Jasper County field days show watershed work near Newton
Jasper County hosts National Field Days and Plowing Matches September 20 21 22 highlighting watershed development efforts in Rock Creek area and nearby Washington Center. Merrill Anderson notes move from interest group to small watershed approach, with $10 000 ACP funds for 1956 conservation and planned federal aid under Public Law 566.
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Jasper County
Newton
Despes
Merrill Anderson
Jasper County Soil Conservation District
Hefore
Rock Creek
Anderson
Rock Creek Wa
Rock Creek Lake
Washington Center
Des Moines Iowa Organizes Forty Nine Watersheds In State
National Conservation Week highlights 49 watersheds covering 436,488 acres in Iowa with 2,830 farms involved. Study by State Soil Conservation Committee notes pilot areas and four approved watersheds Harmony Chippewa Simpson Creek Rocky Branch Creek awaiting federal authorization and funds.
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Iowa
Obie BR. McMurry
State Soil Conservation Committee
Soil Conservation Districts
Towa
Little Sioux
Soil Conservation Service
Harmony
Harrison County
Chippewa
Wapello County
Simpson Creek
Fremont County
Rocky Branch Creek
Jefferson County
Congress
Mule Creek
Mills County
Watershed protection and flood prevention efforts expand
The Waterbed Protection and Flood Prevention initiative invites cooperation among local farmers soil conservation districts counties states and the federal government. Progress is noted with expectations for more actions in coming years, especially in western southern and eastern regions through local watershed groups and soil districts.
Cost of collecting litter on Iowa highways in 1955
A 1955 report by R C Boyd to the Iowa Highway Commission estimates the cost of litter on state highways at 150000 dollars. It details per mile expenses, equipment damage, and lost time, with breakdowns by item such as liquor bottles beer cans and other trash across 9500 miles of rural and urban roads. Endeavors include spring cleanups and spot cleanups with substantial costs attributed to damaged mowers tires and downtime.
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Iowa
R. C. Boyd
Iowa Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
Ithout
Litter Control Measures Discussed as Possible Prosecution
The discussion covered methods to reduce litter costs with roadside signs warning that dropping waste is a misdemeanor to remove or face prosecution. The speaker suggested the law would allow misdemeanor charges for disposal of destructive material on highways.
Grassy Milk Taste Troubles Spring Dairies
Iowa State College extension dairyman Floyd Arnold explains cows moved to fresh green grass cause a grassy milk flavor due to ration shift from hay and grain. He notes no real dairy fault and milk may be higher in vitamins. guidance offered to reduce grassy taste.
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Floyd Arnold
Iowa State College Extension Dairyman
Feed Gradual Transitions for Winter Dairy and Chick Watering
Advice outlines gradual changes in winter grain mix and pasture access for cows when first turned out, increasing grazing hours over time. Recommends continuing grain mix and alternating day and night feeding, with careful intro of spring pasture and avoidance of common weeds. Notes baby chick water needs equal to four one quart waterers per hundred birds to ensure sufficient space.
Iowa soil moisture talk emphasizes long recovery time
R H Shaw, a botanist at Iowa State College, warned during a seminar on the state's water resources that wetting the soil may take more than a year after current drought ends. He recalled that restoring subsoil moisture took several years in the 1930s.
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Iowa
R. H. Shaw
Towa State College
Towa
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