Government Experts and Writers on Agriculture Topics
A compilation of government officials and prominent writers offering views on agriculture and allied subjects. It gathers expert opinions, policy insights, and commentary on farming, crop management, and rural economic issues from diverse authorities.
Successful Growing of Alfalfa in United States
The article argues alfalfa can be grown across the United States with proper lime drainage and inoculation. It cites lime scarcity as the main failure cause, notes eastern and central states can succeed, and discusses railroad embankments as lime rich, well drained sites aiding inoculation and germination. It emphasizes lime as key to expansion and addresses weed interactions.
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United States
Missouri River
C. B. Wing
Farmers’ Review
Jones
Smith
Union
Mississippi River
Ohio
Farm Water Power Can Cut Costs With Small Turbines
An article urges farmers to harness running streams for on-site electricity using small water power plants. It argues that 50 million horsepower could be developed nationwide, with affordable dam construction from timber and planking. It describes turbine setups, head requirements, flume designs, and cost-saving assembly for farm installations.
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United States
Niagara
Bird Protection Education In Milwaukee Schools And Museum
Milwaukee educators promote bird protection in schools and at the public museum. Children learn birds’ value to agriculture and ecology, build birdhouses, and study feeding, shelter, and protection with support from groups like Audubon Society and Wisconsin Game Protective Association.
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Milwaukee
Audubon Society
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Natural History Societies
American Ornithologists’ Union
Agriculture Department
Washington
League of American Sportsmen
United States Biological Survey
Wisconsin Game Protective Association
Northwestern Game Protective Association
Burrill
Katze-Miller
Museum
Clip Your Horses Every Year Says Breeder Manual
The article notes horses should be clipped at least once or twice yearly. Europe favors spring clipping with fall clipping requiring blankets outdoors. Clipping aids grooming by opening pores and aiding waste removal. fall clipping needs protective turnout. Also retold is Brigadier General Pratt’s tale of baited beef to trap coyotes and wolves, yielding many skins for a robe.
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Europe
Newse
R. H. Pratt
Oklahoma
Bister
Essatoyet
Essatoyed
Goats Need Much Exercise and Free Range
Goats require substantial exercise, more than sheep, due to their browser nature. They dislike restraint and do better when not herded, though some supervision is necessary. A quiet herder and large pastures with occasional oversight provide the best setup, with goats trained to return home by regular feeding and salting.
Salt for Pigs Daily and Posthumously
Guidance on pig care urges giving pigs salt daily and additional salt after death. Emphasizes regular salt intake as a routine husbandry practice for livestock health and welfare.
Shadow of Coming Events and Stage Contrariness
Stage craft faces a paradox as communities demand historical accuracy yet cling to conventional theater norms. A dialogue reveals fatigue from relentless work, with one character noting starting a new project tomorrow after long hours.
Scours in Calves Calf Cholera Warns of Sudden Fatal Infections
calf cholera is an infectious intestinal disease causing sudden onset in newborns with watery stools severe dehydration and rapid death within 12 to 48 hours without prompt treatment. Prevent by clean birth conditions and careful dam health. calves may spread disease to herd if untreated. use medicines to reduce fermentation soothe mucosa and act as antiseptics.
New Runabout Power Revealed
Speeder unveils a compact runabout with sixty skunk power delivering notable performance. Frank confirms the eccentric unit while discussing the engine's surprising punch for a small craft.
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Speeder
Frank
White ant egg production sparks crossbreed question
Scientists note the white ant lays about 60 000 eggs monthly and propose a theoretical crossbreed with the Ply mouth Rock hen. The idea raises questions about feasibility and ethics in cross-species attempts.
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Plymouth Rock
Faith Hope and Charity Guiding Regional Hope
The message urges residents to grasp three core strengths faith hope and charity in daily life. It emphasizes persistent faith that good will prevail and practicing charity toward others as key to a better future regardless of past shortcomings.
Mistletoe Debated as Christmas Decoration
An editorial argues mistletoe should not be hung before the New Year. It suggests keeping mistletoe as a separate New Year ceremony and warns its spirit of festivity is lost if used for social escalation before January 1.
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Yuletide
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Charlies B. Wing
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Stor
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George A. Raeth