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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
5
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge farmers to treat hog raising as a steady business not a gamble. They advise setting a fixed annual sow count based on long term profit, avoiding speculative feeding and market swings, and building consistent, profitable pork production over years.
Young pigs should be given their feed so that each pig gets its share. The simplest method is a well built trough that keeps pigs out of the feed and reduces crowding.
The notes urge investing in young stock production and safety gear, promote pasture as essential, and praise silage for cattle and sheep. Pigs are economically efficient with feed. calves should be introduced to grain early to encourage learning from older animals.
USDA guidance urges better northern pasture management on coastal plains with carpet grass and lespedeza blends. Bluegrass trials confirm heavy grazing as most economical, while drought resistant strains like golden crown grass show promise for pasture use. New seed-stripping methods aim to boost carpet grass supply for widespread adoption.
The article notes thousands of sheep die annually from preventable causes with the killer dog responsible for only about 1 percent. It cites owner and shepherd negligence as a major factor and highlights lack of shelter during lambing as a key threat, plus death from sudden storms.
W H Peters of the animal husbandry division at University farm says pasture for hogs reduces pork production costs next year. Protein rich forage lowers the need for high grain rations, though some grain is still required. Alfalfa and brome grass are best for growing pigs amid falling hog prices.
The bull has very changeable moods and can become unpredictable. The safe approach is to keep him under control at all times or in a position where he cannot reach you.
Farmers are advised that abundant green pasture aids pig growth with clover grass rye rape sorghum or other palatable greens. While pasture supports development a balance of feed and management is needed to avoid undersized stock.
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