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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
2
Agricultural guidance from the Colorado experiment station notes that cutting alfalfa when crown shoots first appear yields higher annual hay production and feeding value than waiting for full bloom. For horse feeding, ripen slightly. for others, cut at crown shoot emergence to optimize yield and next crop growth.
The essay argues that modern farm lighting and electricity transform farm life by saving labor and time, reducing drudgery, and boosting profits. It compares a farm with power to a factory, noting easier chores, improved health and safety, and greater appeal to the younger generation, urging adoption to counter urban migration.
The text advises spreading manure with old spike-tooth harrows to revive bare patches, fixing buildings to deter rats, noting higher costs for rat control than benefits. It suggests pasture grazing for hogs, avoiding mud, preventing lice in chicks, and removing poor sheep stock to improve profits from sheep farming.
Flax straw ripe from the threshing machine has low feed value unless cut green. Green or frosted flax straw is excellent for cattle, with liberal salt access and plenty of water. Suggest mixing with other forages like wheat straw or marsh hay, and avoid excessive dry flax straw to prevent digestive issues. Watch for mold from immature crops. For dairy cattle, feed in limited quantities and avoid sudden changes. Questions raised about pig pen litter depth and thorough cleaning.
Montana faces a plan to export horse meat under federal inspection to meet foreign demand. The 1920 regulations require U S inspection for all export meat, label horse meat clearly, and separate facilities for horse slaughter. The goal is to remove unneeded range horses and boost meat and leather supplies while preserving feed for valued stock.
When we raise our own calves we can give them the careful attention they need early on to develop into desirable cows. The best bred heifer calf that stands out reflects the care and quality of the herd.
At the U S Department of Agriculture conference in Washington the group discussed pig weaning ages. They urged allowing pigs to nurse for at least ten weeks where possible and favored letting pigs wean themselves when feasible. A well fed suckling sow provides the best milk through ten weeks, so hog growers should maximize natural feeding.
Milk properly fed boosts poultry nutrition with skimmed milk providing valuable nitrogenous material in a easily digested form. It can substitute part of meat in soft feed or be given with water. The text warns against overusing sour milk or buttermilk to avoid bowel trouble.
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