Iowa farmers favor Hawkeye soybeans over Lincoln variety
Iowa agronomist R Wober notes light weed pressure and good stands in new soybean varieties. Hawkeye and Lincoln accounted for most acres with Hawkeye likely to expand next year replacing Lincoln in northern regions. Farmers expect higher soybean yields than corn despite borers and a late storm. Caution urged to avoid shifting all acres to soybeans. emphasize soil management.
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Iowa
Iowa State
Weber
Lincoln
Hawkeye
Machine Stripping of Cows Has Advantages
Machine stripping of cows is rapidly replacing hand methods in Iowa dairy barns. Ex extension dairyman Joe Hineman notes the milking machine pulls cup assembly and udder gently, preventing teat tear and enabling smoother handling. The practice offers several advantages over hand stripping.
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Iowa
Joe Hineman
Iowa State Callege
Siops
Feeding Sows Right Now To Boost Spring Pigs
Feeding sows now improves litters as pregnant sows stay in good flesh. Hand feeding ear corn and oats, alfalfa, and a 33 to 40 percent supplement supports nutrition. A balanced mix of ground grains with mineral and protein supplements is advised for gilts and old sows.
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Iowa
Quaife
Mange Sows Protect Pigs From Mange Before Weaning
Iowa State College extension expert Harold Gunderson advises keeping brood sows free of mange to prevent transmission to piglets. He endorses a one fourth percent lindane spray for treating infested hogs, noting it leaves no taint on carcass and avoids chilling risks from lime sulfur dips.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Well Managed Flocks Show Profit For Farmer And Owner
A summary of Iowa State College Extension Service records shows chickens are profitable on farms. Average net profit 2.11 dollars per bird and 594.12 dollars per flock on flocks averaging 231 birds. High profit flocks yielded 4.02 dollars per bird, about 999.42 dollars annually, while low profit flocks earned 0.51 dollars per bird or 93.84 dollars yearly. Profit differences tied to production, feed per dozen eggs, and mortality. High profit flocks used better housing, reduced mortality, and selective feeding with higher efficiency.
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Iowa State College Extension Service
W. R. Whitheld
extension
Whitfield
Profit in Contouring Depends on Rotation
Iowa State College studies on Soil Conservation Experiments show contouring and terracing returns depend on rotation. The research highlights how orientation to slope and sequence of crops influence erosion control and long term profitability for farmers adopting these practices.
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Iowa State College
Profitable 5-year rotation in Page County farming
In Page County a 5-year rotation with corn corn oats meadow meadow and meadow offers the largest increase in returns when contouring or terracing is applied. Fertility appears to limit yields more than moisture, and the rotation includes more legumes than other patterns. Cows should have salt access. The 5-year rotation remains most profitable under 1945 or 1937 41 price ranges.
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Page County
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