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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1970
Page
3
Washington AP reports an Agriculture Department survey finds modern cattle feedlots lack the traditional romance of western sunsets. The piece notes the long trail from pasture to pen and the shifts in farming culture.
Audrain County producers eligible for the 1968 wheat export certificate pool may claim refunds or leave funds for research. About 720 farmers eligible. 138 qualify for $3 or more totaling $694.20. County share is $1695.96. decisions due by December 25. Also includes a summary of a USDA report on beef production and feedlots, noting shifts from cows to feedlots and future output. An Audrain 4-H banquet honors adult leaders at 6:30 p.m. November 19 at the 4-H Center.
A machinery management short course for farmers will be held at Vandalia State Bank on November 12 19 and December 3. Sessions cover machinery investment cost per acre budgeting and computer investment analysis. November 12 topics include equipment investment and cost per acre. November 19 covers aligning machinery with farm timeliness and operation. December 3 explains investment analysis with a panel discussion and minimum tillage. Enrollment is $4 and includes computer use.
Agricultural guidance from University of Missouri experts describes spraying backtubbers dust bags and pour on methods to control cattle lice. Recommended spray options include Co-Ral and Delnav products with specific mixing rates for 100 gallons of water. Backrubbers and dust bags may eliminate spraying if used year round. The pour on method uses Ruénene concentrate or ready to use product at specified per hundredweight dosages and limits.
Dale Schnatze Farm Management Spec notes corn silage from 1970 shows wide variation in feed value and protein. Dry matter protein ranges from 7.28 to 9 percent, feed basis 2.5 to 4.1 percent, with one sample including urea reaching over 6 percent protein.
A Mississippi newspaper notes that feed testing is advised for farmers to properly supplement silage. Corn samples show 7.6 to 11.23 percent protein on dry matter. Silage nitrate tests are negative. Forms available at the University Extension Center. many feed companies offer testing. crude fiber test costs 7.00 per sample.
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