Arm Garden Decay of Apples and Handling Practices
In the apple and orange industries, careful handling in orchards and packing houses is the main defense against mold decay. Decay usually starts from surface wounds such as insect punctures or fingernail cuts, and rough handling raises susceptibility. Improvements in harvesting and packing have occurred, but further refinement is needed to reduce stem punctures and damage during sorting and packaging.
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G. H. Powell
Disking of Alfalfa Across the Country
R. H. Forbes of Arizona notes that disking alfalfa is widely practiced for several reasons. The disks split crowns to encourage stooling and more stems, with little damage when done in winter or after cutting. Disking also Mulches soil and helps conserve moisture and distributes surface fertilizer from fallen alfalfa leaves.
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R. H. Forbes
Arizona
Birds Help Fight Scale Insects On Crops
The biological survey shows more than fifty bird species feed on scale insects, aiding crop health. Grosbeaks in particular rely on scales as a large part of their diet, challenging the idea that birds offer little help against scales.
Farm advice warns against cures and sheep care
The Farm Journal cautions that cure-alls for sick sheep are dangerous and advises leaving them alone. It warns of scab when wool loosens on sheep backs and recommends removing affected animals from the dock. It also notes a good horse with a sound leg and fearless nature is valuable in the market.
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Farm Journal
Draft Horse Market Brings High Prices and Scarcity
A. M. Teneyck notes Iowa demand for high class draft horses remains strong as prices climb. Iowa had 1,238,159 horses in 1905 versus 1,392,573 in 1900, indicating no oversupply. Key traits: 1,600 pounds plus, massive build, deep body, short legs, sturdy feet. Agricultural methods include deep plowing, subsoil packer, and soil mulch to conserve moisture.
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Iowa State Farmers’ Institute
W. J. Kennedy
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
A. M. Teneyck
Kansas
Irrigation Furrows and Root Depth in Soil Types
Discussion on deep versus shallow furrows depends on soil porosity, depth, and tree root distribution. Shallow soils risk destroying surface roots. deep soils risk surface root lure and nutrient loss. Illinois station tests show crossbred corn crosses yielding about 16 percent average gain, with 12 of 15 crosses rising 2 to 86 percent and 3 dropping 8 to 20 percent.
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S. Fortier
Illinois Experiment Station
A. D. Shamel
Farmers urged to collect receipts for all payments
The Farm Press urges farmers to obtain receipts for every money paid to avoid double payments. It notes that honest individuals may forget and that receipts are easy to store. Filing receipts reflects well on a business person’s diligence.
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Farm Press
Tile Drains Improve Water Movement with Practical Hints
A Iowa Homestead writer shares methods to speed tile drain flow. Use exterior vents near fences, uncover and backfill joints with hay or trash, and create surface sinks to reduce washing and back up water. Colorado beet, alfalfa rotation, and water rights link to farm value boosts across mountain states.
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Iowa
Homestead
Colorado
G. K. Holmes
Tide Tables 1907 for Astoria Oregon Port Reference
U S Government compiled tide tables for Astoria Oregon as the standard reference port. The note explains the tables help locate exact tide times using the following table.
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U.S
Astoria
Oregon
Gardening Points for Spring Planting and Hardening
Sow peas as soon as the ground can be worked. Spinach may be sown early in spring and in succession through the summer. Late in March remove cabbage flats to a cold frame and harden them off for setting in the open ground.
Wheat yield drops by late spring pasturing study
Oklahoma experiment station results after three years show pasturing wheat in late spring greatly reduces yield, typically by about one half. The finding emphasizes timing of pasture access for wheat crops and implications for farming practices.
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Oklahoma Experiment Station
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