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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1929
Page
16
A. C. Jones emphasizes proper feeding and manageable costs for sheep farming in Athens County. He outlines hardy breeds, pasture needs, and lactating ewe care, plus practical feeding units, parasite control, housing, and lamb management to boost wool and mutton production while keeping costs low.
Government to rebuild Puerto Rican agriculture will be discussed on the National Broadcasting Company network with Dr. G C Warburton outlining rehabilitation plans. The weeklong series features experts on farm management, tillage, taxes, clover, lamb and egg markets broadcast daily at 1 15 p m EST across 16 NBC stations.
Federal figures show Ohio corn borer infestation up 70.3 percent from 1927. Ottawa County leads with 76 borers per 100 stalks, Lake County second with 2 per 100, and Lucas third with 32 per 100. Over 6,000 borers per acre detected in Ottawa, though impact on yield is limited as many stalks had only one or two borers.
The article advises farmers that hogs perform better with roughage in winter and suggests alfalfa, clover, soybeans, or cow pea hay as part of the diet. It describes building a wooden hay rack, securing it, and feeding hay daily. It cites a low Experiment Station finding that corn and alfalfa rations yield larger pigs.
Edgar W. Cooley advises stock raisers to maximize pasture year round. He notes early spring underperforms, recommends sowing rye or wheat with pasture, and suggests grazing strategies to balance seed crops and forage. He emphasizes planning for winter green feed and eventual plow-down to new crops.
Experiments near Wyoming test a new Australian Merino breed called Wanganella. Scientists show two imported rams to evaluate faster growth and wool quality. The project aims to adapt the breed for U.S. conditions and improve flock performance.
Poullets lay more eggs in their first laying season than in later seasons. For optimal winter production, develop pullets before August or September, house them separately from older hens, and keep quarters fixed once laying begins. Feed carefully, using mash but avoiding excessive grain, and preserve eggs by water glassing.
The ITF acquired suitable non-agricultural lands within state forests and forest parks in Ohio as part of a forestry program. In the year, the state bought 2,930 acres of state forest land and 49% acres of forest park land, with an average cost per acre of .14 dollars. The total state forest area now exceeds 45,400 acres and measures are in place to protect the land from injury by traffic and livestock. Edmund Sierest, the state forester, calls land purchase and conversion into productive state forests or parks a key forestry objective, complemented by reseeding and planting of best species.
The article recounts old Athens County peach varieties and orchard losses from wind and flood, notes large early shipments to markets by T. & O. C. and Hocking Valley lines, and cites historian figures. It mentions 1806 county yields, various named peach varieties, and a proposed federal soil survey led by Rep Jenkins following Prof Kooper’s suggestion.
Too Much cents an egg wow George Cover a farmer near Delphos bought eggs from H K Rucker Iowa with pedigreed breeders. The Ohio hatchery raises them and supplied 15 prize cockerels from 520 White Leghorns. They cost him far less than purchasing the birds outright. Delphos Feb 23.
A U S Department of Agriculture report shows farmers facing about a 16 percent tax rise over 15 years with land values roughly sixy percent higher than in LBIS era.
A fragmented note describes exotic science exhibits and mentions Hawaiian beans as a highlight. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and lacks clear details on date, place, or organizers.
The all mash feeding method, tested by Ohio and other experiment stations, is hailed as the best feeding plan for chicks. It promises a balanced ration with minimal guesswork, reduced feeding changes, less labor, uniform growth, and superior sanitation, though proper use requires careful feeder choice and feeding quantities.
Orchard crops offer potentially high profits per acre when well managed, with vegetables as a benchmark for profitability. Gourley notes that disease control, pruning, thinning, and timely spraying are essential to produce quality fruit and sustain long term yields. The piece also cites peanut production in Bertie County and Minnesota’s canned goods growth, illustrating broader agricultural trends.
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