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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1955
Page
2
Iowa State College estimates feeding requirements for common to good cattle ages from 420 to 880 pounds. The guide outlines expected gains and feed needs including corn, protein supplement, and hay for each weight class and feeding duration, noting the study used drylot fed cattle.
Corn harvest time brings warning from Norval Wardle, ex extension farm safety specialist at Iowa State, that most cornpicking accidents happen at mid morning and mid afternoon. He urges families to take precautions during those periods to keep workers safe.
October forecasts from the U S Department of Agriculture highlight ample pork potatoes rice and other high protein foods for homemakers. The pork supply is seen 10 percent above last year and potato crops from northern states exceed normal demand. Rice promotes a campaign lasting until Oct 8 with beef lamb and poultry also identified for meal planning. Grapes appear as a plentiful fall fruit with a note on a football player gaining eight to ten pounds in a four quarter game.
Swine producers, especially in drought affected areas, face decisions on spring pig numbers for 1956. Iowa State College expert E L Quaife advises some may reduce breeding stock if feed tightens, while those maintaining herds should plan May or June breedings, emphasize oats and silage supplements, and provide thrifty conditions with a simple mineral mix and rye for winter and early spring pasture.
Year’s late summer pastures are scarce prompting Iowa dairymen to start winter feeding early. Ex tension dairyman Donald Voelker notes the need to inventory feed and plan for herd needs. Milk production levels drive feed use. high producers need roughly 20 bushels corn, 25 oats, 350 lbs protein, plus 2 tons hay and 3 tons silage. Lower producers require about 15 bushels corn, 25 oats, 300 lbs protein, with similar roughage.
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