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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
7
Milk producers and plant managers are urged to combat milk stone buildup on equipment. The guide explains causes from mineral precipitation and hot water rinses, promotes immediate washing after milking with suitable detergents, and suggests weekly acid detergents to remove deposits. It stresses avoiding bacteria growth and maintaining spotless utensils.
Sir Frank Brangwyn, 89, renowned British artist, died at his Ditchling home. Born in Brussels to British parents, he explored painting sculpture furniture design pottery murals and stained glass. He was knighted in 1941.
The United States Department of Agriculture backs June Dairy Month with Field Supervisors directing support from retailers and dairy distributors. The Plentiful foods List for June will feature dairy products and Sec. Benson praises dairymen for expanding markets while commending the American Dairy Association and National Dairy Council. Non-government groups such as National Assn. of Food Chains and National Restaurant Assn. join in the promotional effort. A winter meeting in Washington coordinated nationwide efforts with government leaders John Blum, Chester Freeman, and Lyle Webster present.
The first load of 1956 wheat was delivered to an El Dorado elevator Monday. Owned by Paul D. Herman, the wheat weighed 59 pounds per bushel with 14 percent moisture. Herman estimates his 26 acre field will yield about 30 bushels per acre. A sprinkler can avert frost damage to green crops when temperatures fall near 25 degrees.
The article reports three-year-old dairy cows with high milk and butterfat yields from two herds. Daughters produced up to 9,040 pounds of milk in 125 days and 379.2 pounds of butterfat in 120 days, with top daily yields around 91 pounds. It highlights daughter-dam comparisons using 2x-305-MLE records and credits the Franklin County Artificial Breeding Association and Kansas State College program for improved dairy efficiency.
The Southeastern Veterinarian notes egg shells tend to weaken in hot weather making calcium and phosphorus in the ration crucial during summer. Mechanical egg grading speeds handling to boost market quality. Canadian hog raisers prioritize carcass quality over rapid growth, says J M Bell of the University of Saskatchewan.
June Dairy Month marks nationwide promotional efforts by the dairy industry with headquarters noted in 1956 as the American Dairy Association in Chicago. Official support comes from the US Department of Agriculture along with industry groups such as the American Butter Institute American Dairy Association Dry Milk Institute Dairy Industries Supply Association Evaporated Milk Association International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Milk Industry Foundation National Cheese Institute National Creameries Association National Dairy Council National Milk Producers Federation and corresponding dairy cattle groups.
At this time of year higher temperatures increase bacterial counts in milk. Ensure the coolant level in the water bath cooler is high, cans are filled properly, and dust is minimized to prevent sediment. Wash udders and utensils to avoid contamination before milking.
E M Norton of the National Milk Producers Federation says dairy farmers should build strong commodity co-ops as a springboard to higher income. He spoke at the Minneapolis forum and Land O Lakes meeting, outlining local and national roles in production, marketing, and legislation. A second sentence would repeat source content.
The article stresses keeping up milk production duties while farm tasks press, urging proper sanitation and cooling at all times and noting this work remains essential regardless of season.
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