Iowa crop outlook very good in most areas
The August 1964 report notes farmer optimism with corn and soybean prospects strong across Iowa after late July rains. Northeast Iowa cites sparse rainfall but overall yields remain favorable. The piece details nitrogen usage, state fairs, cooperative agencies, county fairs, and price outlooks for cattle, eggs, and livestock, plus safety advice to cut tall corn at roadsides to prevent accidents.
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Iowa
N. E
Missouri
Mississippi
Cattle Prices Seen Steady Through Year End
Iowa State University outlook economist Gene Futrell says fed cattle prices should stay near July levels through September with Choice steers around 23 to 23.50 at Chicago, about 1 below a year ago. Fall and winter prices should be near current bids, tied to feedlot inflows and grass marketings, with potential temporary rises. Calf crop growth and feeder cattle supplies limit price surges, as 6.7 million cattle fed on July 1 across 28 states, down 3 percent year over year, with weights shifting toward heavier cattle.
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Iowa
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Chicago
Futrell
North Central
Western
Nebraska
California
Illinois
Guernsey winner featured with champion animal shown
Journal photo by Dallas Kinney highlights Lar ry Yoder of Riverside as the winner in a Guernsey show. The article notes grass-fed cattle slaughter may rise, with heavy cattle on feed anticipated this summer for late 1964 and early 1965, boosting total beef tonnage despite a July 1 drop in lighter on feed cattle.
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Larry
Russell Yoder
Route One
Riverside
Journal
Replacement gilts selected by weight and fat data in Washington County
Swine producers are advised to pick replacement gilts at 170 to 200 pounds and limit feed until breeding. Emmett Stevermer of Iowa State University recommends choosing the best gilt with minimal back fat and weighing gilts to find the largest for age. For pasture gilts, 2 to 3 pounds daily. confined gilts may need 4 to 5 pounds. Worm and lice control before breeding. place a meat type boar on farm 30 days prior. Refer to ISU pamphlet 306 The Replacement Gilt for details.
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Lindale Plaza
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Marketing
National Livestock and Meat Board
American Dairy Assocation of
Iowa State University
Linn County Swine and Beef Producers
Iowa Turkey Federation
Iowa State Fair Board
Iowa Paltry Producers Association
Iowa and Linn County
Washington County
Jim Frier
Emmett Stevermer
Stevermer
Steyermer
Washington County Extension Office
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Lawa
Lowa
NFO
Guernsey
Dallas Kinney
Larry Yoder
Riverside Ramblers
Jim Witthoft
Jim
Wayne Witthoft
Washington
Jackson Boys
Begoodrich
Washington Oil Company
Studebaker
Derlmus the Menace
Hank Whetcham
Nickel
Dan W. Widmer
Wayland
Noble
Wayland Blacktop
Bethel Mennonite Church
Road
Lane
Rusco
Maynard Widmer
General Electric
Westinghouse
Dormeyer
Elec
Maynard G. & Gladys C. Widmer
John Swartzendruber
David Allen Graber
Swift & Company
Swift
NEW Swift
AGS
Porter Elevator
West Chester
Unkrich Feed & Grain
Olds, Iowa
Tindal Farm Supply
Washington, Lowa
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