Gossipy Farm Notes On Wheat Loans And Corn Storage
Local committee rechecked area farms against aerial photos with minor corrections. April 1 marked the last wheat loan day, with farmers facing two options: surrender wheat to the government or buy back at seven cents storage plus freight. Doubts arise about shell corn storage. some samples show deterioration while others are OK. Cribs and silos differ in moisture issues. The piece also cites editorial views on debt, farm ownership, and misaligned seed choices for regional climate, noting late harvests in the northern state last year and frost timing impacts.
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Chicago
Strip cropping and grazing shift on the Warner Vande Voort farm
A Sioux County report notes strip cropping doubling feed yield versus corn, reducing soil erosion, and sparking farmer interest. It discusses blue grass recovery in plowed land, weed control by grazing livestock, and differing pasture use. Market data from Henry T. De Boer and Sons show strong hog and sow prices and favorable hog corn ratios, with grain costs influencing poultry feed in March 1939.
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Sioux County
Sioux Center
Henry T. de Boer
Chickens Bask in Sunshine at Vande Voort Farm
On the Vande Voort farm White Leghorn hens exit two houses into warm sunshine after a long winter. Daughters Letha Nelle and Bonnie Lou help open the door as frost seems unlikely to return soon despite a late March snap.
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Vande Voort
Letha Nelle
Bonnie Lou Hav
Warner Van de Voort farm shows modern efficiency and hybrid corn risk
Warner Van de Voort runs a 300 hog annual operation with Poland China and Duroc Jersey crosses. He uses electric pumps, a picker, and a combine, all powered by electricity at low cost. The farm spans twenty acres of alfalfa and hybrid corn varieties tested for this locality. He collaborates with the high school Ag department and corn project, hosting visits to his tidy home.
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Warner Vande Voort
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Warner
Poland
China
Nande Voort
Warner van de Voort
van de Voort
Letha Nelle
Bonnie Lou
Warren's Mill Bridge
Rubber Tires Help Iowa Tractors Efficiency
A survey of 194 Iowa farmers led by Dr. E G McKikken of Iowa State College finds rubber tires save time and money on operating hours. Farmers estimate fuel savings offset 2.6 cents per hour depreciation of tires, with life expected around seven years. One user was not pleased and two were undecided.
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Iowa
E. G. McKikken
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Pioneer Colony Hog Raiser Feeds Sow and Pigs
Culbert proposes replacing ground whole oats with ground dehulled oats in the daily ration. The self feeder plan supports feeding the sow during the suckling period and the piglets until they reach 75 pounds, aiming to improve results.
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Culbertson
New Rubber Tires Prove Popular Among Farmers
A survey shows farmers expect pneumatic tractor tires to last about seven years with aging tires indicating rising life expectancy. New tires and improved designs cut repairs to near zero while rubber tires win rapid adoption, with 82 hours monthly usage and 6,000 hours total over the expected life. All-purpose tractors dominate, retreading rare, and most initial tires remain in use as newer high-lug models emerge.
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McKibben
Ration for Sow and Litter Adapted by ISU Expert
Iowa farmers seek a dual sow and litter ration. C C Culbertson of Iowa State College proposes a flexible, pasture-friendly plan that can be adjusted to local feed costs. The guidance targets pigs on pasture with practical, modifiable ingredients.
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Iowa
C. C. Culbertson
Iowa State College
Feeding pigs after farrowing with a 17 percent protein mix
The article outlines a dry lot diet for sows and pigs after farrowing. A 58.5 lb cracked corn base with ground oats 20 lb, meat scraps 8 lb, soybean oilmeal 8 lb, alfalfa meal 4 lb, simple mineral 1.5 lb creates a 17 percent protein mix. It aims for fast gains in young pigs while maintaining the sow's weight during suckling. If skimmilk or buttermilk is available, 1 to 2 quarts per day are advised.
Beautify Rural School Properties in Mahaska County
Mahaska county is among eight counties chosen for school yard improvement demonstrations by the Town State college extension service. J R Fitzsimmons Don Mac Arthur and Russell Johnson will lead planting demonstrations this spring, part of a long running rural school ground improvement program. The effort aims to protect from sun and winds enframe pleasing environments educate on trees shrubs and birds and give children broader horizons. Other counties include Adair Black Hawk Clinton Humboldt Jackson Lyon Marion and Webster Osakaloosa Herald. Ned Smith tried selling genuine five dollar bills for three ninety nine on downtown Los Angeles streets attracting two buyers.
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Mahaska County
Town State College Extension Service
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Russell Johnson
Adair
Black Hawk
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Humboldt
Jackson
Lyon
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