California Farm News Roundup From Various Counties
California farmers report cotton acreage added in Yuba county and strong grain forecasts for Tulare. Fresno sheep industry eyes a robust season. Kings county expands septic tanks to 75 farms. Valencia harvest plans in Tulare and a premium Fontana orange sale in New York. Ventura County dairy gains and Merced hosts Dairy Day with 2000 visitors. UC Riverside to begin citrus root stock experiments. State pasture conditions near normal. Stockton boards lease sixty acres for agricultural program. Olive Fruit buys Anaheim Valencia Growers Association stock and assets.
Ventura County Farmers Optimistic After February Rains
Ventura county farmers across field crops range and dairymen report optimism following February rainfall. The weather boosts pasture growth and hay prospects, with growers predicting improved yields and stronger livestock conditions.
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Ventura County
Valencia Orchard Sold Near Yorba Linda for 55000
The J. J. Harrison place near Yorba Linda in Orange County totaling twenty acres of Valencia trees was sold recently for a consideration of 55000 dollars.
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J. J. Harrison
Yorba Linda
Orange County
Ground Squirrel Menace Threatens California Crops
One of California's major agricultural problems is the ground squirrel. It not only destroys crops but also poses a health hazard.
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California
Costs Studied For Tulare Peaches By Extension Service
Data on production and marketing costs for Tulare county peaches and on handling and canning are being gathered by L. W. Flaharty of the extension service.
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Tulare County
L. W. Flaharty
Extension Service
Los Angeles County Drives to Eradicate Noxious Nuisances
Citizens in Los Angeles County unite with civic groups to lead a cleanup campaign targeting persistent noxious needs in the district. Local organizations join the effort to reduce blight and improve community welfare through organized cleanup drives and public outreach.
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Los Angeles County
Artichoke shipment from San Luis Obispo to eastern cities
In one week, twenty nine carloads of artichokes each with five hundred crates were shipped from San Luis Obispo to eastern cities though production is still early.
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San Luis Obispo
Asparagus shipping in Imperial Valley expands transport
The asparagus shipping season is underway with grass shipments moving eastward by carloads from Imperial valley. The entire valley production is marketed through the local asparagus growers association.
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Imperial Valley
Asparagus Growers Association
Onion acreage planted in Kern county districts
About 300 acres in the Delano McFarland Wasco Shafter Lerdo and Weed Patch districts of Kern county have been planted to Sweet Spanish Crystal Wax Bermuda and Silverside onion varieties in a regional crop push.
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Delano
McFarland
Wasco
Shafter
Lerdo
Weed
Kern County
Pastureland Across California Near Normal in March
A state department of agriculture report by statistician E. E. Kaufman shows California pasture land about 90 percent normal as of March 1, indicating healthier grazing conditions statewide. The assessment covers the entire state and reflects current forage suitability for livestock.
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California
E. E. Kaufman
State Department of Agriculture
Merced Orchards Announces Record 200 Acre Tomato Contract
Merced Orchards near Snelling in Merced County contracts 200 acres of tomatoes, the largest single acreage ever signed in this California section. The deal marks a major expansion for local production and regional supply.
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Merced Orchards Company
Snelling
Merced County
California
Gerrard Company Leases 220 Acres in Westmoreland
The L. A. Gerrard company has leased 220 acres at Westmoreland from L. H. Sherman in Los Angeles. The seven year lease adds to the Gerrard concern’s control, bringing total holdings in the Westmoreland district to nearly 3,000 acres.
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L. A. Gerrard Company
Westmoreland
L. H. Sherman
Los Angeles
Gerrard Concern
Westmoreland District
California Cotton Growers Meet in Los Angeles Report
At the California Cotton Growers association annual meeting in Los Angeles on March 8 a joint committee from the agricultural and industrial departments of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce presented a report on the outlook and conditions in California cotton growing, marketing, and manufacturing.
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California Cotton Growers Association
Los Angeles
Agricultural and Industrial Departments
Redlands peach orchard reduces from over 200 to a few dozen acres
In Redlands California, J. H. Hale trees at Redlands Heights Ranch are being removed. Once over 200 acres of peaches, the orchard has dwindled to two or three dozen acres as the trees fulfilled their income role until orange trees began bearing.
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Redlands
San Bernardino County
J. H. Hale
Redlands Heights Ranch
Poultry Plant Boom Shapes Mentone Growth Surge
Within the past two years a dozen large poultry plants have been established at Mentone in San Bernardino County and more are growing rapidly. Poultrymen cite ideal soil and climate. About 30,000 hens now populate a region that had only a few chickens on each ranch two to three years ago.
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Mentone
San Bernardino County
Merced County Mushroom Grower Sees Strong Returns
John Tranmer, a San Joaquin river farmer, reports excellent results from mushroom cultivation in Merced County. He has shipped about 450 boxes weighing 5,000 pounds with very satisfactory returns, learned from express company officials at Merced.
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Merced County
John Tranmer
San Joaquin River
Express Company
Merced
Tranmer
Planting Time Underway in Redlands District
San Bernardino county horticultural inspector Walter B. Hadley notes planting of fruit trees will be sizable but not as heavy as past years. The bulk of planting occurs in the Yucaipa area with pears almonds and peaches being set out.
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Walter B. Hadley
San Bernardino County
Redlands
Yucaipa
Central California Egg Co op market value in 1925
The Poultry Producers of central California, a co operative with 2,500 egg producers, sent about 10,000,000 dozen eggs to eastern markets in 1925 and received nearly 4 million dollars, per a recently issued statement.
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The
Poultry Producers of
Central California
California
United States
February Produce Shipments From Brawley Totals Revealed
During February shipments from Brawley in Imperial County were lighter than January. Readings show one ear squash, two grapefruit, four peas, six spinach, sixteen cabbage, ninety two greens, and one hundred eighty seven lettuce.
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Brawley
Imperial County
Buyers seek heifers amid rains dampening sales
Buyers report poor success in heifer purchases due to recent rains. Dairymen had been glad to dispose of nonperforming young stock not producing. Feed conditions now look encouraging and sellers hesitate to part with a good cow when her upkeep costs will be high.
High altitude citrus success roams Hemet foothills
Two Riverside county ranchers near Hemet report success growing citrus at unusual elevations. Aguanga rancher Harry Bergman, located about twenty five miles south of Hemet, cultivated a small orange grove that yields fine quality fruit at around 2500 feet above sea level.
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Hemet
Riverside County
Harry Bergman
Aguanga
Kings County Co operative Butter Fat Sold For 1926 Bid
In 1925 the Kings County Co operative Association received 248878 pounds of butter fat from member dairymen. The cream was offered to bidders and Lucerne Cream and Butter Company of Hanford secured the association product for 1926.
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Kings County Co-Operative Association
Lucerne Cream and Butter Company
Hanford
Loganberry Vines and Blackberries at Ravenscroft Farm
At the home of D W Ravenscroft in Petaluma a number of choice loganberry vines have furnished berries since Christmas. The berries are large delicious and of delicate flavor. Ravenscroft also has blackberry vines bearing.
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D. W. Ravenscroft
Petaluma
Ravenscroft
Poultry and Dairy Growth Boost Grain Imports in Sonoma
Increase in the poultry and dairy industries in Sonoma county drives a steady rise in grain imports from the Sacramento and San Joaquin districts. The Sonoma county farm bureau poultry department has adopted a comprehensive poultry improvement program for 1926.
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Sonoma County
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Poultry Department
The
Sonoma
Tobacco Feasibility Study Planned in Merced County Area
More than five acres in small lots across scattered areas near Merced Livingston and Atwater will be the field of investigation to determine the feasibility of tobacco production in this section of California, it was announced in Merced recently.
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Merced County
Merced
Livingston and
Atwater
California
San Gabriel
Los Angeles
Livingston
Chamber of Commerce
B. M. Busey
Highland
San Bernardino County
J. B. Benson
Milady
Sierra Fur Farm
Montrose
American Legion Memorial
Susanville
Elizabeth Beetlefield
Colusa County
New Orleans
Panama
Pomona District Apricot and Peach Crops Expected
Rough estimates for the Pomona district in Los Angeles county indicate apricot and peach yields will be slightly smaller than last year. Despite the reduced harvest, market prices are anticipated to be good.
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Pomona
Los Angeles County
California News Briefs Highlight Local Projects and People
Huntington Park installs Made in Huntington Park boundary markers across main streets. Chester L. Gorrill donates two tractors to Anderson Union High School. Santa Monica beach pilings project for Gables Beach club nears completion by May 18. Palos Verdes weather study notes 355 sunny days yearly. California delegates attend National Safety Conference in D C. Torrey seeks court order against shrub and tree destruction over citrus white fly pest. New San Fernando plunge pool under construction opens May 1. W H Sale named oldest California county clerk dating from 1891. Trinity Clerk since 1893.
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Huntington Park
Los Angeles County
Western Washer Manufacturing Company
Chester L. Gorrill
Pacheco Valley
Shasta County
Anderson Union High School
Gorrill
Southland
Santa Monica
Esplanade
New Gables Beach Club
Palos Verdes Estates
Ford Carpenter
Los Angeles
California
Washington, D. C
D. E. F. Easton
R. L. Cardiff
Sacramento
Ivor F. Torrey
Torrey
State Department
San Fernando
Glenn County
W. H. Sale
R. L. Carter
Trinity County
Staff of
Life
State Department of Agriculture
First Baptist Church
Redlands
San Bernardino County
B. H. Mace
Redding
Trinity National Forest
California National Forest
Coffman
del Monte
Fort Winfield Scott
Fort MacArthur
San Pedro
Ninth Corps
Presidio
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
San Jose
Economic Food Company of
Fresno
Hanford
Kings County
San Joaquin Valley
Stanislaus County
Great Western Power Company of
Sacramento River
Gridley City Park
Board of Trustees
City of
Gridley
Butte County
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Qeean
Yuba County
Fresno County
Valencia
Tulare
Allan Leslie
Porterville
New York
Farm Bureau
Riverside Citrus Experiment Station
University of California
the Board of Education At
Stockton
Olive Fruit Company
Anaheim Valencia Grower’ Association
Tom Mix
Ventura County Ice and Milk Company
Oxnard
Millwork Institute of California
San Joaquin County
Ventura
Swayne and
Hutchinson Lumber Companies
Oroville
Marysville
Benjamin E. Page
Hellman Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of
Pasadena
T. W. Tillotson
Calipatria
China
Mt. Shasta
California Fish and Game Commission
Watsonville
N. L. Ruse and Company
Manufacturers’ Association of Southern California
Shrine Auditorium
Rahmes Temple
Oakland Shriners
Exchequer
Isabel Victor
Santa Cruz
Adobe
Robert King
Steffano Juarez
Ruby Brandon
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Boschee’s Syrup
AO. Leonard, Inc
Stave
Garfield
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