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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
9
Agricultural tips cover pasture planning, drainage, and crop rotation. Emphasis on high grade breeding, skim milk labeling, and cleanliness during milking. Discussions include hogs, poultry, clover honey, and the benefits of salt for cows.
A dairy article argues that choosing a pure bred sire is essential for improving herd quality. It notes many herds raise heifers with poor sires, emphasizes that the sire passes on traits to many calves, and urges investing in a strong pure bred bull to boost future milk production and profits.
A horse breeder warns curing forging in four colts requires careful metering. He advises shaping forward feet with quarter boots to balance stride and knee action, adding lead pockets on each side while the hind foot stays short. Once the cause is removed the extra weight can be dropped.
The article argues the dairy cow’s mission is milk production, noting some cows could profitably be turned to beef. It stresses monitoring with scales and a milk test to judge if each cow is meeting her purpose and financially benefiting the owner.
An advertisement for a dipping tank for sheep goats or hogs notes a cement or galvanized iron construction. It describes a good size with a top diameter of twelve feet and an eight foot bottom dimension and emphasizes ease of dipping and durability.
A fragment notes that a cement gond tani is impractical to make using given dimensions. It urges contacting the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington on a bulletin about cement, detailing a tank with at least five feet in height and two feet width. D F Stovall of Oregon reports a similar tank in use for years with satisfactory results.
A farm note suggests diverting a balky horse’s attention to reduce trouble. Use a skilled handler, speak sharply, and mix methods such as guiding movements, adjusting gear, or gentle distraction. patience, kindness, and trial help find a working approach for each horse.
Practical notes on pasture management for hogs and sheep. Shift hog pasture regularly. Select top sheep and avoid poor stock. Maintain uniform flock, provide salt in pasture, salt weekly if needed. Feed hogs bran kilku oats and middlings. avoid overfeeding corn. Strongers pigs come from balanced rations and proper care.
A fragmented discussion argues for stamina and robust physical traits in lambs as indicators of profitability. It suggests head, shoulder, and nasal capacity relate to breathing and endurance, urging breeders to select offspring likely to thrive and replenish farm incomes in American sheep farming.
Advice on treating hog piles recommends giving sulphur to swill at one to two tablespoons per head daily until improvement, then reduce to every few days. Keep hogs dry and avoid overly rich bran slop. salt is important. Weekly sulphur and silt feeding advised to prevent past issues.
Guidance notes that castration should occur when piglets are six weeks old and still with their litter, and advises castrating all males from common litters due to unreliability of later offspring, even if sired by a purebred.
The scab mite is a dangerous external parasite on sheep, though not common in the east. It lodges in the skin, causes irritation, crusts, and eggs. a single female can yield up to 1.5 million progeny in three months, spreading rapidly within a flock and becoming well established in about 90 days after infection.
In corn regions the author argues corn silage offers the cheapest, most uniform feed for growing and fattening steers. A 1000 lb steer needs 30 to 40 lb of silage daily, with 5 lb of legume hay. ground meal adds about 1 lb per 1 lb of live weight. Feeding combines meal and silage. silage alone is possible, but some dry fodder adds safety. Expansion of silos is urged as inevitable and timely.
Prairie Farmer describes a simple hog shelter plan using four corner posts plus two fence posts, three stringers across, and boards walled over the top to shield hogs from sun and sudden storms. The sketch illustrates the setup and construction details for quick implementation.
A historical note discusses Americans increasingly consuming mutton, shifting from sirloin steak to mutton chops. It argues this change benefits farmers by reducing waste and boosting profits through meat production, highlighting potential long term economic impact.
A farmer argues that sow quality drives herd progress. Poor sows slow gains, so the head of the herd is the chief factor in improving the herd, with a medium-quality bear serving to lift average only slowly.
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