Less Hog Cholera Losses Despite Large U.S. Efforts
The United States Department of Agriculture reports continuing progress against hog cholera since 1913. About 165 federal veterinarians worked with states, inoculating over 5.5 million hogs in 1918 and disinfecting more than 2,200 infected farms. Inspectors visited over 15,000 farms to prevent outbreaks, with a 1918 swine death rate of 42.7 per 1,000 and total losses just above 4 percent, the record low.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau
Hog Raising To Stem Cholera Spurs Southern Swine Growth
The hog cholera control program has boosted swine production across the South. Georgia leads gains with steady declines in disease and larger herds, while Mississippi Alabama and Florida report similar progress in pork output and hog raising.
LIVE STOCK NOTES There Should Be More Calves on Farms
The piece emphasizes better cattle husbandry. It notes that a satisfied cow stays productive and that purer genetics from pure-bred bulls help improve herds. It warns of calf mortality from scours and highlights care in harsh weather and the need for salt in cattle diets. It also gives a rough feed calculation for silage and notes that farms with ten or more cattle require adequate equipment.
Growers urged to stop spread of new potato wart disease
The potato wart disease menaces the industry and must be eradicated before it spreads to commercial plantings. Growers are urged to report suspicious tubers, burn warts, avoid using diseased seed, and follow strict controls to protect the nearly half a billion dollar potato trade.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
United States
Prevent Grain Loss During Harvest Season
Under average conditions grain loss is higher than many farmers realize. Poor binder work, shattering in shocks, faulty separators, and machine losses waste millions of bushels yearly. A guaranteed price prompts farmers to reduce losses by keeping binders in good order, handling sheaves carefully, and demanding efficient separators to save dollars.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Repair of Pasture Fences in Farm Maintenance
Take advantage of early lull in farm work to inspect and repair fences. Regularly replace weak posts tighten or splice wire and drive staples to prevent breaks. Water and salt availability helps, but when pasture is short cattle may be drawn to neighboring fields.
Does not pay to spray beets in small gardens
Beets suffer leaf spot that stunts growth but new plantings are easy, so spraying often isn’t worth it for small gardens. A Bordeaux mixture can be mixed from stock copper sulphate and lime and applied with a cheap spray outfit. Cleanse equipment after use to avoid residue.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Seed potato improvements under federal study nationwide
The U S Department of Agriculture and cooperating states run extensive seed improvement trials to identify best adapted strains for commercial production. Tests cover Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Oregon Washington Maine Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas with leading North Atlantic varieties evaluated in field conditions. Selected strains will be scaled up and distributed to growers and seed dealers to popularize improved seed stocks nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Minneota
Iowa
Oregon
Washington
Maine
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
The Wheel Hoe Aids Garden Cultivation And Crop Care
The wheel hoe eases garden cultivation and helps stave off pests and weed growth. Alfalfa resists many diseases while timely cultivation keeps soil stirred and crops like potatoes well cared for. Continuous cultivation remains essential to crop success.
Pine Mouse Prowls Mole Tunnel Threat to Crops
Garden pests Pine mouse and mole cooperate unseen in fields and orchards. Moles tunnel to find grubs and worms while pine mice follow to raid vegetables and root crops, undermining work of the burrowing insect cleaners.
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United States Department of Agriculture
More and Better Poultry Drive Gains Arkansas Support
A federal poultry extension leader promotes standard bred poultry on Arkansas farms, backed by Drew county's 50 pens of pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Reds. Monticello banks and the chamber fund the effort, with 100 hatch eggs for club members. County agents in Ashley Union and Desha expand poultry clubs targeting doubled enrollments. The Southwestern Arkansas Poultry Association forms at Magnolia March 12 with broad business backing and a Magnolia state show planned November 25 to 28 for the American Poultry association medal winner.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
Drew County
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
Monticello
Ashley
Union
Desha
Southwestern Arkansas Poultry Association
Magnolia
American Poultry Association
Keeping Poultry in Towns
When conditions render it feasible small flocks of poultry should be kept by families in villages towns and suburbs of large cities. The need is greatest where consumption exceeds production as in the northeastern states. Using table waste scraps and other refuse as feed yields eggs and poultry for home use at low cost.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Strong birds for breeding fowls guidelines
Fowls for breeding must be strong healthy vigorous. The tomb face wattles should be bright red, eyes bright and prominent, head broad and short not long or crow shaped, eyes set well apart and straight, plumage clean and smooth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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