Iowa Way Out in Front in Export Of Hybrid Corn
The Iowa Development Commission reports that about 400000 bushels of Iowa hybrid seed corn have been planted in Europe this year, likely nine tenths of total exports. United Hybrid Growers Association and other Iowa firms route shipments via New Orleans, aiding European yields and food security since 1941.
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Iowa
United States
Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Europe
Corn Belt
Towa
United Hybrid Growers Association
Shenandoah
New Orleans
Texas
Earl E. May Seed Company
Des Moines
Corn States Hybrid Service
Pioneer
de Kalb
Pfister
U. S
Danube Basin
UNRRA
War Food Administration
Antwerp
Germany
Italy
Luigi Fenaroli
Town State College Agricultural Experiment Station
France
AMG
Austria
Diseases Attack Many Iowa Trees
A Iowa State College plant pathologist notes several tree diseases in Iowa this year. Phloem necrosis of elm attacks by July, spreading via a leaf hopper and requiring year‑to‑year spraying with DDT for control. Inner bark smell described. damage mainly in southern Iowa. Anthracnose affects many species, stunting growth and potentially killing after years, notably on sycamore, white oak, elm, walnut, and ash.
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Iowa
Paul II. Schuldt
Iowa State College
Schuldt
Towa
Bordeaux
Preventing Anthracnose in Fruit Trees This Spring
The article notes anthracnose thrives in cool wet weather and causes leaves to brown along leaf veins and fall from the bottom up, hindering next year's growth. It recommends three applications of Bordeaux mixture at 2 week intervals starting when leaves expand, detailing a 44-60 mix with copper sulfate, lime, and water.
Extension Program Committee Will Meet in July
Members of the Iowa Extension Program Board advisory committee will meet at Iowa State College on July 25 and 26 to present recommendations for future extension programs. The 18‑member panel, meeting for the second time this year, includes Mrs. C. M. Dunbar Cedar Falls and C. J. Hearst Cedar Falls, Mrs. Clay Timmerman Hampton, Arthur Kirchox Humboldt, Mrs. L. S. Gillette Fostoria, Wayne Simington Spencer, Mrs. LeRoy Raker Moorhead, B. M. Kilpatrick Harlan, Harold Hansen Nevada, Leslie Doak Newton, Mrs. Arthur Tibben Victor, W. H. Davidson Stanwood, Mrs. J. E. Craig Milton, William Gamon Wellman, Mrs. Doyle Anderson Moulton, Ar deth Anderson Weldon, Mrs. Max Bebensee Council Bluffs, and David Allen Mt. Ayr.
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Iowa Extension Program Board
Towa State College
Towa
C. M. Dunbar
C. J. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Clay Timmerman
Hampton
Arthur. Kirchox
Humboldt
Weldon
Max Bebensee
New Bridge Under Construction Over Des Moines at Eddyville
Equipment has moved into place for the Des Moines river bridge project at Eddyville. Crews cleared brush on the west side to build piers and a trestle, with construction initially set for April and August 1951 but actual work starting in July this year. After completion the old bridge will be dismantled and portions allocated to Monroe and Wapello counties for secondary roads.
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Des Moines
Eddyville Tribune
M & St. L Rn
Palmer Bros
Monroe
Wapello
Scouts and Legion to Dedicate Liberty Statue in Iowa
Governor Beardsley will preside at the July 23 dedication on the East Lawn of the State Capitol, accepting the Statue of Liberty replica presented by the Boy Scouts of America. Marshall Camp of the Iowa American Legion presents the statue. Jack P. Whitaker of Kansas City will give the dedication address. An Iowa-wide turnout is anticipated.
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William S. Beardsley
Iowa
Boy Scouts of America
Beardsley
Tall Corn
Kansas City
Des Moines
Whitaker
Spirit Lake
Court House
State Capitol
Towa
Boy Burned While Tractor Repairs At Clarinda
Ten year old Dennis Herzberg of Clarinda was hospitalized after a tractor repair mishap. A spark plug was removed and the engine started spraying him with gasoline. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
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Dennis Herzberg
Clarinda
Dennis
Grasshoppers Threaten Iowa Gardens Says Extension Entomologist
Grasshoppers threaten southern Iowa gardens with damage in northern areas. Early spraying advised using chlordane or toxaphene in water per acre, avoiding edible portions. Watch fence rows for hoppers to time spraying. caution on pastures and dairy cattle grazing after application.
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Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa ’ State College Extension
Fense
Gunderson
Trade ads to boost Holland business from Des Moines agency
The Town Development Commission of Des Moines reports an American publication will list export and import needs of Tow a businesses free of charge. It will publish a weekly and a monthly trade summary, insert buying and selling demands, and forward replies. Firms should send international reply coupons and contact Des Moines for details.
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Town Development Commission
Des Moines
Towa
Istitut Voor Handelsen Bedrijfs Voorlichting
Towa Development Commission
Des Moines 9
Lost Eye Injury Report From Toy Firecracker Ban
A report notes few Iowa injuries from rockets since a toy firecracker ban by Tow Anderson. One boy lost an eye when a firecracker exploded nearby, glass injuring his eye.
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Anderson
Farm Families Of Iowa Lead in Buying Power
Farm Journal magazine reports Iowa farm families lead in buying power with 72 of 99 counties spending at least half the national average. The Farm Journal tally notes 26 billion dollars spent at retail nationally in 1948, averaged across 2,071 counties, ranking Iowa high among top spenders.
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Iowa
Towa Development Commission
Farm Journal Magazine
Farm Journal
U.S
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Coast To Coast
Eddyville
Scouts
Legion
Statue of Liberty
Main
Ralph Stein
Travelers Safety Service
Holland
Marion County
Fowler Telephone Company
Swan’s Compound
Bakker
Rus
BPS
BY Patterson-Sargen
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
Pella
Vvi
Sa Bo
Ben
Vogelaar
Pella, Iowa
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