Tempo of the nation's business activity continued to surge upward during April and early May. Growing defense orders and production and rising investment by business gave further push to the trend already underway.

Spraying to control weed and insect pests has grown from babyhood to manhood in about 5 years. Chemical sprays are the "ace in the hole" a farmer has at his disposal.

Use of adapted strains of red clover is highly important in getting top yields of forage and seed. Here's why along with a brief description of some of the more promising improved varieties.

Four main types of farm leases are used widely in Iowa. Here's an outline of those types to help you choose the lease best fitted to your own situation.