Organization Marks New Period In Farm Life
A. J. Loveland Iowa State Chairman notes centennial focus on farm life changes from ox carts to motorized equipment. He credits farm leaders and legislative backing for development, cooperative action, and policies shaping a dignified, profitable rural life amid past debt, inflation, and shifting prices.
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Loveland
A. J. Loveland
Iowa
Production and Marketing Administration
Real Es State
Proclamation honors Iowa’s 100th statehood anniversary
Governor Robert D. Blue proclaims October 6 as Iowa Agriculture Week. The document lauds a century of progress from prairie to prosperous farms, praising seed improvements and modern farming methods guiding food production for soldiers and civilians alike. Des Moines, August 24, 1946.
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Iowa
Lowa
Robert Dr. Blue
Towa Agriculture
Towa
Farm Program Narratives From Depression To War Mobilization
The text describes strides from 1933 to 1941 in raising farm prices, organizing local leadership, and establishing farmer estates. It notes conservation efforts in Iowa with soil and water protection, and the role of surplus storage and government loans in feeding civilians and troops during World War II. It cautions that conservation is now the pressing challenge after years of exploitation.
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Iowa
Developments in Corn and Small Grain Highlight Hybridization
A discussion by Bs Jos t. Krooisson outlines the rise of hybrid corn and oat varieties at Iowa State College. It notes corn hybrid adoption from under 1 percent in 1936 to 98 percent in 1942 and beyond, explains cross pollination challenges, and details the four steps to produce hybrid seed including inbred line development and multiplication to supply large acreage plantings.
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Jos T. Krooisson
Boone, Marion and Hancock
Towa
Clinton Oaty Superior
Clinton
Salute Farmers continued discussion on soil and future agriculture
A continuation discusses soil losses and laws passed in Iowa to conserve soil and improve pasture and field crops. It notes progress and looks ahead to future generations, asserting agriculture may reach efficiency parity with other industries if trends continue.
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Iowa
Corn Seed and Wheat Acreage Aimed for Iowa Planting
A state plan seeks 1.5 million bushels of corn rye to finance the planting of 10 million acres of commercial seed. The effort covers the amount of corn normally grown in Iowa.
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Towa
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