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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
2
An article argues against over pampering pure bred stallions and favors using mares with practical work. It contrasts how grade stallions are kept lean and active, while pure breds are coddled. It also suggests practical work for stallions and references Montana poultry winter egg rations and feeding practices.
Commissioners debate best dairy barn floors focusing on cow comfort and slipperiness. Cement and wood plank options are weighed against cost and farm practicality, with notes on plowing, disking, and spring field work affecting overall farm efficiency.
The article notes that breeding dairy heifers now yields fall calves, aligning with the best time for a dairy cow to freshen. It explains that the early lactation peak occurs in winter and spring, with pasture growth boosting later production.
The article explains how to break and firm land after new plowing in Montana style. It covers topsoil inversion, rolling to remove air pockets, decay of buried roots and organic matter, and how repeated plowing affects surface moisture and soil health.
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