wool Growers Association
United States
America
17Th Street
Colorado
Hawaii Auto Sales Jump In 1968 Car Counts
New car sales in Hawaii rose over 20 percent in 1968 from 1967, while foreign car sales climbed about 40 percent. The AP report notes stronger overall auto demand across the islands with gains attributed to improved economic conditions and ongoing tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Islands
Angus Field Day Set for July 5 at Columbus Junction
The Iowa State Angus Field Day will be held July 5 at the Columbus Junction Fairgrounds with a 10:30 a.m. start for the Junior Angus Association Demonstration, noon lunch by a local church group, and a 1 p.m. heifer show followed by steer and showmanship contests judged by Dean Yates of Sigaroney. Cattle require official health certificates and brucellosis status. warts or ringworm barred. females need registration papers and exhibitor ownership. Entry fees total $1 per exhibitor and 50 cents per head, including Muscatine County Junior Angus Association membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Columbus Junction Fairgrounds
Dean Yates
Sigourney
Corn prices seen steady to slightly higher on weather
Iowa State University extension economist Bob Wisner says cool wet weather could lift corn prices amid uncertain outlooks. He notes the July crop report will set first official planted acreage and 1969 yield estimates, with central Iowa prices around $1.15 a bushel in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wisner
Iowa State University
Iowa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Muscatine County Hay Cutting and Crop Progress Note
The state reports widespread cutting and cultivation as corn and soybeans receive side dressing and second cultivation. Early small grains yellowing with ripening. rye and winter wheat yield prospects look good. Burlington notes first weeding for melon and tomato areas. More farmers chop hay for silage reducing baling needs. Seed corn planting begins June 23. Loan storage rules and 1968 price supports listed. resealing for another year possible if loans requested by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
ASCS
Soybeans loan deadline nearing
The final day for producers to request loans on their 1968 corn and soybeans is June 30, according to Leon Werner, Chairman of the Town State Agricultural ASC Committee. Farmers seeking loan placement should contact the committee for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Werner
Town State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Weekly average indicates 9.9 million bushels after February dock strike ended
The report shows a weekly average of 9.9 million bushels, reflecting recovery since the dock strike ended in February. Figures emphasize steady throughput and renewed operations at key ports and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner
USDA
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Kenneth Muller
Cedar County
Vince Wurr
DHIA
Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service
Iowa State Dairy Association
Donald E. Voelker
Iowa State Dhia, Inc
Voelker
Clair Gates
West Liberty
Wilbur Little
West Branch
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Geigy
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Maryland
Delaware
U. S. Department of Agricultural
Angus
Columbus Jct
Muscatine Area
Keith Elliot
Marvin Hetzler
Hetzler
Journal
Jan Griesenbrock
Sweetland
Livestock Auction, Inc
James Prochaska
Sweetland Livestock Auction, Inc
James Sleezer
Heinold
Heinele
Heineld
Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Dial
J.D
A.C
N.H
Island Farm Equipment
Jack ‘Dewolf
Muscator
Thermogas
National Lp-Gas Council
Thermogas CO
Wilton Junction
Fruitland
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