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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
7
Iowa State College extension dairyman Floyd Arnold says shade is essential for dairy cows in heat, with comfort improving milk output. Best shade near water or high pasture spots, plus barn cooling with darkened windows or fans. Ensure good quality feed, supplement pasture with hay or silage, and add grain for high producers as needed.
An election to select a soil conservation commissioner for a six year term will be held at Thompson town park on Thursday June 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Nomination petitions have been signed for J A Livercn and Bruce Thompson and their names will appear on the official ballot with a program and field day planned in connection with the election.
Iowa ranks high in milk production and dairy metrics, with 1947 showing many DHIA sire proofs and strong butter output. State college dairymen say future success hinges on higher product quality and economical dairy farming, tying soil conservation to dairy production.
The Winnebago Dairy Products Improvement Association organized in spring 1947 by the boards of all county creameries aims to raise milk and cream quality for better butter. Federal rules and interstate commerce concerns drive high standards. Marion Ingebritson serves as quality field man, conducting monthly sediment tests and providing farm assistance. Contact through cream hauler butter maker Farm Bureau or write to Thompson.
The Lincoln Township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday evening June 22 at Harold Johnson home. Committee in charge includes Otis Legried Ervin Halverson Wallace Quamme and Leo Anderson. The Buffalo Township 4 H boys club will present the program at the Township Farm Bureau meeting to be held Monday evening June 21 at Ed Bosma home.
Farmers are advised on using DDT dust or spray to control the European corn borer. Wisconsin tests found minute DDT traces in milk from cows fed silage made from DDT-dusted pea vines, but levels were not dangerous. Even with high dust loads, cow or steer daily DDT exposure would be minimal. if concerned, farmers can feed such silage to steers or dry cows.
Lakefield Farms Clarkston Michigan dairy cow Susan owner Crest view Tortilla Susan produced a record 1118.8 pounds butterfat with nearly 1400 pounds of table butter in the year as a twice daily milking cow. Fall pigs gain advantages from summer pasture and Iowa State College swine specialists note stronger litters and higher survival. Turkeys advised not to use baking soda or salt in poult drinking water to prevent water belly. Authorities urge burning anthrax carcasses and proper disposal. Castration guidance emphasizes early postnatal care and clean pasture to avoid lockjaw.
Pennsylvania State college warns caution in using salt to curb cannibalism in poultry. A typical remedy is two teaspoons per gallon of drinking water, used only briefly to stop the behavior. Excessive salt can be harmful, and the salt in mash remains.
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