Plant populations thicker corn will pay dividends
Dr. Walter I. Thomas of Pennsylvania State University reports 1959 tests across six locations show higher hybrid corn plant populations yield more per acre with modest extra seed cost and no fertilizer need. Deep soils with normal moisture favor high populations, while shallow soils require caution and drought tolerance.
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Thomas Belives
Pennsylvania
Grit Improves Growth In Pullets With Insoluble Grit
A study from Louisiana State University finds pullets given insoluble grit on an all mash diet weigh more at eight and 16 weeks and show better feed conversion. Gizzard weights at 16 weeks are higher with grit. 1560 chicks were split into four groups including mash alone and mash with grit or oats.
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W S Wilkinson
W. B Hilton
Department of Poultry Industry
Louisiana State University
First Year of Mandatory Poultry Inspection Yields 4.7 Billion Pounds Wholesome
USDA inspectors in the first year of mandatory poultry inspection certified more than 4.7 billion pounds of ready to cook poultry as wholesome. The milestone highlights early success in ensuring safety and quality across poultry production.
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