Treasure State feed guide helps dairymen choose cost effective rations
Montana State College releases a practical dairy feed guide by J O Tretsven. It compares feeds by protein and digestible material and gives dollar based values to guide ration planning. Three rules outline how much feed to give cows based on milk output and milk quality. Copies are available via extension agents and the Montana extension service in Bozeman.
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J. O. Tretsven
Montana Extension Service
Mr. Tretsven
Bozeman
Federal estimate of Montana wheat crop rises to 72.6 million
The government estimates Montana wheat at 72,600,000 bushels as of August 1, with rains since then aiding spring wheat. The crop is 20,000,000 bushels above the state’s previous best, promising $25,000,000 more in income for growers and improving fall business conditions.
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Montana
Farming yields and seed tests inform Denton area wheat outlook
Farmers in Fer gus county anticipate a harvest near 900000 bushels of wheat matching 1926 at this shipping point. Winter wheat statewide runs higher than last year while spring wheat lags, keeping national totals similar to 1925.
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Armers
Denton
Fergus County
Prairie county seed field inspections show high standard pass rate
Prairie county inspections of 46 alfalfa and seven wheat fields show most meet standards. Seed potato inspections suggest a better than expected crop. A. J. Faust near Dillon developed a promising beardless barley named Faust's Blue Hulless as part of Montana experiment station tests.
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Roosevelt County
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Marquis
Supreme Wheat
Victory
Markton
Grimm
Prairie County
A. J. Faust
Dillon
Montana Experiment Station
Faust
Farm price trends and crop notes from Hill and Sheridan counties
Cotton prices rise boosting farm purchasing power with June at 86 versus 100 long-term average. Eggs weakest, hay hogs cotton below pre war average. wheat corn beef cattle butter near normal. wool above. potatoes high. Three SRDS demos in Hill county. capons rise with Havre conference guidance. January marketing peak anticipated. Red rust threatens Sher idan wheat. weather will decide spread. Yellowstone winter wheat yields 35–43 bu acre. county average about 75 percent above normal.
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Hill County
Havre
Yellowstone County
Beaverdam School Vandalism Reported Near Anaconda
During summer vacation Beaverdam school near Anaconda was found with fifty one panes of glass broken. School officials discovered the damage after visiting the site.
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Beaverdam
Anaconda
Bitter Root Cherry Harvest Planned Amid Fine Apple Crop
Many tons of cherries will be harvested from Bitter Root orchards as the apple crop proves good. Officials report no half-damaged fruit found in the upper valley, signaling healthy yields.
Windham Community Hall Brickwork Contract Awarded
Hans Wesling of Windham has the brick laying and plastering contract, while John Livingston of Geyser handles carpentry. The hall measures 50 by 80 feet and is semi fireproof with a Sept. 1 completion target for the annual one day fair.
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Windham
Hans Wesling
John Livingston
Geyser
Heavy steers to be sought in Montana and beyond
State veterinarian Dr. J. W. Butler says heavy Montana range steers fattened on corn should fetch at least 15 dollars per hundred this fall. He notes a smaller cattle movement but strong prices offsetting the decline, with Wallace guidekoper planning a large shipment of three and four year old steers. Lambs are expected to reach 11 cents or more due to good range feed, with lambing conditions improving in eastern Montana and overall cattle and sheep outlook turning positive for the next two years.
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Montana
J. W. Butler
Butler
Middle Western
Wallace Uidekoper
Two Dot
Irrigation to Be Discussed by Montana County Agents
North central Montana irrigation focus at Great Falls in November with J W Sanders of Conrad as chair and R E Clarkson as secretary. Committees on crops livestock dairying horticulture and farm organization will gather data to chart best crops and past project outcomes.
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Montana
Great Falls
Chateau
J. W. Sanders
Conrad
Pondera County
R. E. Clarkson
Teton County
North Central
Blaine Ferguson
L. G. Devore
Lewis and Clark County
R. F E. Cameron
Cascade County
Rain Records Highlight Bainville in Roosevelt County July
Weather observers across Roosevelt County recorded July rainfall with Bainville seeing the highest totals. Notable readings include Oscar Nelson 1.89 inches, George Piercy 1.76, Andrew Harbo 1.55, and Vida McCone County observer Ed Schillinger 1.26 inches.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt County
Bainville
McCage
George Piercy
Andrew Harbo
Froid
Oscar Nelson
Otto Waldon
Culbertson
Earl Goin
Poplar
Gordon Davis
Brockton
Government Agency
Veda LaRoche
Laur
Geologist Pardee Eyes Hungry Horse Basin Study
J T Pardee of the United States Geological Survey met with the Kalispell chamber of commerce to discuss examining the Hungry Horse basin for storage possibilities. A preliminary survey could lead to borings to assess the sub-structure if fissures are found.
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Hungry Horse Basin
J. T. Pardee
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Kalispell
Crops Attract New Settlers In Montana Reforming Agriculture
B C Leedy of the Great Northern and H C Austin of Idaho Falls visit Montana forecasting a five year diversification shift. They note sugar beet prospects in Milk River valley and growing beet farming in Great Falls, with irrigation and efficient farming seen in Walter Conrad and Bynum areas.
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Montana
B. C. Leedy
Great Northern
H. C. Austin
Idaho Falls
Ida
C. D. Greenfield
Leedy
Milk River
Great Falls
Austin
Mormon Church
Idaho
State
Walier
Conrad and
Bynum
Iris Flower Hope Emblem A Hardy Perennial For Montana Gardens
Iris Flower Hope Emblem is a hardy, magnificent perennial favored by gardeners in Montana. The article extols its rainbow colors, long blooming season, low care, broad soil tolerance, rapid multiplication, and suitability for beds, borders, rockeries, and cemetery plantings, urging immediate planting to ensure spring blossoms. It notes the Iris as a symbol of hope with historical ties from Greece to England and Japan.
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G. H. Davey
F. B. Hort
State Nursery & Seed Co
Iris
Thoumas
Electra
Edward III
England
France
Shakespeare
Chaucer
Milton
Tennyson
Janitor Climbs 90-Foot Pole to Replace Broken Rope
James Flynn, janitor at St. Vincent hospital in Billings, climbed a 90-foot flag pole after the rope broke. He fastened a new rope and descended within 15 minutes, restoring the nation flag atop the pole.
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James Flynn
St. Vincent Hospital
Billings
Flynn
Caticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Advertisement touts Caticura Soap for the complexion, Caticura Ointment for skin, plus Caticura Talcum for fragrance, claiming daily use and occasional application will keep scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Harvesting Tests Show Combines Cut Costs in Great Plains
United States Department of Agriculture studies with state colleges in Montana Texas Oklahoma and Nebraska find the combined harvester-thresher lowers harvesting costs and labor needs. Machines range 8 to 20 feet, with averages from 275 to 1077 acres per machine and per hour cuts of about 3.8 acres for 16-foot units. Fuel use small, labor mainly farmer, and losses lower than headers or binders. Economic breakpoints noted for acreage and custom cutting also reported. A separate cow test in Cascade County shows 283 pounds butterfat and 824.5 pounds milk per cow in July.
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Montana State College
United States
Separtesans of Agriculture
Montana
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Great Plains
Element of Agriculture
Washington, D., C
Pioneer Sheepman Dies in Beaverhead County
Frank Landon prominent Beaverhead county ranchman died recently at Dillon after a long illness. An early sheepman in the region he disposed of his holdings to the Orr brothers shortly before his final illness.
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Frank Landon
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Orr Brothers
Survey Party Charts New Madison River Road Route
A survey team is locating a new eight mile forest highway from a point south of Ennis along the Madison River to the foot of Hebgen Lake. The line will run on the north side of the Madison to avoid a bridge crossing and align with forest road reconstruction plans.
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Ennis
Madison River
Hebgenake
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