14 Year Old Runs A Large Swine Operation
Jerry Burrow, 14, manages a swine farrowing operation near Frederika aiming for over 1000 feeder pigs per year. He owns 50 sows mostly Yorkshire with crosses, and handles all tasks with occasional family help while balanced with 4-H activities and a strong family involvement in Bremer County programs.
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Jerry Burrow
Jerry
William Burrow
Tripoli
Douglas Rockets
Bremer County
Frederika
Yorkshire
Jim
UNI
Bremer
Nancy
Mary Jo Burrow
Kenny
William
Bremer County Extension Council
Swine Producers Organization
Iowa Tops Nation in 1967 Livestock Receipts Total 2.5 Billion
A federal report shows Iowa led the United States in cash receipts for all livestock in 1967 with total receipts of 2.5 billion dollars. The state ranked first in cattle and hog values, second in corn and soybeans, and eighth in dairy products with cattle at 1.2 billion, hogs 953 million, corn 476 million, soybeans 354 million, and dairy 221 million.
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Iowa
Egg and Turkey Price Outlook for 1968–69 From Extension Office
Dale Shires County Extension Director notes brighter egg price prospects with higher fourth-quarter averages and modest rises in 1968 69. Futrell cites 8–10 cent higher eggs late 1968. turkey prices should gain only two cents per pound despite a lower 1968 crop, with carryover in cold storage limiting gains. Muscle milk myth debunked. teens need four glasses daily.
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Turkey
Iowa State University Extension
Gene Futrell
Iowa
Protect Garden Plants With Fall and Winter Prep
County extension notes advise protecting garden plants as autumn ends. Water deeply to moisten soil 12 to 18 inches around evergreens and small trees, mulch wisely with oat straw or oak leaves, avoid elm maple leaves and crushed corn cobs, and wrap trunks to prevent frost cracks.
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Jack Frost
Vance
Iowa State
Unialong
Ben
Iowa State University
Ames
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Robert J. Sassman
Baby Pig Care
Clinton
Vicky
G. I
Veterans Administration
Tripoli Sea
Towa
Remer County
Dale Shires County Extension
U. S
Pearl E Pardee
Home Economist
Pauline Mairs
Gard
Mara
Dale Shires
Colburn Feed Mill
DIAL
Tripoli, Iowa
Bath Booking
Larry Hanson
George Barnes
Tripoli Feed and Livestock
Siigeaiace. of
Kent
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Allan Bergmann
Alfalfa
Ranger
Teweles
Bergmann Hatchery
Howe
Hasbrouck-Voetmall Lumber Co
Reliable Tripoli, Jows
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