From Dairyman to Hog Producer in One Man's Move
Robert Cooper of Richmond abandoned seven day dairying in 1969 to raise feeder pigs and, by April 1970, started with sows. He uses a free stall farrowing system, reuses his dairy barns, spends about an hour daily with pigs, and plans to farrow 22 sows every three weeks, producing 600 to 650 hogs annually. He notes improved labor efficiency and greater satisfaction despite some pig losses.
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Joan Istas
Richmond
Robert Cooper
Cooper
Guernsey Cow Finishes DHIR Record for Milk and Butterfat
Ransom Allenes Almira a 3 year old registered Guernsey cow owned by R G Ransom Jr Williamsburg completed an official DHIR production record of 12 360 pounds of milk and 618 pounds of butterfat in 305 days two times daily milking The test was supervised by Kansas State University according to the American Guernsey Cattle Club
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Ransom Allenes Almira
R. G. Ransom
Liming and fans to be discussed at winter crops meeting
The extension winter crops meeting is set for Friday February 11 at 10 a.m. in the Farm Bureau Association building. Speakers include Verlin Peterson Gerald MecMasters and Dell Gates who will cover liming and nutrient management for cool season grasses along with 1972 insect control recommendations. The session also covers fertilizer rates lime timing soil testing and proper ventilation fans for confinement livestock buildings with safety features and installation tips. Harold Jones notes lime preserves soil nutrients and should be balanced with nitrogen use and pH maintenance.
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Bob Bozworth
Farm Bureau Association
E. 2Nd
Verlin Peterson
Gerald MecMasters
Extension Agronomists
Dell Gates
Peterson
Kansas
Gates
McMasters
Leo T. Wendling
Kansas State University
Wendling
Accessories to enhance your wardrobe with taste
ARDIS PATTERSON explains how to elevate outfits through carefully chosen accessories. Readers learn to balance pins scarves gloves shoes and bags to suit height and style, avoid clashing textures, and pick proportions that flatter individual figures while cultivating distinctive personal flair.
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Ardis Patterson
Pork features spotlight February pork month in Kansas
The Herald announces a February pork month feature series highlighting pork producers in Franklin County and across Kansas as the swine industry grows. The farm section will showcase producers and related industry developments throughout the month.
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Franklin County
Kansas
The
Herald
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