Planning a dandy Christmas turkey in Iowa City
Home economics instructor Helen Savage of the University of Iowa offers planning steps for holiday turkey dishes. She covers serving estimates, weight guidance for chilled and frozen birds, stuffing guidance, thawing times, roasting temperatures, and safe holding and storage practices.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Helen Savage
University of Iowa
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Winterizing homes cuts fuel use and costs
The article urges homeowners to insulate homeowners consider attic insulation at R-19 in ceilings and R-11 in walls, install storm windows, weatherstrip doors, use firewood wisely, set thermostats between 60 and 68, utilize solar heat, and maintain furnaces for efficiency to save fuel and heating bills.
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Jim Frier
Washington County
Fred Roth
Iowa State University
Roth
Grazing Corn Stalks with Beef Cattle
In Cedar Rapids area many beef cows graze standing corn stalks after the harvest. Eldon J. Hans notes stalk grazing aids cow management and calf production. Iowa State University reports open winter feeding at one cow per two acres with mineral and vitamin A support, plus constant herd observations for varying ages. Old cows and calves require careful nutrition to ensure a healthy 1974 calf crop and prompt rebreeding.
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Cedar Rapids
Eldon J. Hans
Iowa State University
Beef Cow Nutrition and Supplements for Grazing Series
The guide outlines beef cow basic needs energy protein vitamin A calcium phosphorus and water with emphasis on grazing cornstalks needing protein mineral and vitamin A. Options include liquid molasses-urea supplements protein blocks or cubes or 10 lbs legume daily per cow. Mineral and salt should be free.
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Hans
Trucks top speeders as Iowa urges 50 mph limit
Iowa Highway Patrol chief Col. Howard Miller said speed checks show more trucks than cars observe Gov. Ray's 50 mph plea. Troopers will continue stopping motorists over 50 mph and may cite other violations, while drivers under posted limits face no 50 mph tickets but could face related charges. He stressed no harassment, just enforcement and energy-saving discussion.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Highway Patrol
Robert D. Ray
Iowa
Howard Miler
Miller
Ray
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