Soil testing and storage tips for gardens in Iowa
Soil samples aid fertilizer planning with the FG-351 sheet from Iowa State University. Store vegetables in cool basements at 35 to 45 degrees, with squash and sweet potatoes thriving at 55 to 60. Mulch strawberries early using clean straw or soybean straw to protect buds from frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Government crop and livestock estimates face criticism
An Iowa State University economist notes that USDA crop and livestock estimating programs remain essential despite criticism. He argues private estimates would be less scientific, and that improving accuracy and reliability is practical. The article explains methods like probability sampling, enumerative surveys, and objective yield surveys used to derive estimates and guide policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
USDA
U.S
National Book Week Draws Schools to Tripoli Library
National Book Week runs Oct 22 to Oct 28 with library programs and bookmarks showing open hours. The library invites elementary students and teachers to visit and learn about services. A bond issue of 37000 will appear with the municipal election, seeking yes votes to fund a new library. Kinney Lindstrom Foundation donates 10000 for a library building as a lasting memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tripoli
Kinney - Lindstrom Foundation
New Books Added For Book Week Highlights
November 7 vote on a bond issue emphasized for future generations. New Books include titles on nature science and exploration such as The Ants The Bees Digging for Dinosaurs Life in the Desert and Story of Mayflower Compact. Eight more about books cover farm helpers friendly helpers men at work and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ants
Ross
Teale
Colbert
Bonestell
Saunders
Richards
Lee
You and Electronics
Clark
Payton
Hoffman
Radlover
Hastings
Colonius
Christmas Season Adds New How To Books
The list includes titles like Great Wolf and Good Woods men Hoover and Magic Carousel along with other worked names. The catalog notes a surge of new how to books for the Christmas season and references various authors and playful book titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Hoover
Levinson
Magic Jim
Mossie
Mark
Sultan
Walker
Zachary Zween
Watts
Krauss
Friskey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cfarign
Cffriga
Bremer County
Robert J. Sassman
Kermit Hildahl
Julie Kerr
Ruth Ann Engert
Linda Buenger
Bonnie Davison
Doris O’connell
Connie Matthias
Sally Bergmann
Unicef
Jefferson
Jefferson Superior
David Walther
Albert Manning
Mark Kalainoff
Dennis Nielsen
St. Paul
Paul Kalainoff
Ken Hesse
Hattie Fiser
Ladora
Ladora Methodist Church
Dale Shires County Extension
Gene Futrell
UCC Educational Unit
Iowa Welfare Workshop
Waverly Methodist Church
Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Department
Dubuque
G. I
Library News
Elinor Block
Dial
Kent
Tripoli Grain & Feed Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Eric and the
Little Canal
Howard M. White
Waterloo
Hammond
Fred
Ethel
Duane Holm
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Bloomington,Ilinois
Ying
Plainfield
Western Douglas Brotherhood
Oliver
John Deere
Ford
Idea
Galloway
Barrow
New Idea
Olson
Midwest
David Bradley
Win
Cherokee
Esco
Husky
John Warnke
Arnold Hexom
Farmers State Bank