Urges Farmers To Have Seed Tested Nationwide advisory urges seed testing
Kossuth County farmers planning home grown seed for next spring should have germination and purity tested in coming weeks. L E Everson of the Iowa State Seed Testing Laboratory notes heavy testing as seed quality awareness grows due to southern leaf blight. Testing is not legally required for home use but is required for seed sold to neighbors. complete labeling is also mandated. Farmers may obtain bags and submission instructions from the county extension office, with mail samples accepted at no charge.
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L. E. Everson
Iowa State
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Everson
Iowa State University Seed Testing Laboratory
Pony Express Riders Plan Ride For Iowa Crippled Children
The Pony Express Riders met at Camp Sunnyside to organize the April 9 and 10 ride aiming to raise thirty thousand dollars for Iowa crippled children. Scott Wagler reported Camp Sunnyside’s year’s activities and noted Easter Seal dollars totalled 314 762 68 spent on 7 368 direct services helping 4 289 handicapped Iowans. The group urged continued support as demand rises, rallying behind the motto We ride that crippled children can walk.
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Camp Sunnyside
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Scott Wagler
Minimize Christmas Tree Fire Hazards In The Home
Guidance on selecting a fresh Christmas tree and maintaining it to reduce fire risk. Steps cover pre purchase checks for needle shedding and resin on the stump, at home watering, storage away from wind, and placing the tree away from heat sources with daily water checks. This also includes Brownie Troop 421 meeting notes with details on activities and attendees.
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High moisture discount for corn explained by ISU economist
Iowa State University extension economist Bob Weaver explains higher moisture levels raise the corn moisture discount. Over the past three years the typical deduction has been about 2 cents per percentage point above 15.5 percent moisture.
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Bob Weaver
Iowa State University
Moisture Discounts Rise For High Moisture Corn This Fall
The article notes discounts of 8 cents per moisture point above optimum and links higher discounts to elevated grain prices. Wisner explains discounts cover drying costs and shrink during drying, with rising corn prices increasing drying costs and moisture penalties. An Iowa State pamphlet M 1057 guides analyzing discounts and drying returns, available via County Extension or ISU Publications Distribution.
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Iona State University
Iowa State Universe
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Hold Christmas Party In Ames
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club gathered at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Ames on Saturday December 12 at 3 30 p.m. to carol door to door for shut ins and return for gifts and lunch provided by the girls.
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Good Hope Lutheran Church
Shutins
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