Profit timing in egg farming hinges on feed and care
Poultry scientist C E Lampman of the University of Idaho urges poultry raisers to optimize profits through proper feeding and nest management as pullets lay larger eggs. He cites protein level and type, a 20 percent protein mash, clean litter, frequent egg collection, and cool humid storage before shipment as key factors to raise egg size and quality.
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C. E. Lampman
University “of Idaho
Lampman
Pot Idaho
Magpie and Crow Bait Available for Franklin County Farmers
County agents Daniel Roberts and Jocally note assistance coming from the Fish and Wildlife Service. Farmers and stockmen may receive baits and traps for magpie and crow control by calling Ray Coburn at his home for instructions at time of bait receipt. Coburn resides near Second Ward Church area. crow baits also available at the county office.
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Franklin
and Wildlife Service
Daniel, Roberts
Jocally County
Ray ‘Coburn
Raw Rock Phosphate Useless as Idaho Fertilizer Says Expert
University of Idaho extension soils specialist Vance T. Smith notes raw rock phosphate is practically unusable by plants in Idaho soils. It requires acid treatment to release phosphate, and university experiments show crops gain little yield from untreated ground phosphate.
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Idaho
Vance T. Smith
University of Idaho
Epi Seiptemant
Smith
Miss Ramona Stephenson Heads to Idaho Falls
Miss Ramona Stephenson departed for Idaho Falls after a week with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs A E.
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Ramona .Stephenson
Idaho
Falls
A, E
Winter Air: Clean Tight Chicken Houses Essential
University of Idaho poultry expert Charles F. Peterson urges farmers to keep laying houses tight warm and dry through winter. Proper ventilation is tricky in cold damp air. moisture from birds condenses on surfaces. Peterson describes vent designs and recommends continuous vents when possible and notes local county offices have specifications.
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Charles F. Peterson
University of Idaho
Peterson
Petersen
Laying House Management and Moisture Control
Control are other important features of laying house management. Installation is essential in preventing moisture condensation on the ceiling and walls. Drafts entering through poor walls broken windows and cracks mean uncontrolled ventilation as well as low temperatures and damp litter.
Heath Re-elected President Of Eastern Idaho Credit Assn
Thomas Heath of Preston was re-elected president of the Eastern Idaho Production Credit Assn at the annual meeting in Pocatello on Saturday January 8 Other officers re elected included T W Smith Rexburg vice president Clarence Hart Pocatello secretary treasurer L B Squires Idaho Falls assistant secretary treasurer and S A Dunn Pocatello assistant treasurer Members elected to the board of directors were O E Hendricks Swan Lake Leo D Murdock Blackfoot and Carlyle Chatfield Idaho Falls
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Thomas Heath
Preston
Eastern Idaho Production Credit Assn
Pocatello
T. W. Smith
Rexburg
Clarence Hart
L. B. Squires
Idaho Falls
S. A. ‘Dunn
O. E. Hendricks
Swan Lake
Leo D. Murdock
Blackfoot
Carlyle Chatfltin
Idaho. Falls
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