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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
5
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The Department of Agriculture argues deer and elk farming can be profitable on marginal land and reserves, boosting meat supply as venison prices rise. Laws exist to protect wildlife, but enforcement is weak. enabling deer sales could increase stock for markets and preserves. Deer farming may halt further declines seen since the buffalo era.
In southern India the agricultural year begins in April with rituals led by a Valluvan who, after astrological observations on Tamil New Year, prescribes wood to cut. Farmers offer camphor incense plantains and a coconut, then plough with a newly prepared pair of oxen, blessings distributed to onlookers.
A newspaper note explains dangers of contact with poison ivy while picking wildflowers. Immediate home care is advised with lime water wash and soda, or laudanum for pain. near aid, buttermilk baths or thick cream may help. Delays reduce effectiveness.
A brief note documents four sows in a gestation or breeding context, highlighting outcomes for the herd and potential implications for local livestock management.
The Ayrshire breed is highlighted as a durable dairy cow with medium size and reliable, uniform milk yields. It writes that Ayrshire milk resists churning, mixes well, and is nutritious, making it ideal for children and invalids. The piece notes testing efforts in Scotland, Canada, and the United States, including government-backed and breed association programs, aimed at proving real profitability rather than daily, weekly, or monthly fluctuations.
Government tests at a Tennessee experiment station compared nine groups over 120 days. Silage fed cattle gained faster and yielded more good meat than stover or dry fed groups. Slaughter tests showed silage cattle producing higher salable meat, while cost per pound of gain favored silage. Silage also improved hide quality and coat condition.
A Practical Farmer article cautions middle aged farmers about selling land to retire. It cites labor shortages and desire for livelier life, warns of poor outcomes from mercantile ventures, and urges trusts in farm longevity and rising farm values.
The piece contrasts modern rural life with bygone days, noting advances in communication, transport, and home comfort. It cites Roosevelt’s policy stance, labor shortages, and urban to rural migration as factors shaping a more prosperous farm existence and a revived rural outlook.
Nebraska researchers compared dairy cows on alfalfa hay versus wild hay after dry feeding. Over two six week periods, alfalfa increased milk yield by about 120 to 200 pounds and butter yield, with alfalfa showing better results overall. Water and salt were available. hay quality matched, weight changes were minimal. Field and Farm.
Prairie Farmer presents a milking stool construction method with a three piece side and top assembly. Sections show cutting sides A and top key, assembling with C and placing between side boards AA about five inches above the bottom. Front nails complete the stool when level.
Instructions describe assembling a milk bench with end piece D and a curved guard BH to form the milk stool shown in Figure 2. The direction emphasizes components and their placement for the completed unit.
Farmers observe bitter milk near the end of milking, especially in winter on dry feed. Causes may include altered fat globule structure and higher milk viscosity. Control by careful cream ripening and promoting lactic acid development, keeping cream near 50 degrees until ready for churning, then warming to 75 80 degrees to acidify within about 24 hours.
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