War Proved Power of Farm Organizing Bodies in Communities
The secretary of agriculture praises central farmer organizations for planning region specific farming methods during war and calls for stronger local farm bureaus to support extension services. He stresses organizing county councils and farm bureaus to unify agents, colleges, and agencies for a more profitable, healthy rural life and broader national production.
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America
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Colleges
State Departments of Agriculture and
Farmers’ Associations
County Bureaus of Agriculture
Farm Bureaus
Mermahers
South
Farm Bureau
State Agricultural College
States Relations Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Finding Good Ground Water For Farms
Farmers should consult national or state geological authorities before sinking deep wells. Knowledge of strata, land slope, vegetation, and nearby well results guides prevent dry or unfit water. Forked sticks and automatic water finders offer little reliability for locating groundwater.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ubile
Transferring Bees to Modern Hives urges moves
The U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes Farmers' Bulletin 961 to help replace box hives or log gums with movable frame hives. It explains that proper hive transfer and management are essential for productive honey gathering and notes further handling instructions exist in related bulletins.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Keep Only Profitable Hens
The Agriculture Department reports widespread gains in poultry output as emergency agents Cull low producers. Hens laying under 75 eggs annually are considered unprofitable and removed, while those laying 75 to 100 are fair, and good layers exceed 125 eggs per year. In some flocks of 200 hens, 75 low producers are removed without reducing overall production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Middle Western
Poultry and Eggs Supply Shortage Urges Farmers
The author warns that high feed and poultry prices are prompting farmers to reduce flocks, risking a severe shortage of poultry and eggs. He urges keeping young pullets, getting rid of roosters, and avoiding wasteful handling and marketing methods to boost production and feed the world.
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P. G. Holden
Blackhead in Turkeys Destructive Yet Preventable Disease
Andrew S Weiant of the bureau of animal industry warns blackhead is the most destructive turkey infectious disease. It mainly strikes young birds six weeks to four months old, with foraging flocks reducing cases. No cure exists. sick birds should be removed or, if very ill, killed and burned to prevent spread.
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Andrew S. Weiant
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Hints on Selecting Layers for Egg Production
Judging poultry is a refined art and selecting pullets with fine heads alert eyes and good combs leads to higher egg output. Good pullets stand square on sturdy legs with a wedge shaped body and a long back and high tail, providing space for organs.
Dipping Hogs in Disinfectant Fights Vermin and Mange
The article stresses vermin control in swine through repeated dipping and proper health measures. It explains lice and mange, dipping schedules, disinfectants like Cresol, coal tar, and nicotin dips, and cautions on crude petroleum use and lime sulfur. It also describes building a durable dipping vat and hygiene steps for effective treatment.
Wheat bran aids cow digestion and feeding mixes
Wheat bran, the flour by product from winter or spring wheat, is highly laxative for cows and adds bulk and palatability to rations. Its high protein value raises price, so farmers blend it with cheaper proteins. best bran is light with large flakes from reliable mills. Bran provides phosphorus and potash in ash content.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Reasonable Price for Seed
If you must buy seed, pay a neighbor a reasonable price for selected dried seed of a variety that has performed well in a neighboring field, but avoid paying a stranger a high price for seed claimed to give miraculous yields.
The Jack O Lantern Speaks To A Street Visit
In a porch tale the pumpkin Jack O Lantern reflects on reception by neighbors. A fly comments on knowing expectations, while the lantern worries about being disliked by some who shun autumn visitors.
Not many make a million say Willie in class
A New York teacher asks a pupil how many make a million and the boy Willie answers with a wry grin that not many achieve such wealth. The exchange hints at humor in the classroom and a child’s pragmatic view of big numbers.
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Willie
New York
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