DHI Records Boost Minnesota Dairymen Efficiency
University of Minnesota extension expert Bill Mudge reports dairy herd improvement records raise milk yield and labor returns. High level herds show better sire identification, more first calf heifers, more heifers kept, and shorter dry periods than low level herds. Herd size has little effect on milk per cow.
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Tree House Trend Captures White House Back Yard
Washington notes that Amy Carters hidden nook behind the White House has drawn national attention as a popular summer project for kids. The feature describes tree houses as escapes from daily life with DIY roots, safety reminders, and a White House carpenters built 5 by 4 foot platform in Atlas cedar on the South Lawn guided by Amy’s father former resident of Plains Georgia.
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Living with Alternative Energy Requires Conserving Power
Don Marier of Milica Minnesota explains that home made energy means cutting back on consumption. A windmill and solar plans support refrigerator lights and a few appliances as well as heat and hot water savings. The Terrells of Madison add a solar system with heat pump and south facing panels to reach 60 to 70 percent space heat with reduced heat loss.
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