Forage Crops Cut Dairy Costs and Boost Profits
The National Plant Food Institute notes that using forage crops to supply 60 to 75 percent of cows nutrient needs lowers milk production costs and raises profits. Purdue agronomist G A Williams reports average milk yield of 10 930 pounds per cow with 6 000 pounds of hay equivalent annual consumption and estimates roughages cost about half per ton of digestible nutrients versus concentrates. High quality pasture, hay, or silage plus soil fertilization and regular maintenance keep yields up and costs down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
National Flant Food Institute
G. A. Williams
Purdue University Extension Agronomist
Williams
Cros
New Grape Varieties Exotic and Magoon Released by USDA
The USDA released two grape varieties for growers and nurserymen. Exotic, a vanifera type, originates from Flame Tokay and Rivier, tested in Arizona and the Gulf States, with good eating quality and firm berries though prone to cracking in Fresno. Magoon, a muscadine from Meridian Mississippi, is well tested in muscadine regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Arizona
Gulf States
Rivier
Fresno
Calif
Phoenix
California
Magoon
Thomas
Meridian
Miss
Tractor Belt alignment and blocking method
Four wheel tractors with rear mounted belt pulleys can be quickly blocked for belt work by placing a board behind the front wheel and over the rear wheel. When driving long belts boards should be placed on each side of the tractor to prevent slip sidewise.
Young Investor Patricia Carcione Tops Dover Bank Meeting
In Dover New Jersey eight year old Patricia Carcione is noted as the youngest stockholder at the National Union Bank of Dover shareholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover, N. J
National Union Bank of Dover
Patricia Carcione
Ratty
Legislative Sidelines on Census Finds Farms Narrowing
The column analyzes the 1959 census of agriculture for Nebraska. It notes Nebraska had 90 thousand farms in 1959 down from 133 thousand in 1935, with about 10 thousand vanishings since 1954. It compares sales brackets, shows 61,884 farms earned over 5,000 in 1959, and explains shifts due to farm consolidation, size increases, and managerial efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Stoddard County
Cape Girardeau County
Cape County
Jackson
Cape Girardeau
Farmers Have Civic Part In Rural Towns in Nebras ka Told
Dwight A Nesmith of Kansas State University told the Rural Development Conference at the University of Nebraska that farmers must become share holders in community industrial ventures to build a stronger manufacturing base. He warned northern Great Plains towns lack automatic advantages and urged local leaders to unite for reinvestment to lift spirits away from the overreliance on family farms. Edward G Larson, U S Undersecretary of the Interior, supported outdoor recreation efforts as a boost to the economy and noted Nebraska could grow its tourism from 75 million to 500 million annually in 15 years with a vigorous program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Kansas State University
Dwight A. Nesmith
Division of Engineering and Industrial Services
University of Nebraska
Great Plains
Nesmith
Edward G. Larson
U. S
Nebraska Chambers of Commerce
Nebraska
Platte
Niobrara
Republican
Lincoln County
Switzerland
Program Needed To Better Quality Of Export Wheat
Russia could cause serious reactions on world wheat markets within the next few years a grain expert said after touring Russia. John C. Cowan of Dannen Mills urged U S wheat growers and the government to monitor Russia and other exporters for future trends and to improve production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Nebraska
John C. Cowan
Dannen Mills, Inc
St. Joseph
May
Cowan
Commodity Credit Corporation
United States
Nebraska farmers urge support for industrial revenue bonds
Editor Edison E. Shruin argues Nebraska must amend the constitution to allow towns and counties to issue revenue bonds to attract private industry. He cites farm losses, depopulation in Missouri bootheel area, and claims 1,500 new industrial jobs could spawn up to 400 farm jobs, stabilizing rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Missouri
Edison E. Shruin
Magic Circle Educational Foundation
Fornfelt
International Shoe Co
Marquette
Illinois
Wisconsin
Alabama
New Mexico
Kentucky
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
Public relations urged to shape farm wheat industry image
Thomas L Carroll urged Nebraska Wheat Growers Association to use public relations to win public trust and counter anti agriculture sentiment. He warned agriculture faces a dark future unless voices at the state level unite and communicate a truthful, accepted national image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Thomas L Carroll
Lincoln
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Carroll
Carroll Company
Lincoln Public Relations
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Young Investor
Camp
Bernie Camp
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Alliance
Ocober
Alliance Livestoc
Commission Co
Maryin Tucker
Wm. T. Schaffert & Sons
Dalton, Nebr
Dr. E. VonTour Alliance
Nebr
Auctioneer
Fone
Axe Sa
Warp Bros
Ges
Camp Clarke Ranch
Bridgeport
Earl G. Blanchard
Oshkosh
Carl Lindgren
Bridgeport, Nebr
SAAS
Sears
Sears Today
10Th Ave
Farmers Union
Co-Op Gas & Oil
Hlinais
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