Sweet Clovers Offer Varied Types for Better Forage
United States Department of Agriculture notes sweet clovers show wide variation in growth habits. New hay varieties like Grundy County and Crystal Dwarf improve quality. research targets winter hardiness and drought tolerance. developments include alfalfa-like clones from Canada and efforts to grow on acid soils and in dry western plains.
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United States Department of Agriculture
L. W. Kephart
Grundy County
Arctic
Unsen
Siberian
Canada
Great Plains
Redfield
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Sweet Clover Doubles Wheat Yield in Dakota
North Dakota farmer M. Miller cultivates 1800 acres and touts sweet clover as a soil builder. He cites an 85 bushel per acre yield on a field previously planted with clover versus 12 on the rest, noting better soil nitrogen and physical condition for following crops like corn.
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Dakota
M. Miller
North Dakota
Mr. Miller
Agricultural Facts PODS EOHOree crops and silage notes
Agricultural tips discuss culling slow maturing soybeans and corn, harvesting stage timing for silage, rising dairy cattle prices toward 1931, silage costs, and feeding capacity. Advice covers nurse crops with sweet clover, thinning purse crops, avoiding defective exhibit produce, and packaging fruit baskets to improve appeal and pressure distribution.
Progress Against Bovine Tuberculosis Across States
The United States Department of Agriculture reports steady gains in tuberculosis eradication through fiscal year 1927. Over 1,600 counties are TB free, with Michigan, North Carolina, and Iowa leading in certified counties. About 17.6 million cattle were under supervision, with 800,000 tested in the last month and 24,000 diseased, removal and slaughter reducing spread nationwide.
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United States Department
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Michigan
Iowa
United States
Plan for Determining Sex of Guinea Fowls
The article explains how to distinguish male from female guinea fowls for breeding stock. Males show richer neck color, firmer wattles, and compact plumage, while females have paler wattles and rougher feathers. Calls are often misattributed, as the female cry is common when frightened. Differences are subtler after summer, requiring careful observation for balanced stock.
Harvest Silage Corn When Ears Are Mature
Guidance from Colorado Agricultural College Extension Tab 237 A on harvesting silage corn. Cut when ears are mature and stalks remain green, allow shocks to dry, then haul and pile. Avoid field chucking until fully dry to prevent heating and molding and ensure forage value.
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Colorado Agricultural College
Rye and Wheat Boost Spring Soil Improvement Across Regions
The article notes rye and wheat as strong spring cover crops suitable for northern and southern regions. It recommends follow crops like althar bar ley or cute in the North for early yields, with Borghuniy and Japanese cane suggested in Perdewlar. Cutting height at two to three feet yields more in some cases, while midsummer sowing of corn remains a practical option during dry pasture periods.
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Tila Acakon
Borghuniy
Perdewlar
Borghuime Tong
Mrs Bassett Always Tired
Mrs Bassett of Lansing Michigan describes relief from fatigue and run down health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved energy after starting the remedy and recommends it to others including a teenage neighbor. The letter notes the product has a long history as a root and herb medicine sold by druggists.
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Lansing
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Acros
Eixteen
F. Basser
South
Hayford Avenue
Lydia EB. Finkham
Getting Of Easy Mandy
A terse rustic exchange records a wedding scene where Rufus asks if the minister will kiss the couple, and the answer confirms the minister will take half the usual fee.
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Rufus
Back From the Beach in Playful Banter
The line exchanges reveal a lighthearted beach scene with sunburn and playful teasing. Dottie jokes about being sunburned while Tottie teases her romantic blush. The dialogue captures a breezy, seaside mood.
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Dottie
Tottie
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