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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1957
Page
14
Federal and state researchers report on feedlot and pasture bloat in cattle. They note complex causes, varying susceptibility, and links to diet and rumen activity. Ongoing studies aim to uncover prevention and treatment methods, with no definitive recommendations yet. Bloat relief currently relies on a large stomach tube, kerosene, or turpentine in some cases.
Purdue dairy scientists report that using polyethylene plastic film to seal stacked grass silage yields encouraging results. They outline setup steps including choosing a level site, trenching edges, weighing with soil, active trampling to expel air, and repairs with weather resistant black film.
Sudangrass offers rapid growth in hot dry weather for grazing or hay. Piper proves early vigorous growth and disease resistance with high yields and low prussic acid. Greenleaf, a new Kansas introduction, is late leafy and disease resistant with juicy stems and sweet forage, yielding satisfactorily.
Save your orphan calves with frozen colostrum. It can be stored indefinitely in home freezers ready for use. Gather colostrum from dairy cows and store in gallon jars. Hold at zero until needed. Warm to body temperature before feeding, dilute milk from Jersey and other high fat cows 2 to 1 with warm water. Keep about a gallon on hand for every 25 cows in your herd.
Dairy experts emphasize that clean bright milk cans are essential for proper protection of milk during transportation. The refined cans reduce contamination risk and help maintain quality from dairy to consumer.
Iowa State Employment Service reports 2,307 farm workers placed by Cedar Rapids office and 46,800 statewide last year. Most workers are local. 1,000 out of state and 750 foreign workers supplemented. Wages vary by job and experience. monthly pay ranges from 125 to 225 dollars plus housing. About 35,000 high school students are interviewed annually for suitable agricultural work. Over 500 volunteer farm labor representatives assist, directing 16,720 workers to jobs.
Helen Pilcher of the University of Minnesota warns homemakers about food faddism in a university meeting. She notes Americans spend about a half million dollars yearly on health aids and diet supplements with little value, urging reliance on balanced food choices to obtain essential nutrients.
USDA researchers report chlorosis in southern soybeans linked to nitrogen-fixing bacteria and certain bean varieties. Six varieties show high susceptibility, including Lee Ogden Roanoke and Gibson, but overall yields are not meaningfully affected and resistant varieties may be developed.
A report notes upcoming parish meetings in Iowa and Jersey. Officials plan sessions to discuss community matters and public concerns. Citizens are urged to attend to hear proposals and ask questions.
Joe Lyon of Toledo announces a two week parish meeting schedule for the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club. Parish 9 Clarinda Farm Bureau building Monday Parish 8 Storm Lake Hotel Bradford Tuesday Parish 2 Nashua Cedar Cafe Wednesday Parish 1 West Union Lof tus cafe Thursday Parish 3 In dependence Presbyterian church Friday Parish 4 Wilson Junction city hall Saturday Parish 7 March 4 Farm Bureau Knoxville Parish 5 March 5 Farm Bureau Newton Parish 6 March 6 Hotel Leggitt Fairfield.
If you plan farmstead improvements, consider future needs as well as present requirements. This guidance urges budgeting for long term upgrades and evolving soil, water, and equipment needs to sustain production.
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