Beat Rain While Making Hay in Bremer County
Bremer County farmers learn to cut hay at the right growth stage and use four rain-damage reduction methods. Extension Director Gene Vincent cites agronomist Swayne Rohweder on barometers, weather forecasts, and modern harvesting gear to limit rain damage. Methods include timely mowing, reducing field curing time, hay conditioning equipment, and timing cuts for 45 to 55 percent moisture.
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Bremer County
Gene Vincent
Swayne Rohweder
Iowa State University
Iowa
Iowa Farm Science Magazine
Lamb Market Sees Seasonal Slaughter Declines
Farm Economist William Uhrig of Iowa State University predicts further price gains as winter lows recover. Prices rose from mid March with lighter lamb supply, but heavier beef on the market may cap gains. marketing should target June and July, timing key to maximizing returns before added seed costs exceed added returns. The blue seed bag tag matches the pedigree of purebreds, proving known parentage.
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William Uhrig
Iowa State University
Remer County Extension Calendar of Events June lineup
Remer County Extension lists a kitchen clinic at 8 30 a m June 6 at Tripoli Town Hall Rally day at 1 30 p m June 8 at Sumner gymnasium and the State 4-H conference June 12 15 in Ames with details for community participation.
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Remer County
Tripoli Town Hall
Sumner Gymnasium
Ames
4 H Club News Jefferson Superiors Show May Meeting Mix
Jefferson Superiors met May 13 at Charles Ebaughs with 18 members and 1 leader. Plans for June 15 tour and picnic at Denver City Park were announced, each member contributing 50 cents for food. Demonstrations included coat hanger making and round rafters. May Mother Daughter Tea featured.
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Jefferson
Charles Ebaugh
Alan Gielan
Denver
Steven Stienbronn
Readignettes 4-H Club
Kathy Meier
Clarice Schroeder
Terri Minnaert
Barbara Stahlhut
Cecelia Schroeder
Dianna
Karen Stumme
Starlettes
Mary Richards
Debra Weaver
Janet Youngblut
Debra Penne
Nancy Youngblur
Pamela Mack
4-H
Gardening notes for Iowa plants and fruit crops this season
Extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance outlines the timing for planting canna, cucumbers, squash, melons, and strawberries in Iowa. He notes frost damage to berries, advises renovation of strawberry patches, thinning old crowns, and protecting next year’s fruit buds. He also mentions raspberry losses, crabgrass in lawns, and pre-emergence herbicide use.
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Ben F. Vance
Towa State University
Lawn care tips for crabgrass and mowing height
The note warns against daily sprinkling to keep crabgrass under control and suggests using post emergence chemical treatments. It advises watering at intervals with thorough soaking and keeping lawn mower blades at a height of at least one inch, preferably two inches, to promote deep roots and healthier turf.
PERT POINTERS ON BABY FOOD SAFETY IN JAR PACKAGING
A busy mother seeks convenience and quality in infant meals. Manufacturers use glass jars with screw tops to indicate freshness, but some shoppers open jars in stores, tasting or smelling contents and returning them. This practice risks bacterial contamination. a safety test method is now being developed to show if a jar has been opened.
Safety features in jars test for seal and spoilage
Two jar brands use different safety tests. One has a center button that tucks in with vacuum and bulges if seal is broken, test by pressing to see if it moves. The other uses three parallel lines that stay matched until opened, with a popping sound indicating a good seal. If no pop or chipped rims appear, discard and refrigerate opened baby food.
Washington Bids Farewell to Officers at Fraunce's Tavern
President George Washington says farewell to his army officers in New York City at Fraunce's Tavern, closing his Revolutionary War duties and preparing for future leadership.
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Washington
New York City
Unemployment Drops Sharply in Iowa in April
Iowa’s unemployment fell from 37,700 in March to 25,700 in April, well below expectations. The state’s jobless rate dropped from 3.5 percent to 3.1 percent as construction and other sectors absorbed workers, marking the lowest April level since 1959.
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Iowa
Industry the ployment rate ty Much dustry
The readable text fragment references employment and industry themes but lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities to form a concrete news item.
Cat Tale and Six Young Rabbits Near Clio Observed
A brief report from near Clio notes two cats each with two litters, Mama Cat No. 9 and Mama Cat No. 1, nursing four baby rabbits and a combined litter of two kits. The scene reflects caretaking by the mothers and a general calm with no reported interference or segregation.
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Clio
Ny Cares
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