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Address to the editor James Wilson Ames Iowa.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
8
Address to the editor James Wilson Ames Iowa.
Farmers discuss steer and heifer feeding, praising practical, economical methods. Corn struggles in dry south regions while Kaffir corn and cow peas offer promising mixes for cattle, with Professor Georgeson noting satisfactory results. The agricultural college announces a weekly winter school starting in January with no tuition, teaching butter making, breeding, feeding, and dairy economics.
The article discusses a grim outlook for livestock prices due to hog losses in the west and drought impacts on grain. It warns idleness among workers, urges better feeding practices, and notes grazing potential, grass quality, and upcoming seasonal needs for cattle, cows, and calves to sustain production.
The article estimates US beet sugar output at 70 million pounds this year and notes growing attention in Utah California New Mexico Wisconsin. It highlights irrigation advantages for beet growth, potential local advantages, and a $100 million incentive to encourage beet refining. It argues for domestic production supported by duties on imports.
The article argues corn remains cheapest as money tightens and demand wanes, then cites rising global orders for cheap U S corn, benefits for starch and sugar makers, dairies, and animal feed. It foresees a shift to burning corn to boost home prices while advocating clover for nitrogen recovery and soil health.
The twentieth annual Iowa Dairymen meeting at Marshalltown showcased strong butter quality with eastern experts noting high averages. Discussions on packaging for market featured a twelve inch square white wood tub holding fifty six pounds, with British buyers seeking paler, drier butter and less salt. Governor Drake attended, Commissioner Boardman spoke on dairying growth totaling over 42 million dollars, and next year’s convention moves to Charles City with Miss Minnie Murray entertaining the group in a pastoral setting.
Market reports show top prices for cattle hogs and lambs, noting that early maturing, well bred beef cattle fetch higher prices. It cites the advantage of lambs over mutton, suggests improved English sheep breeds, and warns that hog losses from disease harm farmers, urging sanitary herds and balanced stocking.
The document notes the U S exported 16 5 million dollars of cheese to Canada and Canada 3 15 million. Last year Canada shipped 13 million while the U S dropped to 3 million. Fraudulent filled cheese and bogus products are blamed for eroding trust and led to 6 million dollars of imports into the United States.
G. T. Updegraff appointed General Passenger and Freight Agent, based in Helena Arkansas. The move assigns him oversight of passenger and freight operations with potential shifts in regional schedules and service priorities.
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