Fertility Loss From Manure Mismanagement
Careless handling of manure reduces organic matter and nutrients crucial for crop yields and soil structure. A 100 ton pile can shrink to 50 tons and lose half its fertility if left exposed to weather. losses can be reduced by adequate bedding, frequent stall cleaning, and hauling manure directly to fields or storing it carefully.
Prevent Cannibalism In Baby Chicks With Good Management
To curb cannibalism provide chicks with ample space, steady air, proper temperature, balanced feed, and constant access to food. Start with a strong mash, keep chicks alert, reduce temperature gradually, and offer grain at four to five weeks. Use good range and shelter with bluegrass alfalfa lespedeza. greens and hay fed fresh support health and growth.
Baby Tractor Seat Designed for Lincoln Contest
A. J. Matyus creates an improvised baby seat for a Lincoln foundation contest. The device uses two auto leaf springs a 24 inch stationary column and an obsolete steering wheel with forged main leaves and punched holes for fittings to provide shock absorption.
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Thick Stands Boost Corn Yield Advised by University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky advises farmers to plant thicker corn stands to increase yields. Improved soil and hybrid seed enable denser populations, with about 10,000 stalks on average land and 12,000 to 14,000 on highly fertile, moisture retaining soil.
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University of Kentucky
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