Hart runs dairy herd tests to boost milk profits in Iowa
Hart visits 29 Franklin County farmers monthly, testing about 1,500 cows. He collects morning and evening milk, calculates butterfat, and sends results to Ames for a computerized analysis. The service costs roughly $230 yearly for 36 cows, then increases per additional cow.
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Kansas Dairying Ranks Fourth As Income Source For Farmers
Dairying holds a significant place in Kansas agriculture ranking fourth in farm income after beef wheat and feed. Since World War II cash incomes from dairy products and animals have ranged 75 to 100 million dollars yearly. The shift to specialized commercial dairies increased Grade A milk production from 366 million pounds in 1948 to over one billion pounds in 1963. Kansas benefits from a favorable climate cheap feed and strong marketing cooperatives while population and income growth support rising dairy demand.
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