Dairy heifer breeding questions from Missouri expert
Professor C. Eckles asks W. D. Hoard about dairy heifer development and breeding. Answers cover age at first calving, feeding practices, and selecting for large size, with notes on temperament, nutrition, and the impact of early maturity on dairy form. The piece also discusses soil moisture, cultivation, and drought resilience in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Eckles
Missouri College of Agriculture
W. D. Hoard
Ft. Atkinson
Wes
Winter dairying for Northwestern farmers urged this winter
The article argues that farm products will be high this coming winter and that dairy outputs depend on cows being well fed. It advises generous feeding with clover hay or Timothy if unavailable, bran or middlings, and silage to prevent cows from going dry. It emphasizes tailored feeding schedules and proactive dairy management now to maximize milk production.
Lesson of the drought Northwestern farmer warning
The farmers of the northwest suffered through a long drought affecting the central west for the first time in thirty years. It may not recur for decades, but the article urges preparedness for future droughts even if shorter, noting the unusual extent and the need to guard against repeats.
The Influence of the Sire in Dairying Breeding
A dairy article stresses that the bull’s quality largely determines herd outcomes. It warns against overvaluing a good cow and urges pairing a high quality sire with superior maternal lines. Emphasizes breeding depth, heredity, and continual improvement for profitable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Smith
Farmers Institute grows in importance and wealth link
The farmers institute increases in importance each year and shifts focus from speculation to improving farming. Wealth gains are tied to rising land values, but future success will depend less on land price and more on making farming practices efficient.
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United States
Wallaces
Farmers’ Institute
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Clowe
Tines
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Glark County
Boyd ‘Transfer Co
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Bo Bay Ward
Lathrop
Sexton
Sorosidence
H. Milbee
M. D
Marshfield
Maple Street
Walter Mason
Oftice
Ratoni
J.D. Vedder
Ross Brothers
Omlee Fonte
Ollee
House
Vv. Igtor A. Mason
Sexton's
Residence Car, Ltd
Maples St
Cc Cc
Rowley
Homeopathic Phyaicon
Omics &, Falty
Deming Block
John F. Cole
First National Bank Buitding
Wisconsin
C. B. Edwards
Andrews & Rush
Bern
P. A. Williams
Olice
Laemle
Central Ars
W. T. Boad
Duntiat
Ideyt
Orflea
H. Gind
Ofice
Mirat National Bank
Heaton
2. D.S
Ev. Kuutuku
Anvda Jawelry
D A. Kinlans
D. DS
Meath
Qeo. cL
Harrington
Dentists
Reinbs & Scurm
Farmitare Ators
Marabtiold
Buckbee
Businasa
Sonrenle
Kowaiful Busines Smt
Taitl Prameat
Teller
Pere
DR. Humphreys
Portal
Benend
Ufante
Hay Fess
Somme
Eee Imo
GEO. Medicine
Coren
Northwestern Farmer
Northwastern
Groom Hoard's Dairyman
the Farmers’ Institute
Eye
Ashe Bay
Milwaukee
Inn Concern
Castoria
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Ripon
Avon Produce
Rigra
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