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MISSOURI. 



AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE AND EXPERIMENT STATION AT COLUMBIA. 



REPORT BY PROF. C. H. ECKLES, IN CHARGE OF DAIRY HUSBANDRY. 



This station has maintained a good herd of dairy cows for several 

 years, the average yearly income of which has been $90 per cow for 

 butter alone. The records of individual cows are not yet extensive 

 enough to be of general interest: Carefully gathered statistics show the 

 average Missouri cow to produce 4,000 pounds of milk per year and 140 

 pounds of butter. 



MONTANA. 



AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AT BOZEMAN. 



REPORT BY PROF. R. S. SHAW. 



A dairy department has only recently been established at this station. 

 Some dairy herd studies were begun during the past April. This depart- 

 ment has not been neglected because of a lack of natural dairy condi- 

 tions in the state, but through need of funds for proper equipment. A 

 small grant made by the state legislature at its last meeting has made 

 the erection of a building possible. 



The dairy building, which is now complete, furnishes quarters for 

 butter and cheese making, and the equipment is such that instruction 

 can be given in both lines. Under the same roof a laboratory, class 

 room, office, and storage and curing rooms have been provided. The 

 equipment is such that both instruction and investigation work can be 

 carried on to good advantage. 



The natural conditions, presented in western Montana are particu- 

 larly favorable to the dairy industry. There is an abundance of nu- 

 tritious pasture, and of water and the most suitable climatic conditions. 

 This industry can be expected to develop rapidly in the state. 



