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Rushing Flood Water Erodes Land

This photo from a negative shows flood waters rushing into a field.

Woman Stands at Table Holding a Card in a Plastic Sleeve

This photo is taken from a negative. The woman in the photo is in an office wearing glasses and a vest

Installation of Plastic Pipe for Terrace Intake

This photo shows the installation of a solid wall plastic pipe for a terrace intake. The pipe is 4" in diameter and intake is 5 feet long with 2.5 of 3" and 1/2" holes. Lower 2.5' has 3/16" diameter holes for better drainage around intakes. Intake…

1964 - Serious Water Shortage on Hundreds of Sothern Iowa Farms

Lack of rain has caused many farm ponds to dry up and farmers have to haul water to feed their cattle.

1963 - Trefoil Pasture Boom in Southern Iowa

There has been a big increase in the use of birdfoot trefoil to improve Iowa pastures because of its lush growth, long life, drought resistance, and ability to withstand heavy grazing., Clay Barnett, Chairman of the Davis County Soil Conservation,…

Tags: Clay Barnett, Harold Harper, Harold Holder, John K. Maddy, Kenneth King

1964 - Announce Regional Soil Conservation Award Winners

Qwners and operators of farms in 22 Iowa counties have
been selected as regional winners in the Iowa Soil Conservation Achievement Awards program sponsored by The Register and Tribune and Iowa Farm and Home Register.