Increasing the Grass Yield Through Thorough Land Preparation
Farmers learn four essentials for high grass yields: smooth graded land, thorough soil preparation, abundant healthy seed, and adequate fertility with moisture. Remove rocks and stumps, level the field, and use careful tillage and a cutterway disc to avoid waste. High seeding rates and balanced fertilization are advised to maximize per acre hay production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brit Dakar
Tereen
Timothy
Wilso
Tobacco Horn Worm Life Cycle and Economic Impact
The article explains how the tobacco horn worm overwinters as pupal cells in soil and emerges as adult moths from spring to late summer. It notes the major pests, including the horn worms and flea beetles, and estimates crop losses from 2 to over 10 percent in bad years. It discusses costs from insecticides or hand-picking and describes the worm’s three-week pupal stage and two generations per season.
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Amd
Theopend
Money Lost to Animals and Willows Growing
A farmer near Ogden recalls a wallet swallowed by a goat and later recovered after an autopsy, with funds ($470) from a Texas stock sale partially eaten by a calf later recovered in full. The piecealso notes China geese feather production and a Chicago merchant seeking willow baskets, with government efforts to promote willow cultivation.
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Ogden
Treasury
Galveston
Texas
Chicago
Tobacco Horn Worm Generations and August Hibernation
The article states that July 4A tobacco horn worms will not produce a second generation, while the horn worm progeny from these moths will begin hibernation around August 10 to 18. It challenges the belief that July and August worm outbreaks are caused by a second generation.
Growing and Cultivating Potatoes and Sheep During Lambing
Practical guide on soil choice and planting potatoes noting sandy soil favors quality and drainage reduces rot. Covers seed cutting methods, machine use, pest control, and rotation. then shifts to lambing season with shelter, diet, and feeding plans to reduce ewe and lamb losses. Emphasizes protein-rich rations, proper housing, and careful management during lambing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jow
Cominaion
The Maple Sugar Season Observations and Tips
The article advises on maple syrup production from sap collection to canning and storage. It warns against fraud, recommends quality gear and proper can handling, and notes best practices for evaporation and filtration. It also mentions pumpkin and onion varieties from horticultural notes and reports an albino muskrat captured in New Jersey.
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Iin Svaur
Fumigator for Young Plants in Small Farm Use
A simple, wood framed fumigator can be built to cover ten to fifteen acres for pest control. Tobacco smoke and sulphur fumes are effective against aphids and fungi. Instructions list a 1 by 2 inch frame, wheels, a bellows, and a sheet iron fire box. tools required include hammer saw and tin shears.
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J. W. Griffin
Plum Trees Favor Light Pruning For Healthier Orchards
The article argues that plum trees thrive when a limited number of strong branches are kept and weaker shoots removed. It notes pruning debates at horticultural societies, warns against excessive thinning styles, and claims ROC style training yields little profit for plums.
Treatment of Swell Head in Chickens
A historical excerpt warns against squeezing a white matter sac from an ailing chicken eye to treat swell head. Breaking the sac risks contagion spreading through the head and chest, making birds hopeless. Proper approach is isolation, warmth, and generous feeding. avoid squeezing and touching the head to prevent further deaths.
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Seldon
How to Raise Ducks
Instructions for duck husbandry emphasize a roomy pen under two feet wide netting and dry litter in a sheltered dry house. Ducks should have ample drinking water and a swimming area for breeders to improve fertility and duckling strength, with emphasis on selecting long-bodied birds, short thick legs, yellow bills and bright eyes.
Care of Milk Vessels Advocated by Mr. R Jones
The speaker comments on milk vessel maintenance emphasizing rinsing with cold water, washing with borax or soda, scalding, and thorough drying. A rotation plan is advised to build up sales and increase yearly yield.
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Mr. R. Jones
Farm tribute links boy’s future to land care
Fraf.Karrles BL Cur tis of Iowa State College urged preserving farms for the boy at the annual Chicago alumni banquet. He argued rural districts lack proper social conditions and that public schools fail to meet farmers' needs, sending boys away for education, while stressing stakes support for fruit like tomatoes.
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Karrles BL Curtis
Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Chicago Clainini
Why Greamery Butter Is Not Better
An analysis argues that butter quality lag persists despite educated creameries. Poor farm milk and cream handling, improper cooling, and delivery age degrade flavor. Competition and lax farm practices hinder improvements in creamery butter.
Frame for Holding Funnel in Dairy Separator Care
An article notes that some operators misuse cream separators by reusing uncleaned equipment and improper handling. It discusses gaps in understanding dairy bacteriology and emphasizes proper cleaning and sanitation practices for separators to prevent contamination.
Training Horses for Market and Care Tips
The article notes training horses starts at first handling and highlights choosing horse class to maximize profit. It warns a spirited horse cannot be made to look like a broken-down horse and suggests using whale of soap to destroy lice scale insects and mealy bugs.
Government corn stalk paper experiment near Portland
Government tests near Portland Maine show corn stalk paper production may become highly important. The stalks paper machine was invented by Geo R Sherwood of Oak Park Illinois.
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Portland
Geo. R. Sherwood
Oak Park
Ill
Gardener Plans 2000 Rose Varieties on One Bush
A Berkley California gardener reveals aims to graft 2000 rose varieties on a single bush and expects to display blooms from nearly every United States variety.
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Berkley
California
United States
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