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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
5
State entomologist Dr. C J Drake says Hessian flies are widespread in Iowa, blamed for much winter-killing. Favorable spring and summer conditions boosted a big fly population, threatening next year’s crop. Control hinges on plowing stubble after harvest and delaying planting until the county agent’s fly free date, requiring full farmer cooperation.
Iowa farmers are urged to improve hen-house ventilation during warm weather to keep laying steady. Remove south side and end windows for cross ventilation by day, replace later if nights are cool. Also avoid food poisoning by chilling eggs and meats, inspecting cans, and using proper canning methods.
The June pig survey shows the total pig crop for 1941 likely up about 5 percent from 1940 as farmers plan a 13 percent rise in fall farrowing. Corn Belt sow farrowings up 20 percent and Iowa up 30 percent, while pigs saved per sow reach a record high average of 6.4 in Iowa. Countrywide pig saves are roughly level with 1940 in the first half of 1941, though Iowa up 6 percent.
Heavy rains across Iowa trigger a severe outbreak of apple scab and fire blight. Prof. G. C. Kent reports 25 to 60 percent leaf infection and up to 12 percent fruit infection in examined orchards. Bordeaux mixture at 8-3-50 to 4-4-50 strength is effective for control.
Miss Frances Hettler, Town Extension Nutritionist, urges homemakers to can abundant fruit and vegetables this summer to stock the cellar for long winter months. A two daily servings of fruit are advised with fresh fruit, and a family of four should store 200 or more quarts of fruit and juice to last eight months. Between 100 and 150 quarts of tomatoes and tomato juice are recommended.
The NPIP and national breeders tighten pullorum limits for tested flocks. Beginning this fall reactors must be under 9 percent, dropping 1 percent yearly to 5 percent by 1945 46. A second class, Pullorum Controlled, is also established.
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