When to Sell Potatoes A Farmer’s Price Dilemma
A farmer faces choosing when to dispose of his potato crop or hold for higher prices. The article outlines price patterns, storage costs, potential rot, and nationwide production factors, noting October as typically low and prices rising into March and June. It emphasizes using U S Department of Agriculture reports and considering local conditions, markets, and currency value.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Market Inspection Protects Shippers
The USDA Bureau of Markets now provides market inspections for fruits and vegetables at 24 major centers and about 150 connected smaller markets. Inspectors certify quality and condition on arrival. certificates are prima facie evidence in federal courts and help settle claims, protect shippers from unscrupulous dealers, and aid honest traders. A nominal boncur fee applies.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Fences for Poultry Yards Raise Costs and Improve Containment
Poultry fencing adds to equipment, labor, and upkeep costs but improves confinement and land use. Space needs vary by breed and soil. heavier breeds require taller fences and occasional top wire. Posts should be eight inches wide at corners, four feet deep, with braces or cement for stability.
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Plymouth Rocks
United States Department of Agriculture
Tractor Essentials for Profitable Farming
Farmers must provide machinery suited to use, enough working days to cut overhead per day, constant proper lubrication, alertness to detect trouble, skill to inspect the tractor, ability to make necessary adjustments, and the right implements to accompany the tractor.
No Cure for Fowl Cholera Warns Poultry Experts
Poultry experts at Tawa State College warn against fowl cholera a highly contagious fatal disease in hens. Early signs include slow movement crouched stance ruffled feathers and yellow stools. Sick birds should not be treated and those showing symptoms must be killed by neck dislocation then disposed of by burning hedges and burying deep. An immediate preventive protocol involves medicated water and sanitizing measures.
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Tawa State College
Decrease number of pests through removing hibernation sites
The winter hibernating stage of insects is critical when their shelter is removed. Destroying such hibernating places increases pest mortality and reduces the number to fight in the spring.
Frost on Henhouse Walls Signals Poor Ventilation
Frost collects on the walls of the henhouse indicating thin walls or insufficient ventilation to carry off moisture from the birds. Overcrowding may also prevent adequate ventilation from removing the damp air.
Implement shed needed to protect farm machinery
The text argues that every farm has sufficient machinery to justify a good implement shed. It notes that weather depreciation of equipment could be saved, potentially paying for the shed in one to two years.
Outdoor living urged for poultry and fowl
Advice urges keeping turkeys ducks and geese outdoors until snow, arguing they stay healthier when allowed to roam. Warns that thieves and prowling animals pose the main danger to poultry.
Saving Time Tops Benefits of Farm Motor Trucks in Corn Belt
A USDA study of S31 corn belt farms shows owners prize time savings from motor trucks, with poor roads as the main drawback. Trucks average 2777 miles yearly, cost 16.14 to 17 cents per mile, and reduce horse upkeep by about $240 per farm. Depreciation, fuel, and maintenance compose most costs, yet owners expect overall profit from time and market advantages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Farming tips for storage and soil preparation
Keep carrots and root crops in a cool cellar and squash in a warm dry place. For rich soil, deep plowing from six to nine inches is best in fall. Some farmers have posted land signs welcoming hunters or fishermen if they avoid damage.
Healing the Sick With Bulgarian Blood Tea Claims
Hundreds of thousands of sufferers report improvement from one trial package of Bulgarian Blood Tea a pure herb remedy for stomach bowels blood rheumatic ailments and more. It is pitched as superior for constipation headaches appetite sleep liver and kidney issues and recommends steaming hot use with lemon juice to ward off influenza grippe and pneumonia.
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