Farewell to Washington County Farm Bureau Leader
An editorial reflecting six years of Farm Bureau and Extension Service work in Washington County praising achievements of 4-H members, counties agents, and officers led by Ed Hotle. It notes growing clubs, a strong president, and plans for a new chapter as the office closes before a new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Disamong
Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
United States
Ed Hotle
Sam Turkington
Glenn Thompson
Ray Lambert
Final Wool Grower Payments Promised in April
Washington county wool producers who sold 1958 wool through the Iowa Wool Growers Association will receive a final payment of 4 to 5 cents per pound early in April. The note from A V Brady says cooperative marketing brought an advance at shearing and the new payment reflects market rise. About 860 060 pounds were sold in 1958 for 3 0600 growers helped by the National Wool Marketing Corporation in Boston.
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Washington County
Iowa Wool Growers’ Association
A. V. Brady
The
State Wool Growers’ Association
Brady
Association
Boston
National Wool Marketing Corporation
County Wool Cooperative Association
Uncle Jim Saus Guides 1939 Farm Program
A farm program in 1939 offers farmers a chance to adjust acreage to fit needs. It aims to improve land and conserve soil, obtain wheat price supports, and store grain under loan arrangements.
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Pro Ae
Protein Supplements Boost Suckling Sow and Pig Growth
Rations for the suckling sow should include at least 15 percent protein and 3 pounds of concentrate per 100 pounds of body weight. Fibrous feeds like alfalfa should remain limited to 5 percent, pasture and legume feeds prevent deficiencies, and good pasture aids pig development.
Release SPW Hybrid Sweet Corn Varieties
Seed of loans a new yellow sweet corn hybrid is now available for trial announces BEF Haber of the vegetable crop sub section at Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station. The 12 row yellow corn has performed well at Ames for three years and ranked top in the 1938 Wisconsin trials. It matures about six days later than Golden Bantam but matches its quality. Suitable for home and market gardens or canning.
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Bef Haber
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Wisconsin
Top-Cross Hybrid Chickens Outperform Random Breeds
Iowa State College researchers report top-cross hybrid chickens from inbred sires and ordinary flocks show higher fertility and survivability than random-bred birds. Fertility eggs reach 86 percent vs 76, hatchability 85 percent vs 81, and 8 week mortality 5.8 percent vs higher for random-bred chicks. By 24 weeks, about 10 percent of top-cross chicks remain versus 11 percent for random-bred, meaning more chicks survive to maturity.
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Iowa State College Agricultural Experiment Station
UNEPED SPATS MARCHING TOWARD PASCISM
George H. Davis of the United States Chamber of Commerce speaks at the American National Live stock Association, arguing for farm electricity access and opposing charges of socialism or fascism. The Drovers Journal notes his controversial remarks amid debate on rural power and TVA cases.
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George H. Davis
United States Chamber of Commerce
American National Livestock Association
Drovers Journal
Davis
P. W
Washington County volunteers boost memberships this year
Eighty five persons voluntarily joined the Washington County Face Busca ahead of the regular membership drive. Volunteer workers brought in 25 memberships and several more joined in the all–out effort, signaling strong community support for the bureau.
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Washington County
Perm Bureau
Allcomnts
Soil fertility loss from burning corn stalks questioned
OCR fragment notes soil fertility costs rising by seven to fifteen dollars per acre when corn stalks are burned, claiming no time saved versus disking stalks. The text is unclear on context and time frames, with garbled phrases about clearing ground and methods.
Hatchery Tips to Increase Egg Yields and Hatch Rates
Poultry specialist W M Vernon of Iowa State College notes that hatchability improves when laying hens emerge from eggs within 23 to 26 ounces per dozen. He adds that egg size influences both egg and hatch outcomes and very small or very large eggs show reduced hatchability. An USDA experiment found best hatch rates on eggs weighing 23 to 26 ounces per dozen.
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W M. Vernon
Iowa Blate College
Vernon
United States Department of Agriculture
Brome Grass Gains As A Pasture Crop
Brome grass pastures are gaining popularity in Iowa especially the east central region. Seed prices are similar to last year and lower than in the past, while the crop yields 50 to 109 percent more feed per acre than Kentucky bluegrass. One farmer reports chrome grass worth twice Kentucky bluegrass in net returns per acre after careful records.
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Iowa
East Central
Free guide on freezing fruits vegetables and lockers
The article promotes a county agent prepared booklet Frozen Foods about suitable produce for freezing, preparation, containers, and defrosting. It notes free availability from the county office and mentions home cold storage lockers entering the market, lowering costs for enthusiasts.
Thin Lawns Need Fertilizing Not Seeding, Say USDA
Spring lawn care guidance from USDA experts warns that thin turf mostly results from infertile soil rather than lack of seed. A complete fertilizer and often extra superphosphate can thicken sod without reseeding, since existing grass needs nutrients to sustain dense growth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Timothy Timothy-alfalfa mix boosts alfalfa hay yields
Iowa State College researchers report that sowing timothy with alfalfa can raise yields from three quarters to a ton per acre. Trials at the Ames station show alfalfa-timothy yields of 3.2 tons per acre and alfalfa alone 2.27 tons, with chrome cross-alfalfa mixtures under study.
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Iowa State College Research Agronomiste
Iowa
Tews Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
C. P. Wilsie
Soil Treatment Paying Dividends Increases Grain Yields
Testing shows mercuric dust treatment raises yields for oats wheat barley and flax. Formaldehyde is an optional oats treatment. Commercial seed corn is usually treated to prevent disease. Open pollinated corn should use the dust treatment after testing and grading.
Phosphate fertilizer boosts pasture and oat crop yields in Iowa tests
Tests conducted by Professor Hughes for the Farm Crops Authority at Iowa State College show 125 pounds of phosphate fertilizer doubled pasture value on the Mt. Pleasant state farm over several years. 1937 tests on corn at Wm. Darbyshire farm increased yields up to 25 bushels per acre. Oats respond well to fertilizer, aid clover seeding for winter hardiness. Potash with phosphate reduces lodging risk. Only about 40 percent used in the year of application. the rest helps in subsequent years. Orchard spray notices were mailed by County Agent Roudabush. free reminders and info available from the Farm Bureau.
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Hughes
Farm Crops Authority
Iowa State College
Mt. Pleasant
Darbyshire
Oats Lodge
Roudabush
Farm Bureau
Stransky compares alfalfa varieties in test plot
Marion Stransky near Pilotaburg in English River Township will sow for comparative tests of alfalfa varieties Cossack Grimm and Ladak this spring. Ladak shows higher yield and is drought and disease resistant, but seed supply is limited. Ladak originated in Northern India at 12 000 feet elevation with year round snow blizzards, making farmers watch the test closely.
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Marion Stransky
Pilotaburg
English River
Ladakh
India
Marion
Alfalfa Trials Highlight Winter-Hardy Varieties
Agronomist reports fifteen winter hardy alfalfa varieties tested. The best seeding mix is the standard rate plus four pounds of Timothy. adding more Timothy does not boost yield. Dr. Wilshe notes superior alfalfa yields and cites Timothy missteps as due to multiple factors.
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Wilshe
Washington County Farm Bureau Officers and Directors List
Washington County Farm Bureau announces officers including President Sam Turkington and Vice-President Glenn Thompson. Secretary Ray Lambert and Treasurer Wm. A. McGinnis are listed with directors spanning Claud Flynn, Ray Bell, Cloyde Knupp, and others across Iowa towns. Home and 4-H committees feature Mrs. Cloyde Knupp and Isabelle Combs with youth leaders John Knotek.
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Ilhallotte
Sam Turkington
Glenn Thompson
Ray Lambert
I. M
Tandy Win
Spenner
Lime Creek
English River
Claud Flynn
Iowa
Wm. A. McGinnis
Highland II
Ray Bell
Jackson Cloyde Knupp
Cedar
S. Russell Bell
Frank Kleese
Franklin Fred Palmer
Washington
Wayne Norman
Oregon
Amos Stout
Brighton
O. W. Schmitter Clay
Cloyde Knupp
Isabelle Combs
John Knotek
Administrative staff and agents listed for extension office
The document names staff including J. Roudabush as administrator and Winifred Gerdes as extension agent with office assistant role noted, detailing organizational structure and personnel involved.
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J. Roudabush
Winifred Gerdes
Seedbed tactics cut legume seed costs and improve stands
Experiments show disk in the nurse crop before sowing clover or alfalfa reduces needed seed per acre by four to seven pounds and yields more plants. Cover seed shallowly, using harrow or roller. inoculation each year and phosphate fertilizer boost survival and vigor, lowering winter kill risk and boosting returns.
Flax as a nurse crop in Washington County
Washington county farmers consider flax as a potential nurse crop for seedings. Benefits include a protective mulch as it sheds leaves, but the weed risk is high. Key tips: plant near April 1, sow shallow, use seed dusting, choose Bison or Red Wing, sow about 40 pounds per acre, expect 9 to 14 bushels per acre and prices of 1.50 to 2.00 per bushel. Never sow on weeded soil.
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Washington County
Zager Praises Inoculation for Soybean Yields
Oregon township Parm Bureau member Mr Zager extols inoculation of legumes after reports show inoculated soybeans on six acres yielding as much grain as fourteen acres without inoculation. Tests allegedly prove inoculation pays yearly then asks doubters to test.
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Win
Zager
Parm Bureau
Oregon Township
Timmins Wins Fat Cattle Price Guessing Contest
Cedar Township farmer Clarence Timmins has been mailed a one dollar prize check for winning a cat price guessing contest tied to the average price of fat cattle during a September week. The winner’s name appeared among participants in the Farm Bureau event.
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Timmins
Clarence Timmins
Farm Bureau
Cedar Township
Catte
Halt Anemia in Pigs With Soil
A historical note recommends using clean field dirt mixed with copperas or iron oxide to prevent anemia in piglets. Pigs ingest small amounts of the moistened dirt near heat sources, not eating dirt but absorbing enough iron through noses and mouths to reduce anemia risk.
Timmins Price Correction for Hundred Weights
A correction notes the stated price of 13.20 per hundredweight was in error and should be 13.35 per hundred. The change affects pricing figures previously published.
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Timmins
Clover Plentiful in Alabama While Alfalfa Scarce
Reports from authorities show a strong crop of red clover seed this year with potential price declines for clover seed and sweet clover. Alfalfa seed remains scarce, suggesting no drop in alfalfa seed prices.
4 H Club Notes Warn About Carbon Monoxide Health Risks
4 H club notes discuss carbon monoxide dangers from cigarettes and home sources. They reference a university scientist and warn about gas in cars and small spaces. The piece also promotes 4 H health training and reports on the Champion 4 H Baby Beef show in Williamsburg with Mercer the calf visiting Williams burg and Iowa City events.
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Williamsburg
Mercer
International Chamion
Williameburg
Oneill Oil Company
4 H Club Members Gift County Agent Couple
A committee of Washington County 4-H members presented a nut coffee table as a remembrance to County Agent Roudabush and his wife on Monday evening. The group included Maurita Darnell John Killian Mabel Finney Mildred Meyer and Donald Stout.
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Roudabush
Washington County
Roudahush
Maurita Darnell
John Killian
Mabel Finney
Mildred Meyer
Donald Stout
Latvian 4-H Parallel in Baltic States and Canada
The article notes 24 000 youths in Latvia participate in projects similar to 4-H, with 903 clubs using the Mazpuski name. Estonia and Lithuania have started 4-H work nearby, and Canada reports over 35,000 youths in 4-H after 26 years, highlighting emphasis on standards over commercial aims and suggesting lessons for American 4-H groups.
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Latvia
Poland
Estonia
Lithuania
Canada
Posture Training School for 4-H Girls in Mt Pleasant
A 4-H posture and personality training session will be held in Mt Pleasant on Thursday March 23 at 9 20 am in the College Gymnasium. Each club leader and an older girl from each club are urged to attend along with the county leader and the Women’s Home Project Chair or alternate. Participants should bring tennis shoes and the event aims to improve posture and confidence among members.
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Mt. Pleasant
Women’s Howe Project
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