Orchard Gleanings on pruning blackberries and raspberries
Instructions from J. Harold Clark of the New Brunswick college of agriculture advise timely pruning of blackberries and raspberries to improve size and overall yield. Remove dead and weak canes, head old canes to 2 3 feet, shorten laterals to 12 18 inches, and perform summer pinching. Red raspberries need similar heading to 2 3 feet based on vigor.
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J. Harold Clark
College of Agriculture
New Brunswick
N. J
Manure Benefits Heavy Soil in Fruit Orchard
Manures improve heavy soils by lightening texture and reducing surface baking after rain, with straw-rich mixes enhancing effects. They add humus, boost organic matter, and may improve cover crop growth. Typical rate is ten tons per acre every two years, fall or winter application with plowing in spring to start decay before drought.
Profitable to Buy All Orchard Supplies Early
A farmer advice piece urges fruit growers to purchase orchard supplies like arsenate of lead blue stone ammonium sulphate and nitrate of soda early through price-efficient channels. It notes discounts for early payment and the value of borrowing power with local banks to cover costs before peak demand.
Good Dairy Barn Plan Details For Farm Investment
The feature extols building a properly designed dairy barn with sanitation, ventilation, light, and efficient layouts. It describes a specific 36 by 94 foot main structure with an 8 1/2 foot ceiling, gambrel roof, two rows of stalls, central feed alley, steel carrier tracks, concrete floors, and integrated pens. It notes placement 200 feet from the house, sun exposure, drainage to a manure pit, and adaptable shapes like L or U to fit herd needs.
Privacy Is Not Only Use for Window Shade
An article urges broader use of window shades beyond privacy noting shades shape interior and exterior decor. It argues shades often serve as the room’s color keynote and miscoloring harms overall design, stressing careful study of shade choices as crucial as walls floors and furniture.
A Reasonable Expenditure for Expert Drapery Advice
An intelligent selection guided by an expert will blend shades with drapes and furniture, offering tasteful harmony. The guidance emphasizes matching fabrics, colors, and textures to create a cohesive room aesthetic.
Light Wood Finishes Dominates Home Style Trends
The article notes light wood trim in homes remains fashionable, recommending waterproof varnish to enhance grain in oak, cypress, maple or birch. It explains wood shades range from light to dark, and advises matching room color schemes with warm tones while using contrasting furnishings for liveliness. Varnish stains tint while enamel coats provide solid color, with safe waterproof options that resist washing without gloss loss.
Proper Feeding Pays Dairyman in Milk Costs
An Indiana Farmer's Guide summary notes feeds are the largest cost in milk production, often 50 to 66 percent, with labor second and other costs under 20 percent. It recommends balanced feeds of legume hay, corn silage or roots, grains, and protein meals. It advises 3 lb silage and 1 lb hay per 100 lb live weight daily, gives examples for 1000 lb cows, and favors mixed grains over straight corn.
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G. Heebink
South Dakota
Desirable Calf Rations for Home Use
A nine month old calf intended for home butchering should be fed a mix of equal corn and oats with 10 percent linseed meal, starting at two to three pounds daily and increasing over 20 to 30 days until the animal eats what it desires. Adjust amounts by breeding and feeding, allow some roughage like mixed hay or clover, though hay intake decreases on a full grain diet.
Fall Freshening Best In Dairy Cow Experiments
All experiments show fall freshening yields higher profits. September pastures are sweeter than August, which is a washout for cows and calves. August heat harms cows and offspring, while cooling rains in September green pastures and give cows a strong start.
Dairy Hints On Forage And Cream Delivery Schedule
A good cow needs concentrated feeds in addition to roughage. Frequent cream deliveries sustain quality, with a minimum of three deliveries per week during winter.
Drink Water to Help Wash Out Kidney Poison
Advice on kidney health urges drinking lots of water and using Jad Salts to flush kidneys. Claims 24 hour filtration of acid and waste, promotes Hydro Salts from grape and lemon acids with lithia, and suggests daily use to relieve bladder weakness and backache.
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