Trend from family farms to contract farming noted
Research Specialist Professor Marshall Harris of the State University of Iowa described a shift over the past fifty years from family operated farms to contract farming. He noted fewer and larger farms, rising capital needs, and tenant farming at a historic low, with contract farming expanding in the Midwest.
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Marshall Harris
State University of Iowa
Agriculture Law Center
SUI
Harris
Professor Harris
America
U.S
Iowa
Midwest
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Robert Rohner
Paullina
Farmer
National Planning Association
Hawkeye Soybeans Dominant Choice Across Iowa Farms
Iowa farmers favor Hawkeye soybeans as the top variety, based on a survey of about 1,800 reports showing 64 percent of the 1957 acreage planted to Hawkeye. Other notable varieties include Blackhawk, Adams, Lincoln, and Clark, with regional differences in adoption. Hawkeye leads in all nine districts.
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Iowa
Farmers Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Adams
Lincoln
Clark
Blackhawk
Field Day Highlights Rock Creek Farm Conservation
The Laverne Smith 160 acre farm on Honey Creek in Rock Creek Watershed hosted a field day in late September. Demonstrations showed a gully graded for a grass waterway, a concrete culvert drop box, drainageway projects, 2000 feet of diversion terraces, and a large pond stocked with fish. The program, run by Honey Creek officers with help from the Jasper Soil District and Soil Conservation Service, underscored a broader watershed plan for Rock Creek to conserve soil and water, support farm income, and preserve Rock Creek Lake.
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Laverne Smith
Honey Creek
Rock Creek
Jasper Soils
Soil Conservation Service
John Bailey
Donald Humphrey
Doyle Weaver
Soil Conservation District
Extension Service
ASC
Rock Creek Lake
New variety ranks after Hawkeye in southern state
The new variety trails Hawkeye in the southern region and sits third in the state. It has gained notable popularity since the 1954 survey, reflecting growing adoption and interest among growers and researchers.
New Developments In Iowa's Industry
Iowa reports three industrial developments in October one new firm and two expansions. Holiday Manufacturing will start in Washington making radio cabinet parts with four initial workers aiming for 100. John Deere Tractor Works Dubuque expands with four additions, Mid-West Paper Fort Madison adds facilities and equipment, with completion slated for early next year and modest job gains expected.
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Iowa
T. E. Davidson
Iowa Development Commission
Davidson
Holiday Manufacturing Company
Washington
John Deere Tractor Works
Dubuque
Mid-West Paper Company
Fort Madison
John Deere Dubuque
Mid-West Paper Co
Foods Frozen Solid May Not Be Cold Enough
Marilyn J Olson reports that USDA research finds many frozen foods including meats poultry and vegetables stay solid around 26 degrees F but need much lower temps for best quality. Quality loss occurs quickly at 25 to 30 degrees F, and once degraded higher storage temps cannot restore it. Researchers test vitamin content flavor color and texture to pick ideal storage temps and processing methods. The $2 billion frozen food industry supports studies to keep products at top quality from processing to market.
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Marilyn J. Olson
County Extension Home Economist
United States Department of Agriculture Research
Mission Circle Society Offers After School Cleaning Help
The Mission Circle Society of the Third Reformed Church offers window washing, raking leaves, and housework services for donations to mission projects. Girls work after school and Saturdays, with contact numbers Ruth Bakker Esther Overbergen Lavonne Huyer and Fern Den Adel for arrangements.
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Mission Circle Society of the Third Reformed Church
Ruth Bakker
Esther Overbergen
Lavonne Huyer
Fern den Adel
Quail Season Opens Across Iowa on Saturday
The 1957 upland game quail season begins Saturday November 2 with a statewide opening. Long zone counties Jasper Poweshiek Washington Keokuk Mahaska Marion Warren Lucas Monroe Wapello brace the season through December 16 while short zone counties Howard Winneshiek Allamakee Chickasaw Fayette Clayton Bremer Black Hawk Story and Marshall hunt to November 16. Daily shooting hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a six bird bag limit. Officials say prospects look exceptionally bright across primary and secondary ranges, predicting one of Iowa's best seasons.
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Jasper
Poweshick
Washington Keokuk
Mahaska
Marion
Warren
Lucas
Monroe
Wapello
Howard
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Feyette
Clayton
Bremer
Black Hawk Story
Marshall
State Conservation Commission
Towa
Farm Commodities Prices Down Slightly in Oct Report
The Iowa farm price index fell 6 percent to 235 from September 15 with the crop index at 182, down 10 points. Hog and cattle prices dropped while calves and wholesale milk rose. corn and soybeans slipped 7 cents per bushel, flaxseed 6, oats up 1, barley and rye unchanged.
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Towa
Towa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Marion County Sheepmen Attend Sheep Day at Ames
Marion County sheepmen plan to attend the All Iowa Sheep Day at Iowa State College Ames on Friday November 8. County Extension Director Bill Litwiller notes the program for men will cover developments in the Iowa Quality Lamb Program while women will see the final prizes in the Make it yourself with wool dressmaking contest. Gov Loveless will present awards in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with men’s program at 9 30 and women’s at 10.
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Marion County
Iowa State College
Ames
Bill Litwiller
Knoxville
Iowa
Herchel G. Loveless
Great Hall
Iowa State College Memorial Union
Alfred Pullin
Waterloo
David Flint
Hampton
Iowa State College Animal Husbandry
Sign of the Times on a Truck Riffs on Rites
A rear of a truck bears the slogan Dont insist on Your Rites poking at ritual demands in public life. The eye catching message appears as a pointed civic statement likely reflecting local culture and debate.
Fifteen Pella Students at Iowa State College
Fifty three Marion County residents study at Iowa State College per Ames news. Fifteen hail from Pella, named Beth Brom Susan Bowdish Ronald Coop Dorothy Dicleman Sally Weld Ronald Kaldenberg Donald Klein John Klyn Carl Nol Jen Donald Rouwenhorst Henry Vande Kieft A Van Engelhoven Logan Van Sittert John Van Zomeren and Donald Verploegh.
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Marion County
Iowa State College
Ames
Pella
Beth Brom
Susan Bowdish
Ronald D
Rare Ringed-Neck Snake Found Near Toledo
Riley Head of Toledo found a fourteen inch ringed-neck snake with a body diameter smaller than a forefinger. It is named for the orange ring around its neck and is a rarely found type.
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Riley
Toledo
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