Quality Pasture Cuts Swine Feeding Costs
High quality legume pasture can cut hog feeding costs by up to 30 percent per the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee citing University of Wisconsin experts. An acre of good pasture saves 1,500 pounds of grain and 500 to 700 pounds of protein, with pasture aiding even full grain diets. Legume options include alfalfa red clover Ladine clover and rye for seasons, with fertilization of phosphate and potash advised to improve yields and winter survival.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
University of Wisconsin Animal Husbandry
Aberdeen Angus Rise in Breeder Popularity Across U S
Cattlemen report a 26 percent rise in purebred Angus registrations and a 32 percent increase in ownership transfers from 1949 to the past year. Total Angus entries reached 110,442, up from 87,512, with 98591 moved to new owners versus 74,826 in 1949. The Angus breeders association added 2,431 new breeders this year.
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United States
Angus Breeders’ Association
Senator Vest Flows Scorn on St. Charles Coffee
During an early campaign tour Senator Vest stayed in St. Charles Missouri. At breakfast he balked at the coffee calling it poor and declared he could swim to Alton Illinois with a real cup if forced to drink that brew.
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Vest
St. Charles
Missouri
West
Alton
Illinois
Durable Feeder Construction Guide and Safe Rat Poison Advisory
The article promotes a tough durable feeder with an economical build using simple lumber pieces and nails and describes materials including one 1 by 6 board seven feet long a 1 by 4 eight feet long another six feet long a 1 by 2 half inch longer than four feet masonite tempered hardboard 4 feet by 1 1/2 feet and nails. It also warns to use Safe Rat Poison Fortified red squill in powder or liquid form as the safest option noting other poisons can be dangerous to animals and humans.
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Natue
Government Removes Eggs From Price Support List
Midwestern agricultural workers await the January removal of eggs from the government price support list. Poultrymen expect price fluctuations but foresee stabilization after a short period.
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Midwest
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