Scientific Farming Aid From Farmers Against Foot and Mouth
Prepared by the U S department of agriculture describes farmer and stockman cooperation in lifting quarantines and eradicating foot and mouth disease. It notes public opinion in Indiana and Michigan, extensive slaughter, and the role of local authorities, appraisers, and disease control measures in halting spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Michigan
Selyale
Arene
Diversification of Crops Benefits New York Farmers
A central New York region illustrates that farms with diversified income from hay, potatoes, cabbage, beans, fruit and livestock fare best. Prices for potatoes fruits and cabbage have fallen, but variety shields against total loss. With fluctuating future prices, planting a staple with strong local demand is prudent. specialties also help endure price slumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laveriteetion
WorTher
Fara
New York
Making Acid Phosphate and Its Role in Fertilizer Industry
United States Department of Agriculture highlights acid phosphate as vital to U S fertilizer production. The bulletin explains rock sources, impurities, and processing steps from mixing to calcination, noting handling challenges and safety considerations for transport and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Lewis Eerie Avantages
Tie
Den
Salir
Dee Epen
Dunip’ Aystem
Maine
Awe
Ube
The Farmer's Income in Farm Life Self-Sufficiency Study
United States Department of Agriculture investigates 435 farm families across ten states to measure true farmer income beyond cash profits. Average cost per person is 176 annually, with only 22 percent cash. the rest comes as food shelter and fuel from the farm. In North Carolina area, farm provided 5429 of the 5505 annual value of household needs, leaving 876 cash for groceries. Suggests increasing vegetables and animal products to cut cash outlays, while noting differences in self sufficiency across regions and the impact of rent and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Tabor Roth
Precautions for Dairy Cows to Ward Off Milk Fever
Guidance from H. G. Van Pelt on preventing milk fever in large producing cows. Drenching with epsom salts before freshening, avoiding udder milking for 48 hours, and reducing feed to mashes while lightly exercising prior to freshening are advised. After calving, Guernsey cows may produce high butterfat. records show strong yields in annual standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. van Pelt
Kimball
Parmey
Guernsey
Treating Milk Fever in Cattle with Home Remedies
The practice advises feeding water with bran and oil meal, heating the water, and watching cows closely after calving. Early treatment at first signs of milk fever is recommended to prevent severe attacks, preserving milk flow and limiting declines in yield during the milking period.
True Dairy Economy and Cow Testing Gains
Article discusses improved profitability from cow testing and selective breeding. Notes farmers like Peter Welcome of Black Hawk adopting herd improvement, resulting in higher production and net income. Describes breeding shifts, feeding, and churn care to boost dairy output and profits.
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Lesan
Peder
Black Hawk
Julie
Henson
Deurer
Fk Real
Aterice Intik
Nord
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