The incomes that they can expect to make in different occupations aren't the only things that affect the career choices of Iowa farm boys. Here are some of the other choices of Iowa farm boys. Here are some of the other influences found important in an Iowa State study.

A Holstein herd at Iowa State has been closed to outside blood for about 30 years. Here are some developments to date regarding the effect of selection and the results of mild inbreeding that occured in the herd.

Analysis of the records of 43 Iowa egg producers shows trends in production and income that occured in 1961. The records also furnish guides you can use to judge the efficiency of your own poultry business.

The spring pig crop for 1962 was down 2 percent from that of a year earlier. This was a 4-percent change from producers' Dec. 1 intentions - which indicated a 2-percent increase in farrowings.

This month: If your carpet seems a different color in spots, it may be only "shading." How your boy's shoes wear may give some clues for your next purhcase. Nancy Lysen offers tips on children's reading attitudes.