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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
7
Spotlight on Agriculture surveys quiet week after Christmas with festive displays, star symbolism, and notes on farm life across Iowa. It highlights Christmas lights at Newton and national attention, space imagery influences, and farmer traditions. The piece also previews 1966 farm programs, weather, and market outlooks, ending with New Year wishes.
Iowa Farm Outlook reports cattle feeding profits in 1965 were the highest in years. ISU economist Gene Futrell, speaking at the Iowa Livestock Feeders Assn convention in Des Moines, says 1966 should be favorable but with lower profits due to higher feeder cattle prices. He cites pork cutbacks, lighter average weights, and strong red meat demand as key 1965 drivers, with Viet Nam military action boosting demand. Forecasts place 1966 prices with a similar seasonal pattern and steer prices near 24 to 25 dollars this winter, rising to 26 to 27 in late spring and summer.
Iowa State University research with 600 pigs over three years shows 65 F yields best feed efficiency and growth. Temperatures 50 to 74 F do not significantly affect performance, while 80 to 90 F sharply reduce intake and growth, delaying finishing by about three weeks and increasing feed needs by about 75 pounds per pig at 35 F.
Iowa State University researchers seek identically twin Holstein heifers under three months old to sustain a 10 year heredity environmental study. Jim Frier says 16 twin pairs are needed annually, with 6 pairs urgent in the next three months to assess inheritance effects on dairy performance across diverse herds. Contact A. E. Freeman at Kildee Hall, Ames, IA.
Iowa State University extension experts warn corn stored in bins requires careful monitoring for crusting heat and insect damage After shelling or upgrading to shelled corn harvesting farmers should inspect bins by feeling for warmth and breaking crusts to expose insects They advise using aeration or fumigation to control bran bugs and heat while ensuring moisture is reduced through staged drying and surface leveling before resuming normal air flow
Agricultural engineers report a low-cost recutter screen from Fox River Tractor Co that lets farmers harvest standing corn in winter for cornlage with higher digestible nutrients and energy than silage. The screen enables fine cornlage after freezes in a single pass, reduces spoilage, and boosts cattle gains as shown by an Iowa test.
Dr John B Herrick ex tension veterinarian at Iowa State University warns no grub care after December 1. Treating later may cause side reactions including swollen gullet, bloating, or paralysis from blocked nerves. Do not treat cattle with respiratory disease or near slaughter. avoid calves at weaning and cows calving. read label directions and withdrawal periods. Pamphlet 317 by Harold J Stockdale offers complete guidance.
A dense farm sale schedule items numerous dates from December through January across towns such as Ainsworth Washington Sigourney Keota Columbus Junction and West Chester. Listings include start times 10:30 11:00 and 12:30 with parcels up to 1190 acres and multiple farm equipment land auctions. Names include Charles Ort Robert Heisdorffer Cecil Ibbotson Warren Carris T Roy White John Wittetoe Herman Harder Edna Peters Raymond Wilson Joe Schantz Gevock's DX H. N. Dorrance Edgar Slemmons Kenneth H Pepper Will A Shalla and Mary Ellen Dusenberry Estate. Also notes weekly livestock auctions in Wapello Kalona and Columbus Junction.
Washington County sheepmen join a broad drive led by Extension Director Jim Frier to wipe out sheep scabies in Iowa. Dr. John B. Herrick of Iowa State University says cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and regulators is essential as a December 13 quarantine begins until each flock is inspected and the state is scab free. The bill requires licensing for sheep dealers, dipping for breeding sheep when moved, official health certificates for moves, and slaughter inspection with a davit for undipped animals. Herrick warns that lingering scabies keeps Iowa breeders wary nationwide and Lamb feeders fear weight losses and quarantine costs, while most US flocks are disease free except a Texas county. It’s not too late to push eradication.
Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 W Washington St lists Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd with phone 653-2924. Stewart and Shearer at 225 W Main offer abstract department and phone 653-2159. Dr M L Tweeten chiropractor at 108 No Marion, phone 653-2351, closed Wednesdays.
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