Soybean Prices, Yields Seen Shaping 1972 U.S. Crop Outlook
Extension economist Bob Wisner projects a record 42.8 million bushels of soybeans to be harvested this year with a normal yield near 1 177 million bushels. Prices are volatile as imports and carryover tighten amid uncertain exports and weather patterns. Equip farm vehicles with fire extinguishers to protect machinery.
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Ling
USDA
Wisner
Slavia
Canada
Europe
Blanching Vegetables For Freezing And Blueberry Quality
Extension home economist notes blanching preserves flavor color and texture during freezing and provides a standard time chart. Green pepper often needs no blanching. Blueberries should be dark blue with a silvery bloom, plump firm and dry. Beef cuts and sirloin selection tips are included for better cooking results.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Budget Wise Eating Tips From Tripoli Leader
USDA rules restrict 40 percent cooked chicken and 25 percent fresh meat in canned stews. Readers advised to cut costs by buying smart, baking at home, choosing frozen options, saving fats, planning meals, and avoiding impulse buys. Obesity note links eating patterns to weight.
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USDA
Why vegetables yellow and saving seeds from hybrids
County extension horticulturist explains nitrogen loss from mulch decomposition causes yellowing and offers remedies. He also guides Bermuda onion storage and warns that F-1 hybrid seeds do not breed true, advising fresh seed purchases for crops like sweet corn tomatoes cabbage cucumbers squash.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University Extension
Bermuda
Vance
Lily blooms 13 blossoms for Mrs Balz Kamm Jr
An Easter lily given to Mrs Balz Kamm Jr of West Union finished blooming inside her home in spring and now counts 13 blossoms in her garden outside.
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Balz Kamm, Jr
West Union
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Dale Shires Extension
Trices
Bob Wis
Iona Ity
Marilyn Kirchner
Louie Chase
Tripoli
Meyer OK
Sumner
Iowa
Hone
Dale Shires
Home and Garden Bulletin
Iowa State University
Ames
ISU Horticulture Department
Shawver Well Co
Fredericksburg
SIR
Windsor
Michelob
West Bremer
Waverly
Moore
Moore Portable Register
Ramker Construction, Irc
Bremer County
FFA
Bremer County Fair
Colburn Feed Mill
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