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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
2
C. L. Blackman of Ohio State University says cows that freshen in fall yield more milk due to uniform feeding and late lactation pasture boosts. He warns against late pasture exposure for dry cows and urges extra feed and stable housing to prepare for freshening.
W O Cook estimates 300 acres in Redlands planted with oranges in the past year, the heaviest in years and higher than 1925 after subdivision losses. Celery becomes a winter specialty in San Diego with Chula Vista harvests hitting a new high. Shipments began in January, peak now, and will wind up in March requiring about 1300 cars.
Dust in stable air can contaminate milk so milking should be done with pure air. Avoid handling dry seeds hay or sweeping nearby during milking. A tight clean stable with washed milker hands and clean clothing helps keep milk free from dust. Keep milk covered except when pouring into the strainer to prevent sediment and insect contamination.
University of New Hampshire dairy expert Prof. A Z Fuller says a dairy cow must produce at least 7500 pounds of milk per year to cover expenses. He notes this is nearly 3000 pounds more than the U S average and urges ten cows per full time worker, milking machines, litter carriers, and drinking cups to trim labor costs.
An article notes that sterility and failed reproduction cause major dairy losses. Experiments suggest feeding sprouted oats and sprouted grains along with regular exercise can extend the productive life of sires. With proper roughage, high yielding cows can gain adequate quantities from a ration.
The date industry in Southern California began about forty years ago and shows potential for a large crop. The valley now grows some of the finest dates in the world. In 1928 the valley shipped its first full carload of dates to eastern markets, valued around $15,000, with fruit selling from 50 cents to $1.00 per pound.
C Tharp, former Woodland resident and large owner of pure bred sheep, reports to Sheriff James W Monroe that he posted a $250 reward for the recovery of 105 ewes ready to lamb stolen from his premises during the recent fogs. He believes the flock may be in Yolo county.
Imperial Valley’s 7000 acres of grapefruit and about 300 carloads of citrus reaching most states and several foreign markets position the district to become a top United States producer in the coming years per authorities.
A mimeographed pamphlet from the Bureau of Animal Industry outlines a decade of Better Lives Better Stock program progress with over 17 000 livestock owners adopting purebred stock. It also highlights California lettuce industry growth and rice exports, noting Salinas Watsonville production, 10 percent cash income from lettuce, and 96 033 bags of rice certified for export with high federal grading fidelity.
Spring planting time approaches as early crops can be sown now and all crops soon follow. Retrieve the new seed catalogue and select desired varieties after preparing the garden plot. Recent rains aided work. ensure the soil is moist to a depth of three feet before sowing any seed.
The first carload of avocados of the season was shipped in the third week of January by Calavo Growers of California from their new packing plant in the Central Manufacturing District. The organization is rapidly developing its merchandising program and the central packing plant features the latest packing machinery. A national advertising campaign is pushing California avocados to consumers nationwide.
Floyd D. Young and James H. Gordon visited Imperial Valley to assess a weather reporting service for frost and temperature data. Local groups push for a dedicated unit to aid Perishable crops, with interest in new cold ship fruit methods and ongoing protection for early vegetables amid unusually cold winter conditions.
NC State horticulturist F. Williams explains differences between bunch type grapes such as Concord Delaware and Niagara and muscadine varieties James and Thomas. Muscadines require early pruning to prevent bleeding while bunch grapes can be pruned during dormancy. He notes fruit forms on current season growth from one year old wood and advises retaining only enough old wood to support fruiting surface.
Farmers in Colorado and eastern Wyoming increasingly hatch turkeys in incubators. Key steps include gathering eggs within ten days, maintaining 50 to 60 degrees, daily turning, thorough cleaning, and proper humidity. Temperatures rise from about 101 to 104 degrees in the final week, with moisture supplied by a wet sand tray. Ensure poults dry thoroughly before handling, and control lice or mites with dust treatments. Nest boxes and hens or turkey hens should be treated to prevent parasite losses during the setting period.
The piece explains that hardy trees resist winter kill better than weak ones, and that soil quality matters. Rich mellow soil with decayed vegetation protects roots, while overly rich soil spurs soft wood prone to winter damage. A study by the Ohio station shows well sprayed, vigorous trees on mellow soil fare best, while sod-grown trees endure less damage.
Mulching is essential for top quality strawberries and missing one or two early sprays can ruin the crop. Growers often club orders to save on freight by shipping chemicals together. Bridge grafting can rescue girdled trees but requires skill and practice and is not always successful.
The guide explains there is no single best litter for the brooder house but lists criteria: light weight to let droppings reach the floor, absorbent to keep the floor dry, cheap for five day replacements after four weeks, and clean free of mold mustiness and dust. Suitable materials include shavings cut straw and cut hay, with straw or hay needing cutting to avoid matting. Poor litter spreads bacillary white diarrhea coccidiosis and intestinal worms, per the Cornell experiment station. A key rule: clean the brooder house every five days by removing litter sweeping the floor and adding fresh litter.
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