Ring Tests Show Progress in Iowa Brucellosis Control
More than 3000 Iowa dairy herds underwent ring tests this fall, indicating progress in brucellosis education. The test spots infected herds by sampling milk from areas, then owners may blood test and remove infected animals. Free testing and vets are provided, with emphasis on herd cooperation, calf vaccination, and barn cleanup to eradicate disease.
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Iowa
John B. Herrick
Iowa State College
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Milk Production Outlook For Iowa Farmers In 1953
Released through Ralph Poynter the county extension director notes Iowa and national milk cow numbers fall while production per cow rises. Francis Kutish of Iowa State College forecasts 1953 production slightly up with average weather, butter prices steady, and a lift in manufactured dairy product demand. Beef price declines affect dairy income. farmers urged to sell culls and heifers by July 1 and dairy steers by June.
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Iowa
Francis Kutish
Iowa State College
Bremer
Kutish
United States
Bremer County
Economist
Representative Sample Needed for Seed Test
Seed testing relies on testing a small amount to determine the quality of a lot. Growers should obtain representative samples by taking from many parts of the bin or bags and mixing thoroughly. For small lots, take from seven places. for bags, sample from top center and bottom. for large lots, sample from at least every fifth bag. Use a metal probe or by hand, then send about one third of a pound for legumes, or a quart for larger crops like soybeans and oats.
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Iowa State College Seed Testing Laboratory
Leroy Family Living Group Meets for Christmas Party
The Leroy township family living group met at Mrs. George Huisman’s home Thursday. Members sang favorite Christmas songs for roll call and gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Albert Rathbone and Mrs. Roy Rathbone organized recreation. assistant hostesses were Mrs. Chester Pals and Mrs. C. R. Douglass. The next meeting is set for Jan 8 at Mrs. Chester Pals’s home with the topic Growing Older Gracefully.
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Leroy Township
George Huisman
Albert Rathbone
Roy Rathbone
Chester Pals
C. R. Douglass
Dry corn must be stored longer before sale
C K Shedd of Iowa State College reports much of the 1952 corn crop is too dry to sell now and suggests waiting until spring when moisture increases. Each 1,000 bushels gaining three percent moisture adds about 50 dollars in value, though feeding value does not rise. Also, remove buckthorn to curb crown rust in oats as spores travel from stubble to buckthorn leaves in early spring. Birmingham, England is noted as the nation’s second largest city.
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C. K. Shedd
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Arden Sherf
Grain mixes tie to roughage quality for dairy cows
Iowa State extension dairyman Floyd Arnold advises grain blends matched to roughage quality. High protein roughage needs 60 30 10 mix. mixed hay uses 60 20 20. low protein roughage uses 50 20 30. With silage, trim corn and cob meal by 5 and allow up to 20 of oats to be replaced by wheat bran.
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Floyd Arnold
Extension Dairyman
Iowa State College
Iowa Farm Land in Slight Price Drop
A survey of 366 farm brokers led by W. G. Murray of Iowa State College shows Iowa farm land values averaged 209 per acre on November 1, down from 212 a year earlier. Declines varied by region with increases in the northeast dairy area and mixed results elsewhere. The DC district note appears in error.
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Iowa
W. G. Murray
Iowa State College
Murray
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Ralph Poynter
Leroy Family Living Group
Birmingham
England
Guernseys
Jerseys
Arnold
Gordon E. Bivens
Iowa State College Farm
Shakespeare
Boston
New York
Tripoli
Orville Naber
Dexter
Tripoli Implement Co. Farm Equipment Headquarters
Tripoli, Iowa
District of Columbia
Fasdinand
Santa
FHA
Hasbrouck Lumber Company Reliable
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