Hog Prices Fall in 1922 Survey by USDA
A USDA survey of 30 382 pure bred hogs shows 1922 sale prices at very low levels across Berkshire Chester White Duroc Jersey Hampshire and Poland China breeds. Averages by breed ranged 30.57 to 45.91 with auction sales higher by 10 to 25. Fewer than seven dollars per head sales were excluded.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc Jersey
Hampshire
Poland
China
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Rye Pasture for Hogs Sees Profit in Multiple Seasons
Rye is presented as an excellent crop for fall winter and spring hog pasture. Plant rye in successive sowings two to four weeks apart for continuous fresh pasture. Seeding rates three to four bushels per acre on good soil. Pasturing can start six weeks after seeding and continue into spring if snow cover is absent. Turning soil helps pest control and adds forage value, offering cheap protein feed and exercise for hogs.
Cure for Blackhead Has Never Been Found
The USDA states no cure exists for blackhead in turkeys. Sick birds should be removed, the body burned if very ill, roosts cleaned and lime spread, drinking water disinfected with potassium permanganate to color the water wine, ration reduced if turkeys are overfed, and sour milk fed to help health and reduce disease-causing organisms.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Proper Method to Cool Milk Thoroughly
The article stresses stirring the whole mass of milk in cooling, not just dunking the can. Stirring ensures the center cools with the surrounding water, preventing bacteria from growing and causing the entire batch to sour.
Plan Eradication of Wild Onion Crop
Farmers report success using fall plowing and intertilled crops after harvest to destroy wild onion. Methods include deep fall plowing, autumn disking, and spring intertilled crops like corn or wheat followed by soybeans. Pasture cleanup via digging, grazing, or targeted poisons also helps control the weed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky Blue Grass Seed Crop Estimate Reveals Carry-Over
A report by the U S Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimates 800 000 to 850 000 bushels of blue grass seed for Kentucky and Missouri. Harvested area matches last year but yields fall about 40 percent due to spring weather. Kentucky carries about 550 000 bushels of rough cured seed, making the total crop equal to the 1922 level.
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Kentucky
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Calf Should Be Given First Milk From Mother
The calf should nurse from the cow to obtain colostrum and a strong start. Leaving the calf with the mother for about 48 hours helps it receive the first milk and eases later transition to drinking from a pail. A weaker calf may need longer with the mother and more patience to learn to drink.
Using Jumbo Sweet Potatoes in U S Agriculture
The USDA examines oversized sweet potatoes as a problem and explores converting them into products such as starch, syrup, and feeds. A laboratory backed method for commercial sweet potato syrup exists but is costly. cheaper production could unlock profits for American agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
U. S
United States
Bureau of Chemistry
Wisconsin Herd of Cows Profitable for Owner From Fredonia
A herd of 11 Holstein cows owned by William H. Jaehnig of Fredonia produced 14 248 pounds of milk and 504 8 pounds butterfat in one year. Profit over feed cost totaled 1671 2 dollars, about 158 98 dollars per cow, the top yield among 4090 Wisconsin herds. The success is credited to cow testing experiences and high quality Holstein bulls. The herd was milked three times daily in winter and twice in other seasons with a grain mix of corn and cob meal oats wheat bran gluten feed and old meal.
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Wiliam H. Jaehnig
Fredonia
A. J. Cramer
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Jaehnig
Silage Advantage for Cows in Winter Feeding
Article touts silage as an ideal winter ration for cows noting its resemblance to lush grass, high carbohydrate content, and benefits like glossy coats and richer milk. Encourages farmers to prepare silos soon as silo filling season approaches.
Minerals in Legumes Boost Milk Production, Ohio Tests Show
Ohio station tests prove clover, alfalfa, and soybeans provide minerals essential for milk production. Legume hays surpass other seeds in mineral content and may be better absorbed than bone meal supplements. Curing methods affect mineral availability, with hay dried quickly and protected from dew or rain offering the strongest nutrition.
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Ohio
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