Systematic surveys and clubs urged for Ohio fruit growers
Prof Wendell Paddock urged adoption of county horticultural surveys and farm accounts clubs to modernize orchard management. He urged demonstrations in management and marketing, statewide high school apple judging, and a push to improve fruit quality through grading, advertising, and displays. He warned against poor varieties and unprofitable orchards, and called for local fruit shows, canning plants, and better extension support from universities and local agents.
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Tippecanoe City Heralds
Rotary Club
State University
Royal Teacher of Domestic Science
Tenana
Ohio
Farmers report booming berry and fruit livelihoods across regions
Reports from Springdale Arkansas Hood River Oregon Santa Ana California Pueblo Colorado and Colorado detail thriving fruit crops and optimistic gains. Strawberry profits near 45000 from 120 acres. Hood River orchardist Dean James Nunamaker nets 2000 from four acres of cherries. California growers push piqued pear and celery ventures.
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Hood River
Jane —James Nunamaker
Hood Rtver
Oregon
Nunamaker
East Warned to Arm Against 17 Year Locust Threat
Dr E P Felt of the New York Botanical Gardens warns the eastern United States about a 17 year cicada emergence. He notes the males’ shrill song and the insect’s larval feeding on roots and trees, urging measures to protect urban trees in Greater New York. Felt cites Japan beetle presence in parts of Greater New York and discusses tree care, pest control, and economic considerations for ornamentals and orchards. He also mentions collecting insects from Albany gutters and building roofs to study dissemination by winds.
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E. P. Felt
New York Botanical Gardens
York
East
Cis
Saya
New York
Doctor
Huei
Japan
Felt
Greater
Wector Felt
Albany
Hel
Heat Spraying Potatoes in Ohio Featured by State Specialist
A State specialist argues heat influences spraying potatoes in Ohio but cautions it is not the sole reason. The piece notes shading effects and practical results vary, with flea beetles and early potato crops affected. Recommendations emphasize starting spraying early, protecting the first night, and maintaining weekly applications throughout the growing season.
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Ohio
Spec
Prune Berry Bushes Says O E S Expert
An Ontario Experiment Station horticultural expert urges pruning berry bushes to control growth and improve yields. Summer pinching of blackberries and purple raspberries is advised at specific cane heights, while excessive cutting of rare blackberries may reduce fruiting on other canes.
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J. Maker
Hortay
Onto
Hartor
Sheem
Cost of producing a dozen eggs in Oregon rises
A partial Oregon newspaper snippet shows how farm production costs climb toward the market, with prices near three dozen cents and rising after farm, freight, and retailer margins. The garbled text mentions farmer profit and retail impact as eggs move to market.
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Oregon
Plant More Alfalfa Acreage Rises Nationwide in Five Years
The article notes Michigan alfalfa acreage rising to 424, a 273 percent increase. Over the same five years, U.S. alfalfa acreage grew about 35 percent, reflecting broader expansion in forage crops nationwide.
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Michigan
Steer Calves Beat Heifers In Food Race At Ohio Station
Judges at the Ohio Experiment Station ruled steer calves outperformed heifers in a five month feeding trial. Steers started with a $5 head handicap and 16 pounds weight gap, but gained lead to end the period with a slight daily gain margin. Students note steers may surpass heifers in another heat starting June 6.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Paul Gerlaugh
Ehter
Thuffey
Catire
Cincinnati
Farmers Invited To See Research Work At Wooster
Farmers are invited to Wooster for the third annual Week at the Ghio agricultural station. Visitors will see experiments on solls derona problems and crop enhancement, with demonstrations each day, including wheat varieties, alfalfa, fertilizer trials, and livestock statistics projected for insight into growing methods and stock valuations.
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Wooster
Average Ohio farm produce prices rise in early 1927
Prices for Ohio farm products climbed from January to April 1927, rising from 144 to 149 with higher hog costs. J I Baicaner notes the jump, but Dr Falconer warns farmer income did not follow due to limited grain and heavy hog marketing. First four months’ cash income ran at 9 percent above 1924–26 averages, while Ohio’s farm price level stayed above the U.S. average.
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J. I. Baicaner
Department of Rural Economies
Ohio
United States
Butter Churn Out Of Style on Farm in Ohio Study
An Ohio State University analysis of 48 farm homes shows 56.9 percent produced and used butter at home, while 99.6 percent of milk used on these farms came from the farms themselves. The report notes women camp programs in 1927 with outdoor activities, cooking tasks, and limited self-sufficiency.
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Ohio
Hame Dem
Ohio State
Thellias
Emen
Ak Gener
Soybeans Survive Late Planting Saybeans Can Make Hay Later
Ohio State crop specialists advise soybeans may be planted late, even into June, to produce a fair hay crop though curing may suffer in favorable weather. Planting depth should be one inch, deep planting risks hardening and delayed emergence. Methods include drilling in rows for cultivation or sowing with corn, and sowing for hay favors grain drills to avoid winter-killing of clover and thin beans.
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Ohio State Univer
Ohio
Realtors Said to Harm Fruit Crops
A paraphrased note alleges that estate developers who buy base land for speculation damage nearby orchards. A regional horticulture agent from Burlington warns rot and disease threaten fruit due to neglect and mismanagement. University agricultural staff comment on pest issues and the impact on crops.
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Tlantic C&ty
Berl
Mroser Smith
Burlington
Lhase Orchards
Burinstian Ee
May Cultivate Corn Too Much Expert Warns
Expert L B Thatcher at the Ohio Experiment Station cautions that overcultivation harms corn by rooting. He says root spread reaches two and a half feet in five weeks, with deep cultivation wasting effort. Proper depth depends on soil and weed growth, with studies showing varied yields across cultivation depths.
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L. BE. Thatcher
Wooster
Farmers Insuranch Meeting Outline Plan
A meeting of the American Country Association will discuss improving farmer insurance options. Bankers, farmers, and insurance experts are to attend to outline a more adequate plan for agricultural insurance.
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Arciqutural
Siine Jane
Ners
New Jersey Chooses Sneciniat for Rural Electrification
W Welps Parme reports New Jersey appoints W. rnieger sneciniat to lead rural electrification efforts. The move aims to demonstrate farm electrification, provide cost details, and share operating experiences to guide farm operations and efficiency.
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New Jersey
W. Rnieger
Sneciniat
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C. H. Barnhart
Colorado
Sip
Barnhart
Doctor Felt
Orland
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