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Ringold Lady Dora Tops Hampshire Sows
Ringold Lady Dora No. 753056, a seven star Hampshire production sow, raised 71 pigs to weaning from seven litters, farrowing 15 pigs in her seventh star litter with nine saved. Owned by William C. Goodheart Jr. and later sold to Meadowlark Farms. Production costs and farm wages have risen since 1935 39, with guidance on soil management to cut costs and boost yields.
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Hampshire
Dora
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ringold
William C. Goodheart, Jr
Eaton
Ohio
Meadowlark Farms, Inc
Sullivan, Ind