Raleigh County Farmers Urged to Grow Soy Beans
Raleigh County farmers are urged to plant soy beans to improve nitrogen in soils and feed quality. Expert guides cover inoculation, seed bed, planting rows, seed rate of three pecks per acre, and cultivation. Contact the county agent for inoculation materials and instructions this spring.
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Raleigh County
Ohio
Henry and Morrison
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Weather and soil tips for crop sowing timing
Climate guidance urges delaying seed sowing until growing weather arrives and the soil is warm. Corn planting should be followed by seeding soon after. Soybeans thrive where soils are well warmed and moisture conditions support early emergence.
Forage for Swine Growth Boosts Grower Profit
Forage for swine proves profitable as porkers thrive with better feed. The article notes pork prices and grain costs closely influence margins for growers, highlighting forage strategies that maximize weight gain and reduce feed expenses amid fluctuating markets.
Hog Pasture Feeding Cuts Pork Grain Needs
A Missouri and Alabama study show forage pasture reduces grain required per pork. Six to eight pounds of rape and oats per acre plus grain feeding support 50-pound pigs. pasture alone is not advised.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Alabama
Essex
Thorough washing and sterilizing milk utensils urged
Federal dairy experts stress strict sanitation in every dairy operation to improve milk keeping quality. Strainer cloths contact with milk can harbor billions of bacteria unless washed and sterilized after each milking. sterilized utensils show far lower counts. Utensils should be washed with soap and wash water, rinsed, boiled or steamed for five minutes, then hung in a clean area away from flies and dust.
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Federal
Farmers’ Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
Cancer Doctor Amos Ripley Dies at 73
Amos Ripley a Huntington physician aged 73 known as a cancer doctor in the tri state area died last Thursday night after a nine month illness. The death was attributed to stomach trouble.
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Amos Ripley
Tri-State
Huntington
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