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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
6
County extension director Richard Freeman urges farmers with over 2000 bushel bins to install grain cooling gear before winter. Iowa State University engineer Dale Hall says initiate cooling when outdoor temps run 10 to 15 degrees cooler than stored corn to prevent condensation and spoilage.
A two day Lamb Production School will be held at the Dutch Buffet in Pella for lamb producers in Marion and Mahaska Counties on December 8 and 16. Sponsored by the Marion and Mahaska County Extension Services and Iowa State University.
Tom Wickersham of Ames and Cliff Iverson of Tenco will speak at a lamb production program from 9 30 a m to about 3 p m covering breeding feeding parasites and diseases. Marion and Mahaska County residents are invited with registration due December 1 at the County Extension Office. A $3 registration fee includes the noon meal each day.
Egg production is expected to top 1966 levels for most of 1966 with prices lower and profits less favorable. Iowa State economist Gené Futrell notes a larger, more productive laying flock will keep production above year-earlier levels, with prices likely to dip in spring and recover through summer and early fall. Through nine months of 1966, production rose but prices to producers were 6 cents per dozen higher than 1965.
Iowa 美 farmers and city residents share mutual interests during Farm City Week November 18 to 24. State Conservationist Frank Mendall calls for public awareness of soil and water protection, noting pollution, erosion and scenic loss threaten both rural yields and urban life. Cooperative effort across 100 soil conservation districts is urged to advance modern conservation farming.
Prices this winter may be 5 to 7 cents below the 1966 level. Spring and summer prees are likely to average around 5 cents lower than 1966, according to the expert.
The article notes that conservation work is supported by the USDA Soil Conservation Service and stresses their role in aiding local environmental projects. It emphasizes collaboration between government agencies and communities to promote sustainable land use and resource protection.
Four new members and three incumbents were chosen for the County Extension Council in recent township elections. Richard Freepan, the County Extension Director, reports the results, naming Mrs. Henderson Reese as among the new members.
Red , Rock Townehp Mugh Whitlateh Washington Paul Harrington Clay and Bob Smith Liberty were council members reelected. Ellis Jordan Franklin Stanley Heabhenlin Pleasant Grove and Fred Brent Knoxville were reelected as council members. terms begin January 1 for two years. The organizational meeting is January 6 at 7 30 p.m. at the County Extension Office. The council will work with Extension staff and local leaders to plan an educational program using Iowa State University resources in Ames. It covers Agriculture Home Economics Marketing Public Affairs and Community Development for youth and adults.
A Brown Swiss cow named Perfect Angel, owned by the Leland Steens of Elkader, gave birth to triplet calves on September 11. The family reports all three calves are doing fine.
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