Farmer readers respond to queries and agrarian concerns
The Ames newspaper page conveys reader questions to the editor James Wilson and discusses farming topics. It covers crops, pests, ensilage, cheese aging, and economic strains from a money panic, urging smarter farming, dairy practices, and education at Iowa's agricultural institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Ames
Iowa
Europe
New England
Maine
Congress
State University
Agricultural College
Feeding and dairy notes from Iowa farms and shows
A Practical Dairyman excerpt discusses Jersey and Shorthorn feeding, nitrogenous rations, and switching to oil meal versus corn. It warns on pastures and warns that August feedings require clover and green corn. It notes Hon D M Moninger’s selection as World’s Fair cattle superintendent and mentions Danish skim cheese and aged foreign skims.
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Ain
Iowa
D. M. Moninger
Moninger
Georgeson
Denmark
Wool markets falter amid panic and changing laws
The article argues wool prices slip due to money panic and uncertain future laws. Iowa shifts to mutton sheep as mutton costs rise, urging keep healthy herds and not abandon established flocks. It notes Europe’s search for mutton breeds and warns against tariffs affecting mutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Europe
Uni Congress
Crade’s Pedigree Forecasts Strong Colts
Observations suggest Crade’s dominance in sire line will push weighty progeny. Heavily backed by small mares and horses in his bloodline, the colt output is expected to reflect that mix of lines and strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crade
Iowa
Dairy cattle debate highlights Jerseys and Shorthorns in corn belt
The article compares Jersey and Shorthorn usefulness for dairy and feed in the corn belt, noting Dan Sheehan’s Jersey and Betsy seven as top examples. It argues the granger cow excels in profit and flavor, while the special purpose cow depends on feed costs. It cites Maryland figures on corn fodder digestibility and urges better use of corn stover to winter stock.
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Thic
Practical Dairyman
Chicago
Jersey
Dan Sheehan
Nora
Dan
West
Dan Shehan
Betsy
New York
Kansas
Genevieve
Iowa
Corn Belt
Maryland
Stover
Armsby
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