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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
7
Cattle and sheep numbers rise with 3 000 cattle and 3 000 sheep reported. Early trading slow then uneven with cows steady to 25 cents lower and bulls vealers steady. Bulk choice steers and yearlings 29.50 to 32.00 with prime loads around 1 400 to 1 450 pounds.
Mr Wallace asserts that production volume per farmer is the key to profit not per cow or per litter. He notes efficiency varies and predicting problems, including disease, is crucial. farmers must train themselves to anticipate heat or cold issues and manage livestock accordingly.
Grain table from Chicago shows for corn oats and soybeans the December March May July and September futures with bid ask and change figures. Corn ranges from 167 to 176 with small declines or gains. oats hover mid eighty and soybeans near three dollars per bushel with mixed changes.
Dean J A Merchant of the Ames Veterinary College spoke on livestock condemnation at central markets. Pneumonia and pleurisy were the main causes for cattle swine horses, while emaciation led sheep and lamb condemnations, signaling shortcomings in management programs.
Wallace notes we live in a changing era and farmers gain by adopting practices with a clear relative advantage. Early adopters profit more than those who lag behind once neighbors use the practice. Farmers must select adaptable practices suited to their farm conditions.
Explains that the Jewish calendar counts days from sunset to the next sunset. Highlights that days begin in the evening and end at dusk, shaping weekly and holiday observances.
Economist Jim Wallace outlined practical approaches at Iowa event. Introduced as father of the Iowa Business Association, Wallace currently manages the Iowa State College Foundation Farms and shared concrete plans.
OLDS IA December 1 new officers named for the Women’s Guild president Mrs Charles Cannon vice president Mrs Orville Miller secretary Naomi Anderson treasurer Mrs Wilbur Allen pianist Mrs Forrest Mutlen Family night set December 4 at Legion hall Everyone welcome Attendance noted for Des Moines Farm Bureau meeting and Swedesburg Smorgasbord tickets $1.75 and .75 Des Moines visits by E A Anderson Elva and E A brother with broken hip Oakville wedding anniversary observance attended by Art Duncan family nearby
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