Time and money saved on corn insect control
Harold “Tiny” Gunderson of Iowa State University discusses soil factors and a Turpin formula to estimate corn rootworm damage. He notes aldrin, heptachlor, and chlordane no longer fit after rootworms became resistant, and suggests targeted seed treatments like diazinon plus rotation to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmis
Harold “Tiny" Gunderson
Towa State University
Iowa
Foxtal
Gunderson
Tom Turpin
Turpin
Insectory
Town’ State University
Ames
Towa
Tracy Colton on Two Week Leave From Navy
Tracy Colton, on two week leave, returned to base after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Merle Colton. He serves in the Navy, stationed at Antique Island Base in the West Indies, with four years completed and two years more to serve before reassignment to the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Thompson Ainsworth
Tracy Colton
Merle Colton
Navy
Antique
West Indies
States
Campbell backs land use study in Iowa House
Des Moines Iowa. The House Town Development Committee approved an 8 to 2 resolution calling for a comprehensive study of Iowa natural resources with a summer study to frame long range land use policy. Rep Herbert Campbell urged a broad long range pattern while Rep Charles Knoblauch opposed, citing cost and duplicative effort. The measure now goes to the House floor with opposition from Rep Ed Ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
House
Iowa
Herbert Campbell
Washington
Charles Knoblauch
R . Carroll
State ‘Office of Planning and Programming
Knoblauch
Belated birthday honored for Mrs. Trusler in Kalona
Kalona society notes a belated birthday dinner for Mrs. Trusler at The Captain's Table Washington with Misses Loulse Kaliaus and Judy Enfield and others. Local gatherings include quilting and luncheon visits, while Ellsworth Junior College forward Jerry Kron helped win a national junior college tourney in Hutchinson Kansas with teammate Jerry Tetzlaff earning MVP honors. congratulations to the Iowa contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Way Kalona
Loulse Kaliaus
Judy Enfield
Reese Trusler
Don Miler
Eugene Way
Washington
Trusler
Henry Muller
Daniel Bender
John Christner
Aoi Watanabe
Elam Christner
Carrie Kolosieke
Emily
Iowa City
Mary ‘Te Bockhorst
Mary Pribys
Pleasantview
Nellie Fink
Mae Jones
Ethel Steele
Mary Sallaby
May Nicholson
Avis Busby
Ford Skola
Mary Ann Miller
Rollin Gingerich
Wayne Yoder
Harley Miller
Abe Kauffman
Adin Miller
Benjamin Miller
Joseph Overholt
Monroe Miller
Clifford B. Miller
Ellis Swartzendruber
Paul W. Miler and Son
Cecil Miller
Kerwin
Morris Swartzendruber
Joe Mast
Eric Thirtle
Daniel Coblentz
Kalona
Com
Vernon Ropp
Eldon Gingerich
Lynn Graber
Harry Strabala
Richmond
Bertha Malichky
Lloyd Strickler
Geraldine Eglin
Roy Kallaus
Emma
West Bend
Ind
Jerry
Iowa
Fertilizer prices show uptick after decade decline
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner reports fertilizer costs likely 6 to 10 percent higher this spring than last year due to higher wages and transport costs. He notes strong demand in the West North Central region and possible rail shortages could pressure prices, while nitrogen and phosphate use per acre appears leveling off despite a rise in potash use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wisner
Iowa State University
Wisner
Iowa
West North Central
USDA
Statistical Reporting Service
Keota Area Social Roundup Sees Birthdays Visits
Long list of Keota and nearby residents sharing birthdays anniversaries and gatherings. George Stoutner returns from Florida with family in Keota. Doyle Palmer and Lyle Palmer celebrate milestones with relatives from Tipton Maquoketa and Cedar Rapids. Attendance includes parrots of Des Moines Ottumwa Sigourney Cedar Rapids and Richland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Palmer
Lyle Palmer
LuAnn
Dave Wingarden
Doyle
Tom
LuAnn Ail
Keota
Bill O'Donnell
Tedra
Erma Boyer
Maquoketa
Donald Parker
Tipton
Douglas Parker
Paul Sievert
Lester Stout
Lori
Cedar Rapids
Clayton Funston
Washington
Clayton
Pete
State Theater
Jim Coffman
Vincent Moroney
Park Rapids
Mina
Irene Clubb
Ateney
Douglas Flander
Sigourney
Don Clubb
Bill Nelson
Ottuma
Lorraine Flander
John Clubb
Paul Sieren
James Coffman Jr
Derek
Town City
Cyril Osweiler
Michael Lillig
Chris
A. J. Fitz Simmons
Prairie Home
Richland
Larry Thrapp
Pearl Richardson
Glen Miller
Des Moines
Gladys Wilhite
Springfield
Frank Baxter
Rodgersville
Ll Lemons
Huston, Mo
Cleo Trier
Dick Trier
Brighton
Carol Richardson
Robyn
Set-aside productivity rule guides 1971 72 programs
County ASC Chairman Robert Pearson explains that set-aside acreage must be at least average productivity for the farm under the 1971 and 1972 programs. Earlier proposals requirings farms with high potential cropland to set aside from productive land faced hardship and loss of decision making. The rule will apply next year, with reductions in farm payments if set-aside productivity falls short. Farmers sign up through April 9 at County ASCS Offices, certify later, and spot checks may occur. Final Washington county certifications by July 1 1971 with compliance checks by ASC officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Trotter
George Trotter
Penny
Jack Trotter
Larry Trotter
Everette Jacobs
Lois
Russell Jones
Sara Anni
Marengo
Max M. White
Junior Knottnerus
Orie O'Connor
O'Connor
Howard Beenblossom
University Hospital
Charles D. Thompson
D. R. Harbison
Columbus Junction
Mabel Thompsons
Sikbistniay
Charles D. ‘Thompson
Kensington Club
Mable Thompson
Harold Nichols
Robert Pearson
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Pearson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
ASCS
Washington County
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Gunder
Son
S. A. Stephens
Herb Rich
Crawfordsville
Bill Roberts
Tampa
Fla
B. M. O’biern
Myral ‘Smith
Ft. Myers
St. Clair
Roberts
Jennie Rees
Darold Jones
Ruth Arthur
Ainsworth Oes
School of Instruction
Milo Arthur
Dell Farrier
Kenneth Arthur
Elmer Wenger
Homer Wenger
Winfield
Gene Scott
Merle Miller
Bill Rarick
Lloyd Edwards
Donna Scott
Wellman
Richard Comers
Prairie Flower School
Mrs
Commers
Corbin Crawford
Case Implement Co
Mt. Pleasant
Joe
Frank Wenger
Elmer Wengers
Jarrard Feed & Supplies
Rose Motel
Campbell
Outlook
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension
Tom Hobbie
Maynard Goff, JR
George Stoutners
Patterson Seed & Supply
Patterson
Patterson Seed and Supply
Dennis the Menace
By Hank Ketehant
Farm Bureau
UFB
DU Pont Londax
Stewarts Farm Center
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