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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1933
Page
7
Poultry expert G W Knox of the University of Arkansas urges shade for flocks and green feed in hot weather to boost egg yields. Shade options include shrubs trees and temporary wire frames with straw.
Illinois poultry farmers produced about 137 million dozen eggs in the last census year. The average cost was 13 1/2 cents per dozen on a group of record-keeping farms, totaling over 15 million dollars, with some herds as low as 6 or 7 cents per dozen due to feed prices.
The government directs removing hens that are sick weak inactive or lacking vigor. Discard birds with dull or whitish combs stiff pelvis bones and small hindquarter spread. Remove those with hard abdomens or melting flesh and, in yellow-legged breeds, yellow legs and beaks as signs of poor condition.
Ducks in the wild feed on insects seeds small fishes and grasses. domestic fowl need similar meals with fish meal or meat meal for animal protein and alfalfa clover lawn clippings as greens. Water access is essential. free range ducks may require less animal protein.
Ohio State poultry specialist Zumbro notes a growing interest in turkey raising as many flocks become more common around farm homes. County agents organized meetings to help turkey growers discuss their problems and share solutions.
A study by W. and Yonper from the New York State College of Agriculture outlines roadside stand costs. Nearly two thirds go to labor and materials with per sale costs 40 to 60 percent of value for sales under $1,000. container costs 10 to 20 percent. buildings 5 to 10 percent. Signs, lighting, and location influence profitability. attractive signs help where stands are not easily visible. Road positioning and driving habits impact sale volume, with curvy or steep sites less successful than level, straight sections.
Dr. G P Fitch warns that losses of livestock shipped in hot weather are enormous and remain high. USDA guidance approved by veterinary authorities urges slow driving for cattle and loaded hogs, minimal handling, cooling with sand bedding and ice, and reducing rations 24 hours before shipping to reduce risk.
US dairy cow numbers climbed from 21 000 in 1929 to 29 136 000 in 1933, a roughly 14 percent gain. Wisconsin leads with 2 175 000, followed by Minnesota 1 742 000, Iowa 1 503 000, New York 1 438 000, Texas 1 591 000, and Missouri 1 040 000, among others. Delaware and California show slight declines over the period. North Dakota posts the largest 34 percent increase.
Agricultural notes discuss hardy beef from crossing zebus and native cattle in the Soviet Union, wool eating in sheep, US per capita wheat consumption around 4.2 bushels, Australia 5, Argentina 5.2, grain weevil control with fumigants, and advise consulting county agriculture agent. Butter production in 1952 at 116,420,000 pounds. cheese 27,450,000. condensed milk 117,373,000. total feed use 3,033,053,000 pounds of roll. Alabama beekeeping yields 259,000 dollars from 700,000,000 honey bees. Canada has 16 radios per 100 farms. British Columbia farms most provisioned, Ontario second, Saskatchewan third.
A National Geographic overview compares China and Japan, noting Japan’s youth, aesthetic focus, and recent shifts toward the West. It surveys geology, volcanoes, Beppu hot sands, and Sakurajima, then praises Japanese art, dress, poetry, and the personified natural world, while detailing rail networks and imperial history up to Honshu the main island.
An expert outlines a quick method to make pastry in ten minutes using three parts flour to one part shortening, chilling, and careful cutting with knives. Step by step includes chilling the dough, rolling, and binding edges, plus tips for fruit pies and custards and a quick meal idea for a cool night.
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