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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1940
Page
6
A manual by Extension dairyman F. W. Burns outlines how to produce clean healthful milk to raise per capita consumption and farm income. It covers healthy cows, avoiding flavored feeds and weeds, clean utensils, and strict handling and cooling from milking to delivery.
Auburn Alabama farmers seek abundant pastures to boost milk output. Extension dairyman F W Burns argues eight months of grazing per year is key. Soil Conservation programs and pasture-building demonstrations aim to improve fertility plans and cow exercise across many dairies.
Cosby-Hodges Milling Company markets Jazz Feeds claiming scientifically balanced rations boost poultry and livestock production. The firm offers a poultry service department with trained specialists and emphasizes a Southern origin, large local employment, and extensive use of regional materials.
Tor nadic winds ripped through Ryane area early today unroofing the new high school building and the Edmundson Duke rice mill. The storms were weaker than earlier twisters this spring that struck Louisiana gemilata, killing many and causing extensive damage.
Studies across 16 states show digestible nutrients from various feeds differ in cost, with pasture grazing crucial for profit. Alabama dairy herds trend toward harvested roughage during pasture season, raising costs unless balanced by improved pasture. Some producers use kudzu or oats with rye and vetch to extend grazing. A 55 day test found a cow consuming 151 pounds of grass daily, roughly a 30 inch by 6 foot pile. Dairy farms must sustain eight to nine months of grazing to stay competitive with national peers.
An Alabama Extension Service article argues the ten gallon milk can on the roadside symbolizes independence for small dairy farms. It outlines winter hardships, rising milk routes, and a plan for year round profitability through cheap feed, permanent pastures, weather protection, and registered bulls, stressing steady milk checks and broader farm income.
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