Easiest income from sheep outlines strong flock value
The Wisconsin bulletin notes sheep offer high farm income with low start and upkeep costs. It cites small establishment expense, shelter needs, summer care, weed control, soil enrichment from manure, and wool prices as factors. Breeding ewes and lambs likely exceed their cost, with rising mutton and wool demand.
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Wisconsino Bulletin 265
Cautions on Feeding Alfalfa to Brood Mares
The notice warns against feeding alfalfa hay to brood mares in large quantities due to bloating risk. It advises letting alfalfa mature in the field before feeding and notes mares in foal are especially prone to overeating. For cattle dairy feeding, green alfalfa is beneficial, with limiting mares to one third of roughage.
Hog Dipping Vat of Cement Recommended by Wisconsin
Wisconsin experiment station endorses a cement hog dipping vat with end chutes and a return drain apron. The design aims to aid sanitation and ease of use in hog dipping operations. This concise notice highlights construction features and practical benefits for farmers.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Esther End
Vat for Dipping Hogs Description
A hog dipping vat is described as 10 feet long with a bottom width of 16 inches, top width 24 inches, and depth 4 feet. Hogs are kept on an incline for a few minutes to let most dip run off into the tank, saving dip.
Colony houses not costly movable hoghouses at Ames
The agricultural experiment station at Ames reports a practical set of movable hoghouses costing material only 7.85 to 17.48 dollars with labor not exceeding 3.75 dollars. John M. Evward and Prof J. B. Davidson note six types in a new bulletin offering complete plans and specifications free by request to the Ames bulletin editor.
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Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
John M. Evward
J. B. Davidson
Evward
Bulletin
Iowa
Making the farm House Comfortable in Winter
Historical guide outlines multiple heating methods from open fireplaces to steam and hot water systems. It explains stove jackets, return ducts, radiators, and the open tank versus closed tank hot water setups. The article weighs fuel types, costs, installation tips, and best options for large homes, favoring hot water or combination systems.
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Walla
Stroy
Idaho News Highlights From Pocatello Area
Idaho farmers prosper despite health crackdown. Stullock bitten by mad sheep at Mackey hospital. Meridian yields high clover returns. Bar convention in Pocatello aims for large turnout. dog and coyote attacks spike as health board treats many bites. Jail terms for alleged robbery, traffic crash injuries, and cattle graze reforms discussed. Potatoes rise in price as shipments roll from Pocatello. Idaho Falls hosts new federal potato market reports.
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Idibe
Pocatello
Ain
Caldwell
Walter O¢s
Ned Duntger
L. Nellinger
Idaho Board of Health
Salt Lake
Grangeville
Prairie
Salmon River
T. J. Shafter
Star
Shafder
Pocaello
Sésho
Boise
Federal Reserve
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Meridian
United States
Hoser
Oregon Short Line
State Supreme Court
Distriect Court
Ads County
A. W. Ather
Athey
Overlook
Black
At Warrer District
Con Sistine Stoma
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