Dairy facts show value of cooperative bull associations
The United States Department of Agriculture highlights eight districts in Iowa Minnesota and Massachusetts where 1 219 farmers owned 817 bulls with an average value of 76. Organized associations could have funded better bulls at 283 each reducing average bulls per farm from four to one. Early co ops show members saving costs while gaining access to registered bulls and higher offspring value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Department of Agriculture
Association
Bull Association
Co-Operative Bull Associations
Maryland
Michigan
High Producing Dairy Cows and Winter Care
An article notes that high producing dairy cows are delicate and rely on good protection from severe winter weather. It argues dairy men must eliminate cold weather discomfort to maintain milk output and notes farmers with larger dairy operations tend to be more careful than family farmers.
Salt for Dairy Cows: Small Feed Dosage and Yard Boxes
Guidance notes that dairy cows need about one ounce of salt daily. Do not force intake. mix a small amount into feed and place rock salt in boxes in the yard for voluntary consumption.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Harvest Methods and Waste in United States Farms
The article outlines grain harvest shares for corn in the United States with snapping ears 58 percent and field shocked 25 percent. It notes 8 percent harvested by livestock, 6 percent by unnamed methods, and warns against burning cornstalks as waste. It also highlights forage value from corn and high stover yields, averaging over two tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop
United States
Study Sugar Beet Industry Control of Cooling Moth
United States Department of Agriculture specialists study sugar beet production focusing on soils climate drainage labor and farm practices to boost wartime sugar supplies. The report Bulletin 721 covers culture methods pests including codling moth control and effective spraying schedules with arsenate of lead and fish oil soap.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
United Stales Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Solution
Grand Valley
Colorado
Agents Increase in Number in Northern and Western States
The count of county agents rose from 544 on June 30, 1917, to 1 10 percent on June 30, 1918. States that completed quotas for agents include New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. Eighty percent of agricultural counties in the northern and western regions are now covered by county district agents.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ind
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delaware
Iowa
Minnesota
New York
Hairy vetch as cover crop promotes soil nitrogen
Hairy vetch is favored as a cover crop for its rapid growth and ability to increase soil nitrogen. The benefit is maximized when the crop is inoculated to boost nodule formation and nitrogen fixation.
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Iit
Ladybird Enemies Control Fluted Scale In New Orleans
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana the bureau of entomology completed during the year the control of the fluted scale. The method used was propagation and liberation of the Australian ladybird natural enemy. Over 800 colonies were released across 40 square miles expanding to infestations in Louisiana Mississippi and Texas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Orleans
Louisiana
Bureau of Entomology
Mississippi
Texas
How to Plant an Orchard for Your State
Instructions for planning an orchard with tree spacing and acreage guidance. Specifies tree counts per acre for apples peaches pecans plums cherries and grapevines and advises obtaining high quality varieties from a reliable nurseryman.
Wheat Oats Barley Average Weights in 1918 Report
The bureau of crop estimates shows 1918 U S wheat averaged 58.8 pounds per bushel, below the ten year 68.1. Oats averaged 33.2 pounds, versus an eight crop average of 32 or 82? pounds. Barley averaged 46.9 pounds per bushel, compared with 44 pounds in the previous eight crops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Kinship of the New American Postwar Vision
An editorial urges returning soldiers to pursue farming in Canada and the United States, arguing agriculture offers the strongest, independent future. It highlights Canada’s supportive policies, abundant land, and education programs, while stressing enduring cross-border friendship and collaborative recovery efforts.
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Canada
United States
Wis
Garfield Tea Advertisement Claims Medical Benefits
An old newspaper ad promotes Garfield Tea as a remedy for constipation biliousness liver and kidney troubles. The copy urges readers to use the product when an office seeks the man and presents the tea as a cure-all.
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted For Back Aches
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backaches and urinary symptoms linked to bladder or kidney trouble. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, urges purchase via a druggist, and promises money back if ineffective.
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Mr. Hill
Haarlem
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Welsa Street
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