Beef production tools eyed to meet 2000 demand
A 1960s forecast describes crossbreeding and artificial insemination boosting beef output by 2000. It notes current AI use at about two percent, potential doubling of calf yield, and research into estrous control to synchronize heats and improve AI efficiency. It also discusses sex selection to favor replacement heifers and steer calves for better feed use.
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Weather slows spread of southern corn leaf blight
Washington reports generally dry conditions are slowing development of Southern corn leaf blight across the western Corn Belt. Minor infection increases appear in Nebraska Minnesota Iowa South Dakota Missouri Kansas and Michigan with more severe cases in eastern Illinois southwestern and northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Rapid spread with severe infection is noted in Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware and New Jersey while most Midwest and East states see husk ear and stalk infections rising as harvest begins and moisture differences drive loss.
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Henry Comments on Aid and Genuine Philanthropy
The speaker urges giving the poor the aid they need and shares the idea that true help requires personal involvement rather than just handing money. He criticizes philanthropists who merely recall their own sorrows and label it sympathy.
Wisconsin crops hold steady through August amid rains
Wisconsin farm reporters report corn still in good shape two thirds through August with early plantings denting and over 40 percent rough. Second crop hay near end with third cut expected. oats variable and straw short. Silos rise as bumper corn harvest expected. plant diseases and lodging noted. Tobacco, potatoes, beans, and cabbage harvests under way. apples and cranberries good but smaller due to moisture and hail. Soil moisture remains short in southwest and southeast.
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Wisconsin deer harvest forecast for 1971 gun season
Madison Wis The Department of Natural Resources predicts a 1971 deer harvest of 65000 to 70000 whitetails with about 14000 of 18700 permits registering. Bear hunting mirrors last year with season dates from Sept 11 to Nov 14 bows. Buck hunting varies by region and random draws issue variable quota permits. applications due Oct 15.
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