Dairy Interests to Air Views at Consent Session in Washington
Dairy groups plan to present views on the pending modification of the Packers Decree to Secretary Arthur M. Hyde as part of farm policy discussions in Washington. Iowa Creamery Secretaries’ Assoc. discloses industry stance favoring partial modification but opposing full ownership by the big four packers.
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Arthur M. Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Clyde Bechbelheimer
Waterloo
Iowa Creamery Secretaries’ Association
Altho
Washington
Wheat crop outlook says 1930 crop may be marketed on export basis
The bureau of agricultural economics warns that if farmers expand winter wheat acreage 1.2 percent over last fall, 1930 production will be well above domestic needs, requiring export markets. World prices likely to stay near or below recent six year averages due to competition from Canada Australia Argentina and possible Russian involvement.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Bureau
United States
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Russia
Horseless farming saves labor for 270 acre Iowa farm
S P Hoover of south of Waterloo reports his first year using a general purpose tractor replacing eight horses on 270 acres. He cultivated 160 acres of corn with a three row machine, cutting hay with a modified binder and windrow system, and expects to add a corn picker next season while noting fuel cost and depreciation.
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S.P. Hoover
South
Waterloo
Hoover
Les
Ames
Too Many Farm Building Types in U S Experts Say
Washington October meeting of the farm structures research committee, led by Henry Glese, notes the vast and varied farm building types across states. It urges standardization to reduce costs and improve production, citing impacts of barn temperatures on milk, fowl comfort on eggs, and storage quality on crop grades.
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Washington
Sent
Altho
United States
A. M. Hyde
Federal Department of Agriculture
Henry Glese
Agricultural Engineering
Ames
Department of Agriculture
Advisory Council
Construction cost study hints at lower farm prices
A report suggested that reducing building construction costs could lower overall production costs and raise the value of stored products, helping to push farm goods onto markets.
Black Hawk 4-H Club Meets at Wyatt Home
The Black Hawk Boosters 4-H club met in Hudson Iowa with 14 members and two visitors present. Prince Walters played music, Edna Iseminger spoke on courtesy, Frances Watters demonstrated sewing details, and Merle Shover spoke as county H D A. A lunch followed hosted by Edna and Helen Wyatt.
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Hudson
Black Hawk Boosters
Edna
Helene Wyatt
Princes Walters
Edna Iseminger
Frances Watters
Jin
Merle Shover
Alfalfa Worth More Per Acre Than Other Hay in Webster County
Webster county records show average alfalfa value at 44 dollars per acre versus 16 dollars for other hay. Among 25 farms, alfalfa topped other hay, with highest alfalfa value at 74 and lowest at 16. Oats outpaced barley in hay value, averaging 20 against 9, with oats peaking at 24.
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Webster County
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Farroas
Pasture Yield Ratios Show Lowered Livestock Capacity
Records indicate Jey price at 27 dollars with lows of 12 and 8 dollars. Pasturage data reveal sweet clover and bluegrass supply averaging 1.8 head per acre against a near zero head reference, highlighting reduced forage capacity.
Former Grundy Club Boys Make College Dairy Judging Team
Half of the Ames college dairy judging team to represent Iowa State College at the Dairy Cattle Congress and National Dairy Show hails from Grundy county. Carroll Plager and Ed Snydergaard of Grundy Center and near Cedar Falls join William Bowie of Fort Morgan Gole and William Pepper of Hyton UI as team members. One will be alternate. Last year Nebraska won.
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Iowa State Colege
Dairy Cattle Congress
Grundy County
Ames
Grundy
Carroll Plager
Grundy Center
Ed Syndergaard
Cedar Falls
William Bowie
Fort Morgan
Gole
William Pepper
Nebraska
College
L. W. Plager
Hillandale Farms
Muscatine
Syndergaard
Iowa
Corn Selected Now Best Seed Prospect
Ames Iowa September 10 seed corn should be selected in the field from vigorous disease free stalks for higher germination and fewer diseased kernels. Seed must be dried at 100 to 110 degrees after selection to ensure quality.
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Courier Sprsial Servicr
Ames
HR. H. Porter
Porter
Seed Storage Advice Cautions Moisture and Fire Risk
The text notes that a 15 percent moisture seed should be kept in a room where a fire can be started to dry moisture absorbed by the corm, particularly during winter months.
Gresham Parish Holds Homecoming in Gresham Ia
The Gresham parish homecoming on Sunday drew farmers, members and pastors with neighbors. An old German hymn honored longtime member Mrs. Mary Frit. J. E. Albright and sons sang quartets. Venice Miller and Mrs. B. O. Beck gave welcome remarks. Ernest Nolte of Cedar Falls spoke. Elizabeth Yagey and Viola Shanewise sang. The afternoon featured Rev. J. Albert of Cedar Falls and Rev. D. L. Reichert of Waterloo.
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Gresham
Gresham Parish
Farmer
Mary’ Frit
J. E. Albright
Glen
Robert
Chester
Venice Miller
B. O. Beck
Roy
Ernest Nolte
Cedar Falls
Worcester Picnic Hosts C F Members From Nearby Towns
Independence Indiana hosts the local C F unit and guests from surrounding towns at a park event. A trap shoot was held in the forenoon followed by afternoon races and a baseball game.
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Independence
First followup meeting of home furnishing course
Charles City Indiana hosts the first followup for the third year home furnishing course focused on pillows and table covers. The meeting will be held Tuesday September 10 at the home of Mrs Charles Katcher near here.
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Charles City
Specia
Charles Katcher
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