Holstein HIR Averages 13187 Milk 486 Fat for 1957
The Holstein-Friesian Assn of America reports a 1957 lactation average of 13187 pounds of milk and 486 pounds of butterfat for cows in the Herd Improvement Registry. This reflects gains over 1956 with nearly 1100 more cows in 48 states. 830 have adopted lactation figures to simplify herd comparisons.
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Holsten-Friesian Assn. of
America
National Holstein Organization
State Agricultural Colleges
Benson Sees Farm Economy Refreshing Despite Policy Stalemate
Benson notes a transitioning farm economy with calls to modify cotton price supports and drop escalation clauses. He warns proposed legislation could cut cotton acreage to 14 million acres, shrinking many allotments. The acreage reserve ends this year while conservation reserve continues. He criticizes the self help plan for dairymen and urges increased sales for dairy industry growth. A survey shows U S milk calcium intake must rise by nine percent, about double government purchases.
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Benson
Inept Farmer Seeks Advantage From Farm Integration
Scoville argues future farms will combine family labor with integrated operations. He foresees two labor models wage based pay or piece rate, and predicts many farmers will seek unions. Hawaiian pineapple workers and California dairy laborers are cited as examples, with Maine broiler growers recently engaging the Meat Cutters and Butchers Union in talks.
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Scoville
California
Broiler Growers
Maine
Meat Cutters and Butchers Union
Transition Acknowledges War Strain on Farmers
A national wartime shift strains farmers yet many changes have passed. Officials say price prospects look favorable as the country continues mobilization and adjustments to ongoing conflict.
Gibberellic Acid Speeds Peach Seedlings
Fresh peach seeds treated with gibberellic acid produce seedlings in about 15 days according to M B Jones of the New Mexico A and M Experiment Station. Jones cautions that while the chemical may have a role in commercial agriculture, extensive field testing is needed before safe recommendations can be made.
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M B Jones
New Mexico
Jones
New Jersey Egg Producers Eye Cooperative Bargaining Groups
Farmers under profit sharing contracts who own land buildings and equipment may form bargaining associations like beet growers milk marketing groups to coordinate production processing and marketing. Public research and education would support profit optimization and risk management beyond tight integration.
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New Jersey
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Rockland
Rockland Chemical Company
West Caldwell
NEW Oliver
Oliver
N. G. Hershey & Son Manheim
RD. 1
Chas. J. McComsey & Sons
Hickory Hill, Pa
Farmersville Equipment Co
Ephrata, RD
J. B. Lapp Atglen
Ie Rae
Ghlbnar
Mountville Feed Service R.D
Columbia, Pa
Joseph M. Good & Son R.D
Leroy Geib R.D
Manheim, Pa
Fairview Roller Mills R.D
Narvon, Pa
Walter & Jackson, Inc
Christiana, Pa
I. B. Graybill & Son
Reston, Pa
John H. Bonholtzer R.D
Lancaster, Pa
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