Value of ensilage vs other roughage in dairy farming
Nebraska Agricultural College experiments show corn ensilage outperforms hay and other roughages. One ton ensilage equals one ton beet, three tons ensilage to one ton clover hay, and up to three and a half tons to one ton alfalfa. Silos save space and reduce storage costs, potentially doubling crop value versus field corn. Also notes on cost of put up and storage space. Separate section explains pickling butter with brine and disinfection steps.
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Nebraska Agricultural College
Right and Wrong Ways to Milk a Cow in Dairy Farming
Practical guidance for dairy farmers on feeding calves separately to ensure calf growth, cleanliness in milking to reduce bacteria, moistened flanks and clean straw beds cutting bacteria by significant margins, and the importance of pure water for cows. Warns against leaving milk pails in freezing conditions and bashing the cream separator.
Curious Farm Facts and Local Potato Barrel Discovery
A note on tulips blooming better after New Year with root development indoors. A Ridgely Richardson area sensation claims potatoes grown in a barrel yield enormously. A white duck owned by C. W. Wiz is mentioned.
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Ridgely
Richardson
C. W. Wiz
Ancient fowl lacks breast bone as bulbs bloom in winter
The article notes a bird without a breast bone, feathers absent over the chest, and a near transparent skin revealing the heartbeat. It also discusses winter bulb cultivation in homes, simple plant care, and ready display sets marketed for eight cents.
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