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Motor Truck Transportation Of Cattle In Utah, Loren H. Grover
Motor Truck Transportation Of Cattle In Utah, Loren H. Grover
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The beef cattle industry in Utah is of major importance in the economy of the state. In terms of cash receipts it is the largest single agricultural enterprise. In 1957 cash receipts from the sale of cattle and calves amounted to $38,405,000. This figure represents approximately 70 percent of cash receipts from the sale of all meat animals. It comprises 33 percent of cash receipts from the sale of livestock and livestock products and 24 percent of total cash receipts from farm marketings (2).
The production of beef animals will continue to assume a position of importance in Utah's agriculture, …
The Selection Of Superior Alfalfa Varieties For Utah Conditions, Richard M. Taylor
The Selection Of Superior Alfalfa Varieties For Utah Conditions, Richard M. Taylor
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Alfalfa plays an important part in Utah's economy. It is the major forage crop and occupies approximately 40 percent of all irrigated land in the state.
During the past most of the alfalfa varietal trials have been conducted in Cache Valley, which is not representative of conditions found throughout Utah. In fact, it would be impossible to select any one location for conducting tests where all insect, disease, and climatic conditions would be represented. In view of this it was felt that an attempt should be made to conduct varietal trials at several locations to permit the selection of varieties …