Elk Wintering On Sun River Preserve In Good Condition
Snowfall in the Sun River mountains was light, leaving elk on the forest preserve near Big Antler grazing mostly on summer range and in good shape. Burr W. Clark reports few elk on winter range, 60 cattle in reserve in good condition, with three beef cattle market ready, and plans a spring inspection after calves are born.
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Sun River
Burr W. Clark
Jefferson National Forest
Lewis and Clark Forest
North Fork
Gates Park
South Fork
Benchmark
Willow Creek
Clark
No, you are talking to an undertaker
A humorous exchange ends with the grocer realizing the caller is speaking to an undertaker after she threatens to end future orders. The man responds dryly that her next order may be the last.
Calf Diphtheria By State Veterinarian W J Butler
Calf diphtheria is an acute infectious disease of sucking calves caused by bacillus necrophorus. It forms croupous membranes in mouth and pharynx and can affect the back of the tongue. Infection spreads from diseased to healthy calves, especially when conditions are poor. Isolate affected animals, clean runs, and treat with a weak antiseptic astringent and Lugol or iodine solutions after painting the ulcer.
Net weight marking on butter urged by state dairy dept
Deputy dairy commissioner George W. Webster warns that many farmers fail to print net weight and maker on butter packages. Officials report frequent short weight issues from unstamped butter and vow strict enforcement. Inspections test weights and moisture, with laboratory work at Bozeman and county auditors enforcing the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Webster
Webster
State College
Bozeman
State Department of Weights and Measures
Fatten Poultry Before Selling for Higher Returns
An agricultural note argues the value of fattening poultry before sale similar to hogs and cattle. It recommends two weeks of rich feeding, preferably with corn and milks feed, either on farm or for fancy hotel markets, noting benefits and risks of milk feeding and home dressing.
Alfalfa Leads Fort Shaw Farm Profits After 1919
Fort Shaw division of the Sun River project in Montana reported 1919 irrigation results with 8,151 acres across 196 farm units producing 348,819.70 in crops despite poor weather. Alfalfa generated the most revenue at 217,475.75 from 4,226 acres, while potatoes and gardens followed in value. The Fort Shaw area was noted as the only Montana project with no water shortage in 1919. The report mentions prospective pea canning and potential investment, with Milk River project data showing irrigated lands yielding far higher returns than dry farmed lands.
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Fort Shaw
Montana
United States
Reclamation Service
Yuma
Arizona
G. O. Sanford
Sun River
Simms
Wisconsin
L. J. Ryan
Nut
Ryan
H. A. Parker
Milk River
January Farm Loans Totaling 91050 Filed
The registers office completed 55 farm loans across the state in January totaling 91050 dollars. The state now has 3431820 dollars invested in farm loans from the common school fund drawing six percent interest.
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Office of the Register of State Lands
Common School Fund
Sunflower boon to Montana stockmen drives higher feed
Sunflowers provide a major boost to Montana feed supplies with ranchers claiming 50 to 300 percent higher tonnage per acre than corn. Yields of 20 to 35 tons per acre under irrigation are common, and six to eight tons per acre have been produced on very dry hill land. Under favorable dry farm conditions, lands making ensilage corn at eight to ten tons per acre may double capacity with sunflowers.
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Montana
Agricultural output on irrigated and dry farms yields per acre data
The report lists per acre yields and total values for irrigated lands including alfalfa 2.1 tons per acre totaling 213,768 dollars and 60.86 dollars per acre, plus 38 percent new alfalfa. It details hay mainly native blue joint and grain hay, plus crops such as alfalfa seed, barley, beans, corn, flax, oats, potatoes, rye, and wheat.
Buckley urges fall rye forage and more crops for Montana sheep
P H Buckley of Sweet Grass argues two points for Montana stock growers. Fall rye provides valuable feed and corn fodder boosts sheep conditioning while cutting costs. He plans to plant several acres of corn and notes success with rye yielding over a ton per acre in 1919.
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Montana
P. H. Buckley
Buckley
Woman Seeder Plants Wheat In January At Judith Basin
Emma Mattson completed seeding a 320 acre field at ranch No 2 in the Geyser Montana area. The operation went smoothly despite the cool weather with no frost and the drill remaining at proper depth. Mattson is a leading regional producer with substantial fall wheat acreage also showing strong prospects for a good crop.
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Judith Basin Farm
Montana
Emma Mattson
Wat Ranch No. 2
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Saas E
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McMillan
Lewistown Hide & Fur Co
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Wester Itler
Standard
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Helena
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