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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
7
Farm crops specialist F G Churchill of Iowa State College says domestic clover seed tests show greater winter hardiness and better second growth than imports. Inspect fields for dodder dock thistle and weed seeds, pull or burn small infestations, or cut for hay to prevent seed spread.
Ear corn in the crib shrinks about sixteen percent through winter mainly from moisture loss. Harvest moisture ranges 20 to 80 percent. Drying during April and May reduces weight loss and increases market value, though storage costs insurance and market risk affect profits.
A farm task on live stock farms is managing barbed wire used for temporary pasturing and hogging. Most fencing is homemade since market equipment is scarce. A handy man can assemble a barbed wire reel from odds and ends to fit local conditions and match or beat commercial options.
Farmers are urged to eradicate noxious weeds and ensure pullets are well flesh and matured before laying. Silage corn should be mature past roasting ear, fields kept dry to avoid hard clods, roosters removed, fertile eggs stored cool, litter kept clean, birds off dropping boards, prevent transit breakage, save seed corn and selectively plant only the best.
Winter feeding of bees recommended to prevent dysentery from honeydew honey and gums. Ray Hutson of New Jersey station advises 10 pounds of sugar syrup per hive mixed with water and a touch of cream of tartar or vinegar, heated as little as possible. Feed via friction-top honey pail or directly on frames, cover with hive body as needed.
The article warns that overcrowding in poultry housing leads to sickness and reduced efficiency. It advocates strict culling of weak birds, cleaning and disinfecting hen houses, and ensuring good ventilation, drain on mites, and proper feeding and watering equipment to maintain healthy flocks.
The Barred Plymouth Rocks are the leading breed by popularity, developed from crossing male Dominique with female Java to create a versatile utility bird. Cock weight about 9.5 pounds, hens lighter by 2 pounds, six varieties share same shape and weight. plumage color differentiates them. White Rocks differ only in color. both produce similar egg yield.
Fall is a good time to feed the flock heavily to grow pullets and yearling hens for winter laying. Market extra cockerels promptly to improve condition. Do not light feed as rapid growth boosts profits and winter production hinges on this period.
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