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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
13
Town farmers receive guidance from State College entomologists on using toxaphene to curb cutworms in corn. Historical notes compare 1949 1950 outbreaks, report 600000 acres treated last year, and describe ground or aerial application with low pressure spray. It also notes sod webworm control and soil incorporation debates.
The Iowa Farm Index of Prices Received for May 15 shows a small drop from mid-April, standing at 31 percent of the 1909 14 base or two points below April. Meat prices fell, with sheep and lambs dropping sharply, while soybeans, chickens, eggs and butterfat rose modestly. Farm living costs rose to 296 percent of the base, and the prices paid, interest and taxes ratio edged down to 112.
Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson warns of an insect risk to corn if cool wet May persists. Seed corn beetle maggot wireworm sod webworm and cutworm thrive in cool wet soil, delaying germination and causing damage. Farmers may delay planting or switch to soybeans in infested fields. Toxaphene and lindane tests show no safe effective seed treatment. high doses harm seedlings.
The Town Station continues research on pests. Sod webworms and cutworms can be controlled by 2 pounds of toxaphone per acre. The chemical may be sprayed in a 12 inch band over the row with ground equipment or applied over the entire area with an airplane sprayer.
The Mahaska County Forage Harvesting Field Day will be held Monday June 11 at the J Clifton Cook farm 3% miles south west of Oskaloosa. It starts at 9 30 a m with chopping demonstrations from field harvesters. Ralph Krenzin a turf state college extension agronomist will discuss producing quality grass silage. The program includes baling demonstrations and the use of the latest equipment for baling and hauling baled hay. Dale Woolsoncroft extension agriculture engineer from Iowa State College will explain efficient handling of hay and silage based on experiments at Iowa State College.
Edwin Drake of Walnut survived a close call when his tractor overturned and pinned him in mud and water. He remained conscious and freed himself by digging out from beneath the machine.
A 2 year old ex-robber writes to Open Bible Church pastor from a town in Iowa seeking Jesus after a suicide attempt. He describes 51 years in prison, five years' parole, hunger, and job struggles, then a crossed Jesus Saves scene that sparked faith. He asks for prayers and guidance to know Jesus and start a new life.
Maytag Company to hold an open house at Plant No 2 in Newton with tours beginning at 7:00 a.m. The event features the production of the seven millionth Maytag Automatic Washer with President Fred Maytag present. Anticipated crowd around 10,000. flagpole dedication at Plant 1 at 8:00 a.m. Maytag, founded in 1893, highlights growth to 100,000 square foot Plant No 2 and expansion into freezers and ranges alongside global sales and exports.
A group of LeMars students formed a wrecking crew and tore down the old vocational school to clear space for a new facility. The action marks a decisive shift as plans move forward for the updated campus.
A Spokane reader Glen Vincent Linners writes thanks to the person who put up a sign that saved his life for now and signs the message sincerely from Spokane Washington.
The Tawa Safety Congress warns speed on the job risks accidents and pain. Emphasizing safe handling, neat materials, clear aisles, and watching each step, the piece notes that sight and awareness prevent injuries. A separate item reports Alvin Wiest near Lake Pa shot in an unusual accident when a shelf exploded and shot small beads struck his face.
STALL Police at Sheldon redirected their special parking stall to the general public to ease the local parking problem.
Extension agronomist Hosbrew Cheney of Iowa State College notes that nitrogen availability often caps corn yields. Farmers applying more nitrogen show profit, but soil tests are unreliable for available nitrogen. Experiments indicate nitrogen fertilizer can raise yields by 5 to 2 bushels per acre. Cheney recommends 20 to 80 pounds of actual nitrogen per acre, with higher rates on light colored soils in eastern towns.
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