There are many new fabrics and finishes on the market now. Some of these make care easier, and appearance of garments better. But they also require special laundry methods and equipment.

Here are some brief research reports on use of propane in soil, gases in swine buildings and White Leghorn layer diets.

The average value of farm land in Iowa rose to $382 per acre in 1969. That's up $7 an acre. It's the eighth year of increase, but also the smallest rise since 1962.

Until now, oat breeders have been in a race to keep ahead of new strains of crown rust. Now multiline oats show promise of outdistancing the disease. Here's the full story on development and early results with the first multiline oats in the world.