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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1952
Page
2
The Leader's News advises farmers to lime soils this fall to correct acidity before spring legume seeding. Lime should be ground fine and applied at least six months before seeding, with winter disk work to reduce washout. Soil testing is urged to determine rates, with split applications if needed.
Ralph Poynter reports Bremer county farmers expect corn prices to slip at harvest with ISU economists predicting about 1.30 to 1.50 per bushel in coming months. Western corn belt yields are strong while carryover stocks are down, signaling higher prices next winter and spring as feed demand remains steady. Turkey production rose 13 percent but total poundage lags due to smaller Beltsville whites, with market timing shifting to November and December.
Iowa swine nutrition researchers led by Damion Catron at Iowa State College warn that fast-developing rations using B vitamins and antibiotics may outpace pig frames. Shift to plant proteins reduces calcium and phosphorus intake, prompting experiments to re-evaluate mineral levels and ways to extend phosphorus supplies. a study compares steamed bone meal and colloidal phosphate as carriers.
At Iowa State College Swine Nutrition Lab researchers re examine calcium and phosphorus levels in 84 growing pigs. Twenty one ration treatments span calcium from 0.2 to 0.8 percent and phosphorus accordingly. NRC guidance is 0.66 percent calcium and 0.44 percent phosphorus in total diet. Pigs receive a fortified fast growing ration with corn soybean meal antibiotics vitamins.
Big corn crop prospects push town farmers to build new permanent or temporary structures to store corn out of the weather. As shelters rise, they should also include protection against rats to preserve the harvest.
Iowa State extension entomologist Harold Gunderson flags rats as a major enemy of stored corn. He outlines three key steps, with rat proofing as vital, including sunk crib foundations, metal and hardware cloth barriers, and self closing doors to deny food and shelter, encouraging upgrades during construction or retrofits on existing buildings.
The guidance urges rat-proofing new buildings with flash doors and self closing devices. After rat proofing grain storage, reduce habitats by clearing rubbish piles. Use Warfarin poisoned bait in permanent bait stations around farm buildings for effective control.
The Dayton Merry Makers met at Dayton No 1 School at 3 pm with Joyce Meyer presiding. Officers elected: Mary Lou Nichols president, Jerry Nichols vice president, Joyce Meyer secretary, Valera Kirchhoff treasurer, Joann Hildebrandt reporter. Kindergarten initiation planned for Sept 26.
A brief note warns that potatoes exposed to light can develop a green skin and bitter taste. The effect stems from chlorophyll production and possible solanine buildup, prompting advice to store potatoes in darkness and check for unwanted green areas.
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