Washington County Farm Bureau Notes by County Agent Montgomery
Dairy Husbandry Calendar offers feeding and pasture tips. Watch feed prices with August typically best for buying. late July saw low prices last year. Co operative buying may save one fifth to one third compared with next winter prices. If silage remains, begin feeding and move herd to temporary pasture as pasture declines. Fly control and heat reduce production.
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Emmett Hayes
Guernsey
Katey
Floyd Johnston
Ames
Johnston
Airy Husbandry
Extension Service
Judge Foxy
Grant Griffith
Guernseys
Fred Palmer
Marvin Matthess
Sam Steckley
E. P. Hayes
Dairy farmers urged to prune herds and cut losses now
The article argues dairy prices are low and many farmers face hardship. It urges culling low producing cows, exiting if needed, and rebuilding with efficient, well managed herds to restore profitability as prices stabilize. It cautions that staying with poor cows harms the farmer and the industry.
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New York
Iowa
New Pig Club Contests at Iowa State Fair August 20 29
Two new 4H pig club contests announced by C W McDonald Iowa State College extension animal husbandry specialist for the Iowa State fair August 20 29. A market barrow and carcass variation contest and a market hog valuation judging contest will determine winners by hog on foot weight and meat value and by hoof cutout value. Entries must weigh 160 to 275 pounds and judging occurs August 22 with three classes of four pigs.
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C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College
June Cow Testing Assn Report by Lester Willey Decline
June report by Lester Willey notes a drop in the average butterfat per cow in the County Cow Testing Association. The summary highlights reduced fat yields and implies dairy production implications for local farmers.
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Lester Willey
Mission Study Class and Rebekah Club Picnic Notice
The Womans Missionary Society of the U P church will hold an all day Mission Study class Friday at 10 A M. Members bring a dish to pass. The Rebekah club meets at Sunset Park and will have a family picnic supper. If rain, move to the hall.
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Womans Missionary Society of the
U. P. Church
Rebekah Club
Sunset Park
Ead
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West Wash
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Penney Store Corner
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Moore-Welch Shoe Store
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Northeast Corner Square
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Towa Ave
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Bailey
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Marion Ave
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Milady
Beautie
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Innel
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