Importance of Good Breeding in Livestock Yields
Prepared by the USDA, the study compares dressing yields across cattle sheep lambs and swine from common to show-class stock. It notes 48–66 percent yield for cattle, 42–58.3 for sheep, and 75–85.3 for hogs, arguing top-bred animals offer more meat and better feed efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Specialiats
Bureau of Animal Industry
John Roberts
Chicago
Carefully Remove Even Sprouts of Barberries
Removal of common barberry bushes is urged to combat black stem rust. Officials urge property owners to inspect former sites for sprouts before leaves appear and to monitor repeatedly over years. The USDA and state universities seek widespread cooperation to eradicate a pest causing millions of dollars in damage annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Melander
Minnesota University Farm
Adopt Improved Wheat Methods Spread to 90,000 Farms
Agricultural extension workers promoted better wheat growing to yield superior grain at lower cost. The methods were adopted on over 90,000 farms in 1822, per reports to the United States Department of Agriculture. About one and a quarter million bushels of seed wheat were treated by farmers using these techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin on Arsenicals Issued by Department of Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture released Department Bulletin 1147 detailing chemical physical and insecticidal properties of arsenicals. It notes green and lead arsenate as longstanding insecticides and calcium arsenate rising in use for boll weevils, with comparisons to calcium greenate and acid lead arsenate. Copies are available from Washington D C while supply lasts.
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Insteade
Maces Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Practical Tips for Filling Silo in Fall
Farm department at Town State college offers practical fall silo filling advice. Check corn binder, twine, and six pounds per acre, clean and dry silo, remove water in pit, fit doors, keep hoops tight but not drum to avoid dish, inspect cutter, tighten bolts and oil bearings, stock sharp knives, and layer silage properly to blend old and new. If corn is too dry, add water to pack silage as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Government Establishing Experimental Fur Farm
The bureau of biological survey of the U S Department of Agriculture plans an experimental fur farm in northwestern New York to study fur bearing animals and captive breeding for quality fur. The Keeseville farm will be discontinued when the new Saratoga Springs project is ready. The 20 acre tract lies three and a half miles from Saratoga Springs on the road to Corinth and offers easy access by car or bus. about 15 acres are timbered good for the operation.
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New York State
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Keeseville
Saratoga Springs
Corinth
Government Whitewash for Farm Use Claims Plain Mix
A curiously described whitewash recipe promotes farm usage and is attributed to the New York state college at Stliney. The directions detail soaking, straining, and mixing lime with salt rice and glue, then thinning with hot water and letting the blend stand before use.
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New York State College
Stliney
Clean Packing Houses To Prevent Fruit Diseases
Clean packing houses prevent disease before heavy apple and pear packing begins. Do not keep decayed fruit in the packing house. Decayed fruit like plums peaches and mummies spread brown rot by spores and scab remains a menace to incoming fruit.
Market More Farm Products in 1928 Co operatives expand credit access
Reports to the Department of Agriculture indicate 1928 will see a larger volume of cooperative marketing than last year as new associations form and existing ones enlarge. Improvements in credit facilities, including intermediate credit banks and the War Finance Corporation, are expanding lines of credit and encouraging private banks to offer more lending to farm cooperatives across cotton, wheat, wool, tobacco, and canned fruits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Congress
War Finance Corporation
War Finance Corportion
War Finance Corporattion
Federal Farm Loan Board
Arizona
Barberry Fight Covers 484 Counties in Five Years
The USDA and partners report a massive barberry eradication effort across 13 states. In the last fiscal year roughly 740,855 bushes were removed from 6,708 properties with follow-up destruction of 80,670 sprouting bushes and 8,188 seedlings. Since 1918 about 5,234,048 bushes and 53,610 properties have been cleared.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
State Departments of Agriculture
Conference For
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minaesota
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Preliminary Report on New Australian Tomato Weevil Issued
The United States Department of Agriculture released Circular 28% by F. H. Chittenden detailing the Australian tomato weevil a newly discovered insect pest. It feeds on tomato and potato but is a general feeder and could become significant like the sweet potato weevil. Lead arsenate sprayed on tomatoes killed beetles within 24 hours. Field reports show lead arsenate works on potatoes and turnips. calcium arsenate could be cheaper. Copies available from the Department of Agriculture Washington DC while supplies last.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
F. H. Chittenden
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Keep Farm Water Supply Free From Contamination
Water must be free from contamination and disease. Analyze if in doubt and remove contamination sources. Seal wells with clay, extend platforms, and use concrete or tongue and grooved planks to prevent puddles. Keep outhouses away from wells and prefer sanitary toilets or septic tanks. A little money yields a pure water supply for drinking.
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W, FA. McPheeters
Oklahome A. and
M. College
Common Mistakes in Feeding Live Stock
An investigation of 457 feeders with about twenty years experience finds the main error is poor feed combinations, followed by underfeeding and insufficient protein. It notes improvements among progressive farmers toward balanced rations, liberal feeding, more legumes, better water, minerals, production-based feeding, and consistent practices. Dairymen reportedly keep close production accounts while many cowowners feed all cows the same.
Tighten Hoops on Silo to Prevent Air Leakage
Instructions for wooden silos emphasize tightening hoops before filling to prevent air leakage and loosening staves if dry after tightening. If corn dries before filling, suggest running water into the blower to add moisture. The aim is to keep silage moist enough to pack well while avoiding excessive moisture.
Why Not Use Harrogate Water For Horses At Doncaster
An English horse trainer trials horses at Doncaster and wonders if Harrogate spring water could benefit horses with similar bodily structures. The idea sparks laughter from friends, while questions arise about the origins near the Ep som racecourse at Epsom.
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Doncaster
Harrogate
Epsom
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Baby Skin Relief
Advertisement extols Cuticura products for soothing a baby's red rough itchy skin. Recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and occasional use of Cuticura Toilet Trio dusting powder Tolcum for fragrance and care.
The Flan Bride Expresses Personal Wishes
The bride sobs and confesses she would be happier if her husband shared her interests and never insisted on his choices, expressing a longing for compromise that would make life feel perfect.
Health is the Most Valuable Asset You Have
Charley E Backus credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing dizziness palpitation loss of appetite and stomach pain after doctors failed to diagnose. After two bottles he improved, then bought six more and says the tonic saved his life. He urges others to try it and notes trial packs are available from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Chas. E. Backus
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