Iowa Agriculturist College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Spring 1971 Iowa Agriculturist 72.01 Carla Beeler Iowa State University

John Byrnes Iowa State University

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Corner Commenl

Recently I had the privilege of spending some time with the students on the Iowa State University campus. I lived in the dormitory and attended classes with them. It was a thoroughly rewarding and interesting experience. I found the students courteous, interested in my views as a legislator, and willing to present and listen to a lively exchange of ideas.

The majority of the young people on our campuses today represent the finest this country has ever had to offer. They are going to have to take over when this present generation is gone, therefore, we must be able to communicate with each other effectively. I find that the lines of communication are not gone, merely unused. I came away with a better understanding of the students' point of view and, conversely, I felt that the students with whom I visited discovered that as a legislator, I am truly interested that the quality of education in this state remain on the high level we have always had.

I tried to make it abundantly clear as we ·talked that the impatience many young people demonstrate to "fix the mess" this generation has left them must be tempered with judgment so that change will be for the better and not just a different set of problems.

I welcomed the opportunity to have this in­ timate contact with college people and returned to the Capitol with the feeling that as a legis­ lator, they deserve my best effort. They'll get it. •

Francis Messerly

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Vol. 72 Spring, 1971 No. 1 EDITORIAL:

4 USDA Reorganization Carla Beeler ...... Co-editor 8 Discover Kenny Fulk John Byrnes ...... Co-editor 10 Farm Op at Iowa State Bill Tubbs ...... Staff 12 The Corn Blight Menace Tom Hayes ...... Staff 14 A Chance for Escape Jerry Conner ...... Staff 16 Spring Fever Steve Boyt ...... Staff 18 Hilton's ·Dream Comes True 20 Veishea: A Thing of the Present Jack Felton ...... Staff 22 A B.S., then . • . Glenn Moravek ...... Staff 24 Aggies in Action Jerry Youde ...... Staff 26 Ecology Goes to the Feedlot Dale Johnson ...... Staff 27 Over the Brew 29 Fresh Ideas for Farm Backing 30 Behind the Shed BUSINESS:

Gene Johnston ..•...... Bus. Manager Jim Schipper •..•.• Asst. Bus. Manager Don Schlichte ...... Circulation

Spring has arrived and brought back green grass and This maga1ine is supported in part leaves, riverbank keggers and by the Government of the Student . . . little girls and boys. Body.

PHOTO AND ART CREDITS

Julie Anderson: Cover; Info Service: 2, 18; Wallace's Farmer: 9; Bob Gunnels: 11; Chuck Benn: 13; Clifford Frank: 15; Bill St. Clair: 16, 17; Lan·

nis Marquart: 21; Steve Boyt: 22, 23.

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Spring, 1971 The New Cabinet:

THE PRESIDENT

I I I 1 DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF OF OF OF STATE TREASURY DEFENSE JUSTICE

I I I DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT' OF OF OF OF NATURAL HUMAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY RESOURCES RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT

Includes the following Includes the following Includes the following Includes the following elements: elements: elements: elements:

LAND HW111 SERVIQS FOOD & COMMODITIES COMMUNITY & DEVROPMENT RKRllTIOll INCOME MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC & (including rural) - & INTERNATIONAL - WATER- RESOURCES SECURITY- COMMfRCf- HOUSING- DIERGY &MINERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE &TECHNOl.OGl METROPOl.ITAN RESOURCES - DEVELOPMENT MANPOWER LABOR RRATIONS &REtlWAl MARINE RESOURCES & STANDARDS SOCIAL & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY' RfHABILITA TION STATISTICAL SERVICES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- TRANSPORTATION

4 Iowa Agriculturist No Ag Department?

by Bill Tubbs

The U.S. Department of Agri­ .. "Under my proposed reorgani­ ment station would continue but culture, the traditional focal point zation, four cabinet secretaries­ possibly with its headquarters in used by farm leaders to air their half of the cabinet-will be a different department. gripes, may come to its end speaking for the farmer when his One farm group that has ex­ shortly. diverse interests are at stake. I pressed opposition to the plan is If President Nixon's executive submit that this is not less repre­ the National Farmers Organiza­ reorganization plan passes Con­ sentation, but more-it is more tion (NFO). NFO President Oren gress, agencies from seven cabinet effective representation, because Staley says, "So far as agriculture departments will be jostled into the rural interest of America will is concerned, the President's 'revo­ four new departments-and the be represented wherever decisions lutionary' plan to abolish the De­ 109 year old USDA will be left are being made that affect that partment of Agriculture and out. interest." transfer farmers' price support In his .January 26 State of the Thatcher felt he would have a and economic programs to a new Union message, Nixon stated his hard time buying the fact that Department of Economic Devel­ position: four cabinet positions might offer opment, built on the present De­ "I propose that the Depart­ more representation than one. partment of Commerce, is a plan ments of State, Treasury, Defense The effect of the new proposal on to move power away from farm and Justice remain, but that all Iowa depends on whether those people to the food and fiber pro­ the other departments be con­ who understand agriculture are cessors, suppliers and distributors. solidated into four: Human Re­ still in command in Washington, The Department of Commerce is sources, Community Develop­ he said. Under the present sys­ big business and large corpora­ ment, Natural Resources, and tem, people at least know where tion oriented and directed." Economic Development." to go for action. Reaction to the proposal has No Appeal been varied. Much of the com­ Personal Ties ment expresses uncertainty as to Staley added that "the prospects details. Dr. Floyd Andre, Iowa State's for obliteration of the Depart­ ag college dean, feels comfortable ment of Agriculture and down "No Stand" Policy under the present system, too. grading agriculture into a new Andre and Secretary of Agricul­ Department of Economic Devel­ The American Farm Bureau ture Hardin have personal ties. opment has no appeal for farm­ has declared an official "no stand" Both have similar backgrounds ers-for it certainly does not move policy because its not sure what and have come up through the either power or standing in their might happen. According to Ken ranks holding similar positions. direction." Thatcher, secretary of the Iowa Hardin was agriculture dean at Staley fears, and the skepticism Farm Bureau, the organization the University of Nebraska before of other ag leaders, may all be for may never take a position. moving to Washington with the naught. One thing nearly every­ How much voice will agricul­ Nixon administration. body agrees on is that the reor­ ture have under the new system? "The Secretary of Agriculture ganization plan will have a tough The lack of the name "agricul­ is easy to talk to," Andre com­ time in Congress. "It doesn't ture" is a concern to Farm Bureau mented. "We understand each have a ghost of a chance to pass leaders around Iowa, Thatcher re­ other well." Andre served as the 92nd Congress," Dr. Ross Tal­ lated. Even if the new plan is ex­ USDA experiment station admin­ bot, political science, said. actly what's needed, farmers may istrator in Washington from 1940- have a hard time getting used. to 46. Plan Might Pass it, he said. Andre isn't exactly sure how Nixon's plan would have some the change would effect Iowa, but Talbot feels the plan may have of the ag agencies in each of the he thinks those agencies with a chance if Nixon is re-elected new departments. While speaking long histories probably would re­ and has a Republican Congress. to the Iowa Legislature March 1, main much the same. He thinks In spite of the fact that the pro- Nixon defended the plan: the operation of the ag experi- ( continued on page 6)

Spring, 1971 5 (continued from page 5) ination of the House and Senate Hardin thinks the farmer can posals are offered "in a biparti­ agriculture committees. Many of actually gain strength through re­ san spirit," Talbot feels party the key decisions affecting agri· alignment of agencies. If the pro­ politics will play an important culture now are made in these posal is enacted, "farmers accus­ role in their fate. committees. If cabinet reform tomed to working with a particu­ Dr. Paul Yarbrough, sociology, happens, Talbot feels the com· lar agency or with certain people agrees with Talbot. There are mittees would change, too. will find themselves still working 120,000 employees in the USDA Even if the plan fails Congress, with those same people after re­ alone, and the reorganization in­ it may be successful because it organization," he said. "Only the volves six other departments, too. caused people to take a close look route to get to those people will Nixon's plan may be just what at the system. Andre feels it is be different." we need, Yarbrough said, but any good to take a good look at in­ Perhaps that's the biggest hang­ time you juggle that many jobs, ternal structures sometimes. There up-farmers would have to find you meet resistance. are a number of duplicating new access points in Washington. A change that could effect agri· agencies, which when combined, It's an interesting problem, and culture even more than the loss would streamline the executive farm leaders will have to wait to of the USDA, is the possible elim- branch. see what happens.

How Proposed Changes Affect Agriculture

Human Resources Natural Resources

"First, a department dealing with the concerns of "Third, a department concerned with our physical people-as individuals, as members of a family- a de­ environment, and with the preservation and balanced use partment focused on human needs." of those great natural resources on which our nation depends." Four branches in the Human Resources Department will be I) Health Services, 2) Income Maintenance and Four branches in the Department of Natural Resources Stability, 3) Education and Manpower, and 4) Social will be 1) Land and Recreation, 2) Water Resources, 3) and Rehabilitation Services. Energy and Mineral Resources, and 4), Marine Resources The core of this department will be the present De­ and Technology. partment of Health, Education and Welfare. Functions Duplicating agencies from the USDA, the Department of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and the Packers of Interior and the Army (Defense) will be brought to­ and Stockyards Administration might be placed here. gether under federal water resources development. The Land and Recreation branch will encompass USDA functions dealing with forestry, grazing and wildlife man­ agement. The function of the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) would probably be assumed by this department.

Community Development

"Second, a department concerned with our prosperity -with our jobs, our business and those many activities that keep our economy running smoothly and well." Economic Development

Seven branches of the Department of Economic Devel­ "Fourth, a department dealing with the community­ opment will be I) Food and Comm()dities, 2) Domestic rural communities and urban communities and all that and International Commerce, 3) Labor Relations and it takes to make a community function as a community." Standards, 4) Statistical Information, 5) Science and Tech­ nology, 6) Economic Development and 7) Transportation. Four branches in the Department of Community De­ The key to agricultural policy has been income main­ velopmenit will be 1) Community Development, 2) Hous­ tenance through the price support and cropland reduc­ ing, 3) Metropolitan Development and Renewal, and tion programs of the Commodity Credit Corporation 4) Transportation. (CCC). The CCC will be placed in the Food and Com­ This new department will merge programs of the modities branch. President Nixon decided that stability Department of Housing and Urban Development 'with of farm income should be solved within the broad frame­ the urban and rural community development programs work of policies affecting the whole economy. of the Office of Economic Opportunity, the Department T.he Foreign Agricultural Service, Export Marketing of Agriculture and many public facilities construction Service and Foreign Economic Development Service will programs from the Department of Health, Educa tion likely tie in with the Domestic and International Com­ and Welfare. merce branch.· Agricultural Information handled by the Some elements of the 4-H and Extension Service and USDA's Statistical Reporting Service (SRS) will probably the Rural Comm.unity Development Service will be lo­ be handled under the new Statistical Information branch. cated in the Community Development branch. The Farm­ The Science and Technology branch will include most ers Home Administration will fall into the Housing of the research and development activities of the Depart­ branch, and the Rural Electrification Administration ments of Agriculture and Commerce. The Ag Research (REA) may also fit into the Community Development De­ service and part of the Extension Service will fall here. partment.

6 Iowa Agriculturist This is a ''feed store?''

You may be thinking: "You're ducts in each MoorMan Man's stock production. They're based putting me on!" sample case-for hogs, beef cattle, on painstaking Moor Man Re­ Not so. dairy cattle, poultry, sheep and search. And there's a wealth of What you see is the feed store goats. Dogs and horses, too. useful livestock information in a Moor Man Man ~rries when For 'most every feeding job, the MoorMan Man's service and he calls on a livestock producer. there are choices. of high-quality product manuals. By bringing it to the farm, products and forms-for feeding Direct service has been pro­ ranch or feedlot, the Moor Man with the stockman's grain, pas­ vided stockmen since the first Man provides on-the-spot ser­ ture or roughage according to his MoorMan Product was sold in vice to the busy stockman. needs and preferences. Even pro­ 1885. And, each year, more and Together, they can look at his ducts designed for a specific part mon stockmen are finding they livestock and facilities. And work of the country-to fit the partic­ get extra value from the products, out feeding programs to fit the ular needs of the area. feeding programs and service pro­ stockman's needs and goals. For each major class of live­ vided by the man who brings There are more than 60 re­ stock, there are step-by-step feed­ this "feed store" direct to the search-developed and proved pro- ing programs for efficient live- farm, ranch or feedlot.

Moorman Mfg. Co., Quincy, Illinois

Spring, 1971 7 A Candid Conversation With the Man

~aled

Kenny Fulk is a 56-year-old AG: You're obviously a very busy package of energy and enthusi­ man. How many hours a week do asm. Most people know him as you put in on the fair? Secretary of the Iowa State Fair­ FULK: I've never kept track. I going on his ninth year. work all the time! If I don't have He's an Iowa State alum where a meeting, then I'll be at the of­ fice. he earned his degree in Animal AG: What is your title? Husbandry. While here, he was FULK: My title is Secretary of a member of FarmHouse frater­ the Iowa State Fair. Some think nity and also was business man­ it should be manager, but it ager of the Agriculturist. doesn't really make any difference Fulk is the driving force behind to me. I'm directly responsible to one of the largest state fairs in the the board of directors of the fair, country-possibly the largest. His which includes Governor Ray ideas and management makes pos­ and President Parks of Iowa State sible a ten-day extravaganza that University. in 1970 entertained over six-hun­ AG: What is the £air's budget? dred-thousand people. FULK: It is $1.5 million, a small part of which we get from the Fulk and his wife live on the state. They gave us $10 thousand fairgrounds in a house overlook­ last year for premiums, but the ing the entire grounds and the total amount given out was $236 city of Des Moines. Interviewer thousand. Jerry Conner talked to him there AG: Who can enter into compe­ and reports, "He's exciting, can­ tition at the state fair? FULK: We let anyone enter who did and FAIR! His basement is qualifies for open competition, filled with pictures of various as­ say with cattle and sheep. This is pects of the fair. Everywhere you the world's largest livestock show, look, it's fair-fair-fair!" you know. We are over twice as

8 Iowa Agriculturist large as the Chicago show, and the people an insight into the life year and we are over this. There this doesn't include rabbits and of the Mexican. We hope to have are some changes taking place and such. We also have the world's a fabulous Mexican restaurant, one of these is the machinery. largest swine show. staffed by their people, as well as They want more of a power show AG: How does the Iowa fair rank many travel displays. and this takes room. with others in the country? People in Mexico are planning AG: Do you want a new fair­ FULK: If you measure according trips to the fair. We went down grounds? to livestock, it's the largest. If you there a while back and were given FULK: I would like to have a measure according to acres, it a wonderful reception. Mexican world food fair in 1976 to coin­ would be in the top ten. And if people buy a lot of cattle and cide with the national bi-centen­ you measure according to attend­ hogs from this country as well as nial. We should have this in Iowa ance, it would be in the top 20. many other things. So this is an because we are the heart of food But in another area, that of mon­ excellent opportunity to show production. This would be a one­ ey taken in, it would be the larg­ them our products. shot thing, but it would run quite est. AG: What can you tell us about a bit longer. There would be AG: What in your background who will be the grandstand per­ many lasting benefits from this­ qualifies you to manage this fair? formers this year? such as a new fairgrounds. FULK: I come from a farm in FULK: I can't tell you anything AG: How do you see the "71" fair southwest Iowa. I attended Iowa yet, but they will be as big as last as far as attendance? State where I worked on almost year. FULK: It'll be hard to top the all the publications. I also have AG: How long can the fair­ last one. We'll have as big a worked with various breed or­ grounds continue to hold all of grandstand draw as ever but the ganizations and shows. the people who wish to attend? economic situation is a little If I were to criticize education, FULK: A study has shown that sticky. I imagine the people will I would say that students aren't we should expect around five come but not stay as many being taught to communicate. It hundred thousand people each days. e doesn't make much difference how much they know if they can't get it over to the people. Fairs are an excellent medium for communication, with people of all strata-communication that you might not otherwise have. With this in mind, we move the displays around so people have to move around to see them. We have between 50 and 60 thousand people a day that might not oth­ erwise be exposed to these things. People need to express them­ selves, even if it's only by raising rabbits. A fair is important in this way, because it gives many opportunities for recognition. AG: Let's talk about the 1971 fair. Why the Mexican theme? FULK: This goes back to when I started several years ago. We tried to have something new each year, so we started using themes. We had historical backgrounds and finally, a "Discover Iowa." We really can't discover Illinois or Missouri. So why not Mexico? She is one of our neighbors that has been forgotten in some ways. AG: How will this work in with the fair? FULK: We plan to have a Mex­ ican village with constant enter­ tainment. We will also have many stands with Mexican art and crafts. We feel that this will give

Spring, 1971 9 Farm On at Iowa State DO THE SCALES BALANCE?

Pat Demer and Dick Ballan­ out, "It is becoming increasingly tyne both were students at Iowa harder to get into farming as the State last quarter. Both plan to years go on." make farming their life's voca­ Ballantyne isn't certain what tion. Both also realize the impor­ his original reasons for coming to tance of education to conduct a Iowa State were. He always grew successful farming program. How­ up with the idea that a college ever, they made different deci­ education would be a great asset sions on how to obtain this edu­ and always planned on coming to cation. Iowa State for that education. He After high school, Derner en­ looks upon his B.S. as an insur­ listed in the Air Force. With the ance policy against future chang­ military out of the way he re­ es. If something happens and he turned home to farm with his dad. can't farm, "that old B.S. will al­ Realizing the need for more edu­ ways be there to fall back on." cation he enrolled in Iowa State's There are considerable differ­ winter quarter farm operations ences in the training received in program. the two programs. Those in the Ballantyne will graduate this winter quarter program take spring with a B.S. in farm opera­ nineteen hours of agriculture tions. He still has the service fac­ courses for two winter quarters to ing him and so will have to wait receive their completion degree. before beginning farming. Students in the four year program Derner and Ballantyne made a receive more agriculture training decision that all ISU farm op stu­ as well as having an opportunity dents must make. to take courses in other areas. Which group made the right Many students choose the win­ choice? ter quarter farm op program be­ In an attempt to come to an cause it provides less of a disrup­ answer, the Ag arranged a meet­ tion to their farming program. ing with Derner and Ballantyne Ballantyne agreed that it is al­ to discuss why each made his de­ most impossible to maintain a cision. farming program while pursuing After Derner returned from the a B.S. in farm operations. But he service he thought about entering thinks the benefits are worth the the four year B.S. degree pro­ disruption. As he puts it, "There gram. But his three year hitch is a heck of a lot of information with the service had already dis­ buried in these old brick walls up rupted his farming plans and he here." didn't feel it would be worth­ During his first two years Bal­ while to be away from the farm lantyne took the equivalent of another four years. As he pointed many of the courses offered to the

10 l owa Agriculturist winter quarter students. He didn't feel that these courses were "worth it" or gave him all the information he needs to carry out a successful farming program. As he continued his education and took higher lev.el courses he felt he received more of the informa­ tion he wanted. Demer disagrees with this view. He finds the courses offered by the winter quarter program di­ rectly applicable to his farming program. Ideally he would like to come to school and stay until re­ ceiving a B.S. degree, but the win­ ter quarter program is more con­ venient. Demer is able to have a rather extensive farming program while still continuing his education. He conducts this program in partner­ ship with his father. They have 1,000 acres of crop ground, feed 1,000 head of beef cattle, raise 200 sheep and lambs, feed 500 hogs, maintain a 100 head beef cow herd and contract feed 20,000 head of turkeys. Demer has made some adjustments in his farming program to allow him to attend school in the winter. His livestock numbers are a little lower than they would be otherwise because he must keep his winter chores down to the point where his fa­ Dick Ballantyne (left) & Pat Derner (right) discuss the advantages of their respec­ ther can handle them. tive farm op majors. In general, Demer feels that breaking away from his farm business in the winter is worth­ data interesting him. This doesn't Probably there is no distinct while. With a little planning he work in college where exams advantage of one program over can arrange for care of his live­ don't always concentrate on ma­ the other. A lot depends on an stock. He values the exposure to terial that concerns just Demer. individual's aspirations and the college life and contact with the Ballantyne says this is mainly a situation he finds himself in. top agricultural personnel on the matter of learning the type of Many students switch from one Iowa State staff. trivia an instructor wants on an program to another as motives Ballantyne has no farming pro­ exam. change. gram at the moment. After com­ One aspect of the situation Ballantyne mentioned one such pleting his military duty he plans which wasn't mentioned by Bal­ student. A friend of his started to return to his father's farm near lantyne or Derner but concerns as a freshman in the four year Lamoni. There, he and his dad other farm op students is the cost. farm op program. College life plan to enter into a dairy partner­ At current tuition rates Ballan­ didn't agree with him so he left ship with Graceland College, as tyne has $2,400 invested in tuition school and started to farm. Now well as maintaining a beef herd. for his B.S. degree. Plus his in­ he has a large machinery invest­ come has been reduced from what ment and a herd of Angus cattle. Demer says the problem of re­ it would have been if he was But he has decided that he wants adjusting to studying is one of the farming. Demer on the other to attend college. To attend the limitations of the winter quarter hand needs to only invest $400 to four year program he would prob­ program. While in school he de­ receive a two quarter farm op de­ ably have to quit farming entire­ velops study habits and strength­ gree. During the remaining nine ly. However, through the winter ens them. However, when he is months he is able to maintain a quarter program he is able to home he picks up a farm maga­ farming program and support work his education into his farm­ zine and concentrates only on the himself. ing program. e

Spring, 1971 11 Corn Leaf Blight:

Epstein says that if the weather conditions are right, chances are that another blight epidemic will The Elusive strike Iowa farmers in 1971. Farm­ ers should get as much blight re­ sistant seed as possible and save it to plant on their best ground. Farmers that can't get enough normal cytoplasm corn should get Menace hybrids that performed well last year and showed some resistance to the blight. Some seed corn companies are offering second­ generation (F2) seed that has nor­ mal cytoplasm instead of male sterile. Farmers can expect at by Torn Hayes least a 25 per cent yield decrease from this seed. In some cases it might be better to plant male sterile corn that showed some re­ sistance last year. One of the most recent prob­ large number of other susceptible Early planting of susceptible lems Iowa farmers are faced with hybrids which permitted rapid de­ hybrids will give the crop a better is the Southern corn leaf blight. velopment of the disease is also chance to escape the disease. The Previously, the disease attacked partly to blame for the epidemic more mature the plant is when only the leaves of the corn plant. in 1970. infected, the less the yield loss will But now a new strain of the blight Another possibility is that the be. Moderate planting rates are known as race T is capable of at­ strain may have become better advisable to avoid stress of the tacking the leaf, sheath, stalk and able to cause disease and spread. crop. Adequate soil fertility and ear as well, according to Abraham The new strain of blight is cap­ good weed and insect control will H. Epstein, associate professor of able of rapid spread and there be more important than usual this plant pathology at Iowa State was time for a big build up of year. University. Male sterile cytoplasm the disease. This is because the It is not known whether the corn appears to be most suscep­ disease started early in the grow­ spores can overwinter in the field. tible to the new strain of blight ing season in the southern states Epstein recommends that farmers fungus. and spread northward. consider planting small grains, Until 1969, Epstein says, South­ Also of importance is the na­ sorghum or soybeans if blight was ern corn leaf blight was a rarity ture of the blight fungus. The a problem in that field the year in Iowa. The outbreak occurred fungus can produce thousands of before. It is known that spores too late to hurt t_he crop that year. spores within a few days after the will live through the winter in Last year the blight had favorable corn plant is infected. These stored corn. For this reason it is weather conditions of warm tem­ spores may be carried by the being recommended that no in­ peratures and high humidity in wind for many miles and still fected corn be shelled during the many areas, and large acreages of have the ability to infect corn summer. TMS cytoplasm corn permitted plants. The spores require long Some chemical sprays are avail­ large amounts of damage to oc­ periods of free moisture in order able for Southern corn leaf blight. cur in some parts of the state. The to germinate. These have been used by seed

12 Iowa Agriculturist Man should realize the penalty for unconcern for the power of plant diseases.

corn companies on corn for seed. plasms such as male sterility. Usu­ that a large amount of a suscepti­ The chemicals are probably not ally disease resistance or suscepti­ ble crop invites an epidemic. practical for most farmers to use bility is determined by genetic Seed breeders can avoid the in­ unless they anticipate a high yield factors in the nucleus. The rea­ tensive monoculture of a crop loss. son there was so much male ster­ with a very narrow germplasm or Predictions are that by 1972 ile corn which is susceptible to cytoplasm. What resistance is there will be enough normal cyto­ the blight is because seed corn known can be used more widely. plasm corn available that the dis­ companies did not have to detas­ More should be learned about ease will not be a major problem. sel this corn. why plants are resistant to plant It is not known why the epidem­ Man can prevent plant disease diseases. Plants should be devel­ ic occurred in 1969 and 1970 and epidemics. He has little control oped that are resistant not just not before since this strain of fun­ over weather or the plants' ability to one race of the disease but in­ gus can be traced back to at least to produce pathogens but he stead to the whole disease. This 1955. The disease probably should realize the penalty for un­ would eliminate the worry about new strains of the disease. It reached serious levels in smaller concern for the power of plant probably will not be easy to find areas in the south in recent years diseases. There was documented the answers, and it probably will and this permitted it to reach a evidence that male sterile cyto­ cost money. But it does not seem level high enough to cause an epi­ plasm was more susceptible to right that farmers should be the demic. Southern leaf blight. The na­ ones to suffer from an epidemic The new strain is unique be­ tion's corn should have been con­ that can be avoided while others cause it produces a specific toxin verted to resistant hybrids before who are responsible continue to for certain types of corn cyto- the blight occurred. It was known profit. e

Ears showing varying amounts of blight damage from the Race T strain of Southern corn leaf blight. Race T is different from the previ­ ously known Race 0 in that it also attacks the stalks and ears of the plant.

Spring, 1971 18 A Chance for Escape

by Glen n Moravek

Wilderness canoe camping can been allowed within the area. Sea­ are often seen feeding in marshy be an exciting and relaxing vaca­ planes are restricted to seven areas. Black bears are common tion for college students who like points along the perimeter of the and often make a nuisance of the outdoors. After nine months wilderness. Outboard motors and themselves by raiding camps. Al­ of studying, traveling over pure snowmobiles in winter, are re­ though timber wolves are seldom lakes and through pristine forests stricted to specified routes. Over seen in the Quetico-Superior re­ provides a welcome break from most of the wilderness, there is gion, this is one of the last places books and belligerent professors. nothing to disturb the solitude ex­ in the continental United States Many experts agree that one of cept the dip of paddles or a loon's where they still exist. In addi­ the best canoeing areas in the call. And to prevent litt;ering, the tion to the big game, many spe­ world is within a day's drive of U.S. Forest Service has outlawed cies of small mammals and birds Ames. This is the Quetico-Supe­ nonburnable food and beverage also live in the area. rior country, located on the Min­ containers. As an outgrowth of the Queti­ nesota-Ontario border between Fishing is generally good co-Superior's unique attractions, Rainy Lake and Lake Superior. throughout the Quetico-Superior many commercial firms serve On the Minnesota side of the bor­ country. The quality of fishing campers in the area. The camper der is Superior National Forest, in any particular lake seems to does not have to own a canoe or which contains more than 3.7 vary with the lake's remoteness. any specialized equipment to en­ million acres of wilderness. One­ Northern pike, walleyes and joy the area. Canoes, gear and half of this is composed of more smallmouth bass can be caught food may be rented from outfit­ than 5,000 interconnecting lakes. throughout the summer in most ting firms in the northern Min­ The land area is covered with lakes by paddling parallel to nesota towns of Grand Marais, pine, spruce, balsam fir, aspen shore and casting toward likely Ely or Crane Lake. The average and birch forest. spots. Early or late in the season, fee for a complete outfit, exclud­ Across the border, Ontario's when water temperatures are cool ing personal items, is about $11 Quetico Provincial Park gives the and fairly uniform throughout per person per day. Fishing li­ canoeist another million acres to the lakes, lake trout can also be cense costs-and for campers go­ explore. The camper can travel caught near shore. But after the ing into Ontario, Canadian cus­ for weeks, carrying his canoe and water begins to warm, the trout tom's fees-are extra. Canoeists gear over portages between the head for deeper waters. who have some of their own gear lakes. Although some routes are There is also an interesting as­ may rent individual items of rigorous, most portages are well sortment of wildlife in the area equipment at reasonable rates. under a qiile. The prospective ca­ which makes good targets for pho­ Outfitters advertise in many out­ noeist can choose a route to fit tographers. No hunting is allowed door magazines. his skill and physical ability. in Quetico Provincial Park and Guides are available for about The United States and Ontario consequently the wildlife has lit­ $30 a day. Their services are not have strived to keep this country tle fear of man. Whitetail deer required for even beginners to as wild and beautiful as when are very common and can often have a safe and productive trip, French explorers first traveled it. be seen coming to drink at lake according to most outfitters. In harmony with the concept of shores early in the morning. Campers with no canoeing expe­ wilderness, development has not Although less common, moose rience can get free instruction in

14 Iowa Agriculturist the use of canoes and other equip­ they cut glare, making rocks and between the canoe's thwarts. It is ment from their outfitters. Also, other underwater hazards visible. always a good idea to carry a most outfitters are happy to sit Knives are also essential. A spare reel and a spare spool of down with clients and lay out a good fillet knife should go in the line in the wilderness. They may route which will fit their desires pack with the cooking utensils for add a little weight to the outfit, and ability. They will point out filleting fish. A sturdy pocket­ but can prevent a disappointing productive fishing areas, spots of knife or unobtrusive belt knife is trip. scenic or historic interest and the good for jobs around camp and Some of the best fishing lures best routes. is easy to carry. The larger belt for this area are daredevils, plas­ In addition to a canoe and knives are awkward and are usu­ tic worms, hair and feather jigs, equipment, outfitters also provide ally more trouble than they are spinners, Rapala lures, popping food. Anyone planning a trip worth. Other necessary items bugs and streamer flies, according should get his outfitter's food list usually not supplied by an outfit­ to one veteran outfitter. Weighted and alter it to fit his taste and the ter are a pliers, rope, waterproof feathered spinners which can be tastes of the rest of his party. match container and toilet arti­ worked at all depths by varying Although outfitters provide cles. The thing to remember when the speed of the retrieve are spe­ most essential equipment items, selecting any of these items of cial favorites of local adventurers. there are some personal i terns equipment is to keep them light. Yellowhaired jibs are especially which they do not. Everyone in a Clothing for the wilderness canoe party should bring a map should be sturdy and warm, al­ effective for bass in this area when and a good compass and know though not bulky or heavy. Tem­ bumped along the bottom where how to use them. Waterproof peratures, especially early or late a stream or river enters a lake. maps are available from W. A. in the season, may drop below Whatever tackle is choosen, it Fisher Co., Virginia, Minnesota. freezing. Hiking boots with eight­ should be kept light and capable A flashlight and spare batteries inch tops are good, but not essen­ of being stored in a packsack. are also very useful. At least one tial. Vibram soled boots are es­ In addition to good equipment, sewing kit and one first aid kit pecially good for gripping on wet the best things a camper can take should also be included in a par­ rocks or logs. into the wilderness with him are ty's provisions. Fishing tackle should also be experience, careful planning and The sun can be a problem to a chosen carefully. Here medium knowledge. Although nothing canoeist who is exposed to it for weight tackle designed for land­ can replace experience, a begin­ at least 12 hours a day. So every ing fish up to twenty pounds is canoeist should include sun tan fine. Two or three piece rods are ning canoeist can assure himself oil, chap stick and a pair. of sun­ easier to pack than single piece a successful trip by planning care­ glasses in his outfit. Polaroid )jOds. Rods are most efficiently car­ fuly and doing some reading on glasses are especially good because ried in aluminum cases strapped the 1iubject. •

Spring, 1971 15 Spring :J-everf

Jeanneen Field is helping to bring spring to campus this year. "I really like this bare/oot season," she says. Jeanneen comes from a farm near Moorland and is an aggie at heart. Much of her summer is spent horseback riding and working with her show steers. This summer she will also be working in the livestock ofiice of the cattle barn during the Iowa State Fair. Jeanneen, a sophomore in English, lives in Fleming House, Westgate Hall.

Hot pants courtesy Country Cobbler Photos by Bill St. Clair Hilton's Drea1n Co1nes True

by Don Schlichte

18 Iowa Agriculturist them." He expressed hope that society can do it without tearing down the good things it has. Iowa State has also shared in ''Our values and our Hilton's optimism for the future. "Too many schools today have lost a sensitivity toward people. ·emphasis are changing. '' Iowa State University has been as sensitive toward the needs of peo­ ple as has any other land-grant institution in the country," Hil­ ton added. "I believe that Iowa State has "Students are much more con­ is what is happening to society been quite responsive to the needs cerned about people and the fu­ and people in general. Another of the changing times," Hilton ture of our country and the world is civil rights. (Hilton preferred said. "The university will un­ than ever before, says James H. to call it human rights.) And pol­ doubtedly continue to change in Hilton, former ISU President. lution is the third concern of to­ the future," Hilton said he fore­ Although Hilton vacated the day's students Hilton thinks. "It's cast more changes and innova­ presidency in 1965, his face and a young man's world," he said. tions in the curricula. For ex­ name have come back under an He explained that business, in­ ample, two curricula-poultry sci­ ISU spotlight recently with the dustry and farming are all trying ence and ag tech-have already construction of the $7 million to emphasize material things. been dropped. "The content of Hilton Coliseum. "Somewhere along the way we've courses will probably continue to The Coliseum is a part of the lost something," Hilton added. change in the future," he said. new Iowa State Center, an idea "It's not easy to define human "Iowa State will continue to im­ conceived by Hilton early in his qualities. Since you (referring to prove the type of education pre­ administration as president here. students) will be running the af­ sented, to be responsive to the He saw the Center as a need for fairs of the world and the nation changing needs of the people." the school, and was influential in in 10 or 15 years, you had better Today, Hilton is still active in organizing the Iowa State Univer­ be concerned." educational reform. He is serv­ sity Foundation, financial back­ He also had some other ideas ing as chairman of a commission bone of the Center. about why students appear to be to study public education in Jam es Hilton was born on a more concerned today than ever North Carolina. He has worked 100-acre farm in the Piedmont before. "Students seem to have a on this commission for three years section of North Carolina. He re­ feeling that they have fallen vic­ and is completing the report this ceived his Bachelor of Science d~ tims to the conditions of today. year. As part of a larger state gree in animal husbandry from Students are often frustrated be­ group, he has played a part in Iowa State University. After his cause they feel they can do noth­ helping establish community col­ schooling here, Hilton served as ing about these conditions," he leges and technical institutes in the county extension director in said. that state. This group is respon­ Green County for three years. "Our values and our emphasis sible for the allocation of funds The former ISU president re­ are changing." He cautioned, for the state universities in North ceived a Master of Science degree however, "We'll have to come out Carolina. from the University of Wisconsin of it with some order and some "We need to continue to im­ and a Doctor of Science degree respect for the order or we will prove the learning techniques as from Purdue University and re­ destroy the system or establish­ well as methods of teaching," Hil­ turned to North Carolina State ment or whatever you wish to call ton added. Although still con­ University as the head of the it. I'm deeply concerned about cerned with education and the dairy industry department. In it and feel frustrated as most stu­ needs of students, Hilton says he 1948, he became the Dean of Ag­ dents do," Hilton added. "We is planning to retire very soon riculture at that institution. Five have to have faith and confidence from an active role in education. years later he accepted the presi­ and make some adjustments along ''I'd like to spend some time read­ dency of Iowa State University, a the way." He added that society ing and traveling and doing some position he held until 1965. must somehow keep the best it other things I haven't had time Hilton says he thinks students has and try to improve upon it. to do," he said. have greatly changed during the Hilton had some words of Although many persons share past few years. He says they are praise for today's students. "I be­ his concern that education still more concerned today, but also lieve we have the best prepared needs improvement, few have thinks it is difficult to say exactly and most idealistic students we've made the contributions of James why. ever had. They see things that are Hilton. It is not only fitting but As he sees it, students focus wrong. And there are things proper that Iowa State pay trib­ their concern on three areas. One w.rong, and they want to correct ute to that contribution. •

Spring, 1971 19 mental displays for Veishea 1971; three on central campus. One of these displays will be a cooper­ ative effort of the animal, dairy VEISHEA: and poultry science departments, taking the shape of a two-part display. The first part will be lo­ cated on central campus and will lead visitors to the second part, in A Thing Kildee Auditorium.

13-foot tower

Part one will feat~re a 13-foot tower topped by a satellite six feet of the Present in diameter. Six smaller satellites will be extended ten feet from the main one. The larger satellite will represent the combined pro­ grams while the small satellites will represent the various subdivi­ by John Anderson sions such as dairy, sheep, poul­ try and swine. Pens with small pigs and a dairy calf will be on display on the ground level. From this display, visitors will be directed to Kildee where the departments have prepared music and a movie depicting each de­ "The primary object in the Ag The next section contained a partment's importance to the division during the celebration is large "Because" sign leading to world. to show the scientific work as well the third section, a display of all as the practical training students the qualities of milk. Be Versatile in the different departments are The next year, as reported in receiving." the June-July, 1929, Agricultur­ The theme of the Agriculture This, according to W. A. Craft, ist, the Horticulture department Education department's display is chairman of the agricultural divi­ won the agricultural division "Be Versatile-Go Ag Ed." This sion for the 1922 Veishea celebra­ with a float again using Lind­ display, to be located on central tion, was what the spring affair bergh as its central theme. This campus, will consist of a three was all about. float was also built in three sec­ wall structure with a four-sided Over Veishea, Inc.'s, 50 years, tions, the first showing a figure of pyramid in the center. On the the basic meaning of the May fes­ Lindberg in Paris with a bottle walls will be picture collages tival has remained the same as of wine after his flight, the second about the three main areas of Ag stated by Craft in the May, 1922, depicting his "marriage amid gar­ Ed: production and agriculture, issue of the Iowa Agriculturist. lands of flowers" and the third teaching and ag business. The But such things as the presenta­ with two small boys surrounded four sides of the pyramid will con­ tions, floats, displays, entertain­ by fruit, "essential in their nor­ tain descriptions and explana­ ment and speakers have changed mal growth." Also that year, the tions of the pictures and collages. with the times and with the ex­ Dairy department exhibited the panding university and Veishea newly constructed Dairy Industry Hungry? organization. building for the first time and The June, 1928, Agriculturist featured demonstrations of how The third central campus dis­ reported that the Dairy depart­ to make ice cream. play is being built by the Agron­ ment won the parade sweepstakes Float-building by the depart­ omy department on the theme, award for their float depicting the ments eventually faded out so "Agronomy-Our Profession Feeds popularity and health value of that more attention could be de­ the World." The display will de­ milk. The float, definitely influ­ voted to displays and open house pict ten different aspects of agron­ enced by the mood of the times, projects. omy's importance to the world, consisted of three sections. The each of its own panel. The pan­ first showed Charles Lindbergh in Ag displays els will be put together in a stag­ his "Spirit of St. Louis" landing gered, "saw-blade" formation. in Paris with Lindbergh immedi­ The College of Agriculture will The Ag Business' display, "Get­ ately asking for a glass of milk. feature nine different depart- ting Better, Going Stronger," will

20 Iowa Agriculturist be located in East Hall and will with handouts about the 0-Rec worked and an environmental ta­ illustrate the flexibility and pub­ courses and department. The oth­ ble with handouts and posters on lic relations of the field today. er tables will contain information ecology. The walls of the corridor between concerning campsight arrange­ So "the times, they are a chang­ the old and the new sections of ment, the future outlook for 0- in'." And Veishea, Inc., is keep­ the hall will be lined with pic­ Rec graduates, the development ing pace along with them, stress­ tures of instructors, students, of a park shown on a three di­ ing the importance of relevance graduates and field trips. An add­ mensional model, a slide presen­ in displays. And it looks like the ed feature will be the "Why Not tation of summer occupations, a displays are doing their part, Dial the Markets?" booth where cap showing where students have from Lindbergh to satellites. e visitors cap dial a pre-recorded report of the latest market condi­ tions.

Pine Seedlings

"How Man Benefits from the Forest Ecosystem" is the theme of the Forestry display in room 231, Bessey Hall. The display will ex­ plain proper forest management and regeneration techniques along with the benefits that can be gained through these practices. Visitors will be given pine seed­ lings at the end of the presenta­ tion. Visitors will be lead on a tour through the ISU green houses as part of the Horticulture display. The tour will pass tropical plant and fruit arrangements, an eight by two and one half foot "Horn of Plenty" and displays about proper turf and and lawn man­ agement. Guests will be able to purchase flower plants and cor­ sages made by members of the de­ partment.

Slide Show

A slide show projected inside a fiberboard and muslin structure will highlight the Landscape Architecture department's dis­ play, "The Environment Design Process Presented in a Multi-Me­ dia Environment." Around the central structure, the LA's will display a number of student proj­ ects to show the varying types of work being done in the depart­ ment. It will be located in room 5 of the Landscape Architecture building. In room 203, Bessey Hall, the Outdoor Recreation department will present a circular arrange­ ment of seven tables depicting seven areas of study in the 0-Rec curriculum. The first table will be a general information table

Spring, 1971 21 .A

B. S., The biggest trans-ition between school and the out­ side world is that you have a client. In school there just isn't enough time spent on communicating with the client. "When you are presenting an entire proj­ ect from beginning to end you must be able to com­ municate with the client." then ... So says Dave Dahlquist, a 1970 ISU graduate in Landscape Architecture. Dahlquist works for John Crose and Associates of Des Moines, a firm at which all four employees are ISU grads. He thinks that put­ ting more emphasis on speech and journalism courses in college would enable graduates to better commu­ nicate with clients. Dahlquist's work can be divided into three cate­ gories. The first of these areas is recreation planning activities. This involves things like planning individu­ al parks or analyzing an entire county's recreation needs. The second segment of Dahlquist's work is plan­ ning housing complexes. Building site planning as well as landscaping work is involved in such activities. An example of this type of work is a housing plan his firm designed that included individual house lots, town houses, apartments and a club house with a pool. The remainder of Dahlquist's work involves resi­ dential planting design. A local example of his firm's work in this field is the planting design for the Iowa State Center. About his work in general Dahlquist says, "You need school before you can tackle any real problems. There is a difference in what your instructors and you think a job is going to he like and what it is really like. A real situation is never real until you are on the job."

22 Iowa Agriculturist by Steve Boyt

Spring, 1971 23 The 1970 Animal Science Ban· quet was held February 9, in the Memorial Union. Annual awards were made at the banquet, with the Freshman Scholarship going to Mark Anderson, An S and the Outstanding Senior award going to Bud Beedle. A new feature of the banquet was introduced this year, the Animal Science Hall of Fame award. The award recog­ nizes individuals who have made outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of ani­ mal science, and was given to Car­ Action roll R. Plager. Guest speaker was Dr. Robert A. Long, Director of Research - and Development, Ankony An­ gus.

~The Agronomy Club held !hell ,,~officer election at the end of win­ ter quarter. The new officers are: The 43rd Annual All-Ag Ban­ President-Steve Freeman; Vice­ quet was held March 10 at the President-Mike Braun; Treasur­ Memorial Union. Awards were er-Dennis Kemp; Recording Sec­ given to members of Ag College retary-James Bollig; Correspond­ who have distinguished them­ ing Secretary-Andy Baldus; Ag selves within the past year. Council Representatives - Steve Denny Jones, Hort 4; Bradley Schuetz, John Murphy; Historian Upfield, For 4; Darrell Weems, -Dale Slager; Program Chairman Agron 4; and Dale Vincent, Farm -Alan Tompkins. Op 3, received the Real Guy About 125 students, parents and Awards. This award is given to faculty attended the Agronomy four students who have been out­ Club Banquet on February 12. standing in their interest and serv­ Roger Mitchell, Chairman of the ice to the Ag College and their University of Missouri Agronomy departmental club. Department, spoke at the ban­ Harold Crawford was selected quet. as outstanding adviser. Crawford, who received $100 in connection with this award, is currently head of the Farm Operations Depart­ Fisheries and Wildlife Biology ment. Club is the new name of the Zo­ The Block and Bridle Club was ology Club. The name change is selected as the outstanding club. a result of the large number of This award was based on the Fisheries and Wildlife Biology club's activities for the past year students who have predominated as evidenced in a scrapbook that Positions for Editor and new the club's operation for several was submitted for judging. staff members of the Iowa Agri­ years. Dennis Dammer, Stephen culturist. are now open. For ap­ New officers for the coming year Hughes An Sci 4 and John Bau­ plication information, stop by the are: President-Harlan Fierstine; emfield Ag Eng l were honored office, 126 Press, and watch the Vice-President-Gerald Rook; Sec­ as winners in the Ag Council Daily. retary-Chuck Harris; Treasurer Speech Contest. Also honored The new editor and his staff -Jackie Korn. were the 167 ag students who re­ will be responsible for the publi­ A few of the projects the club ceived scholarships and awards cation, beginning with the Win­ is involved with are loaning dis­ during the last year. ter, 1972, issue. secting kits to students taking bi­ Don Muhm, farm editor of the Applications are open to every­ ology, enclosing the Ames High Des Moines Register and Trib­ one, non-journalism majors in­ prairie with a fence and selling une, was the speaker for the cluded. the redesigned FWB patches. event.

24 . Iowa Agriculturist A good turnout was reported at A major in biometry, a statis­ Dairy Science's new dub offic­ the annual ISU Horseman's tical science, was made available ers are President-James Ellis; Clinic, held March 27, in and to ag students in the new 1971-73 Vice-President-Chuck Medlang; around Kildee Hall and the general catalogue. The new pro­ Secretary-Clay Bernick; Treasur­ barns. gram is administered by the De­ er-Mark Lyon; Historian-De The selection of the Rodeo partment of Statistics and will Muecke; Corresponding Secre­ Club Queen was a feature of the grant a B.S. degree in agriculture. tary-Ken Collier; Ag Council afternoon program. The new The purpose of the biometry Representatives - Dick Homan queen is Becky Ball, H Ed 2. major is to get students with an and James Dane. agricultural background to use an For the first time the club pre­ analytical and quantitative ap­ pared a yearbook highlighting the proach to the ag sciences, accord­ year's activities. It is hoped to ing to Dr. Theodore Bancroft, make this an annual activity. The Ag Journalism Club met head of the Department of Sta­ March 25, at former major, Gary tistics. Speicher's home. Officers for the Professor in charge of the new coming year were elected and are program is Dr. Donald Hotchkiss, President-John Byrnes; Vice­ statistics. Hotchkiss says students Ag Business Club also has re­ President-Lynn Henderson; Sec­ in biometry will mainly take cently elected new officers. These retary-Tom Hayes; Treasurer­ courses in statistics, mathematics, are President-Roger Kerndt; Bill Block; Ag Council Represen­ computer science, and any agri­ Vice-President-Jerry Gide!; Sec­ tatives-Lynn Henderson and Don cultural science of the student's retary-Jim Danner; Treasurer­ Schlicte. choice. Roger Dahlgram; Ag Council The club has finished a slide The new curriculum has only Representative-Jim Eiler; Pub­ show of Block and Bridle activi­ two majors so far. Administrators licity Chairman-Bruce Hoegh; ties for that club. Now club mem­ are hopeful, however, that more Historian-Leonard Larson. bers are preparing entries for the students will find the new com­ Some of the club's spring ac­ national Ag Communicators of binations of courses suitable for a tivities include a service project, Tomorrow (ACT) contest. These major. a trip to St. Louis and the Ag entries are due May 20. For more Graduates in biometry will be Business Banquet. information, contact a club mem­ prepared for jobs in agricultural­ ber. ly related business and .industries. The Ag Journalism Banquet They will be able to handle the was April 5, at which Lee Kline, analytical aspects for ag indus­ WHO farm broadcaster, was the tries. featured speaker. There is no advanced degree program in biometry, but gradu­ ates will be able to earn advanced degrees in statistics or in any of the agricultural sciences. 0-Recs are soon to lose their departmental head, DeWitt Nel­ son, to retirement. Also a forestry professor, Nelson has been at Iowa State since 1968 when the Outdoor Recreation curriculum was formed. Nelson came back to I.S.U., his alma mater, after extensive work with the U.S. Forest Service and in the state of California from 1925 to 1966. From then until 1968, Nelson acted as a visiting professor of forestry to Iowa State University, Oregon State Univer­ sity and the University of Cali­ fornia at Berkeley. Nelson is listed in Who's Who in America and has been award­ ed the Greater Linneus Medal by the Swedish Royal Academy of Science and the Alumni Merit Award from Iowa State.

Spring, 1971 .25 can be returned to the land to aid in growing more crops," he said. Giant commercial feedlots usually occupy a relatively small area where there is no room for crop production. There is nowhere to spread the manure so it must be piled," he added. Doctor J. Ronald Miner, associate professor of agricultural engineering at Iowa State, makes the point that feedlot run-off pollution is not as big a problem in Iowa as in some states. "If you consider the number of fish killed in this state by feedlot run­ off you could argue that it is not a big problem. Cattlemen have done a good job in controlling run-off Ecology in Iowa," he said. Increases Investment Miner explains why some livestock feeders are hesi­ tant to employ run-off control measures. "Imple­ Goes to mentation of feedlot run-off control is an economic problem in that it can greatly increase the investment in the feedlot operation. This, from the farmers' point of view is different than buying a piece of farming equipment. Farming equipment makes a profit; pol­ the Feedlot lution control does not." Research is being done at Iowa State with several feedlot run-off control measures, according to Miner. One idea being tested is the application of partially treated animal wastes to crop land using irrigation equipment. Techniques are being studied that would enable partially treated waste to be dumped as harmless by Jack Felton water into streams. Efforts are being made to better understand animal In 1970, Iowa feeders marketed 4.6 million head odors and odor control. of cattle and 20 million hogs. This huge amount of Research is being done in the design of confinement livestock in feedlots around the state makes feedlot buildings for feeder livestock. run-off pollution a great potential problem. "The most important thing we are trying to do here The Congressional Quarterly for August 1970 esti­ is keep up with the research being conducted around mates a feedlot with I0,000 head of cattle has a sewage the country. We try to keep the livestock producer in­ potential equal to that of a city with a population of formed of many developments in feedlot run-off con­ 164,000 people. At the present time in Iowa there trol," Miner commented. are very few if any feedlot operations maintaining I0,000 head or more of cattle. Legal Controls William G. Zmolek, professor of animal science The state of Iowa has taken steps to legally control at Iowa State, points out that an increasing amount feedlot run-off pollution. A pursuant to authority of of attention will be focused on feedlot run-off in sections, 455B.9 and 455B.13 of the Iowa Code was Iowa. "The number of feedlots in Iowa are decreas­ approved October 14, 1969. This regulation estab­ ing, but the ones that remain are getting larger," he lishes guidelines to be followed by livestock feeders said. "As feeding operations become larger the prob­ in the state of Iowa. It defines conditions under lem of run-off will increase, and the attention given which a feedlot must be registered. In addition, feed­ to the problem will increase," he added. lot run-off facility requirements are defined with guidelines established for the operation of these facili­ "Problem Can Be Controlled" ties. Zmolek is optimistic that the feedlot run-off prob­ Livestock feeding operations are not required to lem can be controlled. "We know what the problem be registered if they are determined not to be pol­ is and we can solve it. We have the knowledge and luters. The Iowa Water Pollution Control Commis­ the techniques to solve the problem," he said. sion is responsible for the enforcement of the regula­ Feed production and utilization is an added ad­ tions. vantage for Iowa in manure control, Zmolek feels. "In According to Miner the regulations are adequate. many of the feeding operations in this state the feed "The big problem involves not enough staff at the used to prepare the animal for market is produced Water Pollution Control Commission. They have a on the farm where the feedlot is located. The ad­ lack of people to carry out the inspections of the feed­ vantage to this type of arrangement is that manure lots and the enforcement of the law," he concluded. e

26 Iowa Agriculturist Over the trew ...

This year was no exception as it found many as displayed by an abundance of curves, bulges Iowa State aggies pursuing the study of cattle, and flowing lines. carcass and coed judging. It has been noted that Specifically, a few characteristics to include the average aggie is considerably more adept in in your evaluation are: neater and smoother the first two areas of study. blending shoulders; a deeper and fuller chest To correct this deficiency in the latter area while still maintaining balance and symmetry; we at the Iowa Agriculturist have undertaken a trimmer and tidier middle carrying down to the task of defining the desirable qualities of a smoother, more bulging rump and thigh. Care coeds. So after long hours of painstaking re­ should be taken in this area to avoid extremes. search through reading bathroom walls and An appealing coed stands correct on her feet other places of public record, we feel we have and legs and steps out well to show her better established a comprehensive method of judging qualities. Her legs exhibit good substance 9f girls. bone with nicely defined hocks, covered with a It must be understood that the following data minimum amount of fat. This lends to a more is only based on preliminary research. It is very attractive heifer with a stylish walk and a high possible that this research has been negatively degree of eye appeal. influenced by the control group used--Iowa A modern type female has lots of bloom and State coeds. However, we feel our system is flex­ exhibits prominent breed characteristics espe­ ible enough so it can be modified as data from cially about her head and shoulders. Cull any more extensive exploratory projects is processed. stock with pecularities mch as bad ears, crooked In general, our system advocates a more mod­ face, heavy brisket, enlarged nostrils or com­ ern type female. A desirable young heifer should municable diseases. have a minimum of waste and be of a useful It is recommended that a young coed judge type. A few traits to watch for are longevity, select a heifer with a finer hair coat and a more broodiness and overall balance from end to end. pliable hide from end to end. An excess of hair Selecting desirable traits should be based on "eyeballing," handling, performance records and on the legs and about the knees should be dis­ yield grade. In general, a firm handling carcass criminated against. is the most desirable. Coeds exhibiting these characteristics will A female should show desirable conforma­ have a more desirable carcass with higher con­ tion as evidenced through her overall size, scale sumer acceptability. Also, they should dress out and uniformity. Select a trimmer, neater heifer real good. By the Iowa Ag Research Staff

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28 Iowa Agriculturist land itself but have a relative that Farm Backing does own some, it is possible for him to put his farm up as security on one you wanted to buy. In this way, many fathers who aren't ready to give up their farm yet Some Fresh Ideas are helping their sons get a start at buying a farm. "I even know of one situation recently where a farmer owned some land and had no sons of his On an Old Problem own. This man wanted to help somebody get started, so he put his farm up as security on a farm the neighbor boy wanted to buy. That's probably a one-in-a-million By Gene Johnston case, but it has happened." Life Insurance May Help Joe is a seni·or in Farm Opera­ when he became an assistant Heald said that having a life tions at Iowa State and will grad­ cashier at First National. insurance policy can also help in uate this spring. After that, he Although buying land may be making a real estate investment. wants to settle down near his difficult without proper backing, Over a period of time, life insur­ home town in rural Iowa and Heald indicated the situation may ance policies build up a certain farm. not be as bleak as it sounds. He amount of cash value, and if the But Joe has a problem. Unless said if a young man is ambitious policy is large enough, it may be he can think of some way to put enough, he may be able to find used at the security on a loan. together a down payment on a a way to get backing for a loan. One story is told of a college farm, or come up with enough But one thing that has to be graduate that bought $1 million equity to swing a big loan, he may remembered, he said, is that in of life insurance with premiums end up as a farm tenant for the buying a farm you're talking in of about $10,000 annually. He rest of his life. Joe's father, now terms of many thousands of dol­ then used the policy as security approaching retirement age, has lars. A 200-acre farm valued at on a $1 million loan and set him­ never owned any land himself and $400 an acre puts you at $80,000, self up in a million dollar busi­ therefore will not have any to and the buyer-borrower is usually ness with an initial investment of turn over to Joe. asked to have at least 40 % of that only l per cent ($10,000) of that Joe's problem is not unique. amount in equity, or $32,000. amount. It is doubtful that any Many young men it Iowa, who are company would loan the full potential farmers and who are Start Small death benefit amount on a policy, often said to hold in their hands The best hope for the fellow though. the future of the state, are find­ starting out with nothing behind Dr. William Murray, land spe­ ing it increasingly difficult to bor­ him is to start out small on a cialist in the ISU department of row money in the quantity that rented farm and gradually builds economics, pointed out one more it takes to buy a farm. his capital up. He can then use method of buying a farm-that be­ that capital as equity on a loan. ing on contract with the original Not Enough Capital For instance, a man might start owner. In this situation, a farm­ Part of the problem may be out with a dozen beef cows valued er may want to buy 80 acres at that money is hard to borrow for at around $3,00 total. He might $40,000. The contract might spe­ anything right now. But more im­ be able to swing a short term cify that you put 10 % down, or portant, many of Iowa's young bank loan to buy them. Then, $4,000, and pay the rest directly farmers don't have enough capital within about 10 years, he conceiv­ to the seller in a set yearly behind them to make them good ably could build his herd to 100 amount plus interest. For the risks to any lending company. cows worth a total of around farmer that could get enough im­ "I may be a little old-fashioned $25,000. That would probably be mediate cash, this might be the in my thinking," said Norm enough to turn over as security most practical way to buy. Heald of the First National Bank on a loan for a small farm. Young farmers are diminishing in Ames, "but unless a man has "Actually, the best way to buy and the reasons are probably very something behind him today, it's land is to already own some," numerous. On good reason would really tough for him even to be­ Heald said. "For instance, if you seem to be that unless you are come a land-owner." own a $40,000 farm, you might he born into it or marry it, your Heald was a farm loan repre­ able to mortgage that on another chances of ever being a land own­ sentative for Metropolitan Life farm you want to buy valued at er are slim. And can you blame a Insurance Company out of Web­ $80,000." guy for wanting to own his own ster City until three years ago If you don't actually own the business? •

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Two strangers found themselves in the same seat on an airplane. In an attempt to strike up a conversa­ tion the one man turned to the other and said, "You're an Iowa State aggie, aren't you?" __J,!(;.~ "Why yes. How did you know?" the aggie replied. ~-====~ "Oh, I could tell by the special weave in your tie," the other man said. To show how observant he was the aggie turned and said, "You're an Iowa State engineer, aren't you?" The engineer looked shocked and said, "Yes. How did you know?" "I saw your class ring when you picked your nose," was the aggie's reply . • • • Do you know what is brown and sits on a bench? Beethoven's last movement. • • • A priest and a nun were talking one day. The nun asked the priest, "Father, what do you think about the abortion bill?" "Well Sister, I suppose we will have to pay it." • • • SINCE 1871 OUR EXPERTS HAVE BEEN Did you hear about the young girl who wouldn't SPECIALIZING IN THE KNOWLED~E OF GEMS. wear her training bra because the wheels bothered her. WHEN YOU BUY A JOSEPH DIAMOND YOll CAN • • • BE SURE of WHAT You'RE GETTINq. A farmer once advertised a horse for sale. An in­ terested city slicker came out to inquire about the ENQA<4-E.MENT RINGrS FROM •••• 150.00 horse. Farmer: "Now I want to tell you this. That horse WE. WILL. ADVISE YOU AS TO THE BEST YAL.l.IE ... isn't looking too good." REqARDLESS OF WHAT You WANT TO SPEND. City Slicker: "Well that horse doesn't look too bad. I think I'll buy it anyway." YOU'LL BE WELL INFORMf:'.D ABOUT The city slicker paid the farmer, saddled the horse YOUR PURCHASE. AND HAPPY. and proudly rode down the road. However, his ride was brought to an abrupt halt when the horse walked COMVENIEtff PAYMENT PLANS smack into a tree. Mad as a wet hen the city slicker stormed back to the farmer. City Slicker: "You old goat. You sold me a blind horse." Farmer: "Well, I told you he wasn't looking too good." SIXTH AND LOCUST • MERLE HAY PLAZA • • • How is a politician like a birth control pill? They both give you a sense of security while you CERTIFIED q~ GEMOLOGIST AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY' are getting screwed.

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