2,460 Acres Planted to Orchards in Tehama Section
Gerber Tehama districts show 2,460 acres in bearing orchards with 826 acres of new plantings entering bearing. Prunes lead at 1,276 acres, cling peaches 630, apricots 210, grapes 250, and pears 95. County totals: 3,064 acres bearing prunes, 1,639 peaches, 815 grapes, 493 apricots, 212 pears. and 505 acres new prunes, 195 apricots, 100 peaches, 26 pears.
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Gerber
Tehama Co
Gerber-El Camino- Tehama
E. A. Jackson
Gerber Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
University farm tests raisin fed lambs for early market
At Davis, four groups of forty five lambs were fed cull raisins and by products from 1924 to 1926. Records tracked expenses and profits after eighty four days. The 1926 27 project was halted due to funding but may resume next year.
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University Farm
Davis
Stateprepares program to erase white fly in citrus
The state department of agriculture outlines an eradication plan costing 80000 dollars for the current year. The state and the citrus exchange will each contribute half. White fly has not yet reached southern California but has appeared near Sacramento.
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State Department of Agriculture
California
Citrus Exchange
Sacramento
Tulare Poultry Association Sees Big January Gain
Despite lower prices for eggs and feed, Tulare Poultry Association's January business matched 1926 levels and earned a $2,000 gain over December 1926. Egg sales rose by 250 cases, fetching nearly $8,000, shipments climbed by $4,000, and feed and supplies valued at $7,000 were distributed. Operating expenses dropped about $100.
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Tulare Poultry Association
Almond Tree Bloom Signals Early Spring in Solano County
Solano County forecasts an early spring based on an almond tree in full bloom near Vacaville. The horticultural commissioner notes the tree as a barometer for farmers, as blooming predicts upcoming warm days in the ranching region.
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Solano County
Vacaville
UC pathologists study squash mildew in Imperial Valley
J. H. Norton and P. H. Miller of the University of California report mildew found on squash across the Imperial Valley, warning cantaloupe growers that the condition resembles last year’s devastating cantaloupe mildew and may cause concern for cantaloupe crops.
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J. H. Norton
P. H. Miller
University of California
Imperial Valley
Soil quality governs annual garden success
The soil character in a flower garden largely decides which annuals thrive. Plants suited to rich heavy soil may fail in sandy ground, while those preferring lighter medium soils perform better there. Lime deficiency hurts some species, though texture is less critical for them.
Rice land lease talks near Merced by Louisiana men
M. M. McCallen and Harry Hunter, Louisiana rice men, explored rice land near Merced to lease 500 to 1,000 acres. Hunter said irrigation was solved here from a grower's view, but drainage remains equally important.
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M. M. McCallen
Harry Hunter
Louisiana
Merced
Hunter
Plans for Ventura lemon and avocado show dropped
Plans for this year’s lemon and avocado show at Ventura have been abandoned. The event outline was canceled, with organizers saying it will not proceed as scheduled this season.
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Ventura
Paradise poultrymen plan day event on March 18
Plans are underway at the farm center in Paradise Butte County for a poultrymen's day set to take place on March 18.
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Paradise
Butte County
Farm Center
Asparagus Festival Dates Set by Isleton Committee
The committee in charge announced the third annual festival at Isleton will be held on April 23 and 24. The event showcases local produce with community activities and tastings scheduled across the two days.
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Isleton
Almond Bloom Near Lodi Opens Early Varieties
Early almond varieties around Lodi show full bloom while later varieties are heavily budded and will not bloom for several days. Local growers report optimistic yields as warm weather fosters fruit set.
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Lodi
Agricultural club nets over 750 from projects in county
Thirty boys and girls in Butte county earned more than 750 dollars last year from their club projects, according to announcements.
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Butte County
Lettuce Shippers Meet Over 33 Percent Shipment Cut
Imperial Valley lettuce shippers met to discuss proposals to reduce shipments by 33 percent as a remedy for demoralized market conditions.
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Imperial Valley
Kern county cattlemen expect over a million in season business
About 100000 head of cattle are being prepared for the season which opens April 1. Kern county cattle men anticipate in excess of $1,000,000 in sales and trade during the coming cattle season.
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Kern County
Colusa County Fruit Crop Valued At 2.25 Million
The annual report of crop acreages and production from the Colusa county horticultural commissioner shows the fruit crop valued about 2,250,000 dollars. The document details the countywide production and acreage breakdown for the year.
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Colusa County
Milk Goat Care Bulletin by UC Agriculture Prof
University of California College of Agriculture releases a bulletin by Prof. Edwin C. Voorheis on care and management of the milk goat. It covers feeding, housing, milking practices, and health considerations for farmers and homestead herds.
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College of Agriculture
University of California
Edwin C. Voorheis
Plans for Tehama County boys and girls club leaders conference
The Corning gathering discussed the year ahead and introduced several new leaders to the work.
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Corning
Tehama County
Poultry raiser notes odd egg sizes in Kings County
Fred Bergier of the Island district Kings county reports his hens are laying unusually large eggs, with measurements seven by six inches, at his ranch. The claim highlights a notable change in poultry output and size.
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Fred Bergier
Island
Kings County
John Denney Company to Ship Asparagus from Lodi Delta
The John Denney company of Chicago expects to start shipments of asparagus from the Lodi delta within a few days and estimates the crop to total fifty or more cars this year.
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John Denney Company
Chicago
Lodi
Dixon aims irrigation district with Yolo Water and Power
A petition to form an irrigation district in Dixon Solano county was agreed at a conference of landowners. The district would be served by the Yolo Water and Power company.
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Dixon
Solano County
Yolo
Anderson Grange urges tubercular free area in Shasta
The Anderson Grange adopted a resolution urging county supervisors to establish a tubercular free area in Shasta. Supervisors are to act at the March session, deciding on the proposal.
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Anderson Grange
Shasta County
First Walnut Extension School At Whittier Draws Growers
About 100 growers from across the state attended the first Walnut Extension School at Whittier on January 19 20 and 21. Topics focused on fundamentals such as irrigation soil management pruning pest control and harvesting.
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Whittier
Butte County Fruit Crop Value in 1926 Reaches Five Million
A public survey by Earle Mills of the Butte county horticultural commissioner shows fruit crops in 1926 valued at about 5,000,000 dollars. Officials aim to secure a similar report for grain hay and other county crops.
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Earle Mills
Butte County
Beet growers in Oxnard district to receive final payment
Beet growers in the Oxnard district have earned to date 11 dollars per ton for the 1926 season. The local sugar refinery issued checks based on an average sugar price of 5.50 dollars per hundred weight. Final payment to growers will be made in July.
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Oxnard
Market Offers New Giladioli In Abundant Varieties
The market this year features many beautiful giladioli with tempting lists. Old standards should not be neglected for displays. Order early as the glad market is early. Late orders may receive only second size bulbs in many cases.
Poultry Centers Rise in Owensmouth District
Two new poultry centers have been established in the Owensmouth vicinity with more expected. The district already has over 500 poultry ranches and officials believe within a year about 1000 families will live there and take up chicken raising as a major occupation.
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Owensmouth
California News Briefs Highlights West Coast Developments
A digest of California items covers the South San Francisco Union Stock Yards opening a public livestock market with loaded facilities and scales, Kings County water division talks, treasure found by Peter Fitzpatrick, and official appointments errors. It notes a San Francisco fire loss, civic auditorium dedication, and various regional updates on economy, crime, weather, and local feats. It also mentions a moon rainbow near Manning Fresno, quail surges in Surprise valley, and redwood growth observations at Santa Rosa.
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South San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Pine Flat
Kings County Irrigation Units
Kings County
People’s Ditch Company
Lemoore Canal and Irrigation Company
Last Chance Water Ditch Company
Kings River
Santa Maria
W. M. Kirkpatrick
Pinedale
California
San Francisco
Sacramento
Roseville
Woman’s Society
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Western States District
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Newport Beach
Telephone Company
San Joaquin Valley
Chico Art Club
American Petroleum Institute
Pacific Coast Territory
Institute
Manning
Fresno
Surprise Valley
Modoc
Cedarville
John M. Cassin
Santa Rosa
Ursuline College
St. Ursula’s Chapel
Clavidle
Tulare
St. Helena
Napa County
James Mitchell
Dan Gardner
Jack Corallo
Doings of the Legislature Opens Short Session in Sacramento
Sacramento reports that on February 23 the legislature convened for a working session. The Lieutenant-Governor arrived by aeroplane from Los Angeles due to rail washouts. Members aimed for a brief six week session, while the governor urged careful consideration of major measures and opposed hasty bills to please individual members.
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
Senate judiciary panel debates State Bar Association plan
The judiciary committee moved a measure supported by several lawyers to organize a State Bar Association but many lawyers oppose it. They fear the plan would unionize and limit membership in the legal profession.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
Bar Association
Tax on Gasoline Bill Ready for Legislature Action
The Breed Bill to raise gasoline taxes is ready for legislative action with reported lack of opposition. It is expected to pass easily and be signed by the governor, providing funds the Highway Commission urgently needs for the state treasury.
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Highway Commission
Senate panel weighs Fellow Bill to weaken syndicalism law
The judiciary committee of the senate examined the Fellow Bill ostensibly to amend the criminal syndicalism law but to strip its teeth. Backed by radicals and the LI, the measure has little chance of passage this session.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
LI. W. W
Assembly opens amid debate over two fast tracked measures
The assembly's opening session saw opposition to two measures presented by Lady convenor. Assemblyman Sewell proposed a resolution asking Congress to protect Imperial valley settlers from Colorado River floods. No strong opposition to the resolution, but it was delayed as rushing under suspension of the rules was viewed as a bad precedent.
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Sewell
Congress
Imperial Valley
Colorado
Assemblyman Melville Bill Faces Elector Referendum Objection
A second measure drew objections as Assemblyman Melville introduced a bill allowing county electors to remove a specified item from eligibility. The proposal would enable broader local control over county decisions, prompting debate on electoral powers and governance.
San Francisco Opposes Bridge Bill in County Plans
The San Francisco delegation objected to the introduction of the bill as several bridge measures are under consideration. City representatives remain wary about any measures that could affect bridge projects and county funding for construction.
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San Francisco
Governor urges swift passage of state department bills
The governor expressed his desire that bills consolidating the various state departments be promptly passed so they may begin functioning as soon as possible.
State farmers seek control of agricultural fees and flood storage plans
Farmers across the state express clear wishes to place the fee interests under the agriculture department and oppose new institutional appropriations. They monitor proposed stormwater and floodwater storage measures, a difficult issue highlighted by a prominent legislator who warns it may prove one of the toughest problems lawmakers face.
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Fee
Agriculture Department
Farmers Must Carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
A notable measure affects farmers by requiring them to obtain workmen’s compensation insurance for their employees, aligning agricultural employers with other industries in mandatory coverage.
California agriculture bills back plan to study farmer needs
Agricultural committees favor standardization of all products and endorse Crittenden’s plan approved by the governor to appoint a commission to examine the state’s agricultural situation and propose remedies for farmers. Farmers oppose a measure forcing them to provide bedding for all hired help and insist workers supply their own.
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Crittenden
California
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Father McCoy
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Deyoe
Michigan
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