Barley versus corn for hog fattening debated by farmers
An article reports North Dakota and Wisconsin trials comparing barley and corn as hog feed. Barley can produce leaner pork and lower feed cost when priced favorably, with barley showing advantages in bacon quality and fat distribution, though corn often yields faster weight gain.
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Denmark
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Wisconsin Station
Cory
Sta.lone
Hog Shortage Hits Farmers As Cholera Takes Toll
The article cites a pig shortage not seen in years, driven by high corn prices after a drought and a hog cholera outbreak. It notes farmers often chose selling corn over raising hogs, with last fall and winter’s cholera losses described as the heaviest on record by H. J. Waters of the Kansas Agri.
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Ewine
H. J. Waters
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Kansas Agri
The Thinking Farmer and Labor Saving Tools
The passage argues that a farmer should balance mental work with physical effort and warns that chasing every new labor saving device can hinder citizenship. It notes that winter stock losses stem from poor shelter, improper care, and lack of foresight, urging closer attention to past errors to reduce future losses.
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