Conservation in Jasper County Van Wyk Farms
John Wilson profiles Will and Henry Van Wyk of Lynn Grove Township for National Soil Conservation Week. The brothers, farming twelve miles northeast of Pella, rebuilt an eroded farm since 1947, adopting a complete soils plan, creating a 45 acre watershed pond, and establishing a wildlife refuge with multifloral rose hedges. The farm yields have risen with top corn around 100 bushels, supported by lime, fertilizer, legumes, and careful waterway management. The Van Wyks emphasize soil and water conservation as guiding principles.
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Jasper County Belle: District
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Jasper County Soils District
Soils District
Wilson
Van Wyk's Pond Will Not Go Dry Five
Van Wyk speaks on water conservation and efficient farming practices. He and his two sons manage 120 acres on the home place and 80 acres rental four miles away, with 16 cattle on the rented land and 12 at home, all ready for full feed and market.
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Van Wyk farm water and conservation visit discussed
The visit centers on the Van Wyk farm with six milking cows and six calves. It notes plans to buy pullets later, a single ditch on Little Buck Creek kept for drainage, and water from a dot well piped to houses and lots. Water access is costly but vital amid fluctuating water tables and drought years. The article praises Mr. Van Wyk and hints at consulting Henry for stronger conservation efforts. Mrs. Van Wyk greeted visitors. pictures accompany the story.
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Report on Spring Pigs Saved In Iowa Farms
Iowa farmers are weaning nearly 3 percent more spring pigs from a comparable number of sows than 30 years ago. Extension animal husbandman E. L. Quaife of Iowa State College cites the gain as a significant rise in pork production.
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Iowa
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Rose Hedge Computes Value of Pigs Saved in Spring
Rose Hedge notes wildlife area achieves higher pig savings in spring with pigs valued at five dollars each. Greater efficiency cited by Quaife increases average pigs saved per litter due to breeding stock quality and Towhog producer practices. Improved management and new materials not yet in use in 30 years.
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Pigs per spring litter rise in Iowa records
Quaife notes litter sizes grow with trends in cross breeding leaner breeding stock and improved management. In 1963 to 1954 Iowa sow farrowings averaged 7.03 pigs per spring litter, up 7 percent since 1924 when 6.12 pigs were weaned. Producers now aim for gilts in spring litters to boost outcomes.
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