Farm features new barn and poultry house on Knopf farm near Fifield
On John Vink’s Fifield area farm Rolland Knopf, the tenant, showcases a newly built 32 by 45 foot barn with a tall peak and windproof car siding cut from nearby woodland. A 26 by 20 foot chicken house follows, with straw lofts, ventilation windows, removable roosts, and straw floor. The piece notes Knopf’s plans to raise pure bred Spotted Poland China hogs and his approach to cattle and feed, highlighting family ties to Charley Earp and pasturing on the 150 acre property.
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Rolland
Poland
Young farmer Knopf shows high corn yield and plans at Rietveld farm
The Rolland Knopf farm near Fifield Albert hosts a feature on his 150 acres with a small plot of hybrid corn yielding about one hundred bushels per acre. The article highlights dry ears, long kernels, and strong work ethic. It notes soil conservation ideas and contour farming as long term aims, plus landlord John Vink’s supportive role and future plans for livestock and enterprise.
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John Vink
Fifield
Rolland Knopf
Albert
Rietveld
Knopf
Mr. Knopf
John
Langerak
Pella
Re Porter
Warm Henhouse at Knopffa Improves Comfort and Housing
The Knopffa henhouse features ventilated windows, a warm design aided by inch car, and a straw loft with an earth floor hosting 250 barred racks of white leghorns. Roll and Knopf raise fifty squealers and their son saved the sows. Knopf plans to specialize in Spotted Poland Chinas, aided by Charley Earp who has managed hogs for years.
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Knopffa
Knopf
Poland
Charley Earp
Marion County Swine Association to Sell Berkshire and Other Boars
The Marion County Swine Association meets at the Knoxville Fairground Sale Pavilion to auction Berkshires Poland Chinas Merefords Hampshires and Duroc Jersey boars. The sale targets farmers seeking strong farm stock with vaccination and registry eligibility. A strict limit of two boars per breeder is planned. The article also notes Marion County calves sold at major shows and continues coverage of 4-H participants preparing for the upcoming International event in Chicago or other fairs.
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Marion County Swine Association
Knoxville
Iowa
Berkshires
Poland
Hampshires
Duroe
Jersey
Harvest accident and recovery of Rolland Knopf at Vink farm
Rolland Knopf suffered severe injuries after a corn harvesting mishap at the Vink farm, with the crop yielding about one hundred bushels per acre before the incident. He has been hospitalized in Mahaska County for two weeks with improving condition and visitors expected. he is known for showing Angus cattle, including the Ak-Sar-Ben prize calf, and plans to continue shows next year. The piece also discusses terrace farming debates in Marion County, noting benefits such as erosion reduction and moisture retention, with early adopters W. A. Hollowell and Russell Livingston advocating gradual terrace height increases.
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Chicago
Marion County
Dixie Shawver
Des Moines
Dean Hodgson
St. Joseph
Herbert Rees
Don Rinner
Jordan
Reid Boothe Hay
Lyle Edwards
Bobb Bane
Eugene Harvey
Mahaska County
Donald
van Jalen
Angus
W. A. Hollowell
Russell Livingston
Calf Showers and Accident Hit Local 4-H Youth
Donald Van Halen, a Lake Prairie Township 4-H member and Angus baby beef exhibitor, returning from Ak-Sar-Ben, had a serious accident while driving a tractor. More details on the calves to be released next week as the county notes credit from the event.
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Lake Prairie Township
Angus
Donald
Ten Acre Corn Contest sparks farm interest locally
Discussions on terrace farming note and the potential value of contests for yield. Arthur Vriezelaar reports several Summit area fields may reach 100 bushels per acre, with hopes a 10 Acre Corn Contest and prizes could be offered next year if enough farmers participate. A pasture contest and related plans are also mentioned as possible future events.
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Arthur Vriezelaar
Summit
Marion
Clean Ground Practice Good Thing for Calves
Ground practice is promoted as beneficial for calves. The text notes a principle of changing ground, a method borrowed from hog and poultry husbandry, aimed at improving health and productivity.
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Foremai Rolland Knopf
John Vink Farm
Verda Earp
Chas, Earp
Galeeburg Ares
John Wink
Cat Knopf
Colfax
Earl Shields
Fair Grounds Sales Pavilion
Ori
Dey
Ball-Band
S. A. Kooyman
the County Agent’s Office
TIGER
Ford
Gamble
Ees
Pennsylvania
Deale Gamble Stores
Gamble'e
Uacauigrns
Serre A Tak A
Bae Ae Fc Jensen Yl
Donald van Halen
Columbian Steel Tank CO
Kansas City
W. L. Bean Harvey
Hansen
Federal Discount Corp
M. Naaktgeboren
Mgr
Market St. Osksloosa
Pfister
Lester Pfister
Maria
Otley
John G. Ver Ploeg
Roy van Heukelom
New Sharon
Orcutt Hybrid Corn Co
Monrece, Iowa
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