Dairy Herd Improvements Boost North Carolina Yields
Reports from 98 dairymen in eight active associations show today's dairy cows are more efficient than a year ago. Arey of NC State notes 852 cows were unprofitable as boarders and culled. In 1981, 83 herds averaged 800+ pounds fat per cow, with 7,456 pounds milk and 830 pounds fat per cow. First two herds exceed 400 pounds fat per cow: a Guernsey with 8,888 pounds milk and 448 fat, and a Jersey with 8,250 pounds milk and 405 fat.
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North Carolina
John A. Arey
North Caroline State College
Arey
Guernsey
Jersey
Condition of Pasture Affects Water Supply
An editor cites Hoard's Dairyman on pasture management linking pasture quality to milk cost. It argues abundant good pasture from spring to fall reduces feed costs, notes many pastures are underused or overgrazed, and promotes fertilization and controlled grazing. Sudan grass pasture is highlighted as a valuable supplement to relieve native pastures.
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Sudan
Dairying as a Business and Long Term Costs
The article argues dairying should be viewed as a long term business with fat content differences affecting profitability. A 40 pound per cow annual fat gain yields about $8 extra per cow yearly, $160 for a 20 cow herd, equating to $3,200 over 20 years in gross gains and about $1,000 in feeding costs, leaving substantial farm revenue potential.
Skim Milk Aids Weak Cattle Recovery In Dairy Work
Dairy experts note cows calving or young heifers with weak condition recover faster when fed skim milk. The Chickasaw Herd Improvement association reports skim milk helps health and milk production, with fresh heifers gaining more during milking. This remedy is common among dairy farmers.
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John Arnhalt
Harry Herrick
L. F. Kammeyer
Chickasaw
Soa
Dairy Facts and Pasture Management Notes
Milking cows three times daily boosts milk flow observed in experiments. A farmer used a water meter on drinking cups, finding about a gallon of water yields three pints of milk, while heavy producers used up to 15 gallons daily. Avoid freshly irrigated or dewy pastures, repair fences to keep cows on the home farm, and keep bulls in strong pens. As grass develops, it may be possible to reduce grain feeding without major effects.
New Corn Crosses May Help Canners
Cornell researchers report that crossbred corn strains can yield 25 percent more and ripen uniformly, aiding canners and market gardeners. While seed costs rise, experiment stations can supply existing inbred strains or single crosses to seed growers under safeguards.
Beekeeping Advised as Farming Supplement
The USDA says the profitable beekeeping cap is 400 colonies for a single keeper. A natural beekeeper may lack the temperament to manage workers, so 400 colonies fits one person with extra income needed. A 70 colony operation on 100 acres yielded income and labor equivalent to 40 acres.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Adaptable Soybean Use Improves Farm Rotation
Farm Journal notes soybeans planted with corn for winter sows and protein, with field-driven exercise and soil-building benefits. Clover seeding is uneven due to drought, leading to varied stands. where clover thrives oats are broadcast, elsewhere soybeans are planted to preserve a full hay crop without disrupting rotation.
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Farm Journal
Emergency Hay Options for Iowa Farmers
Farmers report a wide range of hay crops for emergencies. Soybeans planted densely yield high quality feed for cattle and sheep, with soy and sudan mixtures favored in southern Iowa. Oats cut early create strong general purpose hay, while oats and wheat mix is claimed to improve horse hay in northwestern Iowa.
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Iowa
Sudan
Wallace
Cultivate Orchards Early For Best Color And Maturity
Farmers are advised to start orchard cultivation early so nitrogen is available as trees blossom. Cultivation should stop by July to ensure good color and maturity of growth, preventing winter damage and promoting healthy fruit.
Fertilizer Trials Boost Pasture Yields in Ohio
Twenty six southeastern Ohio farmers carried out fertilizer trials on seven plots each under D R Dodd of Ohio State University. The top mix was 50 lb nitrogen 120 lb phosphoric acid and 80 lb potash per acre yielding 4116 lb of grass per acre at a profit of 32 58 after costs. Untreated plots produced 1473 lb with value 14 08 per acre. Additional treatments showed varied net gains with phosphorus and nitrogen combinations delivering 16 57 19 28 23 82 26 24 and 29 52 dollars per acre respectively Capper s Farmer.
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Ohio
D. R. Dodd
Ohio State University
Capper
Cheap Crop Protection in Treatment of Seed
Treating seeds is a common modern farming practice. Illinois experiment stations report striking increases in stand vigor and yield from seed treatment for corn, with costs under five cents per acre. Treated seed allows earlier safer planting and helps when soils are wet.
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Illinois Experiment Station
Illinois
Terracing Costs From $3 to $15 An Acre Varying By Soil
The bureau of agricultural engineering of the USDA reports terracing costs range from 3 to 15 dollars per acre. Factors include soil character slope and erosion level with gullies requiring extra work and terrace strengthening. A conservative average is 4 to 8 dollars per acre.
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Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Potash Needs for Potatoes From Ohio Experiments
The Ohio experiment station reports potatoes require potash in large amounts. Farm manure provides about ten pounds per ton, so eight or more tons per acre helps maintain potash. Modern systems with no manure or cover crops need at least 80 pounds of potash to reach about 300 bushels per acre.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Wallace
Agricultural Hints for Poultry and Crop Care
Poultry experts note a hen producing 100 eggs yearly covers feed and labor, with any eggs beyond that as profit. Burn garden debris to avoid insect harboring piles, three alfalfa crops per season suffice, four reduce first-year vigor. Dry hay before turning cattle onto legume pasture lowers bloat risk. Peonies need ample water during bloom. Potatoes should be planted 3 to 4 inches deep to reduce blight and other defects.
Sight Saving Methods Aid Children's Eyes
Four hundred sight saving classes have been established in 112 American communities. The Better Vision Institute says the programs use large type books and let children choose positions to view the blackboard. They teach typing to reduce handwriting strain. One in five children is handicapped by defective vision and 5,000,000 of 26,000,000 U S youngsters do not see well.
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Better Vision Institute
United States
Iceberg smell key to proximity says Portland captain
Captain William Mouat of Portland Maine claims he can judge how near an iceberg is by its odor after years at sea. He says the musty smell of icebergs guides sailors, similar to how Hawaiian natives identify a fish bay by scent.
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William Mouat
Portland
Maine
Mind Over Bread: A Thoughtful Maxim
A concise aphorism highlights that daily sustenance alone fails without a sharp mind. It implies the value of intellect and judgment beyond basic needs in navigating life and choices.
Men Troubled by Others Wealth Reflect Greed Hatred
A reflective line notes that some men harbor envy and fear when others earn more money, suggesting greed drives their concern and anxiety about income inequality among peers.
Benjamin’s Acne Oil Claims Quick Pimples Relief
Patchy ad text offers Benjamin’s acne oil for pimples blackheads and blemishes with a two month treatment for $1. The message lists box and address details Staten Island Massachusetts and Philadelphia plus various product pitches and names.
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Benjamin
Benjamin Laboratory
Staten Island
N. Y
Earth's Ice Supply Measured Across Polar Regions
The article states that about 6,000,000 square miles of ice cover the Earth's surface, with 5,000,000 square miles located in Antarctica. This highlights the vast polar ice extent and the dominance of the Antarctic ice sheet.
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Earth
Antarctic
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