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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
13
Iowa State College researchers report the 100 egg masses per 100 plants timing may be unreliable for second-brood corn borers. Entomologist Harold Gunderson outlines three strategies including spraying 1% pounds of DDT after tasseling, watching late-planted fields for 100 egg masses, or harvesting early to dodge severe infestation.
The guide advises mechanical drying to reach safe storage moisture and prevent field loss. It suggests turning cattle or hogs onto the corn after harvest to consume dropped ears, reducing waste and increasing usable kernels.
Worth Darnell and family of Marion County Iowa will receive the W G Skelly Agricultural Achievement Award at a Saturday ceremony. Darnell operates a 200 acre rented farm with 120 laying birds 275 hogs 15 ewes and a dairy herd producing 60 000 pounds of milk annually. He plans to expand hog production and drop the sheep flock. The tribute will air on NBC This Farming Business with Lloyd Burlingham and Alex Dreier.
E P Sylvester Iowa State College weed control specialist warns ten percent of Americans may suffer hay fever this fall from ragweed. Ragweed grows everywhere in Iowa and threatens farming and business by draining soil moisture like corn. Landowners must act. mowing or spraying with 2 4 D per acre is recommended within a week to prevent pollination and seed spread. Cooperation is essential to stop county wide infestation.
Iowa State College ex extension economist Francis Kutish says farm income may lag behind overall economic growth as studies show a one percent rise in farm output could depress prices by more than one percent. Despite population growth and city income forecasts, increased supply likely dominates.
County polio campaign totals for 1955 show 7800 raised with 393.01 in special donations since the main drive of 7370.26. Jack Carpenter, county polio fund chairman, reported the figures this week. Marion County Health Improvement Association contributed 200 as part of Blue Cross premium refunds returned for county health use. Worth Darnell presides and Marjorie Larson is named in the article.
Marion County Medical Association routed 186.90 from polio vaccine administration to the March of Dimes. Children of Columbia Village Bible School gave al. Carpenter stated vaccine is safe when properly made and tested and can prevent paralysis in 60 to 90 percent. Marion County polio foundation plans January 1956 campaign. volunteers urged.
Iowa saw 23 new industries and expansions in six months of 1955, adding 2,872 jobs and over 47 million dollars in plant value. The Iowa Development Commission notes $1,410,000 yearly tax revenue and diverse products from branch factories, new companies, and relocations.
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