Paved Feedlots? - Why And How

You may be paying for a paved lot or feeding floor whether you have one or not, say the authors of this article. Paved lots are most appreciated in muddy seasons, but there are also other advantages not to be overlooked

What Exterior Paints?

People depend on exterior paints to protect millions of dollars\u27 worth of property. Yet, few commodties sold on the market today are selected and bought with as little understanding and knowledge as is a can of paint

How to Crib Corn Early Safely!

The better you can do in providing good air movement through your corn, the earlier you can safely harvest and store your crop. Here is a summary of general rules and specific recommendations about storing corn

How To Use, Build, and Maintain Horizontal Silos

Here are some tips on how to use, build and maintain horizontal silos and also on how to renovate old, unlined trench silos for use as is or for use in self-feedings in much the same manner as horizontal silos

Store Corn to Keep

Every year some folks get in a hurry and put their corn in the crib too early. The result is moldy corn. With a bumper corn crop in the making, some corn that is too high in moisture will go in cribs again this year

Making Ear-Corn and Shelled Corn Silage

By harvesting part of your corn as grain silage, you can sometimes save time, labor, and harvesting and storage costs if you\u27re a livestock feeder. And special situations often make it advantageous to make grain silage

We Need More Drainage

Many thousands of acres of crops in Iowa were lost in 1943 because of inadequate drainage. And the situation was practically the same in 1942. What will be the report a year hence? The 1944 production goals call for over 14 1/2 million acres of intertilled crops. The large increase in cultivated crops confronts Iowa farmers with many critical production problems. Where will these extra acres be found

What Paint for What Purpose?

This is the first of two articles designed to help you take the guesswork out of painting. Choosing the right paint for particular conditions and a particular surface will often save time and expense later

Selecting and Applying Paints

Interest in painting is founded on a many-fold basis. In the first place painting is done for appearance. It bolsters home pride and satisfaction. Too often children who grow up in farming communities are attracted to village and city because of the beauty of urban homes, parks and landscapes. The same attractiveness and beauty found in the city can be realized in the country if all buildings are well-painted and kept in good repair. Paint provides color and freshness, and the artistic use of tints and colors makes the home attractive and interesting

Lets Winterize Buildings

Good housing directly affects the health and vitality of your animals. Often a few repairs or a little remodeling can boost the efficiency of your livestock and the profits you make on them