The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1927-05-06
GOOD REPORT
BY DAIRY COM.
SITUATION INDICATES FINE
PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE

Vile, March 81, submitted the fol-
lowing report:
Situation
A. National: The number of
dairy COWS in the United States
in 1920 to 1926 increased less
than four per cent. This in
crease came entirely in the west
ern and north central states. The
Atlantic coast actually showed a
decrease. On the basis of the
amount of milk produced per
thousand persons there was an
actual decrease of five per cent in
the number of COWS and heifers
kept for milk. Washington, Ore
gon and California failed to keep
pace with the increase in popula-
ton. The trend in per capita
production of dairy products in
the United States during recent
years has been decidedly upward.
On the average each person in the
United States 80 per
cent nor dairy products than in
1917. The increased tariff is cut
ting down foreign competition. Ac-
cording to the outlook, "the dairy
situation is on a stronger basis
than a year ago"
B. State: Montana's trend in
dairy production is decidedly up
ward. The rapid increasing pop
ulation on the Pacific coast has
created an excellent market for
Montana butter. During most of
the year San Francisco prices of
butter are much higher than the
Chicago prices.
Average milk production per
COW for the state is very low ow-
ing to the large number of beef
cows MIXED during only a part of
the year.
G. District: Areas we'll adapt
ed to intensive dairying in north
eastern Montana are rather limited
for that reason milk production
has followed necessity to a large
That dairying as a side
line on many farms has a definite
place in order to better distribute
labor throughout the year is
evident from the better financial
conditions of farmers who sell
That the large part of
production comes from beef
is shown in the 1926 census
Production is very low, little
.ttention is given to building up
herds by the use of proven sires.
Marketing
Cream stations are operated by
Minnesota creameries at most of
he points in the district. Prices
generally are lower than in most
ections due to the 80 per cent
W.T. express rate to Minneapolis,
expensive gathering and lower
uality.
Feed and pasture is not pro-
uced in sufficient quantity on
ne average farm to insure an ade-
uate supply in years of low crop
ields.
Recommendations
L. The dual purpose type of
IVY Gems better adapted to most
ry land conditions when feeds
nd conditions are not p~articu-
.rly adapted to intensive dairy
lg. Dry lands that produce le-
lme hay and provide ample pas
ire a handle dairy bred ami
ais.
2. Pure bred bulls should be
lie principal method of improve
ent. +,
3. Introduction of heifer calves |,
ON dairy districts from high J
'oducing COWS is a safe and !
:onomical way of increasing
TRY stock. ,
4. Shipping in dairy stock |
ON other states as a general 1
'actice is not recommended.
enerally cows and calves can be 4
released locally or within the !,
ate to satisfy needs for expan- |
IN. /,
Sweet clover and corr are 1
e most dependable and efficient
ed crops. 4
6. Sweet clover is the best pas !
re crop in the district.
I. Equipment should be such =
to make possible the produc- 4
of clean milk and to main
COWS in healthy condition. 4
cessive expenditures for barns u
sen the chance for net profit.
liable equipment for sanitary 4
quality production is empha-
ed.
It is recommended that a high q
percentage of COWS be bred to
shen in the fall and winter
,nths. This will make necese
Y better winter feeding in
cases. 4
Cooperation with the county
emit and veterinarians to pre-
1T losses from disease, for san 4
ry production and for expan-
n in the business is recon- i
nded.
Testing cows for productions is
red. Cow testing associations
larger districts. testing clubs /
smaller groups, and own rec
Is for individual farmers are
sibilities.