Fewer Farmers Feed Nation Says Wyoming Expert
University of Wyoming extension ag economist Bob Frary warns the farming population has shrunk to about 1 percent farming to feed the nation. He notes 50 percent of farms produced 90 percent of output in 1957 while average farm size grew from 174 acres in 1940 to about 260 acres, elevating land costs and pushing more farmers to off farm work from 1950 to 1956.
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Market Information Aids Dairy Industry Study
USDA marketing researchers studied dairy industry to broaden milk markets and address seasonal supply and cost trends from producer to consumer. Findings show consumer demand shifting for milk in various container sizes. Analysis notes prices for goods used by distributors rose since 1952, but efficiency offset much of the cost increases. From 1952 to 1957 hourly plant labor earnings rose 34 percent while cost per unit rose 8.5 percent. A 1958 Chicago study on producer’s share of milk price found the margin between farmer payments and consumer prices rising from 11.5 to 16.5 cents per quart between 1947 and 1957.
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Calf Manger Construction Notes From Fragments
Fragmentary notes describe a calf manger with boards fastened to teeth using large staples. Ends nailed to them and holes in the supporting post appear. The garbled text references supports and fittings but lacks a complete description.
Western ewes and rams boost farm profits in sheep study
The Tennessee and Nebraska extension notes compare western versus native ewes, detailing lamb weights, milk, and market potential. Northwest ewes show higher lamb yields, better milking, and heavier lambs, with Southwest types offering lower maintenance needs and finer wool. University programs distribute high quality northwestern ewes to boost profit.
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Big Sheridan crop strains local grain storage capacity
Sheridan county elevators hold over four million bushels of storage as the 1960 wheat crop arrives. Full storage due to government wheat under contract may limit intake until shipments to terminal elevators occur, despite ample terminal space. Local facilities need rapid unloading to prevent a bind, with modest capacity gains mainly at Clinton.
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