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Iowa Dairy Situation Signals Record War Demand Milk Output
Iowa dairy production remains near record levels amid 1944 shortages in feed and labor. The report by Leslie M. Carl notes milk contributes 7 to 10 percent of farm income, with 25 percent in some counties, and recalls herd growth since 1924. It warns labor limits may cap gains and suggests higher efficiency and herd quality to lift output without more cows.
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Leslie M. Carl
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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