Verwers farm runs diversified operations including hogs dairy and layers
Verwers farm spans 240 acres owned by Wiggert Langera near Wat dere with hogs 105 sows 28 farrow this month and 13 more first litters soon. Fifteen pigs per litter average. About 98 feeder cattle mostly Hereford Angus cross, silage corn ration. 250 laying hens in full production. Cordell Verwers operates 120 acre Vanderwal dairy with 11 Holsteins producing 12 13 thousand pounds monthly at 3 5 percent butterfat, sold to Sully Cooperative.
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Vanderwal
Cordyll Verwers
Sully Cooperativ
Feeder prices to hold strong amid rising cattle costs
Futrell cites three factors driving a strong feeder market favorable feeding returns ample feed grain and optimistic fed cattle prices ahead. Summer feeder prices are seen above present levels by 1 to 2 dollars over last year, but caution against bidding too high. A 0 per cwt gain adds 27 to calf cost and 30 to 35 for yearlings. bidders risk profit trims if prices rise beyond targets.
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Futrell
Weathered soybean seeds cut germination this spring
Weathered seeds show low germination and uneven stands in soybeans due to age and damage. Extension experts warn weathered seed may produce skips in the stand, blight and root rot risk, and advise planting fresh seed with proper depth, fungicide treatment, and careful storage. a poor stand can recover if weather and soil are favorable.
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Everson
Leon
Robert Co Lamb
Corn Prices May Weaken in Spring Says ISU Economist
Iowa State University extension economist Gene Futrell expects corn prices to ease this spring with little upside. He notes the February price around $1.15 a bushel, little changed since December 1965, while both corn use and supply rise in the 1965 66 marketing year. As of January 1, the supply stood at 4.1 billion bushels, up 3.4 percent from a year earlier, aided by stronger exports and increased domestic use amid expectations of more U S food aid.
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Myerson
Lambe
Wyerson
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Futrell
Corn Supplies and Feed Exports Highlight Market Talk
Futrell commented that United States corn supplies exceed domestic needs though exports may rise to aid world feed. He noted corn production could be seriously increased if needed. In 1965 28 million acres were diverted from crop production and 57 million acres harvested.
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United States
Futrell
Walleye Ink Lidman Catches Big Pike at West Ok oboji Lake
Walleye ace Ink Lidman Spencer hauled a nine pound walleye from Miller's Bay in West Ok oboji Lake last month. The deluxe fish stretched over 28 inches, boosting local bragging rights.
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Ink" Lidman
Spencer
Miller's Bay
West Okoboji Lake
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