Proper Wilk Cooling for Grade A Milk
Article explains necessary cooling of milk to 50 degrees or lower after milking to ensure Grade A quality. It describes three cooling methods water ice and mechanical refrigeration and notes electric coolers use 25 to 830 kWh monthly for 10 gallons daily. A photo shows a timer-driven agitator to accelerate ice bank buildup.
Small Acreage Farmers Embrace Soil Conservation
Small farm operators are adopting soil conservation as cost effective. A farming magazine recalls the 1930s guidance to cut corn and grain and keep land in grass with hay. Now thousands report higher yields and some have doubled production in a few years.
Heat lamp helps keep poultry water unfrozen in winter
Broilers and laying hens need year round water for weight gain and egg production. The article describes a winter solution using a heat lamp over a common waterer to prevent icing and keep litter dry around the device.
Vitamin content in dry silage and filling timing
Dry silage is low in Vitamin A after long fermentation. Carotene supplementation is needed. Farmers with multiple silos should start several days before denting finishes to avoid filling silos with overly dry corn.
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