Iowa hog outlook points to profits on favorable prices ahead
ISU economist Gene Futrell forecasts improved hog profits over the next 12 months based on lower March May farrowings about 11 percent below a year ago and seasonally rising slaughter in October December. Prices in fall and winter are seen higher, with 200 240 pound butchers around 19 to 20 dollars and spring prices near 19 to 22 dollars.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Futrell
ISU
Iowa
Minnesota
U. S
Why Campaign for More Soil Testing Boosts Farm Prosperity
The argument stresses soil testing as a path to higher farm income and broader agricultural prosperity. Citing a Midwest survey, it notes a 40 percent yield advantage from soils tested and followed by recommendations, underscoring potential community economic gains.
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Ned
Midwest
Conserving soil through the Agricultural Conservation Program
Rolland L. Dewey explains how the AC Program, managed by Bremer County ASCS, funds soil testing, lime, and fertilizer with a 50 50 cost share between Federal and State governments. He urges soil testing and proper management as essential to profitable farming and lasting resource conservation for future generations.
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Bremer County
ASCS
Rolland L. Dewey
Bremer FHA backs fertilizer programs via soil tests
Richard L. Bolte of Farmers Home Administration explains the Operating Loan Program assists farmers lacking conventional credit. Loans cover fertilizer seed feed fuel and operating costs plus livestock and machinery, repayable over seven years with fertilizer advances often tied to crop income. FHA offers farm management help and requires applicants show bank or lender credit is unavailable. For more information contact the Waverly office at 911 East Bremer Avenue.
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Bremer County
David Baughman
Iowa State University Soil Testing Laboratory
Soil Conservation Service
Baughman
Howard County
Carrington
Clyde
D. N. Baughman
Farmers Home Administration
Richard L. Bolte
FHA
Bolte
U. S. Department of
Production Credit Association
East Bremer Avenue
Waverly
Farmers Home Administraton
Iowa
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Bremer Extension
Bremer County Extension Service
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Easy Street
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Fayette and Oelanan
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Butler
United States
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Farmer’s Home Administration
County Extension Service
Gene B. Vincent
Congress
Tripoli
Bergmann Hatchery
Colburn Feed Mill
Tripoli Grain and Feed
International Minerals & Chemical Corp
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