Pure-Bred Dairy Sires Boost Herd Profits Warned
United States Department of Agriculture urges pure bred dairy sires as a remedy for low milk and butterfat gains. Wintermeyer notes many small herds can profit from pure-bred bulls despite high initial costs. A leaflet Leaflet No. 16 L details herd improvements and potential yearly income increases per producing daughter.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
W. E. Wintermeyer
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Wintermeyer
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Washington, D. C
Legume Hay and Grain Mix for Dry Cows Feeding guide
Dry cows should receive abundant legume hay for calcium and protein and a sufficient grain mix to gain flesh before calving. Corn and cats can form most of the grain, with bran or oil meal for extra phosphorus and physical effect. Some dairymen believe dry cow feeds yield the largest dividends.
Most Profitable Dairy Breeds for Different Markets
The Brown Swiss is a large rugged breed yielding medium milk of medium richness. Holsteins provide a large quantity of milk but with butterfat around 3.5 percent. Guernseys and Jerseys offer medium size and rich milk. Holsteins suit commercial milk, while Guernseys and Jerseys fit high grade markets. for general dairying, choices are not vastly different.
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Guernseys
Jerseys
Dairy Cows Drink Water and Feed Affects Milk Output
Dairy dairy hints note more cows join testing associations. Milk cows require ample water to maximize milk. South Dakota State College experiments show self feeders fail for calves as they overconsume high protein feeds and underconsume roughage.
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South Dakota State College Experiment Station
Fat stock and lettuce trends in Imperial Valley shipping
Heavy fat stock shipments depart Imperial Valley with 32 cars of spring lambs bound for Kansas City. Feeder cattle arrivals remain robust while alfalfa fields peak. lettuce shipments fall 1150 cars in mid May per Market News Service. Prices edge downward from 2.50 to 3.50 per crate in eastern markets. Acreage in mid-season states rises slightly though Colorado may drop about one seventh.
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Imperial Valley
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Washington
California
Colorado
Cantalope shipments rise despite cooler Brawley spring
In cool spring weather at Brawley cantaloupes were heavier than in several years with 413 cars shipped to May 15, up from 38 at the same date last year and 50 the year before. Total acreage stands around 5,000, well below last year.
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Brawley
Turkeys Rise In Mentone Yucaipa District
A survey of turkey ranches in Mentone and Yucaipa indicates more poults than last year. Dry warm spring conditions benefited the young birds, while cold rainy weather typically harms them.
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Yucaipa
Mentone
Redlands
Santa Maria Valley Vegetable Shipments Rise This Year
Horticultural inspector C. L. Neilsen reports 3058 carloads of vegetables shipped since January 1 from the Santa Maria Valley, up from 2328 a year ago. Major items include carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, celery and cabbage.
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C. L. Neilsen
Santa Maria County
Santa Maria Valley
Newcastle cherry contract aims to buy 100 tons Royal Ann
California Canning Company of Newcastle Placer county contracts for 100 tons of Placer County Royal Ann cherries at 7 cents per pound for first grade fruit. This price is half a cent below 1927 levels and favorable amid low cherry prices at eastern markets last week.
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California Canning Company
Newcastle
Placer County
Supreme Court denies stay on fruit rate cuts
The court refused to delay the Interstate Commerce Commission’s cut in deciduous fruit rates to Eastbound shipments from California. Railroads argued for a pause until the next term. The court kept the $1.60 per 100 pounds rate in effect, down from $1.73, current since February 10.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
California
Commission
California Drives Nation’s Grape and Citrus Exports
California shipped 74,511 of 81,194 grape carloads last year and supplied all lemons with 12,871 carloads. The state also moved 74,817 carloads of oranges, about 70 percent of U S totals, per an Agriculture Department report and Bar Tend ers Guide study.
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United States
California
State Department of Agriculture
California state dairy record set by Pearl Burke Kalmuck Segis
The Holstein cow Pearl Burke Kalmuck Segis of Los Angeles County Farm is named the California state record holder in Class B for 305 days with 19 433.6 pounds of milk and 618.14 pounds butter fat, nearly matching the state record. The cow carried a calf for 202 days during the test, surpassing a Napa State Hospital herd record.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
California
Los Angeles
Pearl Burke Kalmuck Segis
Napa State Hospital
Revilla
Millbrae
Imperial Irrigation District vegetable acreage report
The Imperial Irrigation District at Calipatria shows 5,571 acres devoted to vegetables. Fall and spring peas occupy 4,052 acres, with lettuce 753, watermelons 802, cantaloupes 282, peppers 107, tomatoes 85, cabbage 69, and the remaining 101 acres split among summer squash beans cucumbers and potatoes.
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Imperial
Calipatria
Teague Nursery Ships Citrus to Madeira Islands
A May shipment from R. M. Teague Nursery in San Dimas sent twelve dozen citrus trees to the Madeira Islands northwest of Africa. The cargo, boxed with roots in moss, included lemons and seedling and novel oranges. The company has previously shipped citrus trees to Brazil and Spain.
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R. M. Teague Nursery
San Dimas
Madeira Islands
Africa
Brazil
Spain
Cotton growing outlook in Palo Verde Valley rises to 16000 bales
Cotton production in the Palo Verde Valley is expected to total 16000 bales, up 3500 from last year, with more than 23000 acres planted chiefly to Acala. Notable additions include a 1000 acre Colorado River Development Company plantation and a 600 acre Palo Verde Land and Cattle Company planting.
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Palo Verde Valley
Colorado River Development Company
Palo Verde Land and Cattle Company
Summer horticulture session at Riverside draws wide interest
The fifth annual subtropical horticulture session at Riverside runs July 2 through August 11. Professor R. W. Hodgson notes strong cross state and international interest with many former students returning and new prospects. Applications have come from Florida, Texas, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, New York and Pennsylvania.
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Riverside
R. W. Hodgson
Florida
Texas
Arizona
Ohio
Washington
Oregon
New York
Pennsylvania
California Dairy Council closes conference with inspections
Members of the California Dairy Council ended their quarterly conference in Sacramento with personal inspections of construction work on the farm and dairy machinery building at the California State Fair Grounds and the new dairy laboratory in the Capitol extension building. Dr. C. A. Duckworth of the State Bureau of Dairy Control and F. H. McCampbell, Federal State supervisor of dairy products grading, gave concluding addresses on surprise milk scoring contest methods.
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California Dairy Council
Sacramento
Capitol Extension
C. A. Duckworth
State Bureau of Dairy Control
F. H. McCampbell
Scientist claims phosphorus treatment for wheat and barley seeds
After three years of research, W F Gericke of the University of California announces a method to treat certain varieties of wheat and barley seeds with phosphorus to sustain growth in phosphorus deficient soil without further fertilization. He also notes storing phosphorus nitrogen and potassium in young plants in cold frames when seed bulk is too small for treatment.
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W. F. Gericke
University of California College of Agriculture
Grape Shippers Meet in Fresno Tout Boost via Advertising
Over 100 grape shippers gathered in Fresno to discuss industry problems. California Vineyardists' Association head Donald D. Conn proposed marketing 20,000 extra cars of fresh grapes to raise returns. He cited Chicago receivers reporting 50 percent grape distribution and claimed a one cent per pound rise could add 25 million dollars to the state's purchasing power.
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Fresno
Donald D. Conn
California Vineyardists' Association
Chicago
California
Conn
Poultry Feeding Stuffs and Rations Highlighted by OSU
Ohio State University bulletin No. 63 from the poultry husbandry department details 21 feeds for different purposes including fattening maintenance growth and egg production. It offers six rations formulae two for starting and growing and four for laying hens plus instructions for yard equipment and two special fattening rations with specific mash and milk proportions.
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A. R. Winter
Poultry Husbandry Department
Ohio State University
Agricultural Extension Service
University
Hot houses harm egg production say Ohio extension
Ohio State poultry extension specialists urge farmers to ventilate and cool houses to boost egg output. They advise green seed and rape pasture for summer forage, plus culling slow layers and controlling lice and mites to sustain production through summer and into fall.
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Ohio Poultrymen
Ohio State University
P. B. Zumbro
Best Plan to Separate Cockerels and Pullets
The flock should separate at the broiler stage with pullets growing normally for better layers and cockerels kept in a pen with moderate light. Broilers need limited exercise, fattening feed, green or succulent feed, and access to all they will eat of fine ground corn and semi-solid buttermilk.
Pekin Ducks Dominate Meat Class in United States
The Pekin breed, white or creamy white and among the largest ducks, is highly popular for meat. Drakes weigh eight to nine pounds while ducks weigh seven to eight pounds. Pekins are often mated at a ratio of one drake to six or eight hens.
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United States
Preparation of Eastern Grapes for Market
United States Department of Agriculture issues Farmers Bulletin No. 1558 F on harvesting, packing, and handling eastern grapes for the table stock market. It details field trays picking benches packing tables and car loading, with illustrations from field to shipment. Emphasizes careful handling to prevent mold and decay and notes rapid growth of the grape industry and competition with California juice grapes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
California
The
Bulletin
Farmers’ Bulletin No
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington, D. C
New Insect Threatens Western New York Apples
A newly identified apple pest, the apple and thorn skeletonizer, appeared last summer in western New York. It feeds on leaf surfaces, causes browning and blighting, and can reduce fruit color and size. severe defoliation risks next year’s crop. Three generations develop June to October. control is by arsenate or lead sprays, with regular apple spray schedules offering protection.
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New York
Geneva
Europe
United States
Hudson River
Albany
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Pruning Young Trees At Planting Time
Young trees should be pruned back at planting to balance top growth with reduced roots. Use one of two shapes: three to five main branches or a central leader with secondary branches. Ensure branches are well spaced, evenly distributed, and select limbs with strong crotches for durability.
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