Milk marketing margins vary widely across major cities
A USDA study of 25 cities shows Chicago has the highest margins. Washington has the lowest, with store and home delivery prices and bottling costs varying by city. The report suggests further inquiry by farm groups, consumers and Congress.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Washington
Congress
Milwaukee
Detroit
Kansas City
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Omaha
Midwest
St. Louis
Illinois
Different foods need different storage in winter and dairy guidance
Storage rules cover fresh meat poultry eggs milk and leftovers with expert tips from University of Illinois specialists. Winter legume stands face frost heaving ice sheets and management strategies to protect alfalfa and clover. dairy cow winter practices emphasize high quality roughage water and balanced grain for Holsteins Ayrshires and Brown Swiss.
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Barbara McGrath
University of Illinois
J. W Gerdemann
University of Illinois Plant Pathologist
University of Tiinoise College of Agriculture
Leo R. Fryman
Fryman
Guernseys
Jerseys
Bang
Pig Brooders Prevent Chilling Save Lives
Agricultural engineer ER Peart of the University of Illinois explains pig brooders with a 250 watt reflector prevent chilling and reduce sow crushing risk. Lamps cost about $1 to $2.50 with differences in heat negligible. A metal reflector and safety hoop aid heat distribution and fire prevention.
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ER. M. Peart
University of Ilinois
Peart
Spring weather may bring hog influenza risks
Dr. D A Willigan of the University of Illinois warns spring conditions expose hogs to influenza. Infected hogs show loss of appetite fever and respiratory distress but usually recover in a week. Clean dry quarters and good feeding reduce risk while avoiding rooting where earthworms carry the virus.
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D. A. Willigan
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
Willigan
Attendance and Social Notes From Mt Olive
Attendance at Mt Olive Sunday was 51. Mr and Mrs Joe McCrory visited Mr and Mrs Roscoe Graham Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Don Nave and son were also mentioned in the social notes.
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Mt. Olive
Joe McCrory
Roscoe Graham
Don Nave
Local Visitors Share Weekend in Martinsville
Mr and Mrs George St John of Casey and Mr and Mrs Raymond Calvert with their sons visited Mr and Mrs Ray Drake and daughter in Martinsville on Sunday. Alva Wells called on John Phillippe in Martinsville Tuesday afternoon. EA at QR.
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George St. John
Casey
Raymond Calvert
Martinsville
Ray Drake
Alva Wells
John Phillippe
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