Wide Variations in Selling Hogs
The USDA analyzes 1921 hog marketing costs across 200 cooperative associations in the central corn belt. It finds extreme unit-cost differences from about 30 cents to $3 per 1,000 pounds, with home costs far lower than terminal costs and wide variance partly due to accounting methods and nonlivestock activities. Officials seek full car loading and standardized reporting to reduce spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Central
Corn Belt
Champion Oklahoma King Hog Seeks World Tour Honors
Oklahoma King the grand champion barrow of the 1922 International Live Stock show travels the country on a tour after Chicago victory. He has toured Nashville Denver Lincoln Crookston Madison Janesville Fort Worth Oklahoma City Stillwater Guymon Peoria Urbana Aurora Columbus Lafayette Lexington Des Moines and more. The hog travels in crates by express and receives royal welcomes as breeders showcase his perfection to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Chicago
Nashville
Tenn
Denver
Colo
Lincoln
Neb
Crookston
Minn
Barrow
King
Express
Oklahoma Agricultural College
Quack Grass and Thistle Tough to Eradicate
Canada thistle and quack grass are among the most difficult weeds to remove once established. Their underground rootstocks enable regrowth under adverse conditions, so early removal on farms is essential to protect crop production.
Sweet Clover Helps Improve Soil for Future Crops
Sweet clover pasture need not be reseeded yearly if not heavily pastured and some plants are allowed to seed. Avoid occupying fields too long as it improves soil by supplying nitrogen and vegetable matter.
Early Moltere Loaf
Early molters loaf at work and become unprofitable. they should be sent to market promptly after being located within the flock.
Economical Arrangement in Cream Separator Costs
A brief note discusses the high costs tied to an inefficient cream separator, outlining the burden of expense and the need for a more economical setup in dairy processing.
Soybeans as oat substitutes in dairy rations
The Ithaca College of Agriculture reports soybeans can substitute for oats in hay and silage and, when ripe, may rival or exceed oats in yield. They also serve as meal substitutes in dairy rations. Proper soil, inoculation for first-time crops, and row planting at 25 inches with about 20 quarts per acre are advised for best cultivation and harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture At
Ithaca
College
World Hog Production Shows Large Decrease
World hog production in major nations dropped 14 percent to 227 431 000 head from a prewar 263 844 000. The United States leads gains with higher output, while farm hog counts rose to 63 424 000 on January 1 1923 from 58 933 000 in 1914. European swine numbers fell in many countries including France Germany and Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Argentina
Canada
Department
France
Germany
Denmark
Sheep Raising Spurred by Price Advances
University of Minnesota expert Phil A. Anderson notes rising interest in sheep farming due to higher wool and lamb prices, and strong 1921 22 profits from lamb feeding. He advises careful start for farmers, suggests flocks of 25 to 35 ewes, and cites tariff effects and reduced U S sheep numbers boosting competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil A. Anderson
Animal Husbandry Division
University of Minnesota
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
United States
Great Value of Adding Protein to Hog Ration
A Kansas experiment compared hogs on alfalfa pasture with and without tankage supplementation. Pigs fed corn plus alfalfa and tankage gained 1.25 lb daily at 99 cents per 100 lb gain, versus 0.74 lb daily at $5.55 per 100 lb without tankage. Tankage reduced the cost per hundredweight by 56 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Experiment Station
Overcrowded Poultry Houses Cut Egg Output and Raise Disease Risk
The article argues that overcrowding chickens is unprofitable. It recommends severe culling to leave just enough birds to fill laying houses, since crowding lowers egg production and raises disease risk. Clean straw bedding becomes hard to maintain in dense flocks.
Rotation to Prevent Bean Disorders and Seed Practices
Walter G. Sackett explains disease prevention in beans through crop rotation of three to four years, destruction of diseased vines by burning, avoiding diseased seed from manure, and selecting disease-free plants for seed. Seed treatment and Bordeaux mixture spraying are deemed largely ineffective or unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Sackett
Colorado Experiment Station
Silage Proves Profitable Feed for Baby Beeves at Minnesota Station
Recent tests by W. H. Peters and N. K. Carnes show silage plus grain boosts daily gains to 2.36 pounds per head over 196 days, versus 2.22 with heavy grain alone. Net profit averages rise to 17.90 per head with silage, while non silage calves yield 16.15. Barley matches corn for gains but costs more, reducing barley profit to 6.91 while corn nets 16.15. Breeds differ in selling price: purebreds 86.78, grades 83.45, commons 56.18 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Experiment Station
W. H. Peters
N. K. Carnes
Vaccination Trial Aids Cattle Shipping Fever Fight
The Agriculture Department reports a new vaccination approach to prevent hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle. Although experimental, the method is in use with vaccine and trained veterinarians provided at cost. Losses from the disease have risen in recent years, especially among long distance shipments, though some cases occur locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy Industry Advances Break Records In Three Years
The dairy industry shows phenomenal progress over the past three years with growing production and consumption as other farming sectors stagnate. New records have been set annually, highlighting robust growth and resilience within the sector.
Salt Poisoning in Pigs Is Always Preventable
Salt poisoning in pigs is preventable and can occur if pigs access excess salt after long periods without it. Pigs need some salt in feed and in reasonable amounts, while avoiding abundance.
Grafting Wax Recipe Widely Used in Horticulture
A standard grafting wax recipe combines resin four parts beeswax two parts and tallow one part. Melt the mixture, pour into cold water, then grease hands and pull the wax until nearly white. It is touted as excellent for indoor and outdoor grafting work.
Hog Pasture Gains Popularity in Sudan Grass Pasture Use
Popular hog pasture Sudan grass is expanding as a summer grazing option due to strong carrying capacity and drought resistance. Farmers report better forage quality and easier management with this pasture choice for hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Farmers Speak on Stock Feeding and Pure Bred Advantage
A U S Department of Agriculture questionnaire from nearly 500 farmers shows feeding cost, protein, and ration balance as the main 42 percent of difficulties. Pure bred stock earn about 40 percent more per feed unit, with self feeders popular in hog and poultry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Middle West
Pure Strain Selections Outperform Local Potatoes
Cornell University plant breeders report pure-strain potato selections, grown from a single tuber, outperform standard seed potatoes by 48 bushels per acre in a two year commercial test conducted in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
New York
Darken Colt’s Stall to Lessen Fly Irritation
Leave the colts in the barn while their mother is working in the field. Darken the colts' stalls to lessen the irritation from flies and give them access to clean feed at all times. This will give them a chance to develop and grow into much better individuals.
Dehorning Cattle Raises Practical Debate
The article notes no single agreed method for dehorning cattle. It states properly performed dehorning can improve conditions and outcomes, though authorities differ on best practices.
Profit in Culling Flocks for Wool and Meat
The article argues that culling flocks is profitable whether the goal is wool and mutton or eggs and white meat, emphasizing efficient flock management.
Worms Hit Hog Losses Harder Than Cholera
New Jersey agricultural findings show round worms in swine cause greater overall losses than hog cholera due to wasted feed and reduced vitality. Worm life cycle details and several treatment options including santonin and worm seed oil are outlined for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Animal Husbandry
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Late Built Poultry Houses Spark Health Concerns
Poultrymen warn that houses built too late in fall raise risks of colds and roup. Before introducing pullets, ensure floors and lumber are dry, with a 200 bird unit sized 20 by 40 feet facing south on high dry ground. Provide fresh air, sunlight, and ample floor space, plus curtain front windows for airflow.
High Feeding Value of Buttermilk and Products
The article notes buttermilk and its products have high feeding value due to rich protein of animal origin. Creameries underutilize this value, while nearby farmers sometimes reclaim buttermilk for feed, but overfeeding can waste its true benefits.
Disposing of Produce to Commission Merchant
Selling to commission merchants is the simplest disposal method as it avoids private trade costs and trouble. Returns are usually not great unless dealing with commission houses that have built a strong trade in specific lines.
Fruit spacing recommendations by plant type and size
The record lists spacing guidelines for various fruits including apples pears plums peaches cherries apricots nectarines quinces mulberries pecans grapes currants gooseberries raspberries blackberries cranberries strawberries and oranges and lemons. Distances range from about 1 foot to 80 feet apart with direction on rows and plant width noted.
Cleanliness in dairy milking for better milk quality
The article stresses that clean hands are essential for producing the best milk and that soap and water must be used. It notes many dairies use small-mouth pails to minimize surface exposure to air and dust, aiming to reduce contamination risks.
Iowa Leads Way In Countywide Cattle TB Eradication Law
A new Iowa law enables countywide TB testing by petition of 51 percent of cattle breeders or 15 percent of voters to force eradication. It allows a 3 mill tax, uses state and federal funds plus indemnities, and imposes fines or jail for noncompliance. If funds fall short, a 25 cent per head cattle tax and 5 cent per hog tax may be levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Lvestock Sanitary Authority
University Farm Tests Rations for Baby Beef
About two hundred Minnesota cattle raisers at University farm observed six lots of pure bred Shorthorn steer calves fed different rations for 217 days. Lot 1 netted $18.92 per head, Lot 2 $15.97, Lot 3 $5.69, Lot 4 $18.30, Lot 5 $13.61, Lot 6 $13.10, using $6.30 per hundred for hog gains credited to cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
University Farm
No Difference Between Poland China and Yorkshire Swine
A Mani toba Agricultural college test compared Poland Chinas and Yorkshires fed equal barley oats and shorts for 140 days with corn substitute partway. Poland Chinas gained 100 lb on 415 lb feed, Yorkshires 100 lb on 426 lb feed. Yorkshires sold at 9.90 per cwt and Poland Chinas at 9.00 on the Canadian market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural College
Canada
Live stock notes on hogs and silos for profit
The column discusses pig weaning timing, feed strategies, and care. It notes silos save storage space, calves should access salt as they begin grain, and pigs often reach 200 pounds around nine to ten months. Emphasis is placed on proper management for profitability and resilience of hogs.
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Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma King
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