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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
4
A state dairy study shows Ohio with about 926000 cows and heifers two years old and over. The 9171 cows in cow testing associations averaged 7451 pounds of milk and 815 pounds of butterfat, far above state averages. If all cows reached that standard, milk output would near seven billion pounds annually and butterfat over 292 million pounds, with higher feeding costs but greater gains.
The best roughage for milk cows in winter is a mix of legume hay and succulent feeds like silage or roots. Alfalfa hay tops the list with clover, soybean hay and others also yielding excellent results. If legume and succulent feeds are scarce, cane, Sudan, and millet hays work reasonably well with higher protein concentrates such as linseed meal or cottonseed meal added to the grain mix.
A piece arguing against promotion of dairy ventures and urging steady, well planned growth through better bulls, good pastures, and home-grown seeds. It compares dairying to a hickory that lasts and withstands cold, rather than a castor bean that dies at frost.
A new electric clipper and groomer uses a vacuum-like method to attach to the milking machine vacuum line, removing dirt dust hair and filth to improve milk quality. An independent electric motor version also offers economical cow cleaning benefits for dairies.
State Walnut Growers' Association reports an average 24 cents per pound for the first pool of walnuts and 47 percent of the crop yielding $8,000,000. J R Dawson of the USDA Bureau of Dairy Industry says more legume hay lowers feed costs and provides a strong protein base for dairy rations.
Nine milk haulers in Kings County were arrested for failing to cover their cans as required by California law. Seven drivers were fined 25 dollars each, one received a 10 day jail term, and another got a judicial reprimand. All had prior warnings from state agriculture inspectors.
The outdoor Christmas tree in Orange, California becomes a symbol through which Santa Claus presented Southland citrus growers with a $130,000,000 f.o.b. return this year. A strong consumer demand for California novels signals a hopeful New Year for growers.
California's cotton crop shows certain areas are suited to producing the highest quality cotton in the United States. High average yields are achievable with reasonable cultural practices, aided by favorable climate, water, and land prices as key success factors, according to the state department of agriculture.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports ethylene oxide as a highly toxic fumigant for insects in stored foods, clothing, and furniture. In experiments, vapors at safe fire conditions killed clothes moths carpet beetles rice weevils saw-toothed grain beetles Indian meat moths red-legged ham beetles and flour beetles over a 20 hour exposure using 1 pound per 1 000 cubic feet.
Governor C C Young received a 50 pound full cream cheese from a California manufacturer, praising its flavor. California expects about 10 million pounds of hard cheese made domestically this year, with imports nearly triple that amount. Last year cheese manufacture value reached 3 941 800 dollars. Authorities cite ideal climate for high quality cheese and 37 varieties now produced in the state.
Director Hecke of the California Department of Agriculture calls for first place to California agriculture and urges closer counsel between businessmen, farmers, and their representatives as the legislature convenes. He stresses unity over individualism and notes many branches are not profitable while new laws loom, offering both potential benefits and risks to farmers. The department remains at the farmer’s service and collaboration is essential.
California farm advisors conducted 30 meetings where illustrated lectures on agricultural economics were delivered to 46 962 people. The summary is drawn from the annual report of Director B H Crocheron of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service. High bulletins on the economic status of California crops were also issued during the period.
Director Hecke issues a bulletin outlining the functions of each division within the department. The pamphlet cites the laws and amendments creating the large organization and enumerates the department's legal obligations and limitations without discussion of justification.
Revision of 1927 356,690 acres of vegetables with 1928 at 357,240 acres shows little change. 1927 shipments totaled about 95,000 cars. 1928 expected to exceed 100,000 cars. Growers’ crop value in 1927 around 69,120,000 dollars. 1928 projected at about 75,188,000 dollars. Some crops require io b value estimates for comparability with prior years and other states.
Fifty five Hemet Union High School boys in agricultural classes earned a net profit of 3146.28 from home ranch projects as part of their work. Prof Garrison notes average labor income of 60 cents per hour, with hog raising leading earners Elmer Bogart at 314.00. Sixty boys are enrolled in 1929 programs, most engaging in home farming activities.
The Biological Survey of the USDA notes hunters may find banded ducks in bags, with aluminum or copper bands bearing a serial number and the legend Notify Biological Survey Washington DC. The survey will provide banding data on file. By 1928 nearly 20 stations operated from Maine to California and in Canada and Alaska, banding over 30,000 ducks and geese and gathering data on feeding and migration from hunter reports.
Reports from Colorado poultrymen show early-hatched chicks perform better as winter layers and improve broiler economics. Cold weather accelerates development, while late hatch birds lag. Keen notes delayed sexual maturity in pullets hatched late, causing small first eggs and poor long term laying, with larger breeds fairer but slower to lay. They should begin laying between September 1 and November 1 for best results.
The mash forms a core part of a laying hen diet as grains alone do not provide eggs economically. Include by products like wheat bran middlings and gluten feed for protein, plus additional animal protein such as skim milk buttermilk or waste meat. Tests show hens on range cannot meet protein needs for profitable egg production, so supplement year round with animal protein in mash or feed separately.
The article discusses ventilation issues in poultry houses, noting that damp walls signal insufficient fresh air. It outlines two common methods, including muslin frames, and provides guidance on sizing frames by house depth and length while warning against overly closed ventilation at night.
Feed heavily January and February as the months when all flocks should be fed heavily says T S Townsley extension poultry specialist of the Missouri College of Agriculture. By January 1 pullets should be mature and ready to lay while most hens should be through the melt, so with proper feed egg production should rise rapidly in January and February and peak in March or April.
A remark on a precocious youth who allegedly learned to drive before walking. The brief note highlights early motor skills and suggests a remarkable child prodigy status. No further details are provided.
A physician who practiced 47 years argues that constipation will occur despite good health. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild natural remedy, discouraging drastic purges, and urges daily bowel movement with a free trial bottle offer from Dept. BB, Monticello, Illinois.
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