Life of a college cow at Iowa State University
The dairy cow No 5385 in the Iowa State University herd near Ames is described as a model of careful management and research driven care. From birth in 1964 through multiple calvings and milk production records, she participates in feeding trials and teaching demonstrations while contributing to research on efficiency and product quality for U.S. consumers.
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Ames
Iowa
John A. Sims
Iowa State University
Towa State University
Sims
U.S
Iowa dairymen honored reads like Who's Who
Each year Iowa State University Dairy Science Club honors a leader in the dairy industry for an outstanding contribution. Living members include Orville Hamer 1935 and Clyde Monson 1946, with many presidents and directors of national breed and dairy organizations, all noted for service to the industry.
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Ames
Iowa
Dairy Science Club
Iowa State University
Iowa Dairying
Orville Hamer
Waterloo
Clyde Monson
Gowrie
Chester Schoby
Algona
Ernest Wright
Ivan Gates
West Liberty
M. M. Campbell
Newton
William Hitz
Des Moines
Robert Sage
Davenport
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Howie Lang
Brooklyn
A. J. Johnson
Elkader
Harry Clampitt
New Providence
Willis McAlpin
Red Oak
Homer Fike
G. Joe Lyon
Toledo
George Opperman
Man- Ting
Wallace McKee
Carlisle
Robert Ellis
Dallas Center
J. P. Eves
Wilmette
Til
Arthur Gerlach
St. Ansgar
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Wapsie Farmer Highlights Contour Rows for Erosion Control
Wapsie township farmer Keith Windus surveys contour field corn as he explains erosion prevention. He notes that farming on level rows reduces runoff and that leaving surface crop residue provides protection, especially in May and June when the field is most vulnerable.
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Wapsie Township
Keith Windus
Protecting Iowa croplands from erosion grows complex
Iowa state conservationist Wilson T. Moon notes 26 million cropland acres face wind and water erosion. In 1967, nearly 400 farmers sought technical help, 20,000 used permanent practices, and terraces could reach from Des Moines to Seattle if lined up. Pond construction and watershed planning rise with river basin studies underway.
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Iowa
Wilson T. Moon
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Moon
Des Moines
Seattle
Wash
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
The
Soil Conservation Service
State Soil Conservation Committee
Mississippi
Beef per acre rises under new Iowa grazing method
ISU tests near Albia show 600 pounds of beef per acre using heavy fertilization and rotation grazing on tall fescue reed canary grass smooth bromegrass and orchardgrass. Nitrogen 240 pounds total plus 13 phosphorus and 50 potassium applied seasonally. Cattle rotated May to July and rested August to September, then returned mid October to mid December. Moon notes high conservation interest in soil and water.
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Iowa
Albia
Iowa State University
Walter Wedin
Modern dairy buildings and equipment boost milk quality
Iowa State University extension engineer Fred Roth says modern dairy facilities improve cleanliness and efficiency. Milking parlors use pipelines to keep milk air free, with hot water and sanitizers keeping udders and gear hospital clean. Free stall housing provides individual cow beds, ventilation and dry bedding. mechanized feeding and self cleaning floors cut labor and mud, ensuring a steady supply of wholesome dairy products.
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Ames
Fred Roth
Iowa State University Extension
Roth
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