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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1893
Page
4
A rural column discusses World’s Fair observations from Ames to Chicago, praising Iowa corn and dairy strength. It covers feed practices, stock handling, pasture use, and the value of corn fodder for beef and dairy, with reader questions on cutting fodder and storage.
A discussion on Iowa farming trends urges planting early potato varieties, but warns against overproduction and import reliance. It promotes growing grains for sale, improving dairy quality, and leveraging skilled labor while noting Iowa’s strength in horses, sheep, hogs, and cattle.
A new farmer seeks guidance on rations to maximize Jersey milk production. The writer asks about combining corn fodder oats bran and clover hay with precise grain amounts, noting oats are less suitable in Iowa. Advice stresses balancing grain with protein from clover, half corn and half bran, and adjusting by individual cows and seasons.
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