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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
In a rural survey area farmers report rain aided soil retention on contour and strip cropped hills. Corn follows hill contours with minimal erosion while nearby fields show some soil loss in plowed ridges. Oats and alfalfa thrive after timely rain, easing drought fears. weeds and lodging in oats noted, but overall good growth across crops.
Weeds in permanent bluegrass pastures should be mowed at the bloom stage, not before or after, says J C Eldredge, farm crops specialist at Town State College. Mowing earlier prompts new growth. mowing after bloom allows seed maturation and another weed crop. Livestock grazing can be encouraged in treated areas this time of year.
The text explains that heavy grazing in festation areas hinders recovery and fresh growth. It notes cattle return to the tender grass, preventing rest in other spots. If pastures are not mowed, grazing patterns favor repeated use of the same areas, while ungrazed zones develop coarse grass.
Iowa State College extension horticulturist S. W. Edgecombe outlines steps to thin large strawberry patches after harvest. Mow and burn leaves, spray with lead arsenate and Bordeaux mix, narrow rows by central plowing, harrow if needed, then hand hoe to space plants 8 to 9 inches apart. Small patches can be hoeed throughout.
Iowa State College horticulturist S W Edgecombe notes 250 home and commercial demonstration orchards across 46 counties show hardy stocks like Virginia Crab and Hibernas with no winter injury in Cherokee and Harrison counties. Other countries report similar success with top-worked varieties. Jonathan and Grimes show some injury while Edgewood and Duchess remained in good shape.
Lena Nugteren of Marion County earns the Bankers Life Scholarship eligibility for outstanding 4-H club work. A Knoxville High School honor graduate of 1939 she has four years active 4-H involvement, serving as club reporter and U-Need-Us vice president, with projects in clothing home furnishing nutrition and piano accompaniment for Rally Day.
Sudan grass and soybeans are advised as emergency crops for cornfields washed out by early June rains. Planting windows extend to mid June for soybeans and late June for Sudan grass. millet and buckwheat offer lesser value. For silage, drill corn thick. for pasture, Sudan grass best option.
Iowa farmers and seed sellers face a new labeling regime under the Iowa Seed Law, set to take effect July 1. The act requires detailed disclosure of seed composition, origin where known, weed seed percentages, and test dates, with power to halt sales of seed not properly labeled or found unfit.
Officials of the American Shorthorn Breeder Association say the United States is becoming a major nursery for purebred livestock as export demand grows. Edellyn Sultan Command, a top bull from Edellyn Farms near Wilson Illinois, sold for 1700 dollars to Pedro A Lacau of Buenos Aires, with Frank W Harding of Chicago handling the import. The bull traces to Evel lyn Command and was bred by C A Linn ze-Gordon in Scotland. The Edellyn sale of 41 head averaged 1067.68, the highest beef cattle sale in 15 years according to Cornbelt Farm Dailies.
The text outlines seed labeling requirements for poisons and bulk sales in Iowa, including who is responsible for labeling or exempt handling on farms. It notes needed disclosure such as germination percentage, test date, weed seed content, and guarantees regarding primary noxious seeds, with penalties for more than 3 percent weed seed. It mentions the Seed Laboratory at the College offering tests and directs patrons to contact county agricultural agents for fees. It also references an Iowa State College event, Cattle Feeders Day, and pasture guidance for bromegrass.
The note highlights strategies to sustain vigorous growth through seasonal changes. Emphasis is on maintaining healthy foliage, proper nutrient supply, and timely watering to support steady development.
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