Don’t Delay Cloverworm Controls in Soybeans
Iowa State extension entomologist warns green cloverworms can cause major damage in soybeans within days. Thresholds vary by moisture. about 10 worms per foot of row trigger treatment, higher with dry weather. Use targeted insecticides or Bacillus thuringiensis if beneficial predators remain, and monitor fields closely through July.
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Jerry DeWitt
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa
Scott
Clinton
Jefferson
Winnebago
DeWitt
Approve Tordon 10K for multiflora rose control in Iowa pastures
The EPA approved a special local needs registration for Tordon 10K pellets to control multiflora rose in Iowa grass pastures. Applicators must be trained and explain label directions to buyers who sign a verification card. Use in permanent pastures only, avoid runoff, and allow seven days grazing after treatment before moving livestock to broadleaf crops.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa
Richard Fawcett
Iowa State University
Fawcett
Seven Sevens Mark Richland Birthdays and Milestone
Mrs Pauline Johnson of Richland became a great grandmother for the seventh time on 7 7 77 when Benjamin John Havener arrived weighing seven pounds. Grandparents are Glen Havener Jerry Crow from West Des Moines. Ralph Landers of Ollie observed his 77th birthday on 7 7 77.
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Richland
Grover
Pauline) Johnson
Benjamin John Havener
Nick Havener
West Des Moines
Glen Havener
Jerry Crow
Ralph Landers
Ollie
Testing moisture and nitrate for drought corn silage
Iowa State University agronomist Garren Benson warns drought stressed corn may dry unevenly as it matures for silage. He advises using official heat lamp moisture tests and urges waiting 15 to 20 days after ensiling before feeding to avoid feeding issues while weighing whether the yield justifies the effort and cost.
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Garren Benson
Iowa State University Extension Agronomist
Benson
Agronomist
ISU Agronomists
County Line Club Meets and Travels Around Ainsworth
The County Line Club held its annual ice cream social July 9 at Mr and Mrs Bill Edwards home with co hostesses Mrs Herman Wagenknecht. Fourteen members plus families enjoyed treats while kids played. The note lists visits by Meeks and others, weddings at Palisades Kepler Park and various family gatherings across Adair Joliet and Cedar Rapids with reflections on area weather and highway improvements on 218.
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Ann
Phil Luckey
Hastings
Neb
Richard Meeks
Luckey’s
Everette Meeks
Ottumwa
Russell Day
Roy Rogers
Brighton
Joe Whites
Lori
Doug Miller
Tammy
Jalene
Derek
Ryan
Essex
Merle Miller
Gail Willis
Evan Brush
Palisades Kepler State Park
Cedar Rapids
Doug Millers
Ron McArtor
Jason
Wyman
Ivan Brush
Highland
Ivan
Doug
Marion
George Stout
John Stout
Denver
Colo
Bob Stout
West Chester
Ruth Stout
Howard Pearson
Kenneth Smith
Adair
Ill
Peoria
French youths visit Richland on summer exchange
Patricia and Eric Merlot of Les Lay Les Roses France visit rural Richland staying with Jim Wolcott family for four weeks. Jane Wolcott, Pekin high student, hosted in France last March. Mrs Cleo Swartzwelter Boulter of Jacksonville Florida will study medical surgical nursing at UT San Antonio next year. Julie Swartzwelter summers with grandparents Raymond and Mrs Swartzwelter in Richland.
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Richland
Patricia
Eric Merlot
Les Lay Les Roses
France
Jim Wolcott
Jane Wolcott
Pekin High School
Merlot
Cleo Swartzwelter Boulter
Jacksonville
Fla
University of Texas In
San Antonio
Northern University of Florida
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Julie
Raymond H. Swartzwelter
United States Sets Atlantic Speed Record in 1952 Crossing
The liner United States established a new Atlantic crossing record in 1952 with a duration of 3 days 10 hours and 40 minutes. This achievement highlighted the ship’s speed and technological prowess of the era, marking a notable milestone in transatlantic travel.
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United States
Park services planned by Richland churches
Three Richland churches Mother Cabrini Catholic Richland Friends and Richland United Methodist will hold Sunday night park services at 8 p.m. from August 7 through September 25. The pastors are Father Glenn W Fuegen Rev Kenneth Kinsey and Rev Debbie Kinsey.
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Richland
Mother Cabrini Catholic
Richland Friends
Richland United Methodist
Glenn W. Fuegen
Kenneth Kinsey
Debbie Kinsey
Senior Demon softball stars bid farewell in home finale
The Demons split a July 14 doubleheader with Ft. Madison Houndettes 8-5 and 6-5, claiming half of the Southeast Seven Conference softball crown. Sharon Witthoft and Kris Armstrong starred in game one, Barb Lund delivered the key hit in game two, and Pam Jones reached on an error that scored the decisive run. Coach Collins hailed the sweep as a true team victory.
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Ft. Madison Houndettes
Sharon Witthoft
Kris Armstrong
Barb Lund
Pam Jones
Houndette
Collins
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Lime Creek
Steve
Terry Berger
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Mark Spenner
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Greg Marek
Jon Litwiller
Lyle Sexton
Washington
Joe Reed
Scott Holmes
Oregon
Paul Tobin
Washington County
Craig Aden
Crawford
County Line Club
Edwards Home
Pearsons
Elmer Ashby
Burlington
Walter Stout
George Stouts
Junior Morley
George’s
John’s
Elvin Krebs
Robert Shepherd
Duane White
Farm Bureau District
Ainsworth Four Corners
PR Tools
Happ On
U.S
America
Das Publication
Ing Council
Richland Churches
Schoonover Drug
Bec
Ame
the Handy Drug Store
Seifert's
Washington Square Shopping Center
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