Diversification Expands in Valley County Montana Farms
A county survey shows Valley County shifting from wheat as the principal crop to diversified production. In 1923 wheat valued at 1 864 800 dollars while other farm goods totaled over 850 000 dollars with cattle sheep hay alfalfa seed flax honey and hogs contributing. Livestock counts rise yearly with cattle from 19 946 in 1921 to 86 087 in the current year and hogs from 726 to 6 407, reflecting corn growth and northern Montana farming expansion.
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Valley County
Montana
M. F E. Stebbins
Stebbins
Seibbins
Montana Wheat Leads In Clean Spring Crop Quality
Montana produces the cleanest spring wheat among leading states with dockage averaging 2.5 percent, far better than North Dakota 11.3 percent, South Dakota 7.7 percent and Minnesota 7.2 percent. A. J. Ognard warns farmers to maintain this standard, noting eastern states’ longer experience and weed and foreign material incurs higher dockage. He urges proactive measures to prevent decline.
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Montana
A. J. Ognard
Rooster removal urged to improve egg fertility and storage
Montana State College poultryman G P Goodearl argues infertile eggs store longer than fertile ones. He suggests producers eradicate or isolate roosters to prevent hens from laying fertile eggs, boosting summer egg yields and reducing losses.
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G. P. Goodearl
Montana State College
Early weaning of pigs warned by Dr Josephs
Dr. W. EF Josephs of the Montana Experiment Station says weaning pigs too early is a mistake. Pigs should weigh 35 to 40 pounds at weaning for best growth, and you can let them run with the sow after reaching that weight without harm.
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W. EF. Josephs
Montana Experiment Station
Montana Station
Farm and Home Week at Montana State College
M E Wilson renowned economist will speak during Farm and Home Week January 5-9 1925 at Montana State College Extension Service. He helped reorganize Farm Management at the U S Department of Agriculture and advanced Montana corn and dry farming research including Bulletin 66.
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Montana State College
M. EL. Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana State College Extension Service
Federal Department
Office of Farm Management
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Tie
Montana
Wilson
Montana “Triangle
Hog Production Up in Montana Faces Fall Decline
R B Milling of Montana State College Extension Service notes rising hog production in Montana and a projected 20 percent drop in market hogs this fall and winter. The national hog survey warns pork returns will become a key farm income source in 1924. The USDA survey indicates the corn belt hog glut is easing, with about 8 million fewer pigs in the spring 1923 crop.
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Montana
R. B
Montana State College Extension Service
Millin
Mullin
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn
To Cure Alfalfa Leaves Green and Succulent Art
A farmer explains a curing method to keep alfalfa leaves green and succulent. He cuts in the afternoon, harvests by late morning, rows with a side delivery rake, turns the windrow next morning, then barns the windrows the same afternoon using a loader. He claims minimal leaf loss last year.
Protect Animals From Flies in Hot Weather on Farms
Hot weather brings flies that trouble farm animals, especially dairy cows. Protect all livestock to reduce stress and maintain milk yield, as discomfort quickly shows in the milk pail.
Feeding Pigs for Breeding on the Montana Farm
Dr. W E Joseph of the Montana Experiment Station explains breeding pigs require different rations from market pigs. He says breeding stock should never be fattened but kept growing rapidly with liberal feeding and bulkier seeds like bran shorts and oats.
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W.E. Joseph
Montana Experiment Station
Dr. Joseph
IS PRIZE SPELLER WINS IN CINCINNATI SPELLING MATCH
Mrs Anna Welhart mother of five children won a Cincinnati spelling competition with thousands of parents and teachers. She correctly spelled more than 15000 words.
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Anna Welhart
Cincinnati
Welhart
How to Keep Well Dr Frederick R Green Health Editor
Dr Frederick R Green writes health guidance with practical tips for maintaining wellness. The column offers simple routines, balanced nutrition advice, and everyday habits aimed at preventing illness and promoting vitality.
Protecting children with early dental care
Dr. Charles Mayo argues mouth and throat infections cause the majority of child illnesses and deaths. Regular dental visits in childhood prevent decay, promote straight teeth, improve digestion, and save money by reducing future dental bills.
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Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Bread and its role in diet through history
The article discusses bread as a staple, tracing yeast science from Pasteur to Osborne, wheat protein research, and flour quality. It notes the 800 million bushels of wheat, the shift from handmills to steam rollers, and advocates whole wheat and graham flours for nutrition and stronger bones and teeth.
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Lfe
Pasteur
Osborne
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