09 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
1
In the area east of Centennial Circle near Leighton a cluster of large farms suits stock farming with rich pasture. Dick Hagen farms the old Else place, managing 200 acres of pasture for his cattle. He has access to nearby river land and helpers when grass is available.
Dick Hagen and his four sons farm 465 acres in a wind exposed area. They plan about 125 acres of corn and similar oats, with 20 acres alfalfa and a strong emphasis on silos and feed. The cattle, including May Hereford calves and yearlings from a ranch, will be fed until late next summer for higher market prices, aided by good breeding and nonregistered stock.
A report highlights 4 H club calves from spring to outdoor exposure, with notes on a greenhouse pest nematode affecting roots and soil. Van Wyngarden explains a cement bed method to curb the pest, while farm sale results show sheep at 9 dollars, horses to 140, milk cows to 70, and oats at 24 cents. Road conditions were heavy and crowds modest.
The remarked strategy hinges on securing a dwelling while delaying commitments, with a forecast of numerous late-month property sales in March, suggesting cautious market activity and extended negotiation windows for renters.
Brome grass pastures gain in Iowa especially east central says H B Cheney extension agronomist. Higher seed prices but similar to last year, projections show increased acreage for well drained rich land. Brome yields 50 to 100 percent more feed per acre than Kentucky bluegrass and in some cases doubles net returns for dairy and beef operations. Horses and cattle prefer its leafy palatability and it stays productive into late season.
Drouth resistant brome develops a deep matting root system making it hardy for eastern pastures. It benefits mixtures with alfalfa and sweet clover by fixing fertility via inoculated legumes, reducing bloat danger and weed growth, and boosting productivity. Seeding should be shallow and early in spring, with 2 to 3 years to establish solid stands.
Lawmakers should switch from state to county hunters licenses. For years Lyon and neighboring counties have faced pheasant season bottlenecks as illegitimate tag issuance and unregulated hunting practices flood the area. The piece urges practical changes to curb violations and restore sportsmanlike conduct.
Hunters from outside cities trampled farms without permission and ignored bag limits. During a three day season, game wardens arrested 30 violators, 18 from outside cities, 14 from Sioux City area, plus individuals from Waterloo Des Moines Oskaloosa and Council Bluffs. Rock Rapids Reporter.
Vandermeulen Co a local John Deere dealer invites farmers and families to a John Deere Day in Pella on Monday February 13 featuring The Tuttle Tugger an all Hollywood talking picture with a large cast led by Arthur Lake Judith Allen and Victo Patel The program includes four other new films an educational focus on farming equipment and several talks and demonstrations The event promises entertainment and learning for attendees with admission by carload pricing and ticket availability at the door before the line forms
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