Christmas Drama and Self Feeder Tips From the Farm Page
A reader's OCR mix covers Dickens style scenes of Christmas and a USDA note on self feeding for sows and litters. The pamphlet explains self feeders reduce feeding costs, improve thrift, and prevent overeat in hogs. It recommends two litters per year on well equipped farms and offers a free publication from the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Balletin Iee
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Definite Plan for Feeding Farm Horses Runs Through 1930s Advice
University of Oregon college expert T L Edmonds advocates a clear feeding plan to cut costs and raise farm profits. He urges growing terume crops and balancing rations with legume hay and straw, recommending bluegrass pasture and sweet clover to sustain horses and mules while lowering power usage when coarse grains are cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.L. Edmonds
Callege of Agriculture
University of Olingie
Winter Feed Guidelines for Breeding Ewes
The article advises feeding ewes with alf at hay types such as alfalfa or clover, bean straw, and roots to prepare for winter. It notes that sufficient roughage can reduce grain needs, while some protein is still required, and that underperforming individuals should be separated and cared for.
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Elallo
Thilo
Semoze
Fark
Scrooge
Hili
Waller
Sono
Trigger
Bob Crachit
Scrooee
Tiny Tim
Toe Miller
Tob
Aleres
Turkey
Christoma
Camden Toun
Christiana
Sheep Market Demand Shapes Carcass Prices Across Goods
A farmer notes rising demand for sheep carcasses while beef pork and other meats compete for supplies. Transportation costs refrigeration and convenience affect prices, with demand for wool tied to unique textile value and cotton competition.
Fall Calves Offer Dairy Farmers Several Advantages
The article outlines benefits of fall calving for dairy herds, noting cows freshening in fall produce more milk, and that fall calves mature at the right season. It stresses clean housing, sunlit stalls, proper feeding with whole milk first month then skim milk, and careful protein and water provision to prevent scours and support steady growth.
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Entveg
Becanis
Tieller
Dairyman Shows Gains From Ground Corn In Ration
Knox county dairy herd tests show profits up by 27.74 dollars in a month after switching from cracked to ground corn and adding ground oats. Milk yield per cow rose by 100 pounds and butterfat improved. Rhode cites practical dairying experience and university observations supporting grinding feed benefits.
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Knox County
Rhode
College of Agriculous University of Minsis
Ibla
Knoxy County
Fred Shipley
Imple
Itls
Twin Bulls and Freemartin Heifers in Breeding
R C Swett of the Missouri College of Agriculture explains twin bulls are potent breeders while freemartin heifers often fail to reproduce. He notes mixed twins in cattle can lead to sterile outcomes, with freemartin females rarely bearing offspring and often valued only for their beef.
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Rive V. W. Swett
Missouri College of Agriculture
Martina
Effect of Storm on Dairymen Herds During Blizzard
Article notes that severe storms and cold winters reduce dairy herd productivity. It stresses extra care by herdkeepers to prevent shrinkage, praising those who mitigate losses and maintain herd health during blizzards.
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Scrooge
Strooge
Telas
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Werephew
Serenge
Thig Reen
Este
Anil Rudh
Bob Cratchit
Abrs. Cratchit
Cratehit
Bob Cratebit
Tiny Tl
Slave
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