Iowa Farm Land Values Jump in Six Months
Iowa farmers report land prices rising about 60 percent in 70 of 99 counties over six months, with many parcels selling for 300 dollars per acre or more. O G Lloyd of Iowa State College says economic justification for only 25 percent rise. land value reflects production and costs, not speculative gains. Rents are rising with values, and silos and corn silage practices expand as farmers boost livestock feeding and soil management amid varied weather.
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Iowa
O. G. Lloyd
Farm Management Department
Town State College
Mr. Lloyd
Lloyd
Agricultural Engineers
Iowa State College
Do Not Let Lawn Go to Seed
In August heat lawn mowing can ease but do not allow grass to go to seed. Seed production harms a luxuriant lawn and should be prevented while maintaining proper care.
New Raspberry Found Ideal for Home Use in Iowa
The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station reports the Columbian raspberry, a black and red hybrid, as ideal for home gardens. It yields about twice as much as other varieties and resists crown gall and thracnose better, though it is soft when ripe, poorly uniform in color, and unsuitable for commercial production despite good flavor.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Get Rid of the Roosters in the Poultry Flock
Instruction urges separating all male chicks from hens after hatching. Roosters are said to be of no value and reduce egg quality for marketing. A limited number may be kept, but excess roosters only cause losses to the flock owner.
Pig crop smaller than expected in Iowa
Iowa hog production dropped this year as disease losses shifted from cholera to other causes. Dr. K. W. Stouder of Iowa State College notes fewer cholera cases due to vaccinations, yet hog losses rose from poor spring weather and unfavorable climatic conditions at farrowing time, with scours and pneumonia contributing.
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K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
Corn Belt
Dr. Stouder
Iowa
Weeds mar Iowa's beauty across the state
Rural Iowa shows beauty spoiled by widespread weeds. The law requires owners to cut weeds on lands and lots between July 15 and August 15, or penalties apply. An agricultural botanist cites Iowa weed losses at to $25 million annually, likely higher now, signaling a growing farming problem and shifted land appearance.
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Towa
Iowa
L. H. Pammel
Agricultural Experiment Station
Fruit Growing Methods in Iowa Farms
Town farmers rely on corn and pork for livelihood yet also grow fruit. Every Iowa farm can yield good fruit and each farmer’s family is trained to enjoy fresh harvest from their own orchard and fruit garden.
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Iowa
Home Orchard Exhibit At State Fair Week Des Moines
A feature at the Iowa State College Building during state fair week in Des Moines will show the development and care of home orchards and fruit gardens. Orchard experts will provide instructions on establishing and maintaining a new home orchard or renovating an old one, inviting visitors from across the state.
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Iowa State College
Des Moines
Creamery Operators Scarce Across Iowa State College Report
The dairy department at Iowa State College reports high demand for creamery operators and buttermakers with up to fifty calls in recent months. War time farming drew workers away, wages lag behind other fields, and education is seen as key to attracting and training future workers to ease the shortage.
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Iowa State College
Rosen Rye Outperforms Common Varieties in Tests
County agricultural advisers at Iowa State College report Genuine Rosen rye out yields common rye in tested sections this year. The Rosen variety suffered scab similar to wheat in some spots but still surpassed ordinary rye. Farmers should ensure they buy genuine Rosen seed as impure seed is common on the market.
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Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Cream and creamery markets boost summer demand in Iowa
The article notes that cooling cream is vital to keep it sweet and marketable, with cooperatives selling much of their output to ice cream factories at a premium. It mentions a strong summer demand, and urges producers to arrange proper cooling. It also invites farm youth to apply to Iowa State College in Ames, which has no tuition. Finally, it warns to watch for barberry bushes that help destroy wheat.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Auto Racing Days at Iowa State Fair Built Speed Delights
Two days of dirt track racing at the Iowa State Fair feature dare-devil drivers. George Clark races a 300 hp Jumbo Benz built for speed at 35 000 dollars, Lotts Scheibel drives a Harrington 120 hp, Roy Brainard piloting a large English racer, and Luke Jobe showcasing his Stutz No 3. Twenty plus drivers compete across distances with sensational speed exhibitions expected.
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Iowa State Fault
George Clark
Iowa Fair
Roy Brainard
Luke Jobe
State Fair Auto Show at Machinery Hall
The State Fair Auto Show offers a wide survey of cars with 1820 models touted as the main showcase. The event moves to Machinery Hall for better space and a cement floor, promising new designs and ideas for car builders and buyers.
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Towa
Cream Cooling for Dairy Quality on the Farm
Dairy experts from Iowa State College at Ames recommend avoiding cellar cooling and tubs of water for cream storage. They advise using a dedicated cream cooling tank with cold running water between the pump and stock watering tank to chill cream efficiently and without extra labor. Do not mix warm milk with cooled cream.
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Dairy Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Farm machinery show roars at Iowa State fair expo
Don’t overlook the farm machinery display at the Iowa State Fair this year. Even if other exhibits vanished, the mechanical section would still be a mighty expo on its own, with a lively buzz about new tech and tractors.
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