Cleaning Milking Machines Adds to Dairy Efficiency
James D. Brew of the New York State College of Agriculture urges rigorous cleaning of milking machines. After each milking, flush units with cold water then hot water with washing powder, then rinse with fresh cold and hot water. Scrub all metal and rubber parts, disinfect rubber via hot water or hypochlorite, and obtain full instructions from Bulletin B43 at Ithaca NY.
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Jamesd. Brew
New York State College of Agriculture
Ineteria
Office of Publication
State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N.Y
Water quality linked to ropy milk on dairy farms
The article explains ropy milk stems from impure water sources on dairy farms. Stagnant pools and marshy creeks foster bacteria that contaminate udders and milk, while cows watered from troughs or tanks reduce risk. Regular inspection of pasture water, especially in hot weather, is urged to safeguard dairy supply.
Fallacies in Feeding Cause Low Production
An analysis of dairy feeding shows that assuming only high producers justify feeding costs is fallacious. Poor cows may not justify pricey feed, yet average cows can become profitable with balanced rations. Town cow testing data show low-cost feeders are often less profitable due to underfeeding.
Butte County Honey Crop Falls to One-Third Normal
Beekeepers in Butte County estimate honey yields are about one third of normal after a recent meeting. A surge in labor demand in the San Joaquin valley was reported with grape and cotton harvests driving the need for more workers.
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Butte County
Beekeepers’ Association
San Joaquin Valley
California renames county horticultural commissioner to agricultural commissioner
On August 14 a law passed by the California Legislature took effect, changing the title of county horticultural commissioner to county agricultural commissioner. The measure updates job naming to reflect broader agricultural responsibilities across counties.
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California
Registered Holstein cattle bought by Chowchilla man
David Tarabini of Chowchilla purchased one hundred nine head of high quality registered Holstein cattle from Frank M. Helm of Fresno through the California Breeders' Service Company of Fresno.
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David Tarabini
Chowchilla
Frank M. Helm
Fresno
California Breeders’ Service Company of
Valencia shipments fall 500 cars short of forecast
Valencia shipments for the season total about 3400 cars, about 500 under the preseason estimate. Shipments were nearly completed by late June with no more than fifty cars left. Acreage return was about two dollars per box, and no estimates are available for the next naval crop.
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Valencia
Grape Shipments From Fresno County Reach 992 Cars
Inspection reports by Horticultural Commissioner Fred P Boullard show Fresno County grape shipments totaling 992 cars. Thompsons led variety with 220 cars while muscat shipments reached 203 cars.
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Fresno County
Fred P. Boullard
Thompsons
California economy holds steady amid farming and industry gains
California’s agriculture, commerce and industry show favorable conditions vs the prior year. Spring frost damage is offset by higher prices while smaller yields reduce carryovers of 1928 canned and dried fruits. Cattle and dairy fetch strong prices as industry remains active. raw material inventories are solid except for lumber, cement and petroleum surpluses.
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California
Express shipment of California grapes rises this year
The Railway Express Agency reports about 300 more cars of fresh grapes sent east this year. 944 cars have been expressed so far, up from 667 at the same point last year. Total grape shipments reach 10,734 cars, compared with 21,429 last year to date.
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California
Railway Express Agency
Raisin Prices Rise as Growers Hold Crops for More
Independent packers have lifted Thompsons quotes to around 4 to 4 1/2 cents per pound. Growers reportedly are delaying sales awaiting further advances, with prices moving up from about 4 cents in the past month.
Kern county cotton crop seen at record levels
T B Dempsey of the San Joaquin Cotton Oil company estimates Kern county will produce about 54 000 bales of cotton this year, surpassing all previous years. About 49 000 acres are planted, with roughly one third contracted at around 19 cents per pound.
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T. B. Dempsey
San Joaquin
Kadota and Calimyrna fig crops face price drop and strong yields
J M Muckley of Sylmar Packing visits Terra Bella and offers growers a cent per pound less than last year for Kadotas, compared with 5 cents per pound at groves previously. Local grower E A Reeves estimates about 150 tons of Kadotas will be picked. Calimyrna fig growers report a fine crop setting.
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Kodota
J. M. Muckley
Sylmar Packing Corporation
Terra Bella
E. A. Reeves
Calimyrna
Grape Growers Seek Full Membership in Stabilization Plan
Grape growers and shippers in the sixteenth district centered in Ontario aim to bring four reluctant growers into the California Grape Stabilization Corporation plan to achieve 100 percent district membership. Lloyd Tenney, president, described the Ontario meeting as marking a strong cooperative effort for marketing the grape crop.
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California
Ontario
California Grape Stabilization Corporation
Lloyd Tenney
Tenney
Warrant Issued in Chico Over Infected Apples
The first arrest warrant under the new state fruit and nut standardization act was issued in the Chico district upon the complaint of A. G. Hayes, county fruit inspector, against A. T. Headman of Paradise for allegedly selling apples with more than five percent codling moth larvae infestation.
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Chico
A. G. Hayes
A. T. Headman
Paradise
Prune Harvest Forecast for Porterville District
Ranchers report prunes drop issues in general yet orchards with alfalfa show none. Temperature tests indicate alfalfa irrigated orchards run much cooler. A good prune crop is expected in Porterville district.
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Porterville
Cooley Elected to California Almond Growers Board
C A Cooley of Durham is chosen as a director for district 1 on the California Almond Growers Exchange board, replacing the late Edwin A Serviss and representing Chico Durham Red Bluff and Corning districts.
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C. A. Cooley
Durham
The
California Almond Growers’ Exchange
Edwin A. Serviss
Cooley
Chico
Red Bluff
Corning
Hemet San Jacinto District Sees Large Watermelon Harvest
About 400 acres of water melons, mostly Klondike variety, are grown in the Hemet San Jacinto district this year. Harvest peaked September 1 with an average of six tons per acre, totaling nearly 2500 tons. The quality is exceptionally good.
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Hemet-San Jacinto
Large Lima Bean Harvest in San Fernando Valley Forecast
About 12 000 acres of baby lima beans will be harvested in the San Fernando Valley soon. Jack Walters secretary manager of the San Fernando Valley Lima Bean Growers Association says yields will be among the largest in the valley with excellent quality. Buyers have offered 9 cents per pound for beans delivered after mid September.
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San Fernando Valley
Jack Walters
Lima Bean Growers Association
Mr. Walters
Imperial Valley Exhibit Moves to Texas State Fair
D. W. Stewart leads the Imperial Valley agricultural exhibit from the California State Fair to the Texas State Fair in Dallas, showing October 12 to 27. County libraries and offices report thousands of requests for Imperial Valley literature being fulfilled.
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D. W. Stewart
Dallas
Imperial Valley
Pear harvest peaks as Placerville exchange ships fruit
Placerville Fruit Growers' Exchange reports a peak fruit season with 11 000 boxes of pears shipped daily. Robert Rodden states 22 carloads depart each day and the season should extend a couple of weeks. Over 300 workers are employed and 600 feet of track have been laid to speed handling.
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Placerville Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Robert Rodden
Exchange
Insects native to America outnumber pests from abroad
Professor Harry S. Smith of the University of California citrus experiment station at Riverside reports figures showing 188 pests. He finds 81 are foreign in origin, making 44.2 percent. The data contradicts the belief that most agricultural pests are imported.
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Harry S. Smith
University of California Citrus Experiment Station
Riverside
Smith
California pastures endure feeding strain as prices rise
Scarce natural feed on California pastures forces heavy supplementary feeding of cattle at high costs. Water is low and September 1 pasture condition is 68 percent of normal, same as August, below 79 a year ago and 77 over 10 years. Sheep conditions at 7 percent. breeding restricted amid weak feed and higher market shipments.
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California
Feeding pullets for winter egg production
H M Wells of the Colorado Agricultural College advises careful rationing to ensure pullets are well developed before laying. Use a growing or laying mash with a two to one corn and wheat grain mix, grade pullets by size, house top producers separately, and provide moist noon mash to accelerate backward birds before extreme cold.
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H. M. Wells
Colorado Agricultural College
Air Outlets Prevent Colds and Diseases
A Cornell bulletin by H. E. Botsford outlines how poultry houses must vent from the highest point to avoid moisture buildup. Warm air rising carries moisture out, preventing dampness that causes colds and reduced vigor in birds and losses for owners. The bulletin covers low-cost housing, remodeling old barns, and building new houses for plan efficiency.
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Cornell Bulletin
H. E. Botsford
Poultrymen of
New York
Plan Poultry Houses With Eye to Future
Plan poultry buildings with a forward view to five to ten years of growth. Avoid unnecessary walking by placing initial structures for easy expansion, centralize the feed room, and minimize moved buildings. Emphasize driveways, water supply, and efficient movement to reduce labor and temper.
How to Treat Body Lice on Hens with Powder
The article guides using louse powders such as sodium fluoride and Persian bee powder to treat body lice on hens. It instructs holding the hen head downward in the left hand and forcing a small amount of powder through the long belly feathers down to the skin to reach the skin.
California Fig Syrup Endorsed by Western Mother
A San Antonio mother attests that California Fig Syrup strengthens weak children, improves appetites, and stabilizes bowels. The letter claims the syrup is gentle, effective for colds and setbacks, and urges buyers to choose the genuine California label for 50 years of proven use.
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California
J. G. Moore
Cliff Ave
San
Lecture Bureau Seeks Speakers for The Tour
The International Health and Beauty Bureau in Merrimac offers opportunities for ladies and gentlemen to lecture and earn extra money. Bids are open from Norfolk, Virginia, inviting qualified speakers to join an international tour.
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International Health and Beauty Bureau
Merrimac
Norfolk, Va
Ranch Town and Business Loans West of Denver
Go with GoodelI Co. offering loans and financing across the west of Denver. If you face money difficulties, contact 5488 Spring, Los Angeles for assistance.
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Denver
Goodell CO
Spring
Los Angeles
Alaska man rescues teeth after dive failure
Anton Larson, sixty eight, of Kodiak Alaska, faced a tricky recovery when his store teeth fell from his mouth into ten fathoms of water at Kizhuyak bay. He could not dive to retrieve them, so he lowered himself hand over hand from the boat, recovered the teeth, resurfaced, weighed anchor and continued.
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Anton Larson
Kodiak
Alaska
Kizhuyak Bay
Larson
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