Iowa Grain Stocks Larger Than Last Year Report
Des Moines Iowa March 11 Stocks of grain on Iowa farms March 1 are larger than a year ago according to Alfred C Brittain federal agricultural statistician. Corn stocks are 209 445 000 bushels with 1920 like 1928 crop sizes. oats and barley show high on farm stocks and barleys nine 060 000 bushels shipped. Roads hinder marketings while hay demand depletes feed grain stocks. March 1 1929 farm stocks total 1 323 000 bushels wheat 96 016 000 bushels barley over 5 120 000 bushels shipped 34 percent shipped out county.
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Des Moines
Alfred GC
Brittain
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Welt
Ott
Iowa
Reactor percentage near Hawkeye still runs at low figure
In northwest Fayette county Iowa tests show about one reactor per 36 cattle. Dr. F G McGrew reports 667 head tested in Bethel and Windsor townships with 22 reactors. Across 1,276 cattle in 62 herds, 36 reactors were found, indicating the infection rate remains low but present.
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Hawkeye
Cuarter Special Service
Fayette ‘County
F. G. McGrew
Beth
Bethel
Windsor Townships
Fayette County
Buchanan County Guernsey Breeders Elect Officers
At the Buchanan County Guernsey Cattle club annual election Ralph Satterlee of Independence was chosen president for the coming year Albert Cox of Rowley is vice president and R A Nelson of Independence secretary treasurer Directors of the Buchanan Fawn and White organization include Henry Allenstein Lamont Carl Griffen Independence Harry Halt Independence George Copenhaver Jesup and Ralph Bass Independence.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Guernsey
Cate Tle
Club
Ralph Satterlee
Albert Cox
Rowley
Sice
R. A. Nelson
Buchanan Fawn and
White
Henry Allenstein
Lamont
Carl Griffen
Harry Halt
George Copenhaver
Jesup
Ralph
Washington Township Farms Change Hands
March 1 report from Cedar Falls Indiana lists numerous farm ownership and tenancy shifts within Washington township. Axel Johnson moves to Gallogly place north of Cedar Falls. Clyde Briner relocates to the Ford farm. Hyal Mer Ruthshorn buys and farms his new plot. Frank Van Note moves to the D Newell place. Elmer Strand leaves for Orange township with August Miller departing for Bremer county. R Rahn to operate Watson from Loveland farm. Lon Bartlett shifts within Loveland. W Peters brings Parkersburg origin to Bensing. Earl Garrison claims a farm at Blankerton. Chris Vognesen moves to Wisconsin. C Yokum relocates to Hobson place.
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Courine Sancal Srrxriee
Cedar Falls
Washington Township
Axel Johnson
John Ford
Gallogly Place
Clyde Briner
Union
Ford
Hyalmer Ruthshorn
Ira Rodamar
Cedar Falls National Bank
Frank van Note
Baker
D Newell Place
Elmer Strand
Orange Township
August Miller
Bremer County
Santee
R. Rahn
Mm. Watson
Loveland Farm
Lon Bartlett
Loveland
Waterloo
W. Peters
Bensing
Parkersburg
Earl Garrison
Blankerton
Chris Vognesen
Fred Hobson
Wisconsin
C. Yokum
Out of the County
Hobson
Farmers Q Questions and Comments Invited
Readers may send questions and comments to the Editor at the Parm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. Provide clear, concise notes and include your name and address for potential publication.
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Parm
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Towa
Man Made Frost Tests Cold Resistance Of Corn Varieties
Bloomington March 11. Man made frost tests are planned on corn varieties at B D Funk's farm to measure cold tolerance. Dr J R Holbert of the U S Department of Agriculture will apply portable freezing devices over four hill plots to study survivability and early spring performance. Trials include root and stalk strength tests with weights and pulleys to quantify resistance to wind and frost damage.
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Bloomington
Ill
Funk
Fink
J. R. Holbert
United States Department of Agriculture
Holbert
Jimmie
Burns Creek Township 4-H elects officers at La Porta City
The Spring Creek township 4-H club met Saturday afternoon at Burnetta Williams home where Williams was elected president Leola Craft won vice president Dorothy Anderson secretary treasurer Norma Nelmeyer historian and Norma Christian reporter Other members Ann Buttke Lega Craft and Dorothy Anderson were named to the program committee with Craft and Buttke for the initiation committee set to initiate new members on April 13
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Spring Creek Township
la Porta City
Burnetta Willams
Leola Cgraft
Dorothy Anderson
Norma Nelmeyer
Norma Christian
Ann . Buttke
Lega
Seedling Blight Threatens 1929 Barley Crop
Ames March 11 Seedling blight in barley poses a potential problem for the 1929 crop. Plant pathologist TH H Porter explains the same organism causing scab also causes blight, advising seed treatment with a formaldehyde solution to reduce blight risk. He notes seed vitality, thorough cleaning, and early sowing reduce spread, with caution against freezing treated seed and emphasis on using plowed corn stalk residue to limit disease.
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Ames
TH. H. Porter
Porter
Iowa
Cattle Waiting List Tops Two Million for TB Tests
More than 2,000,000 cattle were on the waiting list for tuberculin testing at year end 1928, per a U.S. Department of Agriculture statement. By Jan 1, 1930, 629 counties were recognized as modified accredited areas. accredited herds held 2,164,105 cattle and over 23,000,000 cattle were under bureau supervision for TB eradication. Testing demand outpaced facilities in 34 states, though testing proceeded rapidly. 845,971 cattle were tested in December.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Iowa Egg and Poultry Price Survey Released
Vinton Iowa March 11 results of the second winter month statewide survey show how counties fare in local egg and poultry pricing. Highest cash price for eggs in stores was 46 cents, lowest 30 cents, with a 16 cent spread. Average prices varied by category from 28.5 to 38.4 cents depending on source, with further details by grade and county.
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Vinton
County Farm Bureaus and Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Norris
Banton County
Tama Farm Buff Orpingtons Produce Heavy Winter Eggs
Tama county women manage flour eggs and poultry with high producing Buff Orpingtons led by Mrs. Frank Wacha north of Dysart. Her flock of 360 hens yielded 2353 eggs in January and she plans to hatch 7 000 eggs commercially while expanding to a thousand chicks this summer. She also sold 190 dozen eggs in January and funds family needs with poultry profits.
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Trac
Tama County
Frank Wacha
Dysart
Wacha
Wheat and livestock markets rally amid wind damage and supply data
Western Oklahoma and Kansas winds plus drought reports lift wheat futures after a large U.S. supply increase and weak export demand abroad. Cattle and horse prices show modest moves as grain, oats, and corn trade lower early then recover, with traders citing bids and country offerings.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Canada
Chicago
Board of Trade Cash Quotations March 11 Wheat and Corn Prices
Chicago March 11 Board of Trade quotes for wheat No 2 hard 1.26 No 3 hard 1.12 No 4 hard 1.24 No 2 soft 1.15 No 3 northern spring 1.18 No 4 mixed 0.94 No 5 mixed 0.11 No 4 yellow 0.93 No 6 yellow 0.89 No 4 white 0.61 No 5 white 0.51 No 6 white 0.88 Rye No 3 1.30 Barley 0.59 Timothy seed 5.00 Clover seed 23.00 Provisions ward 12.92 Ribs 13.90 Bellies 14.62
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I. Louis
Pj—Hay
Timothy
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Hog receipts rise as prices push higher in Chicago market
Hog receipts reached 35,000 with bids up 25 to 40 cents from prior week, packing plants receiving a wave of offerings. Buyers rushed to secure prime butchers, with weights mostly 190 to 390 pounds and top prices around 11.75, while light and medium hogs traded between 11.40 and 11.70.
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Stocks Upset By Credit Outlook In Turbulent Session
New York stock market swung on credit fears with erratic moves and bullish bursts in Radio Corporation issues. Prices surged and fell across many issues as call money moved, while several large industrials and utilities showed strength or weakness, leaving closing totals irregular after heavy trading.
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New York Market Reports Butter and Poultry Prices
New York market notes show creamery receipts at 11,689 tubs with steady to higher prices for butter and dairy products including extra firsts and packing stock. Poultry prices list live chickens by freight and express with various fowl and turkey rates, plus cheese varieties such as Twins and Longhorns. Kansas City hay and Omaha grain futures are also summarized with regional price points and futures closings.
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Abei
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Siena
Bond Market Advances and Declines Across Issues
The bond market showed mixed moves with several issues advancing while others slipped. Anaconda Copper 7s rose nearly 3 points, Chile Copper 5s firm, and Atchison Convertible 4 2s held around 114 5, with St Paul Adjustment 5s inching up. Seaboard and Florida 6 5 A slipped fractionally. Foreign list mostly weaker, with Kreuger Toll 5s gold at 96, down from Saturday, and White Republics dipping to 93 4.
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Chicago and Omaha Livestock Prices Reported for March 11
Receipts and price ranges for cattle calves hogs and sheep at Chicago and Omaha markets show steady to higher demand. Hogs led gains with top bids around 11.25 for 226 lb butchers, while cattle and sheep held firm with varied steer and lamb runs and mixed uplift in values across weights and categories.
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St. Paul
Hogs Receipts Rise at Peoria and Grain Quotations Mixed
Peoria stockyards report hog receipts of about 3,900 with price gains around 40 to 50 cents. Minneapolis flour market shows unchanged milling values with corn and cotton sacks priced, while Toledo seeds note clover prices for cash domestic and imported lots. Liberty bonds in New York quote several treasury issues with varied yields.
Iowa Livestock Prices From Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa
Associated Press round up shows Cedar Rapids buyers paying 10.90 for 139 to 250 lb prime goods, Des Moines receipts around 100, and Mason City bids from 10.00 to 10.80 for various weights. Ottumwa reports 30 cents higher with 130 to 380 lb cattle at 9.05 to 10.40, packers 9.05 to 10.05, and overall steady to firm tone across markets.
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