Pasture Renovation Pays Big Dividends
A pasture renovation program can restore worn pastures to higher production. Wisconsin tests show old grass yields 1 800 pounds per acre with 200 pounds protein, while new alfalfa ladino-brome mixtures reach about two tons with 800 pounds protein per acre. Lime and fertilizers supply minerals. thorough fall cultivation and careful seed bed preparation are required.
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Wisconsin
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Beef Demand Expected to Stay Strong in Coming Years
The article notes that beef will remain a preferred household staple as full employment supports purchasing power. Breeders, feeders, and finishers are tied to expanding the industry to meet demand. Charles A. Burmeister of the U S agriculture department cites a record beef breeding herd and a 1950 calf crop likely to exceed 1949 by 800,000 head.
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Hog price trends by feed duration and season
The chart shows annual hog price trends with monthly data from 11 non-war years. March farrowed pigs finished in six months reach market at year peak, while those finished in eight months hit market in November below the average.
Dairymen Lose Millions Over Low Quality Milk
Dairy specialists report that U S farmers incur heavy losses each year due to substandard milk and cream. They estimate millions could be added to income annually by improving quality through attention to key product factors.
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Easy to Make This Useful Handsome Desk and Shelves
An ad describes patterns for curved shelves with actual-size cutting guides and 25 cent prices. It promotes Workshop Pattern Service in Bedford Hills New York and urges patterns 270 271 272 for units A B C.
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Bedford Hills
New York
Shipowners Demand Captain's Quick Arrival
A firm of shipowners wired their captain to move heaven and earth for Friday arrival. The reply stated they would arrive on Thursday after raising hell, reflecting urgent shipping pressures and delays.
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