Water softening boosts milk yield in Holsteins at Plymouth
At a Sheboygan County Holstein Breeders meeting in Plymouth Wisconsin researchers reported cows fed a soft water ration produced up to 50 percent more milk. The high producer Seth je Della Forbes increased from 80 to 121 pounds daily after switching to soft water, with prior records showing varying yields after calving. The experiment was led by E J Culligan of Northbrook Illinois.
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Sheboygan County Holstein Breeders Association
Plymouth
Wis
Seth
Je Della Forbes
E. J Culligan
Northbrook
III
E. J. Culligan
Marketing Quotas Not Imposed on Wheat in 1951
Secretary Brannan declares no marketing quotas for the 1951 wheat crop due to broad compliance with 1950 acreage allotments. He notes continued avoidance possible if growers plant within 1951 allotments. The 1950-51 supply is estimated at 1,395 million bushels, about 18 percent above normal.
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Charles F Brannan
Branman
New Farm Wagon Reduces Hayride Bumps
A bumpless wagon design allows front and rear axles to tilt independently, keeping balance while transporting up to 8000 pounds. The feature minimizes weaving and tossing during hayrides, signaling practical improvement for farmers.
Artificial Cattle Breeding Revolutionizes Dairy
Lawrence A. Raymer surveys the rise of artificial insemination in dairy cattle, tracing its 1930s origins in Denmark to U S adoption via the Cheyenne County association. It covers semen collection advances, progeny testing, and rumors of future multi-embryo production and regulated pedigrees through Fred S. Idse and affiliated breed groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Raymer
Beloit
Wis
Daily News
Ivan Walker
Sidney
Cheyenne Coury Dairy Breders Association
Colleges of Agriculture
America
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Denmark
United States
New Jersey
Cheyvenne County
Ganized
C. W. Nibler
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Cheyenne County Association
Cheyenne County
Fred S. Idse
National
Brown Swiss Breeders Association
Dairy Cattle Association
Idse
Girl Scouts Troop 7 Elects New Officers
The Girl Scouts of Troop No. 7 held a Valentine party on Feb 12. New officers are Judy Krueger president Lorraine Kaus vice president Donna Hi etz secretary Janice Ringleman treasurer Katherine Pierson call girl Joan Burr call girl Lila Christensen patrol leader Charlotte Anne Dorwart patrol leader Jayne McIntosh Reporter.
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Girl Scouts
Judy Krueger
Lorraine Kaus
Donna Hietz
Janice Ringleman
Katherine Pierson
Joan Burr
Lila Christensen
Charlotte Anne Dorwart
New Effort Pledged To Get Grain Cars
A. H. Gass of the Interstate Commerce Commission and chairman of the Association of American Railroads car service division told Nebraska officials railroads will be policed to enforce standing box car orders. He said snarled terminals need a full week to clear after a recent tieup and urged receivers to extend work days and use weekend crews to release cars and improve freight car supply.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Railway Commission
A. H. Gass
Interstate Commerce Commission
Car Service Division
The
Association of American Railroads
ISS
ARR
Richard H. Larson
Railway Commission
Gass
Ultra High Sound Waves Knock Off Borer Moth
Scientists at the US Department of Agriculture Beltsville center report ultra high frequency sound waves disable the corn borer moth and also affect mosquitoes and some bacteria in milk. Researchers now bombard hybrid seed corn to test if germination can be sped up.
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US Department of Agriculture Research Center
Beltsville
Hog lice spread in winter pig sheds
Hog lice infest shoats during cold months as pigs crowd in sheds for warmth. The lice move between animals, increasing infections and discomfort in the herd.
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