Lean Pigs Need Higher Protein Ration Says Expert
Hog specialist Herold Hodson from Town State University Extension urges producers to raise protein in finishing rations for lean pigs. He argues 14 percent protein supports weight gain and feed efficiency, while comparing to 13 percent for fat pigs. He notes costs and feasibility vary, with benefits improving as pigs move from weaning to older stages.
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Lishon
Herold Hodson
Town State University Extension
Lishon Thureday
Hodson
Howson
Chile
Culver Rejects Nixon Rural Revenue Plan
Rep. John Culver denounces President Nixon’s proposed rural revenue sharing as insufficient and calls for immediate release of hundreds of millions in funds. He warns that new money is not promised and weighs against broader agricultural aid, leasing, and job growth.
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Diorothy Williems
Carrawlandeny
Washington
John C. Culver
Nixon
Congress
America
Cedar Rapids
Culver
Billy
Cuilver
Iowa State Foundation Farms Report Highlights Slump in Livestock Incomes
The Iowa State University Agricultural Production Foundation reports 1970 profits fell sharply due to weaker livestock incomes and high costs. Corn yields averaged 62 bushels, 19 below 105.6, with heavy winds and drought cutting yields. Hog and cattle prices rose slowly, while farm expenses, taxes, and depreciation increased.
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Hiral
Wesala
Jack Alexander
Dhe
Faroig
Afeganier
Towa
Alexander
Mewantier
Dillon
Tnt
Macchinery
Alexader
Alesander
Mevander
Towa State University Revtenturdl Foundation
Thn
Universify
Specialists Cite Joint Effort In Successful Cholera Battle
Iowa reduced hog cholera after an 11 year effort by state and federal regulators, veterinarians, ISU experts, farm groups, and industry reps. The campaign, starting with an exploratory meeting in 1980, formed the Iowa Hog Cholera Coordination, funded depopulation and indemnity programs, and achieved official disease-free status in 1982. (Entities: Iowa, ISU, DR Merrick, Spear, Farm Bureau, veterinarians, regulators)
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Otsialy
Iowa
Boray
Whey
Iowa State University Research and Extension
Farin Prass
Hidrogles Industry
Tawa Faroe Burea
Iowa Boy
Syibe
Towa
Job
Merrick
Iowa State University Extension
Norrick
Uronomile
Lowa
Mersicle
Maynard Spear
Spear
Tei
Hampshire sold for 3200 by KleaLean Inc at auction
A Hampshire pig sold for 3200 dollars at a Western Winds agricultural experiment. KleaLean Inc from Cola Rapids acted as the buyer, acquiring the top price while other stock ranged lower. Partial readable names include Biupsin and Port Byron in the report.
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Klean Laan
Hampshire
Macome
Wie
Western Winds University Agricultural Experiment Statad
Bi Biupsin
Port Byron
KleaLean, Inc
Cola Rapiiis
Lye
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