Farm Outlook on Hog Prices From Winter to Next Spring
The farm outlook notes Iowa State College economist Francis Kutish predicts a smaller winter hog price rise but a strong market from late spring through October. He attributes this to heavy hog marketing and shifts in breeding, expecting about 875 hogs to be sold per 1000 raised as spring farrowing declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Katish
Kutish
Farm income outlook and hog market trends in 1951
The article notes hog supply and demand trends with a heavy market outlook into late fall due to last year’s summer pig surge and a low fall crop. It also covers farm partnerships father and son, tax-year planning, and the need for careful inventory, depreciation, and separate living arrangements. It warns about high moisture corn and advises testing oats germination for better yields and feed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kutish
Sioux County
Katish
Illinois
Wicus County
Orange City
Sioux County Soil Training School To Convene Farmers
A selected group of Sioux County farmers will meet for the 8th annual Soil Conservation School on January 31 and February 6 at Sioux Center. Sponsored by the County Extension Service and Soil Conservation District, the limited attendance aims for focused discussion with three state Extension Service specialists. Sessions cover rotations effects on production, erosion control, forages, green manures, and pasture improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis J. Overhavl
Bill Turner
Northwest Iowa
PMA
Francis A. Kutist
Iowa State College
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineers
Sioux County
Sioux Center
Sioux County Extension Service
Sioux County Soil Conservation District
State Extension Service
Marvin Anderson
Dale Hull
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Stegeman
Boyden
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Dwayne A. Rohweder
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Dethmers Implement Co
Boyden, Iowa
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