Early Cut Hay Boosts Dairy Protein and Milk Output
Dairy expert Ralph Bonewitz explains that early cutting of alfalfa hay increases feeding value and milk production. He cites Washington State College and Cornell studies showing higher fat corrected milk and body gain with early cut, plus the superiority of alfalfa protein versus corn. He advises hay conditioning to save leaves, haylage as an option, and forage testing to guide ration balance.
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Ralph Bonewitz
Washington State College
Cornell University
IFYE Fund Reaches Halfway Toward Philippines Trip
Franklin County 4-H Council has pledged 900 toward sending Jim Milliken to the Philippines with IFYE. Donations total 540.50 so far from individuals and clubs including McClures Roeckers Lions clubs and several 4-H groups. Jim departs June 19 for orientation in Washington, then Philippines, returning six months later.
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H Council
Jim Milliken
Philippines
International Farm Youth Exchange Program
Franklin County
Silvano Colantuono
Italy
Roy Herring
Monika Wengstrom
Sweden
Herbert McClure
An IF YE
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Princeton
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Wellsville
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Peoria
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Elm Grove
Good Neighbors
Fairmont
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IFYE Group at K State begins 1964 exchanges in May
The first five of 12 International Farm Youth Exchanges arrive in Kansas May 12 after a week at Kansas State University Manhattan. Participants include Teresa Lasor Poland Hermine Iseli Switzerland Juan E Soderland Argentina Ernesto Zintimilla C Ecuador and Cesar A Rodriguez S Venezuela. Each will stay with at least three host families through August 2 while living in campus fraternity or sorority houses. Six Kansas rural youth will go abroad this year as SFYE delegates in a two way exchange to boost international understanding. Jim Milliken, ex member of the Far and Near 4-H Club, is among the six.
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Kansas
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kansas 4
Cows Brought to United States by Virginia Colonists
Virginia colonists first introduced cattle to the American colonies, establishing an early domestic herd. The move facilitated livestock farming and shaped colonial agriculture.
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The
United States
Virginia
Man Can Destroy But He Cannot Recreate
Irvin Ross argues soil and water conservation are essential to preserving outdoor resources. He warns that people hold power to destroy or modify land and water, and stresses the responsibility to use resources wisely for farming wildlife recreation and urban needs. He urges applying proven conservation principles across all lands to ensure long term enjoyment and preservation of the outdoors.
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