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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
3
Denny of the Dominion Experimental Station in Summerland B C notes that broody hens have diminished in importance due to hatcheries and reliable brooders. Selective breeding aimed to reduce broodiness in popular American breeds such as Starred Rock Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte while keeping Leghorns more independent.
The Manitoba Federation of Agriculture urges special consideration of the hog market as prices have fallen about 42 percent in five weeks. It warns that a $2 per cwt drop could cost prairie hog producers over $2,000,000 and Manitoba about $500,000, calling for investigations into the livestock supply and imports impacting prices.
A Summerland Experimental Station program excludes and culls broody birds to reduce broodiness. From 60 percent of pullets broody in 1922 23 to 11.5 percent in 1987 88, breeders use non broody stock for sires and hens and apply leg bands to track broody events to guide culling.
Weather reduced wheat quality this season yields a portion of shrunken grain on farms. Experiments at Brandon’s Experimental Farm show shrunken wheat feeds as well as high grade milling wheat for laying birds and market cockerels. Oats and barley are light. adding shrunken wheat to pig and livestock rations improves balance.
A suggestive shift away from routine cooking proposes ready lines and rapid prep. Readers are encouraged to pair meals with ready garnishes and new salads or cole slaw instead of cooked vegetables to reduce labor and add variety. This guidance aims to refresh dining with straightforward, appealing changes.
An article urges Canadian housewives to replace routine meat with fish to diversify meals. It notes a wide variety of fish available and suggests considering different types of fish and vegetables to enhance dinner choices.
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