Three Bulls Tried to Improve Milk Output in Herd
Albert and Galen Wichman of Richmond crossbreed Brown Swiss with Hereford and Hereford with Angus to boost milking ability. They began with Hereford cows, later adding an Angus cross, and adopted a Brown Swiss bull to reduce creep feeding. They plan further crossbreeding while keeping replacement Hereford heifers and selling their Hereford bull to avoid inbreeding.
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Farm Pond Sealing by Earl Wier Methods Explained
Leaking farm ponds can be sealed using two methods. One uses sodium compounds such as common salt, soda ash, and sodium tripolyphosphate to rearrange soil particles. The other uses Bentonite clay which expands when wet and seals damp seams, with application rates given for soil types and drainage conditions.
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Farm Bureau Women Highlight Roles From Homemaker To Advocate
Garnett speaker Mrs. Jim Cubit discusses homemaker duties and food choices at a Farm Bureau Women’s luncheon. She contrasts fresh spinach with canned or frozen options, notes tax advantages of garden produce, and urges consumer understanding. She also urges rural voter registration and civic engagement through safety, citizenship seminars, and policy advocacy.
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Farm Bureau
Jim Cubit
Garnett
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