Frost Hits Muscatine Crops Meme: 23 Degrees Save Potatoes Not Tomatoes
The Journal Farr reports a frost crisis across Muscatine farms as temperatures reached 23 to 26 degrees. Potatoes survived where covered or heat-laden irrigation was used, while cucumbers tomatoes and beans suffered losses. An atmospheric air conditioning test failed to protect widespread plantings, prompting concerns over replant costs and market timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mittman
Farr
Muscatine
Jack Frost
Harry Marx
Lewis Peterson
Fruitland Experiment Station
Shane
Pete
Peterson
4-H Club News from Goshen Atalissa and Wilton
The Goshen Gleamers hosted a Mother's Day tea at the Presbyterian church in Atalissa with 23 members and 25 guests. Diane Burnett played organ selections. demonstrations covered cake decorating and buffet service. speaker Mrs. Don Nichols led an interactive cake demo. Oakville Hawkeyes welcomed 14 members. Dr. Richard Marshall spoke on animal science. next meeting set for June 2 at the Hamiltons. Sweetland Royal Busters and Merry Maids held May meetings with planters adjustments and vegetable cooking demos. Wilton Hustlers discussed market tags and beef and lamb markets. 26 members attended. next meetings planned in June.
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Goshen Gleamers
Presbyterian Church
Atalissa
Myrna Spilger
Terri Wertzbaugher
Landa Alloway
Diane Burnett
Pam Lenker
Diane Staley
Gloria Danfeldt
Carol Newcomb
Buffett
Don Nichols
Richard Marshall
Wapello
Don Hamilton
Roger Campbell
Craig
Brian Hamilton
Oakville
Merry Maids
Barbara Ball
Martha Rose Gerst
Deloress Gerdner
Barbara Pontzius
Kay Pontzius
Dorothy Gerdner
Janeice Bayer
Kathleen Thornburg
Teresa Marlette
Thornburg
Tomato fields survive freeze then frost hits 23 degrees
A Monday morning frost spared a field of tomato plants, but temperatures fell to 23 degrees Tuesday in some areas, leaving wilted brown stubs in the Journal Photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz Company
Roy Ford
Heinz
Journal
USDA Sees Hog Prices Dip by Year End
The Agriculture Department revised earlier forecasts, saying hog prices likely stay well below the 1965 fourth quarter levels and could fall to about 19 or 20 dollars per hundredweight. Milk output also remains weak with April production 4 percent below a year earlier, signaling a continued slack in prices into 1967.
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USDA
Ovid A. Martin Washington
Agriculture Department
Washington
Pike Peppy Pals 4-H meeting at Nichols school
The Pike Peppy Pals 4-H club held a regular session at Nichols school with Becky Peterson presiding over the junior senior division. Fourteen members attended with two leaders and one visitor. Reports showed over $26 from a bake sale. The club donated $10 to International Foreign Youth Exchange and issued fair sheets for West Liberty Fair. An all day meeting is planned at Becky Peterson’s home. Presentations included Saving Nutrients in Preparing and Storing Foods, How to Serve Buffet Style, How to Serve Club Refreshment, and Eating in a Restaurant with illustrated talks by Becky Peterson, Rhoda Salemink, Cheri Lantier, and Gail Buckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Nichols
Nichols School
Becky Peterson
International Foreign Youth Exchange
West Liberty
Rhoda Salemink
Cheri Lantier
Gail Buckman
More Cattle On Grain Feed
The volume of grass fed cattle marketed in coming months will help set fed cattle prices. Slaughter levels remain high but are expected to drop below last year this summer and fall. Weights are edging up with heavier weights than a year earlier. Demand should stay strong as employment and incomes rise, though beef faces price pressure from pork broilers and turkey supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futrell
Jast
Chicago
Wapsie Best 44 Club Hosts Mother's Tea
The Wapsie Best 44 club held its annual Mother's Tea at the South Prairie Grange hall with a dessert luncheon for mothers and 184-H members. Decorations featured a green and white four leaf clover theme. Officers chaired decorations, refreshments, and program. The program included a dance, piano solo, a skit, and talks on demonstrations. The group plans a June 1 meeting at Debbie Hotz’s home followed by a workshop and slumber party at the Hotz cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsie Best South Prairie
Wapsie Best 44
South Prairie Grange Hall
Jeanne Anderson
Janet Hahn
Phyllis Ryness
Debbie Hotz
Kathy Brown
Carol Kile
Phylis Ruess
le' the Slagg
Evelyn Hola
Waspie Best Club
Hotz
Tree Farm Field Days Near Fort Madison May 20 21
Tree Farm Field Days set for May 20 and 21 near Fort Madison Iowa with public talks by Harry S. Mosebrook of Weyerhaeuser New York City. Mosebrook will address woodland management and industry needs as awards are presented to Iowa's charter and new tree farmers.
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Fort Madison
Harry S. Mosebrook
Weyerhaeuser Company
New York City
Ft. Madison
Carl Langenbach
Hillcrest
Mosebrovok
Iowa
Iowa Forest Industry
Crandon
Langenbach
Mosebrook
Towa
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Fhota
Hawkeyes
Kieth Ball
John Ball
Sweetland Royal Busters
Sweetland
Sweetland Royal Busters 4-H Club
Rick Baer
Ray Jarr
Wilton Hustlers
Wilton
Jill and
Joy
Randy Marois
Bob Dommer
Liberty Trust and Savings Bank
Durant
Larry
Inez Marine
Theseport
West Liberty State Bank
F.D
Federal Reserve System
Wapello Livestock Auction, Inc
Wapello, Iowa
Packers and Storch Yard
Highway 61
Rex L. Ranft
Mgr
Mediapolis
Surrell Barton
Jon
Lorox
Atrazine
Jon Man
Don Judge
Don Campbell
Park Avenue
Harry
Ray Wuestenberg
Agency
General Insurance
Bons
Dial
West Liberty, Ja
Liberty Trust & Office
Bank
Bare Durant
Swift
Second
Mulberry Avenue
Seed & Supply
Mulberry Ave
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