Dried flowers as unique Christmas gifts idea
Dianne E Hall urges early Christmas gift ideas using dried and pressed flowers. Tips cover making centerpieces with natural materials, mounted frames, stationery covers, bookmarks, and place cards. Step by step drying method, pressing leaves, and storage guidance included.
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Dianne E. Hall
UVM
Bennington
No hog cholera outbreaks reported in United States
NEW YORK No outbreaks of hog cholera were reported in the United States during the past year according to the USDA. The last outbreak was May 4, 1974 in Puerto Rico and the last state case was Feb. 7, 1974 in Mississippi. Officials say surveillance must continue before an eradication declaration.
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New York
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Puerto Rico
Mississippi
John Hejl
Veterinary Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
U.S
Hesl
Check key areas before remodeling old barns
Burlington notes old barns can be beautiful yet poor remodeling candidates. Grant Wells of the University of Vermont warns about weak foundations due to banked earth, leaning walls, and corner failures from missing footings. Rotting timber, main beam reinforcement needs, window openings, siding, and rafters require careful study before deciding if remodeling is worth it.
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Burlington
Grant Wells
Extension Agricultural Engineer
University of Vermont
Wells
Automatic teat dipping machine tested by USDA
The USDA reports a modified automatic milking system that applies disinfectant directly from within the teat cup after milking and then rinses the cup. Tests show equal effectiveness to hand dipping with no significant disinfectant or wash water carryover. The device automatically removes itself after each teat is milked, ideal for mastitis prevention.
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Manhattan
Kans
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Paul D. Thompson
William Shainline
Beltsville Agriculture Research Center
Beltsville
Thompson
American Dairy Science Association
Cattle branding eyes on open range across states
Washington reports branding thrives beyond the Far West with new cattle corporations and thousands of brands. Iowa and Nebraska show large year counts while the National Geographic cites historic practice from Cortes to the XIT ranch, and notes origins of terms like Maverick and Four Sixes.
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Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Mexico
Canada
National Geographic Society
Hernan Cortes
North America
Texas Panhandle
Panhandle
XIT
Texas
Austin
Burk Burnett
Burnett
Bart McDowell
Henry Halff
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