Young horticultural hopefuls glories in Burbank legacy
William H. Henderson, 21, former Burbank assistant, pursues new plant projects in Resno California. He develops perfumed gladiolus, seedless Muscat grapes, and improved almonds peaches and oranges. He projects a seedling plot of 500 vines to select a dozen promising varieties and aims at fragrance color and size improvements.
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William C. Etheredge
Resno
Celit
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Wiliam H. Kenderson
H.‘T. Logan
Young
Henderson
California
Ohio Wool Pool Sums Up Large National Market
Ohio wool pool handles nearly 4.46 million pounds with weekly shipments around 206000 pounds. Wools from Ohio dominate consignments, with Indiana and Michigan also contributing. Prices for various grades stand near 42.1-4 cents f o b Columbus as merchants store wool in Columbus warehouses.
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Ohio Co-Operative Pool
J. ¥. Walker
O Farr Bureau Federation
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Columbus
Walker
Pennsylvania
OBW
Rates Form Barrier To Large Milk Shipments
Freight rates act as a natural barrier to large milk shipments between regions. Charles Staff of the Kerrowe Institute of Animal Economics says western farmers cannot compete with eastern dairymen due to higher production costs and freight charges making imports unprofitable over long distances.
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Etroit
Fan
Charles Staff
The
Kerrowe Institute of Animal Economics
Rock Eely Bulres Growers Practice Cool Storage
A fragment notes methods for producing a crop with careful care. It mentions growing in water and changing it twice weekly and keeping the produce in a cool place for quality. The readable text is terse and hints at a horticultural tip or instruction note.
Garden on rock yields frostward plants in San Diego
Frank Strausser built a rock garden in San Diego using dynamite to loosen hardpan and 500 wagonloads of fertile soil. He stores gardenias peonies azaleas roots in a refrigerator each autumn to overwinter. He grows 105 varieties including roses fruit trees and a Tahiti lime amid a world-spanning plant collection.
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Frank Strausser
Strausser
Diacarda
Accondi Strausser
San Diego
United States
New Zealand
Tahiti
China
Chicago
Colorado
Rock
S‘m Diego
Calif
Fresh Air Ventilation for Hens in Winter Quarters
A poultry ventilation study argues fresh air is vital in winter for hens in cold houses. LD C Kennard notes moisture removal and air quality reduce disease risk, proposing front side intake mid-wall and rafters for exhaust, with straw to prevent drafts and controlled airflow based on weather, space, and house type.
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LD. C. Kennard
Anethie
Farmers Week at Ohio State Athens Countians to Attend
Athens residents are urged to attend Ohio Farmers Week at Ohio State University from January 31 to February 4. Thomas Johnson counts 230 events across five days with about 200 speakers ready to share practical farming knowledge. Attendance historically reaches 3000 to 6000, as undergrads shift to farm-focused programs and lodging and rail costs are modest.
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Ohio State
Thomas Johnson
College of Agriculture
Ohio
Tem
Farmers’ Ok
Athens County
COLT
State University
Proper storage keeps vegetables fresh through ventilation
Winter storage relies on temperature and moisture control. Experts say 35 to 49 degrees F for tubers bulbs, with slow outside air exchange maintaining humidity. Use water sprinkles if needed, store roots in cool cellars or slatted crates, tie cabbages by stems, cover root crops, and keep celery in soil with roots set. Sweet potatoes squash and pumpkins store well on warm shelves.
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Donald Comin
Ohio
Prices for Farm Products Declining in Ohio
October prices for Ohio farm products fell twelve points from June and were two points below the year prior. J L Falconer of Ohio State University notes declines in the wheat, sheep, and hog markets. he also cites Ohio crop yields about eleven points above last year and farm wages up from 173 to 177.
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Ohio
J. L Falconer
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio State University and
Ohio Experiment Station
United States
Falconer
New York
Efficient gauges aid timely farming measures in report
The report highlights a cost effective study on accurate measuring gauges for farming, noting how proper gear improves dairy and livestock operations. It cites U S Department of Agriculture efforts to boost farm water supply, harness fit for horses, and the need for precise equipment to maximize productivity. It also mentions wool yield declines, a Japanese beetle quarantine expansion, and a Germany coast bottle with a 40 year old message.
Meigs County Leads 4-H Club Completions In Ohio
Meigs County reports high 4-H completion rates with 87.4 percent of 125 of last spring’s 143 enrollees finishing projects at the county fair. Montgomery and Highland counties also show top completion levels, while twelve others exceed 30 percent as Ohio’s 4-H program stresses better local club leadership and trainer development.
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Ohio
Cray
Ohio State University
Meigs County
Montgomery County
Highland County
Auglaize
Clinton
Defiance
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Logan
Mercer
Miami
Portage
Seneca
Shelby
Croy
Grading Potatoes Increases Sales In Wisconsin
Addison Wis Jan 15 Grading potatoes insures quick sale at good prices says J G Milward potatoe specialist at Wisconsin College of agriculture The grading practice lets wholesalers and retailers assign definite quality to classified products Many jinkers pay more for uniform high quality Wide Closets advises closets be wide or deep enough for hangers to fit on a rod or pole through the middle
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Addison
Wis
J G. Milward
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
New Cocoa By-Products Available As Fertilizer Materials
Two cocoa by-products cocoa press cake and solvent extracted cocoa are now produced in large quantities and available as fertilizer materials. They are inexpensive and hold potential for use as feed and as sources of theobromine alkaloids and caffeine, amid growing demand for by-products.
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Ashington
Jan
Jardine to Speak at Ohio Farm Bureau Meeting
M Jardine secretary of agriculture will be the chief speaker at the annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting to be held January 31 and February 1 at the university. Delegates from every Ohio county are expected. the event marks the eighth year of the state-wide federation.
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M. Jardine
United States Department of Agriculture
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Lee Palmer
Jardine
Ctty
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Federation
Palmer
Chloe
Wire Enables Oil to Flow Freely at National Parks Travel
An 1916 travel note reports visitors to national parks reached 254,097. This year projections estimate over 2,300,005 tourists. A corked spout and a wire mechanism are described as facilitating steady movement of oil to the end, with travel expected to exceed prior year figures.
Cleaning House in Farmt Woods Gives Fine Timber Crop
Ohio forestry expert urges thinning and weed-tree removal to improve farm woods. Remove dogwood, blue beech, ironwood and grapevines to free space for sugar maple, red and white oak, ash. If needed, thin overtopped trees to favor better growth. seek help from Ohio State Forestry at Wooster for selecting removals.
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L. J. Lefielman
Ohio Experiment Atetion
Leelman
Ohio State Forestry Department
Wooster
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