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Missouri Agricultural Report. 



The number of cattle on feed, as compared with an average 

 year, is 55 per cent; stocker or feeder stuff, 68 per cent; breeding 

 cows, 79 per cent. As compared with cattle on farms one year ago, 

 percentage shows : Fat cattle, 62 ; stocker or feeder stuff, 71 ; breed- 

 ing cows, 78. 



Sheep also show a shortage. An estimate places them at 75 

 per cent as compared with number on farms for average year. 



In feeding, much corn will be supplemented by millstuffs, meal, 

 "cake," mixed feeds and other similar products. It is estimated 

 that the use of these feeds will show an increase of 40 per cent over 

 a year ago, and 75 per cent over five years ago. 



Stock that was sold on account of feed or water shortage brought 

 good prices, and in most instances the best has been retained. 

 Owing to the high price of corn, many farmers who ordinarily feed 

 cattle will not do so now. Most all stock is going into the winter 

 in good shape. 



December 13 — The December report is included in the body of 

 this bulletin. 



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Growing Watermelons in Southeast Missouri. 



