Cluck, Jimmy 1974-08-26

Jimmy Cluck discusses his involvement in the feedlot industry and the problems that industry is now facing.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jimmy Cluck

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Date: August 26, 1974

Location: Dimmitt, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical information given, Father farmed in North Texas, Father began feeding cattle in late 1930s, Fed milo and cottonseed meal for 60-90 days, Feels that situation must get better for feedlot owners, Explains relation between cost of grain and cost per pound of meat, Recommends other people to interview, Formed larger commercial operation in mid-1950s, Changes that came with a larger operation described, Reasons for not getting out of feedlot business, Discussion of ensilage

Tape 1, Side 2: Discussion of feed prices and growth of area, Description of lamb feeding operation, Closing of feedlot explored, Difference between hogs and cattle, Cholera epidemics among hogs, Further discussion of money loss in feedlot industry

Range Dates: 1930-1974

Bulk Dates: 1930-1974

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