Union County Becomes First US County Scrub Bull Free
The Union county Kentucky report shows the last scrub bull removed after outreach by County Agent R O Wilson. Of 103 pure bred bulls 22 grades and seven scrubs were in use initially with four of the grades remaining. Five year improvement program led to all 550 stock owners agreeing to pure bred males.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Union County
Kvy
R. O. Wilson
United States
L. C. Brewer
Grapevine Soil Variety Boosts Growth and Care
A Rural New Yorker writer notes grapevines thrive in sandy loams loams and gravelly loams while avoiding shallow wet or very dry soils. In commercial vineyards spring plowing soil refinement precedes July clover and cover crop seeding then plowing under. Nitrogen fertilizer in spring boosts growth with six ounces per vine typical, higher rates used by some growers.
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New Yorker
Milk Feeding Rules for Stock Varieties
Proper feeding varies by animal type. Dairy cows in milk need substantial grain with ample roughage, while dry beef cattle thrive on cheap forage. Feeding the right kind and amount maximizes profit and avoids waste across all livestock categories.
Plan for Crop Inventory and Storage Advice
Plan to take an inventory this year. It promises the best returns for time spent. Notes on potato storage cite ventilation and depth issues. Recommendations cover rust prevention, planting rates for soybeans, and crop rotation to curb grass insect damage. Also suggests hogs self selecting food yields balanced rations.
Weaknesses in Farm Co op Boards Highlighted
The USDA warns farm co operatives suffer when directors shirk management duties. Directors must study operations and act as trustees, forming policies and ensuring executive execution. Interference with day to day affairs leads to unstable management and poor results.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Silage Not Harmful for Bulls Says Professor Fraser
An opinion piece reports Prof. W. J. Fraser of Illinois College of Agriculture stating Holstein bulls can tolerate up to 40 pounds of silage daily without adverse effects if they receive adequate exercise. He warns against overfeeding if the bull is immobile, noting silage volume should match activity to avoid sluggishness.
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Board of Directors
W. J. Fraser
Department of
Dairy Husbandry
Illnois College of Agriculture
Fraser
Agriculture to Confirm Fruit Stock Import Restrictions
The Department of Agriculture will confirm last summer’s recommendations by nurserymen and horticulturists to restrict importing fruit and rose stocks. The proposal urges association members to cooperate with American growers to organize and expand production as a reliable supply source.
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Department of Agriculture
Plowing Under Clover Sr
Farmers debate the best time to plow under sweet clover with opinions favoring both early spring and late April to May. Early plowing emphasizes root fertilizing value, while after growth the fertilizer value remains similar though more of the nutrients are tied up in foliage.
Benefits of Mulching for Strawberry Beds
Mulching strawberry beds serves four important purposes. It prevents alternate freezing and thawing in late spring or open winters, keeps weeds between rows down, conserves moisture during ripening, and prevents fruit from being soiled or splashed with sand or earth.
Use Your Own Best Male for Breeding Each Year
Many poultrymen trade their own males for inferior birds to introduce new blood. This practice is unnecessary and harms constructive breeding. If the flock performs well, select and use the best male you raise yourself.
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