Cobs Proved Poor Feed for Steers
In 1949 at the Ralston Purina Research Farm Gray Summit Missouri two hundred white face steers split into two groups received ground corn cobs with supplement but no grain. After 60 days cob fed steers gained less than TM% per day versus nearly two pounds for grain fed steers with grain and supplement. Cost per pound of gain was about three times higher on cobs leading to 60 day discontinuation and a switch to grain.
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Ralston Purina
Gray Summit
Farm Fire Prevention Emphasized in Rural Safety Drive
The article highlights farm fire losses and prevention efforts, noting 25 percent of Americans live on farms and 90 percent of rural blazes are avoidable. It cites fire hazards from chimneys to storage, urges volunteer department support, and discusses poultry house insulation for better output.
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United States
National Fire Protection Association
Grange Halls
America
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Insulation Foil Rolls Use in Poultry House Walls
The passage describes foil type insulation in rolls made with insulating sisal paper. It explains heat stoppage by restricting air movement via millions of tiny cells and a reflective surface that bounces heat. Reflective facing can be covered yet still effective. Insulation sizes fit poultry house constructions with 16 and 24 inch centers. It notes labor and time savings in applying commercial insulation versus other forms.
Hybrids Boost Texas Corn Yields Across State
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and 4-H and adult demonstrators show hybrids can raise corn yields 20 to 50 percent. Demonstrators average 7.5 bushels per acre gain. 1,297,000 acres planted in 1950s. Hybrid adoption remains low at 52 percent of total corn acres, with Tex as yellow hybrids 20 24 26 28 highlighted as outyielding older varieties.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Office of Crop Estimates
USDA
Texas
farmer uses rear view mirror on tractor fender
J. L. Norman of Hendricks County Indiana showcases a rear view device mounted on the left fender of his tractor. The mirror is large enough to give a clear view of the combine’s main operating parts.
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J. L. Norman, Hendricks Co
Ind
Farmer
Scientists Tackle Bangs disease cure with Gatesville cows
Gatesville Texas boys' training school cows with Bangs disease shed new light for University of Texas researchers seeking a brucellosis cure. Dr Schuhardt and W T Schuhardt note cows may harbor potent antibiotics against brucella. studies of kidney excretions and cattle diets may influence antibiotic development.
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Gatesville
Tex
University of Texas
U. S
W. T. Schuhardt
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