Twelve Links in Clean Milk Chain
Dairy specialists from the Wisconsin College of Agriculture outline steps for clean milk production. A healthy herd, clean stable, ventilation, dry yard, clean utensils, pure water, sunlight, and careful feeding reduce bacteria. Prompt cold delivery to receiving plants yields better, longer lasting dairy products and fewer customer complaints.
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B. H. Farrington
L. ©. Thompson
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Farrington
Thompson
Tiny white maggots injure crops in roots
European pest recently arrived in the country damages carrots parsnips and celery by boring into roots and honeycombing carrots. Remedies from England include kerosene with wood ashes along row sides, Dutch gardeners plant colonies among carrots, and tobacco dust with at least 1 percent nicotine is advised, applied along each side of the row once plants reach two to three inches high.
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Glenn W. Herrick
Bural New Yorker
England
Holland
Alsike Clover Pastures Pose Risk to White Stock
Alsike clover can cause sores on the nose ears and legs of white skinned animals. Poisoning appears linked to hot sunny weather after heavy dew. Experts advise removing affected stock from clover and moving to grass. Farmers should use care rather than avoid the crop entirely.
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Mort Farmtra
Indiana Barmers
Hansen
Purdie
Sweet Clover Hay as Dairy Feed Compared to Red Clover
The article argues sweet clover hay, if well cured and not too coarse, can rival alfalfa for dairy cows and may be better than red clover hay. It stresses proper curing and timing, noting that hay from the current year's growth is most satisfactory.
Storing Vegetables for Winter Use with Simple Home Methods
J J Gardner of Colorado Agricultural College explains how to keep root crops and cabbage fresh through winter. He outlines methods for small quantities in moist sand and larger stocks in outdoor pits, with conical ground piles, six to eight inches of litter, and manure cover as needed to prevent freezing.
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J. J. Gardner
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colorado
Fall Plowing Best Plan for Eradicating Garlic
A Knox county Indiana field study shows fall plowing and spring cultivation effectively destroy wild garlic. J B McCarty began the method on a 22 acre infested farm three years ago, achieving substantial eradication after weather interruptions, with corn, beans, cowpeas and rye rotations following. The technique requires multiple years, with fall plowing turning garlic upside down and spring plowing plus cultivated crops aiding eradication.
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Knox County
Indiana
A. A. Hansen
Purdus University Agricultural Extension Staff
J. B. McCarty
McCarty
Brad
Feed Liberally for Profitable Milk Production
R W Clark of Colorado Agricultural College urges liberal feeding for dairy cows. He explains that 50 to 75 percent of feed must cover maintenance, with the rest supporting milk production. A mixed diet digests better, sustains appetite, and meets body needs, preventing deviant cravings for nonfood items.
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R. W. Clark
Colorado Agrcultural College
Farm notes warn on poultry, seed, and beetle control
Farmers should track poultry records and dairy output, guard against theft, store fall grain seeds, and ensure hens have grit and water. Harvest lima beans for winter use, avoid corn roots, and cultivate shallow. Use calcium arsenate and hydrated lime for bean beetle control. A broody hen may be troublesome and boarders should be paid.
Fight Weeds for Vegetable Garden in North Carolina
Extension horticulturist Glenn Randall urges shallow cultivation to keep soil thin and weeds down for continuous vegetable supply in hot midsummer. Comments on crops that endure heat, late cabbage planting, tomato plantings with wilt resistant varieties, and daily green-vegetable consumption to protect health.
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Glenn O. Randall
North Carolina State College of Agriculture
Randall
New Zealand
Handall
Making of Soft Meated Fowls Out of Cockerels
The article explains caponizing cockerels to produce large soft meat birds and notes it increases weight slightly. It recommends performing the procedure at 10 to 12 weeks, keeping birds separated during healing, providing shelter, quiet, and a water and sweet skim milk feed mix. An experienced operator is advised for best results.
Silo Solutions for Dairy Farms Roughage Shortage
Iowa State College experts assert dairy farmers will face a roughage shortfall this year and recommend silage as a key method to stretch bay supply. John M. Shaw notes silage can save hay and lower milk and butterfat costs, with time to build a silo for fall use.
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Iowa State College
John M. Shaw
Harvesting Broom Corn Process Summary
Harvesting broom corn occurs in the milk stage. Farmers tip and tuck the tops of neighboring rows to lift the heads, then remove the heads with stalks and haul them to a stripper. Seeds are moved, the brush is cured and baled for sale.
Pasture Trials at South Dakota State College
A forage study at South Dakota State College aims to determine how many head of stock can be kept on one acre of various pastures, the duration each pasture provides quality feed, the relative gains of livestock, and to develop a rotation plan that maintains good feed during hot summer months. The fourfold purpose guides a forage crop experiment currently in progress, focusing on grazing efficiency, feed longevity, and sustaining livestock productivity through seasonal stress.
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South Dakota State College
Natural Crossing in Oats Is Very Small
The USDA reports that oats, like corn, exhibit natural crossing though at a very small rate. Akron field data show crosses vary by variety with Towar at about 1 percent, a level of interest to cereal researchers and seed nurseries for refining testing methods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rowa
Akron
Qolo
Towar
Minerals Assist Chicks in Building Framework
The article explains how minerals support chick growth by building bone and framework, aiding digestion, and enhancing disease resistance. It emphasizes minerals’ role in keeping pullets healthy for strong winter laying and notes changing feeds and methods as poultry science advances.
Using Rape as Pasture for Cattle and Calves
Rape can be used as cattle pasture but risks bloat. New cattle learn to eat slowly, while ripe rape increases danger. Milk cows receive heavy grain before turning on the field and must have salt. Young calves should not be pastured on rape due to bloat and plant pulling waste. The best method is to cut rape and feed it to prevent waste.
Weeds to Watermelon Vines and Field Health Notes
Weeds sap the soil and farmers should watch watermelon vines for anthracnose while lime scattered on fiesta foundations aids the family. Fields should be watched for root and corn issues and healthy stalks selected for better corn. Scrub hogs need 20 percent more feed than purebreds to gain 100 pounds.
Uniformity Sought In State Poultry Accreditation Rules
A national committee reports wide differences among 22 states in certification and accreditation rules for hatching eggs, chicks, and breeding stock. It urges harmonization to stabilize the industry and facilitate interstate commerce, noting varied grading and testing standards across states.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Starting Sweet Clover With Corn in the Fall
The article explains sowing sweet clover with corn in fall, noting success depends on season favorability, land type, and rainfall. It states clover survival is often poor by spring, though occasionally it overwinters, and that poorer land for corn may suit clover better than rich fields yielding 60 bushels or more.
Sheep Business Faces Market Fluctuations
The sheep industry, like other sectors, endures price swings with cycles of low and high returns. Since 1922, sheep have been among the most profitable farm livestock. after this year, prices may dip. Dry weather could briefly disrupt markets this fall, offering a chance to establish a farm flock and motivate those in the business to retain flocks.
Mineral mixtures for poultry feeding advised
The article notes many commercial mineral mixes marketed for poultry feeding and suggests buyers obtain a well known brand and feed strictly by the instructions. It warns that mixtures may contain extra minerals such as pitch or sulfur which may have no definite place in the diet.
Whitewash Still Oldest Paint Form Used In Farms
Whitewash remains the oldest paint for barns and interiors, with no substitute on the horizon. Rural engineer BR Gross of New Jersey College of Agriculture notes its cheapness, ease of preparation, disinfection, and wholesome appearance. The government formula uses quicklime, salt, glue, Spanish white, alum, and optional soap for gloss. apply hot and not too thick to prevent cracking.
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BR. Gross
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Hill Seed Potato Selection Yields Vary Widely at Geneva Station
experiments at the Geneva station compared seed potato halves grown under near field conditions. yields ranged from zero to 141.8 percent of the two plants’ average, with an average 28.4 percent difference. experts caution that hill selection may not reach perfection, though selecting seed from high-yielding hills remains proven for maintaining high yields.
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Geneva
Pali
Crown of Alfalfa Plants Is Close to the Ground
Young alfalfa plants form a crown near soil level. Grazing animals like horses and sheep can clip the tops during fall and winter, killing many plants. Cattle tend to crop the tops, not the crown, leaving a protective top for winter. Alfalfa stays green under snow, with slight color at the crown. Movement over frozen fields can break tops and reduce plant numbers. Fencing is cheaper than fencing off alfalfa fields.
Agricultural Advice and Reminders from Farm Column
Practical farming tips urge spraying or dusting potatoes to kill weeds and pests. Emphasizes mowing pastures to destroy weeds and planting soybeans for seed, hay, and soil health. Recommends quality paint to protect structures, early weed control, frequent cultivation, and careful poultry housing and feeding for profitability.
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