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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1926
Page
7
The USDA describes two contest types to boost milk and cream quality. Voluntary samples educate communities by showing best practices, while surprise contests assess daily dairy output and motivate improvement through regular inspections and public recognition.
The piece argues that stock keepers without silos are disadvantaged and will be overtaken by efficient producers. It estimates a silo saves about 200 dollars per year per farm, totaling 400 million dollars nationally, while higher corn prices would benefit growers. It claims silos balance production, reduce waste, and ease corn belt distress.
Sudan grass and sorghum are similar and likely yield values close to sorghum for hog feed. Kansas data show Sudan grass is the best annual forage for hogs in warm regions, compares well with alfalfa as a mid summer pasture, and is hardy in hot dry summers for fattening hogs and brood sows.
The article explains that chicks and older fowls need sunlight to better utilize lime in their feed and prevent leg weakness. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight are key, as ordinary glass blocks them while glass cloth allows passage. direct sunlight is useful on warm days.
Wisconsin agricultural expert L F Graber warns against August alfalfa seedings as they winter poorly and yield small crops next year. He notes only three to four inches of top growth is unprofitable and advises waiting until spring for better success.
The Agriculture Department bulletin notes muskmelons or cantaloupes are grown across many states led by California, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey and Arkansas. About 82 000 acres are planted and 32 000 carloads shipped.
The text warns that once contagious abortion enters a herd, removing aborting cows won’t guarantee elimination as carriers may remain. New infections can arise from introduced animals. Emphasizes keeping valuable cows, using offspring from resistant dams, and strict sanitation to prevent spread through sales or shows. Control measures are crucial for suppression.
The note lists a gardening rhyme about weeds and a jab at relatives, urges beginning better farm business methods, and explains milk drop from summer feed shortage. It warns about chinch bugs as small grain matures and suggests barriers, then comments on carrots and flavor pairings with pumpkin or peas.
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