First Class Seed Corn Selection Boosts Yields
The United States Degert Tent report details selecting seed ears from the highest yielding rows, preserving quality, and testing viability. It notes improved yields by up to 27 percent on fertile soil, and urges fall preparation, careful drying, and storage to prevent weevils and grain pests.
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United States
Degert
Chine Insuet
Jiketon
Woodburn White Peent
Raise More Wheat and Rye
United States Department of Agriculture advises early plowing and frequent harrowing to boost yields. Fall pasture for sheep and swine improves ground moisture and seedbed. With war reducing food, America should exceed other nations in wheat and rye production, sow rye where wheat uncertain, and consider rye and rape.
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United States Department of Agriculture
America
In thriving sections a high value sheep pasture noted
In sections where this crop thrives, an exceedingly valuable pasture for sheep lambs and swine is described, highlighting its great value for livestock grazing and potential economic impact.
Edible bean crop to double by harvest forecast
USDA forecasts dry edible bean production will nearly double in two years with an expected harvest of 19,701,000 bushels this year. California is slated to provide about half the crop and Michigan roughly 20 percent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Caliifornia
Michigan
Crimson Clover: Best Catch Crop After Summer Grains
Crimson clover serves well as a catch or cover crop after summer crops like corn oats wheat Irish potatoes hay cotton and other staples. It adapts to follow these crops to improve soil health and manage residue.
A Bird in the Hand
Special Information Service report from the United States Department of Agriculture covers avian care, feeding practices, and common poultry health tips for small flock owners. Practical guidance aims to improve bird welfare and farm productivity.
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Special Information Service
United Stated Department of Agriculture
Comfort Is Her House Required For Winter Poultry
Agricultural guidance stresses fresh air dryness and sunlight in poultry houses. Roof choice and proper layout affect warmth and durability. Discusses roof styles floor options roosts nests and breeding considerations for efficient winter egg production.
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Simler
United States Department of Agriculture
Hunter Fox Thwarts Chase as Speakman Climbs Tree
One of the finest foxes Moderated by the Speakman hunt in years deceived hunters for half an hour. They found a tree with baying hounds and, after a light search, spotted the fox on a limb. William Speakman climbed the tree, shook the limb, and Reynard fell thirty feet uninjured, renewing the chase toward Thomas farm where the fox escaped by holing.
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Speakman
Fox
William Speakman
Reynard
Thomas Farm
Philadelphia
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