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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1965
Page
6
Sorghum silage needs two to three weeks after silo filling to cure. County Extension Director Jim Frier warns sorghum contains dhurrin which forms poisonous prussic acid when heated. The acid dissipates after two to three weeks, making silage safe for cattle or sheep.
Farmers begin harvests on a projected national corn crop of 4 billion 144 million bushels, about 17 percent above 1964. Three I's Illinois Iowa Indiana will supply about half the crop with Illinois at 872 million and Iowa at 818 million bushels amid breugh impacted areas. Experts say larger output and a lower loan rate may push 1965-66 prices lower than the year just ending.
UPI reports livestock markets with hogs at 23.50 to 24.25 for typical weights and cattle sales showing high prime slaughter steer prices around 28.75 to 29.00 per hundredweight, mixed lot weights noted. Grain futures show wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans with mixed Dec to May contracts and close ranges across old and new crops.
Emergency Loans are available from the Farmers Home Administration to repair or replace property damaged by floods winds or other natural disasters. The 3 percent interest rate and loan terms depend on loan use. Loans cover operating expenses replacing livestock and equipment buildings and other farm improvements. Dwellings can be repaired or replaced. Applicants must lack adequate credit from commercial sources. Details and applications available from FHA office in Sigourney Post Office basement or Norval K Hart ASCS Office Washington Thursdays 1 00 to 3 00 PM.
Closing out sale to be held October 9 at 1 p m three miles west of Pleasant Plain then one and a half miles south or three miles east off Highway 1 on Pleasant Plain road to Veo. Start time 1 p m. Mr and Mrs Howard Lucas hosting.
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