City Bloc rises as urban voters crush farm bloc in farm bill vote
In a historic House tally the urban City Bloc defeated the Farm Bloc 214 to 171 over the omnibus farm bill. Democrats from 52 urban districts allied with 161 Republicans to kill the bill, signaling a shift toward consumer-focused politics and urban influence in Washington.
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Medical Advances Against Leukemia Highlight Growing U.S. Toll
The American Cancer Society reports leukemia deaths at about 11 000 annually in the United States, with nearly 2 000 among children under 15. Death rates rose from 2.5 to 7 4 per 100 000 for men and 1.8 to 5.1 for women from 1930 to 1956, reflecting improvements in diagnosis and differing progression between acute and chronic forms.
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Farmers: Insurance Group
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Advances in leukemia research spark cautious optimism
The piece notes decades of progress from 1948 to 1958 with chemotherapeutic agents extending survival in acute leukemia and hints at a virus link and extensive ACS and NCI funding. It cites survival gains, ongoing research, and asks if the answer may come in the next decade, while recalling John Paul Jones’s death in 1792.
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Washington
Efficient Feeding on Livestock Management
Dr. Gustav Bohstedt, an emeritus professor of animal husbandry at the University of Wisconsin, outlines methods and optimal strategies for efficient livestock feeding. The guide covers ration formulation, forage quality, and practical husbandry practices to improve weight gain and feed conversion.
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Gustav Bohstedt
University of Wisconsin
Care in Ensiling Wilted Forage Saves Feed And Silo
Practical notes on wilting forage to 60–70 percent moisture before silo filling. Emphasizes rapid filling, tight packing, surface tramp after 7 days, and safety around gas buildup. Also includes a Q A on using salt to reduce cannibalism in chickens with USDA and Wisconsin methods.
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