Government to store sealed corn in steel bins
The government will provide steel bin storage for up to 50 million bushels of corn as part of the Ever Normal Granary program. Storage space, plus farmer and elevator crib space, aims to create an adequate reserve. The plan uses 7 cent per bushel storage to encourage resealing while keeping title, with CCC backing any corn delivered in loan settlements. Steel bins hold 1000 to 2000 bushels and may be placed in local counties.
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A. B. Rees
County Aaa Committee
Rees
J. Rees
Commodity Credit Corporation
Push Early Pigs By Full Feeding Says Ames Man
Toward farmers who have pigs that they can get ready for market not later than Oct 1, economists at Iowa State College believe. With a large pig crop, prices are expected to tumble considerably some time this fall.
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Towa
Towa State College
Farm Electric Cold Storage Brings Savings and Profits
Farmers shift to privately owned cold storage to cut shrinkage and secure higher prices. Walk in milk coolers and on farm cabinets offer storage for meat and surpluses, with costs around five to eight dollars per cubic foot and monthly power near three dollars per 100 square feet of space, depending on insulation and management.
Economics Favor Market Timing For Pigs This Fall
Economists warn prices may sag briefly as early pigs hit market then rise before a larger drop when later pigs arrive. Watch receipts and market flow to decide when to ship pigs. Protein Supplement II pigs should be market ready by Oct 1, says C C Culbertson Town State College. A protein mix of 65 lb soybean oilmeal 30 lb tankage 5 lb minerals is recommended plus a mineral mix of 20 lb salt 40 lb limestone 40 lb bone meal. If timing slips, feed oats or corn on pasture with soaked oats to boost intake and efficiency.
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C. C. Culbertson
Town State College
Culbertson
Rural Women's Chorus Sings at Knoxville Church
Twenty four women in white performed at the Methodist church in Knoxville Sunday evening offering a sacred music program. The highlight was the soloist Hazel Sedrel delivering the Sanctus complemented by the closing pieces Thanks Be To God Bless The Land of Home and Fairest Lord Jesus.
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Knoxville
Hazel Sedrel
Jesus
Adjustment Of Tractor Will Pay Well
The piece reports Iowa farmers driving over 100000 tractors generating about 2000000 horsepower. It stresses regular cleaning of oil filters and air cleaners to reduce wear and fuel use. It outlines carburetor adjustments under load for best fuel economy and notes reforming agriculture relies on affordable legume seeds.
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Iowa
Donald K. Struthers
Extension
Iowa State College
Struthers
Corn Yield Test Entries Ahead of 1938
Twelve farmers across Iowa provided land for the 1939 Iowa Corn Yield Test announced by Joe L. Robinson secretary of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association Ames. About 1 200 district entries were accepted an increase of more than 100 over last year with 800 regular entries and 400 experimental hybrids. Select samples were drawn from seed dealers wholesalers and other hybrid seed handlers for the regular entries the test helps farmers compare seed yields with national standards conducted with cooperation from USDA and Iowa State College.
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Towa
Joe L. Robinson
Towa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Ames
Robinson
Leo Mortensen
Spencer
Bruce Carson
Leland
John Brockmeyer
Lime’ Springs
I. N. Horlacher
Storm Lakes
Craig Nelson
Goldfield
Car Spiegel
Peosia
D. Fink
Deloit
Guy Walker
H. J. Dane
Iowa City
GC. E. Wilson
Henderson
Guy Blakey
Russell
H. H. McAlister
Mt. Union
Iowa
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Less Corn Used in First Half of 1939 Report
Economists at Iowa State College report 14 percent less corn used in April to June 1939 than the same period in 1938. From January 1 to April 1, disappearance on farms fell 2 percent versus a year earlier. The drop is partly due to decreased export demand for American corn from October of the previous year to July.
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Iowa State College
Corn feeding trends show lower harvest yet higher consumption
Total corn usage fell to 31 million bushels versus 104 million last year as exports declined. Farmers fed about 3.5 percent more corn in the first nine months than the same period a year earlier, with no livestock headcount decline. The December pig survey notes 18 percent more fall pigs saved, while lighter weight pig marketing did not boost corn savings. Average weights at seven main markets were higher in the first five months of 1939.
May weights hint at lighter hogs and dairy feed cuts
May figures show average weights below last year with signs farmers are selling packing sows lighter than in 1988. Dairymen may have fed less grain this spring due to low butter prices and ample cheap roughage.
Corn Loan Program Effects on Farmer Behavior
Economists warn the corn loan program may have led farmers to cut corn use this year, similar to a price rise. If government estimates hold and dis appear at the 9 month average, October 1 carryover could reach 500 to 550 million bushels versus 362 million last year.
Want Ads From Page Nine Listings and Notices
A collection of want ads includes a found fountain pen, a wanted farm hand, sale of Hereford calves and yearlings, a housework position near a doctor, rental land near Ank eny Iowa, a lost hog, a gas stove for sale, another housemaid wanted, and a community sale planned for Saturday August 19 with item listings. Names and numbers referenced include Francis Chris man Knoxville Iowa Augustine Lewis Yard Oskaloosa Des Moines Jelsma 428-56 St. Mrs Ed Van Gorp I J Lubbers and Ben Fynaardt.
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Ankeny
Iowa
J. S. Jelsma
St. Des Moines
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