Winter Finishing Steers in Tennessee Does It Pay
University of Tennessee extension data covers winter 1913 14 with 60 head of East Tennessee steers fed Nov to Mar 96 days. Costs include cottonseed meal corn dry roughage bedding and interest. income from 64 280 pounds of cattle and 19150 from manure. Net profit per steer about 4 25 with caveats on quality and management, suggesting average returns depend on stock quality and feeding conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Lowe
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
East Tennessee
Save More of the Corn Crop
By M. M. Marphy of the University of Tennessee. Storms have flattened many fields and damaged crops. Proper silo storage and foresight can protect this unusually large corn yield, enabling winter feed for many more cattle and serving as an insurance against droughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marphy
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Can Wild Onions Be Eradicated
A historical query on eradicating wild onions cites practices from the US Department of Agriculture and Tennessee Experiment Station. It notes late fall plowing to cover white-grain crops and the need to break regrowth cycles in late February or early March, with cautions about feasibility and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McAnnis
Diviston of
Ratenshaw
University of Teritonte
United States de of Agriculture
Tennessee Experiment Station
Small flock sheep scheme touted by Tennessee expert
Murphy division of Extension at the University of Tennessee discusses a profitable small flock system. MR G Lawler of Martin demonstrates funding a flock from 25 to 40 ewes, with 80 percent return on investment as cotton prices stay low. Farmers provide land and labor while dogs and pests are mitigated. The program claims wide replication across Tennessee communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom. Murphy
Division of Extension
Universitys of Tennessee
G Lawler
Martin
Doni
Lawler
Fall Cows for Coid Butter Market Report
Fragmented text discusses dairy cattle pricing and butter production dynamics. Mentions Walter, creamery, price shifts, spring supply, and farmer sentiment about cows, fat content, and future dairying demand amid seasonal changes. References to Watler Mitte and Fredfontive names appear amid speculative market note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore Crear
Mike Uo
Dulter
Nur
Sotic
Waidler
Uae
Jawert, Crpaiertn Dave Lene Statnt Pyed
Dratton
Developing Young Stock for Better Breeding Outcomes
The article stresses the need to properly develop young animals before reaching serviceable age. It argues that even well bred stock fails without development, noting breeders’ focus on growth, selection, and market appeal. It urges evaluating weight at given ages and promoting well developed animals to boost breeding success and market value.
Standard of Requirements in Proper Feeding of Work Stock
The article outlines nutritional needs for working animals, emphasizing protein, energy from carbohydrates, and the balance of fats and fiber. It specifies forage and grain options, ration tables for light to heavy work, and guidance on feeding timings, water access, stall space, and individual animal variation to maintain efficiency and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian Lenn
Public Forum on Civilization and Service Echoes in Agri Culture
A public forum invites thinkers to discuss civilization, service, and progress. Notable speakers salute Edison, McCormick, and Fulton as exemplars of serving civilization, industry, and agriculture, urging the present generation to advance humanity through practical deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Minda
Meyer
Prgels
Cinvas
Yrou Athens
Edison Cin
Dalton
Cormick
Fulton
Juan
Edison
Vail
McCormick
Burglars Geared Her to Death in New Jersey Home
Mrs Lucius Spencer of Pansalc New Jersey was killed when burglars entered her house waking her with a dark lantern. The startled woman fainted and died, while her frightened child Alice recalled the incident and her fear of the intruder.
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Lucius Spencer
Pansalc
N. J
Alice
Alon, Ao
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