1941 Farm Program Shows Progress in Washington County
The 1941 Washington county farm bureau program moves into high gear with aims to balance farm home interests. J W Chandler reports progress across soil conservation crop production livestock and community activities aided by Iowa State College and the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Washington County
J. W. Chandler
County Farm Bureau
Wa State College
United Tes Department of Agriculture
Chandler
Soil Conservation Service Cooperative
Owa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
State Laboratory
County Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association
Rural Electrification Administration
City Park Board
Wellman Lutheran Church
Crawfordsville
Riverside
Wellman Club
Cedar Chips
Ainsworth
Ed Syndergaard
Keokuk County
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
A. Claire Dewey
FE. J. Stewart
State House
700 Pigs Farrowed On One Iowa Farm Sets Record
Carl T Anderson of Lime Creek township reports 700 spring pigs farrowed from 91 sows with an average of over eight per litter. He attributes fertility to protein rich feed and corn, uses twice yearly breeding, and emphasizes strict sanitation and staged housing. The farm also keeps 170 ewes and 450 chickens, with 160 lambs born this year.
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Washington County
Carl T. Anderson
Lime Creek Township
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Poland
Pleas For Protection Of Wildlife
Washington officials warn against using wildlife for national defense and emergencies. Ira Gabrielson of the Interior Department urges conservationists to resist proposals resembling controversial schemes in England that exploit native wildlife for emergency foods. He cautions that efforts to divert attention from selfish interests and to fund drainage and dam projects could grow with public fear, threatening long term welfare. He stresses conserving soil and water now and in national emergencies to ensure a stable food supply and a good future for the country.
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Washington
United States
National Defense
Ira Gabrielson
Interior Department Fish and Wildlife Service
England
Chinch Bug Forecast Warns Iowa Farmers of Possible Outbreak
Extension entomologists say Washington county faces moderate to heavy chinch bug infestation this spring and summer. Winter mortality was low and hibernating bugs ready to march into grain fields. weather will determine whether outbreaks rise or fall. Creosote barriers offer a defense, with substantial potential savings in corn crops if used.
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Iowa State College
Washington County
J. W. Chandler
Chandler
Iowa
Carl L. Dra
Iowa Sta College
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