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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
6
California orchards faced a cottony cushion scale outbreak that devastated fruit groves. Entomologists identified the pest and discovered lady beetles as a natural control, leading to widespread restoration of tree health and a near elimination of scale in many orchards.
The Twelfth Annual State Poultry Exhibit in Great Falls drew 112 exhibitors and about a thousand birds from Montana and neighboring states. Judge Ed L. Hayes of Aberdeen selected sweepstakes winners as J. R. Scott, Cecil Bowman, and others topped divisions. the show featured extensive rabbit displays and new double-deck coops. Officers were elected for the coming year and plans discussed to send Montana poultry to Chicago next fall.
The cottony cushion scale pest was controlled by Vedalia lady beetles imported from Australia. The beetles thrived on the scale, multiplied rapidly, and protected the orchard by feeding exclusively on the pest. Over time beetle numbers rose and the scale was kept in check, allowing for continual release to prevent outbreaks.
Great Falls faces a looming hay shortage as shipments from Washington and eastern states supply daily 75 cars. Alfalfa now fetches 40 per ton delivered in Montana, with buyers warning quality hay may be scarce before spring. Local dealers report delays and rejections while cattle, sheep, and horses across the state depend on imports to meet 1,000,000 cattle and 2,500,000 livestock needs.
Tests show Sudan grass pasture matches or exceeds silage grain and alfalfa hay in supporting milk yield. Six Holstein cows grazed four acres from July 1 to October 10, maintaining production while fed only grain supplements, demonstrating dependable summer forage when other pastures fail.
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