Weather and crop notes from area farms and alfalfa
Field observations across the region describe clover scorch from heat and recent rains reviving green growth. Alfalfa second cuttings progress despite drought, with larger roots aiding resilience. Tomatoes set fruit, with hillside soils more stressed by dryness than heavier ground. Several farmers reported good fences and farm cleanliness alongside weed control and harvest activity. Weather outlook for the week noted by De Heus and Untermarkt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gossell
Harry O. Viersen
Fox Farm
Second Crop Alfalfa Prospects and Farm Price Report Notes
The report discusses the potential of second crop alfalfa and clover prospects, weather impacts on seedings, and the Vanguard seed's performance. It notes heavy oats yields per acre, with Andrew Boot expecting plentiful bushels on the J Hemer farm. The piece also covers a monthly farm price report showing drops in grain quotations, a 25 percent rise in hog prices, and overall farm feeding ratios near yearly highs as of mid year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Boot
J Hemer
Botte
Pella
Van
Vanguard
van Hemert
Canada
Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Leslie M. Carl
Iowa
H. O. Viersen
Gosselinks
Gary van Zee
Henry Gosselink
John Gosselink Jr
Leonard Gosselink
Harold Ver Meer
Bill Engbers
John Gorselink Sr
Herman van Veen
Poultrymen Pick Practical Breeds in Iowa
Town poultrymen act as the jury to select the population of chicken varieties in Iowa. W. M. Vernon, extension poultryman at Iowa State College, reports the effort aims to identify practical breeds for the state.
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W. M. Vernon
Iowa State College
Iowa farmers shift chicken varieties toward practical traits
Iowa hatcheries report White Rocks remain dominant with over 30 percent of flocks, followed by Lean Horns and New Hampshires. Show-bird breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons have faded as breeders value rate of gain, early maturity, and egg production over exhibition color and feather quality. The shift reflects the Iowa Poultry Improvement Association data from 50 hatcheries and 1,931 supply flocks totaling 389000 birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vernon
New
Sammer
Nch
The
Improvement Association
Walcott Town Ends Water Toll Delay Plans
Walcott officials announce a pause on water tolls for the coming months with free water service resuming part of each year. The town emphasizes sustained water access while adjustments are assessed.
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Walcott
FSA Co-operators Increase Cash Income in 1939 Iowa
L G Allbaugh reports southern Iowa farm borrowers who kept records boosted net cash income in 1939. Of 123 co op farmers, 60 submitted 1938 reports, showing advances in farm and home management, hybrid seed corn use, legume hay, dairy cows, hog production, and home food preparation as wives used pressure cookers.
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FSA
Iowa
L. G. Allbaugh
Iowa State
Ots 5 Total of 87 Per Cent Were Refarmers Reme Teens In Hoven Fom Etek
Allbaugh
Differences Between Farms Highlight Varied Yields and Practices
Albaugh notes 75 percent more quarts of fruits and vegetables and 67 percent more meat put up on farms as of March 1 1949. He observes that good farming practices and expenses are likely more important on these law farms than on others in the state. Differences persist across farm sizes despite an overall improvement across 125 farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albaugh
Altha
Southern Iowa farmers raise feeder calves cost comparison study
A survey by Iowa State agricultural economists finds 23 of 39 southern Iowa farmers could produce feeder calves cheaper than buying them using 1921 30 average feed costs, with five more covering feed and pasture. Results vary by land, equipment, prices, and farmer skill. profitability hinges on individual conditions and herd management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Arvey
J. A. Hopkins
W. D. Eodsel
Iowa State College
Iowa
Oats Cheap Feed For Young Swine
Iowa State College extension expert E. L. Quaife notes oats as a cheaper pig feed. Hulled oats are preferred for piglets, fed ground or rolled, soaked to form thick slop for best gains. Mixing oats with ground grain may improve efficiency. options include two thirds oats with one third shorts or ground corn, rye, or barley. If fed dry, ensure ample water. Also mention of Oskaloosa Kiddies Jallopy race on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Season for Chicken Mite War Warns Poultrymen
W M Vernon of Town State College urges poultrymen to combat chicken mites as warmth raises mite activity. Treat with three parts oil to a creasol spray, paint contact points on roosts, seal cracks, destroy sparrow nests, and thoroughly clean houses before spraying with a creasol solution, keeping birds out during and after application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Vernon
Extension Poultrman
Town State College
Vernon
Soybeans Sudan Grass Are Best Emergency Crop
H D Hughes of Iowa State explains damaged corn fields should not be abandoned. Plant sudan grass, buckwheat, or millet as emergency crops. even July-planted sudan grass can yield about 0.75 ton hay per acre, horse hay quality, with buckwheat after early July and millet as a common but less valuable alternative.
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H. D. Hughes
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Sudan
Mower Troubles Listed and the Faults Indicated
Iowa State College agricultural engineers warn mower problems are easy to diagnose and fix. Common faults include dull knives, misaligned cutter bar, worn guards, inadequate lubrication, and worn drives. Side draft pulling and knife breakage stem from misalignment, worn components, or improper adjustments.
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Iowa State College
Iowa farmers save on loans extended rates continue
Charles McCamsey, president of the Federal Land Bank of Omaha, said a new law signed by the president keeps reduced farm loan rates for two more years. The special rate stays at 3.247 percent for land bank loans, with about 37,000 borrowers expected to save roughly $180 per farmer and about $618,000 in total interest over the period. The Treasury covers the difference to supporting the land banks and the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation.
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Omaha
Congress
Charles McCamsey
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Federal Treasury
Land Banks
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Much Interest In Weed Control
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mark G. Thornburg reports strong interest in weed control this year. The Iowa weed law requires preventing seed maturing and steps to eliminate the weed within five years. Weed commissioners may enter property to enforce control, with costs assessed to owners who ignore notices. Weeds rob soil and crops, urging elimination like other thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraty and Soweshte
Mark G. Thornburg
Iowa
Boards of Supervisors
Thornburg
Skeletons Found On Bob Woolworth Farm Near James Iowa
Four skeletons were unearthed while plowing on the Bob Woolworth farm a few miles northeast of James in Plymouth County. The bones are believed to be about 75 years old and lie on the historic Hair from Floyd Valley to Sioux City route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Woolworth
James
Plymouth County
Fioyd Valley
Siouxity
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Sully
Gerri Untermarkt
Hess
Vanguard Oats
Mr. Uite
van Dusseldorp
Fcr
van Maanen’s
Albert Sels
Drouth
de Heus and
Ustermarkt
Ottumwa
Dartare
Penney’s
Save
C Penney Company
M.D. TaylOr
Oskaloosa
W. G. Maddy
Nail Bank
Knoxville
Dick Boot
Harry Boot
Paul Dykstra
Walter Heyveld
Mr. Heyveld
Ed Keuning
Leland van der Linden
Chan Cotton Rege
Chronicle Office
Schiebout Tire & Body Co
Old Grimes Canning Co
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