Iowa farm advice and livestock tips from Ames readers
Answers to farmer questions on feeding, milk yield, and calf rearing. Guidance covers early feeding, winter dairying, pasture, clover hay values, and using local byproducts to improve milk, fat content, and beef in the corn belt. Includes notes on sheep, mares, and ewes, plus plantings and quarantine ideas.
Maternity needs and dairy economics for farmers
The article stresses attentive care during lambing and lactation, noting ewes require warm, undisturbed quarters and proper feeding to sustain milk and newborns. It compares costs of butter and beef, arguing dairy cattle demand high protein, year‑round feeding, and pasture, while fattening steers relies on corn and grass with targeted nutrition.
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