Dairying Changes in Kansas Point to Long View
Kansas dairy outlook shows national market expansion and stable demand. Fewer milk cows in Kansas and the U S since 1940s amid rising production costs. Population growth and higher incomes could boost consumption, while efficiency gains and marketing expansion drive surpluses and prices. Kansas must improve training and management to meet future demand.
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June Dairy Month Drives U S Dairy Growth Into Homes
The June Dairy Month campaign promotes milk and dairy products as essential in the American diet. It highlights national support from the USDA and widespread participation from banks, retailers, utilities, and professionals, with events and milking demonstrations in cities to remind the public of dairy’s role in daily nutrition.
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Douglas County Milk Output Rises as Cows Decline
Douglas County reports 8,250 milk cows in 1959, down from 9,500 in 1958, but total production climbs to 43,725 million pounds from 41,738 million. County ranks seventh in Kansas for 1959 milk output, amid national trends of fewer cows but higher per cow yields.
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Four Basic Food Groups Guide Diet for Daily Nutrition
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes a four basic food group diet from its Food for Fitness booklet. Milk group provides calcium and protein. Meat group covers beef poultry fish and eggs. Vegetable Fruit group emphasizes citrus and leafy greens. Bread Cereal group includes whole or enriched grains. Servings vary by age and needs.
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