New Swine Feed Tables Reveal Profit Formula
Iowa State College researchers Dr. Damon Catron and Dr. Earl Heady show that the fastest gains are not always the most profitable. They present a least-cost, well-fortified ration approach tailored to market outlook, corn and soybean meal prices, and note self-feeding pigs can misbalance intake.
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Iowa State College
Damon Catron
Earl O. Heady
Catron
Heady
Ofce
Iowa
Bremer County 4-H Opens Poultry Projects for Youth
Bremer County 4-H youth may join chick growing laying flock and poultry judging this year. Enrollment for chick growing ends May 15 with late summer to fall laying by chicks. laying flock enrollment starts Oct 1. A Bremer county poultry judging team may compete at the Iowa State Fair with possible coaching from Robert McVicker. Sears prize fund supports a poultry achievement show Aug 17 and an award tour Aug 2–7. Also notes good fishing in Iowa with a 29 inch yellow catfish caught at the Little Sioux and Missouri junction.
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Bremer County
Richard Mathews
Mathews
Robert McVicker
Iowa State College
Chicago
Iowa
Sears
Sears Foundation
Dave Schiernbeck
Ida Grove
Little Sioux
Missouri
Fit Corn Planting To Soil Moisture and Fertility
Bremer county moisture reserves and 1953 drought shape 1954 corn plans says County Extension Director Richard Mathews. High fertility helps use limited moisture but planting density matters. Recommend 14 000 to 16 000 plants per acre on moist high fertility fields, 10 000 to 12 000 on dry low fertility soil, with soil checks to tailor populations.
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Bremer
Richard Mathews
Mathews
Bremer County
Iowa State College
Iowa State College Agronomist
Mathews urges soil moisture checks on every Bremer field
Mathews emphasizes soil moisture checks per field before planting. He notes soil moisture deficits vary by previous crops with deep rooted legumes or high corn yields showing greater deficits than oats or average corn. A brief auger probe before planting could improve harvest outcomes. he can provide more tailored guidance for Bremer farmers.
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Mathews
Bremer
Biz-E-Bee 4-H Club Plans May Dance and Tea
Biz-E-Bee 4-H meets at Shirley Laurie's home with 13 members and three leaders. A May 25 square dance at Horton is planned with three other clubs. Tea on May 12 at Audry Kappmeyer's home features a Better Grooming contest. Committees are listed for food, flowers, and recreation. Gerry Lohmann serves as convention delegate and county officer.
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Shirley Laurie
Horton
Betty Huck
Jolane Tegtmeier
Audry Kappmeyer
Gerry Lohmann
Shirley Mohling
Marlene Tegtmeier
Barbara Towne
Marianne Wikner
Carol Blume
Shirley Laube
4-H Club Meeting Highlights Apr 8 at Barbara Backhouse
Barbara Backhouse hosted the T N T 4-H club meeting on April 8 with 17 members three leaders and one visitor. Roll call noted good health and members displayed aprons. Mary Joens will represent the club at Ames. New member Helen Beam joined. Demonstrations included Good Grooming Sewing on a Button Care of Shoes and Brushing Clothes. An illustrated talk on Good Posture was given.
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T.N.T
Barbara Backhouse
Mary Joens
Ames
Jean Heffernan
Roberta Munsterman
Carol Warnke
JoAnn Joens
Helen Beam
Lois Hassman
Barbara Bockhaus
Janice Bergmann
Judy Garner
Elaine Eick
Marlys Stumme
Ruthanne Joens
Horton Hall
Geneva Eick
Merry Makers Hold April Meeting at Dayton School
Merry Makers club convened at 3:00 in Dayton No. 1 school house with 20 members. Joann Hildebrandt presided, secretary and treasurer reports were read, $6.44 in treasury. Next roll call titled My Favorite Car chosen by Corliss Zander. Gale Nichols named new reporter. New business covered ball playing assignments for play day.
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The
Merry Makers
Joann Hildebrandt
Dayton No. 1
Treasury
Corliss Zander
Gale Nichols
Wayne Shannon
Insect Fears Loom Over County Crops And Fly Control
The county warns 1954 may see severe corn borer pressure, with Bremer and neighboring counties at high risk. Grasshoppers clover weevil pea aphid red spider mites and sweet clover weevil threaten seedings. Farmers are urged to inspect hay fields and pastures for damage. Fly control is emphasized with cleanup to reduce breeding and residual sprays like malathion DDT methoxy chlor lindane and byrethrigg. Milk intake is advised for all ages to maintain health.
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Bremer County
Women Try To Outshine In Evening Gown Contest
A crowd of women compete to maximize style and presentation in an evening gown event. Judges evaluate fabric, fit, and overall impact as contestants aim for top place.
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Tripoli
McCormick
Tripoli Implement Company
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Meier Shoe Shop
Om Nasil Ie
Aoe
Bergmann Hatchery
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