Pella horse show draws strong entries and top prizes
The Pella horse and mule show drew robust entries with many fine exhibitors. Gradys Ver Mons’s Belgian-Clyde mare Mag and Clyde Valley Given the grand champions, while Ver Ploes Conend and others claimed notable awards. Judges praised the quality of entries as readers noted the strong turnout from local breeders and a parade led by the high school band.
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Gradus Ver Ploeg Champion Mare Mag Crowned Best Draft Mare
Gradus Ver Ploeg's Champion Mare Mag, a five year old Belgian-Clyde draft mare, was judged the best in its class at the show. The entry highlighted her form and breeding amid competition in the teen beauty draft category.
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Will Bogaard's Sorrel Mate Champion Mule Team
Will Bogaard's sorrel mate, praised as a fine team member, was judged the champion mule. The entry named Bill showed his mules in top shape, well groomed and ready for judging.
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Hogging Down Soft Corn For Hogs On Farm
Iowa State College extension swine expert KE Quaife advises starting hogging down soft corn this fall with gradual exposure to prevent scours. Shelter near fields and nearby water and protein sources are key. The amount fed depends on pig size, corn yield, and distance to the field, with about 7 to 9 days to clear an acre of 80 bushels if 100 head of 76 to 100 pounds are used.
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KE. L. Quaife
Iowa
Agricultural note on corn silage yields and cattle fodder
A clipped, garbled item discusses ear corn silage and its impact as cattle feed. It notes poor results in life or livestock contexts and references two locations, Winter and Fuse Weet, as part of the opaque report.
Renovate Bluegrass Pastures to Boost Use and Production
Renovation of old bluegrass pastures doubles carrying capacity with fall liming, sod disruption, and careful reseeding. Apply 200 to 300 pounds of 20 percent superphosphate pre-seeding and use a basic mix of white clover red clover and alsike, with optional Korean ladypadeza in southern counties. Protect new seeding from wet weather and allow clovers to establish before grazing.
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Maurie Peterson
Towa
Colles Extension
Colle
Kentucky
Bneerass
Corn Borer Spread Reported in Eastern Iowa
Dr. Carl J Drake reports that scouting for the European corn borer will finish in September and new infested counties will be added to the quarantine. The borer has advanced rapidly westward and into eastern Iowa, with moderate damage feared to late planted ears and some commercial loss in fields of late corn.
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Harry D. Linn
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Mississippi River
Cull Livestock And Poultry Now
Cull livestock and poultry now to fit housing, says Dr. C G Franks. Clean and disinfect buildings and lots before winter quarters. Ensure ventilation. Disease risk rises with crowding and market pressures. seek an early veterinarian diagnosis to limit death and restrict infected areas.
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CG. C. Franks
Farmers Should Select Soybean Seed This Fall
Farmers are urged to pick soybean seed now from recommended varieties of good quality. C R Weber of the United States Department of Agriculture, in charge of soybean investigation at Iowa State College, offers this advice and points out key considerations for seed selection this autumn.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Towa State College
Seed Strains Guide Iowa Soybean Planting Across Regions
Iowa farmers plan soybean stands by region using preferred seed varieties such as Mukden and Manchu Black Hilum for central areas and Dunfield and Mini for the south while Richland suits the east. Plant by May 20 yields best results. wet springs and late harvests complicate drying and storage in many fields. District officials, led by Mahaska County Conservation, discuss farm planning and district support to growers.
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Three Mahaska Groups Joined Soils District Meetings Held
During the week of September 20 to 25 three information meetings were conducted in Mahaska County. Locations were Union Township at South Brownstown School Seat Township at BR E Prive home and Prairie Township at Taintar Co operative Building. Ed Hloyd R R Price and Andrew Bandstra organized the meetings as Assistant Commissioners in Mahaska County Soil Conservation District. Erosion pictures and soil conservation were discussed.
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Mahaska County
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Insurance options for farm and auto protection
SEE ME for insurance on farm property hail and vehicle coverage in various branches. Better to insure now than risk loss. Start a savings account with life insurance and secure an income for yourself and family in good company at low rates. Call 0 or write P.O. Box 16 Sully, Iowa. WM. DIELEMAN, Sully, Iowa
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