Dairying in Montana Aims for Improved Herds and Alfalfa Diet
The article argues Montana's dairy growth hinges on better cows and feeding, especially alfalfa. It compares beef and dairy stock, emphasizes selective breeding, and suggests starting with strong native cows and upgrading with a top dairy sire. It notes alfalfa, clover, oats, and barley form a balanced ration and shares a ranch example of rising butter yields through improved stock and management.
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Montana
Commonwealths
Jersey
Guernsey
Holstein
Ayrshire
Land Office Report Shows Fast Western Montana Settlement
Billings February report from the land office details unappropriated Western Montana lands being taken by homesteaders. It notes 723 total homestead entries in the year, 138 on Crow ceded areas, and cash flowing to the Treasury about 420000. The data imply 1228 new farmers and thousands more migrating, predicting rapid population growth and agricultural wealth in Yellowstone county as spring filings rise.
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Montana
Billings
Land Office
William M. Enright
Sam
Billinge
Huntley
Crow Reservation
Homenstead
Billings Land District
Chamber of Commerce
Yellowstone County
Heavy Sheep Losses Reported Across Wyoming in Severe Winter
A Fremont county correspondent notes sixty days of severe winter have driven sheep losses in Wyoming to around fifty percent mid winter. Areas near Lusk Douglas Casper Walton Lander face higher than fifty nine percent losses due to deep snow poor feed and water shortages. Some flocks moved to the Big Horn river with hay and corn but overall prospects remain grim.
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Fremont County
Wyo
Cheyenne Club
Northwestern
Lusk
Douglas
Casper
Walton and Lander
Big Horn
Nebraska
Simple business principles unlock dairy industry success
The author argues that dairy farming is accessible with common sense business, persistent effort, and simple, easily learned practices. It is portrayed as not excessively hard, offering Montana farmers a path to success and financial independence.
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Montana
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