Butterfat Production and Prices At Iowa Creameries In 1927
Iowa creameries reported 47 612 755 pounds of butterfat and 57 496 061 pounds of butter in 1927 across 153 plants. Average butterfat price was 51.6 cents, up 3.54 cents from 1926, with costs averaging 3.5 cents per pound. Overrun varied and delivery costs depended on fat supplied, per the Secretaries and Managers Association summary.
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Iowa
Creamery Secretaries’ & Managers’ Association
Glyde Breehlelheimer
Association
New York
Bechtelheimer Ays
Ahamber
Cat
Ames Amber sorghum yields high molasses tests
Ames Amber sorghum, created at the Iow a Agricultural Experiment Station, has been field tested by 74 growers over nine years. The strain averaged 93.75 gallons of molasses per acre, with 88 percent rating it equal to or better than prior varieties and 90 percent deeming its molasses quality equal to or higher than others. Seed is available from Joel Robinson of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association.
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Ames, In
Ames
Iuwa Agricultural Experiment Station
Joel
Robertnon
Iowa Agricultural Experiment. Association
Waterloo Evening Courier Readers Viewpoint Note
Readers submit questions and comments to the editor. Address communications to the Farm Department at Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterlo o Iowa with a telephone contact.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Towa
Farmers Manage Large Acreages in Barclay Township
The report notes Barclay Township farmers handling sizable tracts this season. Joe Steen oversees 230 acres solo, while Joe Ortner and Henry Ortner manage 320 acres each, as do John Schmitt & Son. N Rich and William Brown farm 350 acres split between Black Hawk and Buchanan counties. Seeding began April 3 after a week of halted field work. the author recalls starting on April 20 in 1927.
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fVourier Smeal
Barclay Township
Apyuito
Joe Steen
Manning
Joe
Henry Ortner
John Schmitt & Son
N. Rich
William Brown
Black Hawk County
Buchanan
Bigger yield from superphosphate on corn and wheat
A town clipping reports W O Tanreather of Waterloo in Black Hawk county tested superphosphate on corn oats and wheat at his farm in Orange township. Fertilized corn yielded about 10 bushels per acre more, oats up eight bushels, while wheat and barley showed no definite gains but high expectation. He plans to extend liming and fertilizer coverage to 40 more acres, using three tons per acre limestone and broadcasting phosphate.
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Town State College
Ames
W. O. Tanreather
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Tanreather
Tanneuther
J. L. Boatman
Iowa State College
Tanreuther
Tanrenther
State Hospital Tops Wapsie Valley Cow Test again
Independence April 13 Independence state hospital led the Wapsie Valley Cow Test in D. Q. Strachan reporting. Eighty-five cows averaged 40.9 pounds of fat and 21 pounds of milk with 68 dry. high cow was a grade Halstein producing 1 891 pounds of milk and 89.2 fat. Second high was a purebred Jersey at 1 045 pounds milk and 62.7 fat. Ten cows sold in Mares at auction, butterfat prices reported from 48 to 84 cents.
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Independence
Independence State Hospital
Wapsle Valley
Association
Community club funds transport for 4-H pigs and calves
Cresco community club will bear the transportation costs for 4 H pigs and calves to the county fair in August in cooperation with the county agent, aiming to boost youth interest in exhibiting their animals. The decision was announced April 1 in Cresco, Howard County.
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Cresco, Ta
Howard County
Cresco
Dunkerton Farmers Buy Nebraska Corn at $1.03 a Bushel
Barclays Township April 13. Farmers around Dunkerton are reported to have bought corn shipped from Nebraska at 1.03 dollars per bushel.
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Dunkerton
Nebraska
Seryperes Barclays
Dairy cows prefer familiar milker says Cedar Falls tester
Cedar Falls April 15. William Shannon tester for Cedar Falls Cow Testing Association cites a dairy cow that produced 32 pounds of milk after being milked by a stranger, then 41.2 pounds the next day when milked by her regular milker, showing strong milker preference.
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Cedar Falls
William Shannon
Iowa Winter Wheat Prospects Fall Short Amid Dry, Freezing Soils
Agricultural statistician Leslie M. Carl reports Iowa winter wheat prospects dim due to January drought and February freeze exposure of roots. April 1 condition sits 1 percentage point below ten-year average. total acreage shows scattered density with few counties over 20 000 acres. Pastures lag, lamb crop favorable in some regions despite drought, while Arizona and California lambing weather worsened feed conditions.
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Leslie M. Carl
Des Moines
Federal Department of Agriculture
State Department
Iowa
Mr. Carl
U. S
United States
Arizona
Illinois
Missouri
California
Tractor and Horse Labor Compared in Iowa Farms
Independence Iowa reports a study by Iowa extension to compare farm labor from tractors versus horses, using 1927 farm records. John Galloway, extension specialist, aided Buchanan county farmers in summarizing 1927 data for efficiency checks. In the same issue, USDA animal industry tests in Buchanan County found three reactors for bovine tuberculosis.
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Independence
Agricultural Economics Security of Iowa Extension Service
Iowa
John Galloway
Buchanan County
Galloway
DBI
BK. TV
Jones
Department of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin review on Horses and Mules Power in farming
A 32 page bulletin from the Horse Association of America analyzes modern use of horse and mule power in western farming. It covers disking harrowing plowing harvesting and efficient hitching to reduce manpower, harness design for comfort and pulling strength, and economical feeding and work planning. The author notes farmers are moving toward more efficient horse use and that detailed illustrations boost industry understanding.
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Horse Association of A America
Horse Association
Wheat Prices Rally Amid Weather Woes as Corn Slips
Chicago reports indicate heavy moisture deficiency in key wheat regions with high winds and steady or higher spot prices. Wheat futures rose while corn softened early, oats firmed on buying, and rye hit new highs as rains and snow in the west and southwest pressured the market. Cotton futures opened steady, while provisions remained near steady amid mixed demand.
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Northwest
Toa Thenltis
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Summary
Chicago April 13 wheat prices set at No 3 red 1.78 to 1.53 ranges with other grades listed. Corn and yellow and white futures quoted across multiple No. grades with small fractions and varying bases. Provisions show lard at 1.55, bellies at 13.75, oats and rye values noted.
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Chicago
ST. Fouts
Gauls
Ycllew
Hog and cattle market results from Chicago and Minneapolis
Receipts of hogs and cattle vary as traders note price improvements over Thursday. Hog top reaches $9.20 with most grades higher. cattle futures show steady to higher underpinnings, with steers and heifers in good and choice categories selling at strong bids. Sheep demand remains active with lambs and ewes showing price gains. grain markets report mixed wheat and potato movements across Minneapolis and Chicago regions.
Wall Street Gains Led by Utilities as Bears Retreat
Stocks rallied in late trading on a strong market mood led by public utilities and steel issues. Major gains for Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia Company, Consolidated Gas, and American Tobacco with widespread buying. bear pressure eased as call money rose and broker loans tightened.
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The
Stock Exchange
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia Company
Consolidated Gas
Brooklyn Union Gas
American Tobacco and Liggett A. Byers
Bears
Bulls
Shack
New York Entral
General Motors
New York Central
Federal Reserve
Adams Express
Anaconda
Standard Milling
Wabash
WU. S. Steel
General Maolers
Bethlehem Steel
Provisions Market Notes and Prices Across Cities
In New York and Chicago market reports dated April 13 show steady receipts and varied prices for dairy and poultry. Butter and creamery products list firsts and extras with minor changes. eggs, cheese varieties, and poultry items reflect small shifts and steady tones across multiple centers. Kansas City notes butterfat and produce steady with little movement.
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New York
Chicago
Livestock Prices Report from St Paul and Minneapolis Markets
Receipts at St Paul 1 800 with slow demand for fed cattle and yearlings and generally lower bids from packers. Calves firm to $0.25 higher, hogs uneven but up to 2c, sheep and lambs steady to slightly higher. Minneapolis flour and sugar markets show small price shifts with family patents at 8.20 to 8.40 and raw sugar unchanged at 1 cent.
Bond Market Remains Active with Firm Prices in New York
The bond market shows activity with prices firm. New York Traction issues, New York Railways 6s, and Third Avenue Adjustment 5s move to new highs while Interborough Rapid Transit Refunding 5 gains over a point. Anaconda and Andes Copper 75 lead the Industrials with slight gains. American Telephone & Telegraph remains the sole active utility. Demand for Mexican bonds rebounds amid foreign buying, including Argentine 65.
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New York
New York Railways
Third Avenue
Interborogh
St. Paul
Anaconda
Andes
American Telephone & Telegraph
Market Report: Best Steers Lead Week’s Mixed Trade
Chicago cattle week review shows fed steers mostly steady to 25¢ lower from last week with better grades dropping more. top steer prices hit $15.50, lighter yearlings around $13.85, and heavy supply going to killers. Hogs rise to week high near $9.20, sheep and lambs firm with light gains. in Trans-Mississippi districts heavy steers sold around $14.00 to $14.85 with some $15.50 peaks.
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Chicago
Trans-Mississippi
Bhech
Township Groups Announce Monthly Bureau Meetings
Independence, April 13. Westburg Farm Bureau meets tonight at the Stephens home. Homer Township plans for Tuesday April 17 at Rowley. Byron Township to meet at the Masher home April 46 with program by Masher, Marshall, and Van Laningham. Cone Township to gather at the Weber home April 19. Sumner Township to meet at Frank Michael home April 20 with committees Wesh and Postel. Jefferson township to meet April 24 with location to be announced. monthly meetings ongoing.
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Independence
Westburg Township Farm Bureau
Stephens
Homer Township Farm Bureau
Rowley
Byron Township Farm Bureau
John Masher
Messrs
Mimes
Arthuir Marshall
Otto van Laningham
Cone Township Farm Bureau
Edwin Weber
Weber
Sumner Township Farm Bureau
Frank Michael
Budd Weish
R. J. Postel
B. PF. Nachholz
Farm Bureau
Jefferson Township
Feed markets edge up on stronger demand in April week
The weekly food market review notes firmer tone in principal feeds due to colder weather, with some items like seed meal and hominy feed retreating slightly while wheat feeds gluten feed and cotton seed meal hold firm or rise. Prices for specific feed types are listed for Minneapolis Chicago Kansas City Omaha and St Louis with quotes around April 1.
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Chicago
I Martrets
Cattie
Sheen
Kansas City
Omaha
East St. Louis
St. Joseph
Sioux City
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Lan
Washington
D.C
United States
Weekly
Food Market Review
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Minneapolis
Kansas Ciy
Oman
St. Louis
Glutenford
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