Ayrshire cattle gain popularity in Iowa breeders picnic
Cedar Falls May 24 Ayrshire Breeders association heard C L Conklin official of the national Ayrshire Breeders' Association speak on the breed's steady development. He cited milk yields of 8000 to 12000 pounds annually under farm conditions and urged steady progress over flashy high production. He noted increased registrations, strong advertising, and plans for a national Ayrshire derby and Dairy Cattle Congress show circuit to boost the breed.
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Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
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Dairy Cattle Congress
National Association
National Ayrshire
United States
Ayrshire
New York City
Cattle Congress
Aluid
Farmers Questions to Editor Farm Department
Questions and comments in view ed. Address communications to Editor Farm Department, Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Iowa.
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Watecina
Tows
Dairy cattle meeting highlights Dutch imports and milking machines
J K Lynes of Plainfield presided at the Dairy Cattle Association gathering in Ames After a picnic lunch Earl Schultz of the dairy extension service reported on cow testing and the impact of Rood bulls Prof Earl Weaver outlined three years of milking machine trials at the state college experimental station noting machines saved half the milking time without harming cows Walter Weaver a guest is an Oklahoma newspaper man
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Plainfield
State Association
Earl Schultz
Dairy Extension Service
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Bremer County
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Myr
Offringa
Earl Weaver
Town State College
Star Experimental Station
Walter Weaver
Oklahoma
Corn Plowing a Farm Tagelage Now at Van Haven Farm
May 24 report from Shell Rock Iowa details first cultivation of two acres on Henry J. Van Haven’s 240 acre farm. Seed corn contract with Iowa company for 1,000 bushels, seed provided, crop managed by Van Haven. He notes favorable prospects but cautions weather can change outcomes. tenant in tenth year, previously paid substantial cash rent and labor, owns 80 acres, and holds a half section in South Dakota.
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Towa
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van Hauen
South Dakota
Fayette 4-H Poultry Exhibit At County Fair
Payette Ia May 34 With more than 70 toys and girls in Fayette county enrolled as members of poultry clubs 14 varieties of chickens will be shown at the West Union fair. Over 4 000 baby chicks are owned by club members 1 000 furnished by a cooperating hatchery. Five township clubs exist Putnam Eden Harlan Smithfield and Banks. Chicks hatched after May 15 are barred.
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Banks
Fayette Club
Lower Hog Prices Discourage Pork Growers in Iowa
Des Moines reports from May 23 indicate that, due to low hog prices in 1927, sow breeding fell for spring 1928 with nine percent fewer sows kept than the prior spring. Iowa Weather and Crop Service notes and USDA rural mail carrier surveys show declines in breeding intentions and actual numbers, affecting future hog production amid uncertain prices.
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United States
Dunkerton 4H pig and poultry clubs report early progress
In Dunkerton Iowa on May 24 the 4H pig club owns about 90 pigs across nine litters averaging ten per litter. Pigs farrowed include a Duroc sow with 13 piglets and several 10 to 16 piglet litters. Poultry members show losses and gains across White Leghorns Rhode Island Reds and Wyandottes while 100 Leghorns suffered three losses in one week. Clubs operated under William Jefferson with state 4H plans and concludes with organizing under consolidated school supervision.
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Marshall Canfield
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Ralph Webber
Glenn Yeager
Hampshires
Irene Moulds
Poultry Club
Dorothy
Marian Wall
Paul Brasch
Paul Nuebel
William Jefferson
Consolidated Scoal
Grain Fed to Beef Calves Early Puts on
Ames Iowa May 24 The first five or six months in a beef calf life is crucial says Rex Beresford live stock extension specialist at Iowa State College He urges starting grain feeding early with a creep to boost gains at low cost Calves kept separate from dams during the day may be fed grain and clover hay and a shaded shed aids hot weather growth A timber pole creep was cited as effective The recommended mix early is two quarts whole shelled corn to one part whole oats with linseed meal added later as milk declines Grinding grain offers no advantage
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Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
Beresford
Land limed years ago still sweet, confirms test
Waverly May 24 George Christopher timed farm soil tests show fields limed years earlier retain moisture and sweetness. County Agent Offringa notes ample time in soil and cites Anderson Brothers near Greene Butler County where nearly 1000 acres of Tyden farms limed. Anderson calls the investment highly profitable. CAR CORN SHIPPED Raymond reports a carload of corn shipped by local cooperative elevator company. Prices drift with sugar futures. raw sugar near 6.10 cents for granulated, duty-free to Ashe with steady demand.
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Offringa
Anderson Brothers
Greene
Butler County
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Ashe
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Crop Drought Threatens Northwest Wheat Yields In May
Dry, hot spring weather across the northwest portends crop damage as moisture remains below normal. Wheat values rose early on bearish rain forecasts, with oats hitting a season high and corn trading firm amid light offerings. Provisions held firm on hog prices while planting advances continued, and potato markets showed slow demand with mixed stock quality across regions.
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Markets Rally On New York Stock Exchange Bright Day
New York May 24 Stocks rose as the market absorbed midday selling and resumed gains led by steel, copper, food and airplane shares. Trading showed solid volume with many large blocks and notable early strength in Wright Aeronautical and Curtiss planes. Foreign exchanges opened steady as profit taking trimmed some gains in high flyers.
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Board of Trade Cash Quotations May 24
Wheat and grain prices listed by grade with No 2 mixed corn at 1.08 to 1.10 per bushel, No 2 yellow at 1.09, No 4 white oats at 0.73, rye no sales, peanut butter none, soybeans 4.10 to 4.75, CLOVER SEED 19.15 to 24.13, live meats ribs 12.37, bellies 13.87, lard 12.00.
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Hog prices rise as Chicago hog market shows strong demand
Chicago buyers pushed hog prices higher with several classes up 15 to 30 cents. Top butchers hit 10.10 a hundredweight for around 210 pounds. light hogs gained 10 to 20 cents. Cattle and sheep offerings were steady to firm, with hogs showing the strongest price support and buyers cautious on weighty steers and light stock.
Bank Debits. 8. 8ST. Paul Livestock Report
Paul Minnesota May 24 cattle receipts 1200 mixed. best yearlings 13.00. bulk steers 11.75 to 12.75. calves 19.50 or better. hogs 6500 receipts slow to 9.25 to 9.40 for tops, light weights 9.50. packers steady. sows 8.00 to 8.25. sheep 300 receipts light with lambs 14.00 and heavier sheep steady.
New York and Chicago Market Receipts May 24 1944
Market reports show butter creamery firsts and packing stock, cheese receipts and prices, eggs steady with various firsts, and poultry notes from New York and Chicago. Details include state cheese groups, milk quality, and regional price ranges for classes I II and III, with minor shifts in some items.
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Livestock Market Receipts At Kansas City And Omaha
Market reports show cattle, hogs and grain receipts with varying prices across Kansas City and Omaha. Numbers indicate mixed quotations for No 2 and No 3 grades, with turnouts and averages differing by commodity and day.
Omaha Livestock Market Report May 2
Receipts: hogs 11,000 mostly 19625 higher. Lights top $9.60 per cwt. 200-300 lb butchers bulk $9.75. 170-180 lb feeders $9.00-$9.35. sow and packer prices $8.75. feeder pigs $6.80-$7.20. average cost $9.09. Cattle: receipts 3,600. killing classes slow, steady. fed steers $12.00-$13.25. yearlings $13.40. mixed yearlings $19.65. bulk heifers $12.00/$13.08. beef cuts $8.50-$10.50. bulls $4.50-$8.75. Sheep: receipts 9,500. generally steady. California spring lambs $17.75-$18.40 top $18. native lambs $18. fed clipped lambs $15.75-$16.25. California yearlings $14.00. shorn ewes $9.00. California feeding lambs $13.00-$14.00.
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Bond market eases as trading slows in New York
Prices eased in dull bond trading in New York with firm money rates and light offers. Andes Copper shares led gains with a 1 3/4 point rise, while Copper products and other industrials showed mixed moves. St Paul adjustment and rail bonds traded higher on demand but many issues sagged as the session extended.
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