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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1950
Page
8
U S Agriculture scientists report hens exposed to bactericidal ultraviolet light produced 10 to 19 percent more eggs per bird over five years in underground trials with controlled lighting and standard diets. Longer UV rays did not reproduce the effect and extra vitamin D did not boost production.
Renovation of pastures with alfalfa lactino brome mixtures doubles forage yields from 1800 to about 4000 pounds per acre and increases protein to 800 pounds. The process includes killing old grass, lime and fertilizer, deep soil work, and reseeding with deep rooted legumes and grasses for stronger milk and beef potential.
The beef demand is expected to stay strong as full employment and good wages persist. Breeders, feeders, and finishers linked to the industry are urged by Charles A. Burmeister of the U S agriculture department to expand to meet rising needs. He notes the beef breeding herd is at a record size and the 1950 crop may exceed 1949 by 800000 head, much of which will be beef type calves.
A historical chart shows annual hog price trends month by month using 11 non war years. Solid bars mark pigs sold in six months, broken bars mark eight months. March farrow, six months to market hits peak. eight months to market reaches November below average.
United States dairy farmers lose millions yearly from milk and cream that fail to meet quality standards. Dairy specialists say income could rise if producers focus on factors that improve product quality.
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