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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
A Thursday farm trip near the Yattemns River records haying in progress at the Van Haaften farm with three children and neighbors present. Farmers report improved outlook despite wet spots on corn, better oats, abundant hay, and potential late fall planting amid flood recovery.
Proper care after harvest boosts next crop. Iowa State College recommends July pruning and removing extra plants to foster runners and new plants. Begin by mowing and removing leaves and mulch, then destroy debris. Burning is risky but possible on dry windy days with moist soil.
The guidance warns that too narrow rows cause crowding next year while too wide rows waste space. It recommends cutting row width to 12 to 14 inches for four feet by later cultivation mirrors the prior year.
Farmers face advisories on harvesting new oat varieties with rust resistance. Do not bin oats above six percent moisture. test moisture at elevator or Triple-A before binning. Windrow or combine with a pickup is best. oats must be drier than old varieties due to higher weight and hull content. Guidance includes timing for yellowing stems and weather-dependent readiness, plus sparse local notices of visitors and hospital trips.
On June 24 the home remembered Nellie Quartel turning 81 and in June Anne De Tweed turning 87. Numerous visits followed from the Van Gorp, Langstraat, Den Hartog, Jonker, Vander Hart, Ver Meer, and other local families with Saint Henry Van Duren of Shreveport noted.
The War Food Administration announces trucks may be allocated to farmers through the AAA committee. Applications are processed at AAA offices with letters certifying availability sent to eligible buyers. WPA and the Production Board may authorize related equipment as September approaches.
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