Van Kootens Strive For Quality Milk
Lynnville dairymen Don and Dean Van Kooten run a 150 head Holstein herd milking 130 cows daily at their Lynnville area operation. DHIA records show annual milk output of 15,469 pounds with 572 pounds butterfat per cow, as prices and feed costs rise. They store milk in two bulk tanks, employ a Double 8 herringbone milking setup, and market Grade A milk through Mid-America Dairymen.
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Lynnville
Don
Dean van Kooten
Dean
van Kootens
van Kooten
Mid-America
Anderson-- Erickson Dairy
Des Moines
Allium Garden Stars In Late Season Displays
Alliums dominate garden talk this year with tall slender stalks and 4 inch blooms, a garlicky scent, and easy care. Bulbs multiply, should be dug every 3 to 4 years, and stored dry when leaves yellow. Plant in full sun, fall planting 6 to 7 inches deep, then enjoy years of blooms. Also notes Kohlrabi and Cauliflower growth with tips for harvesting, peeling, and sun protection.
Dairy Heifers Receive Birth Certificates Under HIP Program
Computer printed birth certificates are issued to dairy heifers under the Heifer Identification Program HIP. Iowa State University's Basil Eastwood explains HIP provides identification and future breeding value predictions aiding dairy operations. The adhesive labels list ear tag breed sire dam and birthdate on a lifetime history page. HIP coverage has grown to 64 percent of identified heifers with rising participation. Pedigree estimates use sire and dam production evaluations to forecast top performers.
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Basil Eastwood
Iowa State University
Eastwood
Dairy Herd Improvement Assn
Co-op Couple Attends Lakes Conference Seminar
Mr and Mrs John Doty represented the Farmers Co op Exchange of Otley at a three day manager seminar held June 8 11 at Vacation Village Lake Okoboji as part of the 24th annual Lakes Conferences sponsored by Land O Lakes Agricultural Services.
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John Doty
Farmers Co-op Exchange of
Otley
Vacation Village
Lake Okoboji
Land O’ Lakes Agricultural Services
4-H News Meeting at Carroll Van Sant’s Place
4-H meeting led by president Curt Dunsbergen at Carroll Van Sant’s place. Five members answered roll call. Minutes reviewed. Next tour on July 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Carroll Van Sant’s, followed by a softball game. Pledge to the 4-H Flag led by Carroll Van Sant. Lunch served by Mrs. Clarence Van Sant.
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Curt Dunsbergen
Carroll van Sant
Clarence van Sant
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CNET
Arvin van Rheenen
Pella
Sully
Iowa
Marion County Mutual
van Gorp Insurance
Salel
Franklin
Merle Maddy
Marion County Assessor
Naan
Enna
Schiebout
Pella, Iowa
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