Little Journeys to Farmland, Number 48, October 1951 Page: 1 of 3
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33RD YEAR OcIOBER I I
LEAVES FROM GRASSLAND *
By D. HOWARD DONE'I
QN Grassland Farm we find it difficult to
resist the temptation to do a little test-
ing and experimenting as we go along
with the routine of farming. Out of these
tests have come a few observations and results
that may be of interest to others.
Wintering Steers. Again this year we have
made monthly weighing records of our 2-year
old choice (new grade) steers. The main
feature of this year's test was to see how
far we could go in holding winter feed costs
to a minimum and gain back during the
grazing season any winter weight losses. Last
winter we lost around 100 lbs. of weight
per steer. but held the cost of harvested feed
to less than $10 a head. A full report on this
test will appear later.
Beef Per Acre. Our fertilized pastures of
five or six grasses and as many different
legumes have again come through with lots of
top grade feed. It looks as though we will
get over 300 lbs. of beef per acre, if not
400 lbs. as we did last year. $ 100 worth of
beef per acre is a profitable yield for this land,
even after deducting $6 per year for heavier
fertilizer applications. The balance between
grass and ladino was better this year than last.
and so far we have had no trouble with bloat.Wanted-A Good Horse Fly Spray. Three
DDT sprays have given excellent fly control,
except for horse flies. They were bad this
year and a few tests with special sprays
gave little or no results.
Year 'Round Grazing. We go into the win-
ter with the best prospect for winter grazing
we have ever had. Our light summer grazing
on the fields planned for winter use has
given us lots of growth. We hope to report
good results from this planning for year
round grazing.
More Grass, Less Corn-For Hogs. Hog
pastures are now ready for fall grazing of
the fall litters and spring grazing for next
year Iitters now being weaned will be full
fed to 50 lbs., then carried on hay and pasture
with reduced corn and concentrate. We want
less fat with less corn and more pasture.
Chisel On Old Pastures. Our first experience
with the chisel has proven very good so far
Our second try was not so successful. This
field was an old pasture not plowed for over
30 years, and we could not get the 18-inch
to 20-inch penetration we desired.
Alta Fescue. Fifty acres have been seeded
this fall and we hope will give us a small
seed crop next year. After seed harvest we
will make hay and use the remainder for late
winter pasture.
* "GRASSLAND FARM" is owned hv 1. Howard Do,.
fie considers it ii combin td experimintai, demonstration and
experimental --he uses it to try out new ideas, but only
thow which, in his judgment, are practica
dcimonstration -- many visitors come to sce his operation,.
commercial - it returns a profit eacli year.
It is operated by hired help.NUMBER 48
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