AG report urges common sense on feed additives
The piece argues for mature judgment and scientific facts in decisions about feed additives and AG chemicals. It contends against scare stories and warns that eliminating DES and antibiotics could raise production and consumer costs. It notes human estrogen production dwarfs DES exposure and questions double standards in the DES debate.
Sioux County 4H Winners Shine At Iowa State Fair Exhibits
Sioux County 4H members earned Blues and Reds in home improvement clothing food and nutrition communications entomology photography and more at the Iowa State Fair judging. Over 1 700 exhibits were evaluated across four divisions, with county quotas based on youth membership.
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Home Improvement
Data Brook
Sto Center
Debra Fedders
Remsen
Marla Mulder
Sioux Center
Ruth Cleveringa
Lions Center
Joan Sjaarda
Ireton
Linds Wielenga
Orange City
Ruth Opdahl
Ami Buckley
Maurice
Linda van Roeekel
Alton
Laura’ Van't Hof
Janet van Roekel
Mary Green
Jennie Khater
Treton
Reds
Kathleen Muth
Toan Sjaanda
Storage Loans Available for Grain Facilities
The grain storage and dryer loan program offers loans up to 10 000 per application at 6 percent interest. Applicants must provide 15 percent down and repay in four equal annual installments. Loans exclude silos and high moisture structures. visit the office to determine eligibility and apply.
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Market Commodities Report Shows Mixed Oats and Beans
Market data lists oats at 1.02 and beans at 7.00 with 1.33 for market component. Prices appear in a concise commodities update reflecting current values.
Hulshofs Attend Lakes Conference Session at Okoboji
Mr and Mrs Arnold Hulshof of Rock Valley Iowa attend the second Directors session of the Lakes Conferences at Vacation Village on Lake Okoboji. Hulshof is a farmer director of Farmers Elevator Co Rock Valley Iowa. The theme is A Time to Flow and A Time to Grow with a training program for personnel of member cooperatives.
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ISU Economist Says Feeder Cattle Supply Up This Fall
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell reports a larger supply of feeder cattle available for movement to feedlots in fall and winter, based on USDA cattle numbers calf crop and placement trends. He notes potential for lower prices and urges flexible timing in purchases amid light early contracting and varying feed conditions.
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Sioux City Plans Second Auction At Stockyards
Sioux City Stockyards announce a new weekly Friday auction for slaughter cows and bulls starting September 14. Slaughter cattle sell at 9 AM and feeder cattle at 12 30 PM in the new facilities west of the Exchange Building. The yard aims to move over 100000 head this year under Livestock Exchange regulation with John Phillips auctioneer and Lary Lowe as hangman.
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Stow City
Livestock Exchange
John Phillips
Lary Lowe
Mayne Urges Action on Propane Shortage for Farms
Mayne warns White House on propane supply and grain drying needs in Iowa 6th District. He cites farmers relying on propane for drying and heating, recalls last winter shortages, and urges Governor Love to declare a plan to reroute supplies to high priority uses to prevent a repeat of shortages this fall and winter.
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Wiley Mayne
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