Controlling Fire Blight In Pear Trees In Winter
Pear blight is caused by a bacterial germ and killed twigs during winter must be removed to stop the infection for the next year. G W Fant NC State College extension plant disease specialist notes pruning cuts several inches below cankers and disinfecting tools with bichloride of mercury solution after each cut. He adds summer pruning is less effective and that fire blight also affects apples to a lesser extent.
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G. W. Fant
North Carolina State College
Fant
Prune All Fruit Trees During Dormant Season
Dormant season pruning yields vigorous tree growth while summer cuts weaken trees by reducing foliage for fruit development. Cut flush to avoid decay, paint large wounds, and use strong sharp tools. Winter offers better healing conditions, and proper technique affects wound healing outcomes.
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Joseph Oskamp
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Prevent Orchard Bark Damage From Mice and Pests
Orchard bark damage from mice is likely where grass or crops surround trees. Clear grass and rubbish from trunks, place cinders around bases, maintain poison stations, and prepare bait with oats and a fat paraffin mix. Protect trunks with wire screen or wood veneer if rabbits are a problem.
New York Fruit Testing Association Meeting Highlights
The New York Fruit Testing Association held its annual meeting at the New York State Experiment Station in Geneva. The group aims to test new fruit varieties bred at the station under diverse climatic conditions, noting that novelty alone does not guarantee profitability.
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New York Fruit Testing Association
New York State Experiment Station
Geneve
State Experiment Station
Flexibility In Crop Rotation Big Factor
The U S Department of Agriculture notes that uniform soil on a single farm is rare and rotation must fit each field. A farmer’s rotation depends on soil type, slope, livestock needs, market conditions, pests, diseases, and weeds. Flexible rotation lets growers adapt yearly to conditions and aim for desired crops, protecting yields and profitability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Bureau of Rolls
Hardiest alfalfa seed comes from Canada Ontario Variegated gains ground
Prof L A Dalton of the New York State College of Agriculture says Ontario Variegated alfalfa proves as hardy as Grimm and may replace it. Farmers paid high Grimm prices. common alfalfa failed in severe winters. Ontario Variegated has been grown in Canada for half a century, now meeting US demand. Buy from reputable seed men and insist on genuineness.
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Canada
Ontario
L. A. Dalton
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Dalton
Value of Manure Shows Fertilizer Worth at Purdue
Purdue University reports well fed horse manure yields about 14.75 dollars annually, dairy cow manure 18.75, other cattle 11.60, sheep 2.25, and hog 2.10, but many farmers fail to realize these values by improper management. Over half the fertilizing value lies in urine, which contains roughly three quarters of total nitrogen and four fifths of total potash, urging precautions to prevent losses as essential for crop growth.
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Purdue University
FARM NOTES: Boarder Cows and Wheat Smut Warn Losses
Keep boarder cows until you discover they are boarders. Smut in wheat causes losses that could defeat crops. Over five million trees were planted in New York State this fall. Cutting weed trees improves future stand quality. Hens for bread or layers should have a two month gap between laying seasons.
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New York State
Demand Bayer Warns Against Imitation Aspirin
A warning urges buyers to ensure Bayer on the package or tablets to avoid counterfeit aspirin. It notes millions rely on genuine Bayer products and warns that imitations may be unsafe, potentially leading to enforcement actions as authorities pursue counterfeiters.
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Bayer
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