Big County Land Clearings With Farmers Working Hard
County wide clearing is surging with 15 to 20 acres typical this year. Reports say three times more land is being cleared than in prior years with several farmers aiming for extra acres before snow. Major sites include J. W. Arnolds farm Mason Hammond Dairy Washburn Dr Klein han Herbster and Pine Tree Farm Iron River totaling over 300 acres. Six months remain in the clearing season and a 16 000 acre quota looms. LETS GO.
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J. W. Arnold
Mason
Hammond
Washburn
Dr. Kleinhan
Herbster
Pine Tree
Iron River
Spinach Adapted for Every Locality in Cooperative Plan
Spinach is promoted as an adaptable crop for all regions, tied to a larger plan of cooperative farming and consumer cooperation. Guidance covers seed bed prep, manure, fertilizer, spacing, planting times for spring and fall, and care to ensure young tender greens rich in iron.
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Warren G. Harding
America
People of
United States Department of Agriculture
Don’t Be a Lobster Thrift Lesson Misused Phrase
The piece compares lazy, stranded lobsters to workers waiting for luck instead of acting. It argues that people in business and life should effort rather than rely on a grand billow of fortune to rise to success. The tone urges self-reliance and proactive action.
Holly Trees of England in New Forest Reach Great Size
The holly tree is common in England with glossy leaves and bright berries. In the New Forest holly trees grow unusually vigorous, reaching up to 60 feet tall with thick trunks and broad branches, among England’s most striking trees alongside oaks and yews.
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England
New Forest
Earth
Cultivating Corn for Maximum Yield and Soil Mulch
Guides on shallow early cultivation to prevent weed and crust damage, with deep cultivation after heavy rains. Recommends 2 to 8 inch mulch, soil looseening, and equipment choices for efficiency. Discusses weed destruction, root protection, and labor savings with riding or walking cultivators.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy records prove profitable with daily cow yields
Keeping daily milk yield records for each cow without a testing association improves herd profitability. A USDA report notes Oklahoma examples where adding one cow raised cream value from 578.42 to 223.60 more than a year later, nearly tripling revenue through better culling and management.
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United States
Grinding alfalfa and clover for dairy cattle
Many dairymen with more than 15 cows could profit from a grinder large enough to grind alfalfa or clover especially for mammoth clover. The practice is common in some communities to shred the stalks and feed to cows. The cattle eat more of the stalk and the remainder makes good bedding when mixed with straw.
Fall freshening boosts milk and butterfat output
Iowa State dairy experts report fall freshening yields about ten percent more milk and butterfat than spring or summer freshening, based on extensive analysis of observed herd records.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Unprofitable Cow Receives Chance to Improve Herd
The text argues an unprofitable cow should not be defended or occupy stalls over better cows. It contends she remains valuable if allowed to produce offspring that surpass her, thereby fulfilling a farming purpose.
Bedding and stall floor choices for dairy barns
Plans for dairy barns stress sanitary permanent floors that do not conduct heat. While drains and alleys may use concrete, stall floors benefit from wood blocks covered with ample bedding to protect cow udders from contact with the floor.
Age Estimation in Cows by Horn Rings and Teeth
The typical method for aging a cow counts horn rings with the first ring appearing around age three. A second ring forms about two years later, then one ring per year thereafter. Teeth shape size and wear also aid age assessment.
Kind Treatment for Cows Advocated in Gentle Husbandry
An article argues kindness qualifies as essential in dairy farming. It asserts cows are docile and will bond with caregivers who treat them with respect, warning that intelligent and sensitive animals resent unjust handling.
Substitute Used for Milk in Calf Rearing
Calf meal is often used as a complete substitute for milk. Success depends on the feeder's experience, the calf's constitutional vigor, and the quality and preparation method of the calf meal.
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