Poultry disease beats chicken thieves in Illinois farms
Poultry expert H H Alp says disease claims far more birds than robbers, urging clean ground around brooders and colonies. Move houses monthly, plow surrounding soil, sweep weekly, and keep mash and water areas elevated. Use platforms for feed and water, curb flies with waste removal and surface treatments like rock phosphate and gypsum.
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Illinois
H. H. Alp
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Proper Feed for Flock During Winter Season
The article advises flexible winter feeding for flocks, stressing common sense over rigid rules. It links hen egg output to feed cost, noting two extra weekly eggs per hen boost profit and that young, good laying hens plus proper feed knowledge drive higher winter production. It also explains feed nourishes both tissue repair and heat generation.
Geese Thrive on Free Range and Grass Pasture
Geese are naturally grazing fowls and thrive best when given access to good pasture both winter and summer. They find grass along waterways even under snow and require little grain if a strong supply of clover hay and corn stover is available. In summer abundant grass eliminates the need for grain entirely.
Poultry Becomes Sixth Valued U S Agricultural Commodity
Poultry and eggs valued at 1.181 billion dollars last year make poultry the sixth most valuable agricultural commodity in the United States. Harry R. Lewis of Rhode Island, president of the National Poultry Council, met with General Lord, director of the Budget Bureau, and council members to seek higher appropriations for 1930 to address new industry challenges.
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United States
Harry R. Lewis
Rhode Island
National Poultry Council
General Lord
Budget Bureau
Citrus acreage expands in Imperial Valley growth up 5800 acres
Imperial Valley citrus acreage rises with 1920 32760 trees, 1928 406604 trees, an increase of 5800 acres. Stanislaus County 1928 rice yield valued around $200,000 and grown on poorer land. With continued favorable weather, California's 1928 rice harvest may reach 95 percent by Nov 1, totaling about 3.5 million bags versus 4.1 million in 1927.
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Imperial Valley
Stanislaus County
California orange and lemon crops dip below normal
With favorable conditions for Navels and Valencias the California orange crop reaches 94 percent of normal, up from 68 percent at this point last year. Leafing details show lemons at 87 percent of normal, versus 67 percent a season ago, according to state federal agricultural experts announced last week.
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California
UC Livestock Exhibits Planned for Portland Show
University of California will exhibit livestock at the Portland International Livestock Exposition this year. No animals will be sent to Chicago. Dr. G H Hart, head of animal husbandry, says seven men will accompany the animals to Portland.
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University of California
Chicago
G. H. Hart
University
Portland
Rates Slashed on California to Arizona Freight Moves
The Interstate Commerce Commission found freight rates for canned goods and fresh produce from California producing centers to Arizona points unreasonably high last week and ordered reductions up to 30 percent to take effect by December 8, 1928.
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Arizona
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
California Produces Dealers List Published by State
More than 625 licensed produce dealers operate in California according to records of the State Department of Agriculture. B H Critchfield, chief of the division of markets, releases a complete alphabetical list of firm names and addresses. Copies are available free on request from the Division of Markets in Sacramento.
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California
State Department of Agriculture
B. H. Critchfield
Division of Markets
Sacramento
Riverside to host 61st California Fruit Growers Convention
Riverside will host the 61st California Fruit Growers and Farmers Convention on November 8 and 9 under the California Department of Agriculture. It marks the first Riverside gathering since 1919 when the Western Plant Quarantine Board was formed.
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Riverside
Washington Navel
California Fruit Growers and Farmers Convention
California Department of Agriculture
Western Plant Quarantine Board
California orange crop seen at near normal level in Oct report
The October assessment places the 1928-29 California orange crop at 94 percent of normal, well above 68 percent at the same point last year. Valencia prices rose to 6.23 a box in September from 5.82 the prior month and 5.01 a year ago, while cooler East weather reduced lemon demand and driven prices down.
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California
Wells Fargo Bank& Union Trust Commany
Dried fruit production and prices outlook
The output of dried pears and peaches will exceed last year’s below average production considerably. Dried apricots apples and prunes show declines while raisin production should match last year’s strong level. Prices, excluding raisins, have strengthened and run well above last year’s levels.
USDA crop survey in Imperial Valley to assess acreage
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Post Office Department are conducting a crop survey in the Imperial Valley. The effort aims to determine field crop and hay acreage while rural mail carriers deliver questionnaire cards to ranchers in country districts.
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Imperial Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Packing Estimates for Redlands Orange Crop Grow Close to Reality
About 4000 cars of oranges had been shipped from the Redlands district with over 100 cars still to go. Most forecasts put the crop near 4200 cars, indicating packing-house heads can closely estimate final totals. This year the car contents rose from 400 to 462 boxes.
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Redlands
State Ag Director Backs Waterfront Cold Storage Project
George H. Hecke state director of agriculture endorsed the proposed San Francisco waterfront cold storage terminal as a State Federal project. He cited a $2,000,000 cost estimate and said a bond issue will likely be authorized to finance construction.
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San Francisco
George H. Hecke
Hecke
Quarantine Stations Closed Along California Nevada Line
A C Fleurry state quarantine officer ordered the closure of all plant pest quarantine stations between Mono and Modoc counties as snow depth exceeds a foot along the northern California Nevada border. The move signals winter readiness and aims to prevent pest spread in severe conditions.
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A. C. Fleurry
State Department of Agriculture
California-Nevada
Mono
Modoc
End of 1928 Roseville Grape Shipments Seen Lighter
The last of the Matros juice grapes were shipped from Roseville to eastern markets last week signaling the close of the 1928 grape season. Shipments to the East show a slight decrease from 1927 with indications the crop will be about 100 car loads lighter than last year.
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Roseville
California Beekeepers Set Convention in Modesto
California apiarists plan to handle an extra pound of honey as market expansion looms. The annual meeting of the California Beekeepers' Association will discuss the honey surplus and disposal strategies at Modesto from December 5 to 7.
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California
California Beekeepers’ Association
Modesto
California pastures worsen but cattle in good shape
Through October 1 no meaningful rainfall occurred and pasture condition dropped to 77 percent of normal, slightly above the nine year average. Most cattle remain in above average condition for this season while demand for California livestock stays buoyant with good quality steers selling 20 to 25 percent higher than last year per Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co. of San Francisco.
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California
Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Company
San Francisco
California Rice Crop Shrinks. Prices Rise Through September
California rice acreage fell this year producing an estimated 3,128,000 bags, down from 4,100,000 last year leaving about 1,000,000 bags in carryover. Prices for California fancy rice opened at 3.95 per cwt and by September end reached 4.20, versus 4.90 in 1927.
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California
Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Company
San Francisco
1928 Pear Production Forecast Surges Past 1927
Wells Fargo forecast total pear production in 1928 at 220000 tons, up from 181000 in 1927. Of the total, 30000 dried, 60000 canned, 15000 sold fresh locally, 108000 shipped fresh to the eastern market, and about 7000 left unharvested. Prices have strengthened since season start and all varieties average higher than last year.
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Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Company
San Francisco
California targets bootleg fruit labels in prewar commodity drive
The State Department of Agriculture reports a drive against fruit bootleggers. Outlaws buy crates and jugs of standardized branded fruit, sell it retail, then refill containers with inferior fruit. Spurious goods have used brands of San Joaquin Valley packers, with sales reaching Siskiyou County.
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California
State Department of Agriculture
W. F. Tilewell
Bureau of Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
San Joaquin Valley
Siskiyou County
Right Feed for a Dairy Heifer
Dairymen should be more farsighted in raising young stock as future herd quality relies on early feeding. Clemson experts advise winter rations with concentrates to boost growth, detailing four scenarios using silage legume hay or grass hay and varying grain mixes for heifers by age and calving plans.
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J. P. LaMaster
Clemson College
South Carolina
Great Care Required in Selecting Record Cows
The New York State College of Agriculture urges dairymen to pick cows with proven records and quality. Allow time for careful selection and seek help from trustworthy dealers, county breed associations, or county cattle sales companies. If such groups are unavailable, county agents can provide reliable breeder or dealer names to prevent herd losses from hasty purchases.
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New York State College of Agriculture
New York State College
Ropy Milk Or Cream Caused By Minute Germs
Germs entering milk come from water and muddy grounds where cows stand or from the water tank and utensils. They infest the milk during milking via the switch on the tail and flanks or from dirty gear. Clean and disinfect all dairy utensils and the stock tank with boiling water and wipe the cow before milking to prevent contamination.
Pruning Grapes for Fruit and Shade on Arbors
Grape vines on arbors should supply shade and fruit. Light pruning preserves density but hurts growth and crop quality. severe pruning improves fruit but reduces shade. A mature Concord should harbor 40 to 60 buds after pruning for top fruit. for shade more buds may be kept on select canes, tied firmly. Old wood removal aids vigor and future pruning ease.
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J. H. Clark
New Jersey Experiment Station
Pruning Practices Across Large Orchards and Regions
Fall and winter pruning, along with spring pruning, are standard in large Eastern Central and Pacific coast orchards. Start in late fall to finish before spring work. Studies from Woburn England New York Missouri show no clear advantage to pruning time within the dormant season, though heavy pruning can cause injuries in some cases.
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States
Pacific Coast
Bedford and Pickering
Woburn
England
Chandler
New York
Missouri Experiment Station
Mulching Strawberries for Winter Protection
The guide recommends mulching strawberry beds when the soil freezes solid enough to bear a loaded wagon. Apply four inches of straw or hay over the entire patch, with brush as an alternative. Do not use leaves as they pack under snow and smother the plants.
Pruning Advice and Orchard Planting Practice
Horticultural guidance notes pruning should be annual for best results and time savings. It discusses high orchard capital per acre, especially for peaches, and suggests delaying planting to let a peach orchard benefit from clover growth. It also mentions portable packing tables for small orchards in favorable weather to sort and pack apples fresh from trees.
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