Electric plants hatch thousands of chicks daily
In Petaluma California the Bourke hatchery, the world’s largest, uses electric incubation to produce about 1.8 million chicks every three weeks. The plant runs 24 hours, with 3,780 incubators and 26 minute egg turns. Electricity is dubbed the “greatest mother” of chicks.
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Etaluma
Fetaluma
Leo A. Bourke
Bourke
Rourks
San Francisco Bay
Slmlar
Ohio
Poor Germination and Seed Moisture in Ohio Soybeans
Ohio State University station reports December threshed soybeans showing germination from 54 to 96 percent. Early harvested seed with lower moisture germinates better than late harvested, moisture-heavy seed. freezing affects germination but not seed value, while damp seed risks mold in warm weather.
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Ohio Experiment Station
L. E. Thatcher
Berember
Redington Named New Chief of Forest Service Bureau
Paul G. Redington, assistant chief of the forest service, will succeed Dr E W Nelson as chief of the bureau of biological survey. The appointment by Secretary of Agriculture Jardine becomes effective May 9. Redington joined forest service work in 1904.
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Paul G. Redington
Forest Service
E. W. Nelson
Bureau of Biological Survey
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Redington
Ohio Farmers Surpass Most States in Year-End Prices
Ohio farm prices remained strong in December with prices five points below last year and 16 points under national levels. Poultry dairy and hogs held up while cotton and beef dragged the national index. Ohio crops exceeded the ten-year average while eggs and apples declined in value.
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Ohio
United States Department of Agriculture
J.J. Falconer
Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
United States
Yields Rise for Four Crops in United States
The U S department of agriculture reports corn yields up 18 percent since 1885 wheat up 17 percent oats up 14 percent and potatoes up 29 percent. Area planted for the four crops grows about 52 percent while total production climbs 77 percent. Delegates from 25 leading cooperative wool marketing associations representing about 28 000 wool producers met with Agriculture Department officials to expand research service and education in cooperative wool marketing.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Poultry Drives Farm Profits In Ohio Across Counties
Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station summarize 15 years of farm records showing poultry and eggs rising as a top income source on 33 of 40 counties since 1910. Guernsey and Washington lead, while wheat hogs and dairy lag. National poultry demand should grow as exports rise and foreign conditions improve. Orange consumption grows from 31 to 65 per person in a decade of advertising.
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Ohio
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
J. S. Falconer
Guernsey
Washington County
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
J. W. Gorky
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Ohio Livestock Prestige Tied to Alfalfa Farms
Ohio's livestock standing hinges on alfalfa acreage. Externs say that expanding from 200,000 to over 1 million acres is needed to sustain feed quality and livestock numbers. Alfalfa yields two to three tons per acre, far above timothy, with superior digestible protein and stronger root systems aiding drought resilience.
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Ohio
Wallace E. Hanger
Ohio State University
Hanger
Government Farm Facts and Market Notes
Government farm facts discuss protein content in wheat affecting prices with premiums for higher protein. Notes on bovine tuberculosis herd status, seed testing for germination, flaxseed damage from wet harvest, poultry vaccination usefulness, land reclamation, and Portugal’s foreign purchases relevance. Includes mention of USDA, state delegates, and the commerce department review.
Dry Lime-Sulphur and Bordeaux in Apple Scab Control
Farmers in south eastern Ohio report on lime sulphur and Bordeaux mixtures for apple scab control across a five year series. The newer formulas reduce injury to fruit clusters. dry lime sulphur in airtight cans offers advantages in transport and storage. The article also discusses farm household budgeting, wheat trading, and the value of homegrown vegetables and grains for family meals.
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Bordeaux
F. H. Ballou
Ohio
Geneva M. Bane
State University
Spring Extension Calendar Rules for Raising Chicks at Factory
The weekly farm notes detail spring Extension plans with 4-H club reorganizations and county project work. Key events include March 17 Agents Conference, April 2 clothing club and soils program, April 16 tenders conference, April 28 Jackson agents conference, and May 1 training for club work. Also guidance for chick raising covers housing, separation, space, gradual feeding, weather timing, and chick diet. The Factory Community Institute spotlighted community projects, home beautification, Ohio university speaker Wallace, a student declamation contest, and 4-H achievement activities.
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Vntae
Workers Clothing Club
ADHI
Jackson
Larry Kauffmien
Factory
Athens Township
Eera. Wallace
Agriculture Extension Department
Ohio University
Ohio ranks second in swiss cheese production
Ohio State University experts note eyes in swiss cheese reflect quality and value. Advances include laboratories to culture the eye-making organism, with 60 Ohio factories producing about 4 million pounds yearly. Ohio also ranks second in American cheese production and faces ongoing cattle and egg improvement programs.
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Fr. J. Stoltz
Ohio State University
Points
Ohio
Professor Stoltz
Stoltz Abs
Protectors Aid Plants in Oregon Gardeners
Oregon vegetable gardeners fuse plant protectors mainly treated paper to speed crop maturity. Club demonstrations are highlighted as a top method for teaching improved farm and home practices, according to Charlie Kuspatrick, assistant state club agent for Oklahoma.
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Oregon
Vegetable Gardening Department
Oregon State College
Jemonstrations
Charlie Kuspatrick
Oklahoma
Silo Built of Farm Stones Stands Ten Years in Harriman
A farm in Harriman North Carolina features a 20 foot diameter silo built from stones gathered on site. At about 50 feet tall it has stood for a decade without settling or cracking despite its weight, and is claimed to store ensilage for 100 cows. The cost cited is £318 for construction.
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Harriman
N. C
Buckeye Livestock Markets Routed Through Four Centers
Ohio animal shipments move mainly via four trails, with almost half the hogs, 40 percent of cattle and calves, and 90 percent of sheep sold through these routes. Major outlets are Cleveland and Pittsburgh, followed by Cincinnati and Buffalo, with Dayton edging Buffalo for fourth place.
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Cintingati
Buffalo
George T. Henning
Department of Urateconomies
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio State University
Cincinnati
Dayton
Butrato
Ohio
Rural districts may soon get power from central plants
Ohio State University expert B P Hess foresees electrification of farms via central power plants. A Marysville farm lab tests cost effective farm electricity with 13 farms equipped with heating cooking and washing devices. Installations include irons toasters ranges water heaters refrigerators and lights across farmsteads. Livestock markets across Ohio remain led by Pittsburgh and Cleveland with growing direct farm shipments to packers.
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Ohio
Ohio, State University
B. P. Hess
Department ‘of Agricultural Engineering
Ohio State University
Unes
Marynville
Hess
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