Rigler, Bruce 1974-06-19
Bruce Rigler, a Plainview dairy owner, discusses practices of the dairy industry.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bruce Rigler
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 19, 1974
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background discussed,
Father had problems with irrigation,
Mentions market for butter and milk,
Dairy Show originated about 1926,
Notes area decline in dairies,
Describes changes in their dairy,
Changed to Grade A,
Rations to cows changed,
Involved with computerized dairy improvement system,
Lists components of feed ration,
Cites improvements in bloodlines of cows,
Artificial breeding studied,
Explains reasons for breeding Jersey and beef cattle,
Comments on cattle prices.
Tape 1, Side 2: Comments on size of dairy operation,
Uses fertilizers,
Also uses other chemical products,
Talks about hay,
Water depletion mentioned,
Discusses cattle diseases and preventatives,
Involved in Herd Health program,
Cites costs involved,
Financing described,
AMPI provides financing,
Recalls forming of AMPI,
Names AMPI achievements,
Conflict of interests with feedlot discussed,
Comments on criticisms of the dairy industry,
Traces dairy participation with AMPI.
Range Dates: 1926-1974
Bulk Dates: 1926-1974
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