Leaf Spot Disease and Plant Health Concepts
The article defines plant disease as departure from normal behavior and outlines leaf spot as a key symptom. It notes causes include parasitic fungi and insects, describes varied leaf symptoms, and emphasizes continuous observation and spraying with Bordeaux mixture for control. It credits agricultural institutions and the USDA for advances in disease study and prevention.
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France
United States
Agricultural Colleges
Agricultural Experiment
Turkeys Thrive on Alfalfa Alone in Nebraska Ranch
A Nebraska ranchman with over 200 acres of wild land relies on irrigation to farm, but his turkeys flourish by feeding solely on alfalfa. A creek flows through the property with cottonwood along the banks, and 200 acres are sown to alfalfa. Each year he raises 800 to 1,200 turkeys with minimal care beyond alfalfa feed.
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Nebraska
Hog raiser aims for pastureless hogs fail to prosper
A farmer aiming to raise hogs without pasture and forage crops faces continual effort but little success, likened to a puppy chasing its tail. The remark highlights the futility of attempting such methods without adequate forage.
Poultry as a Sideline and Fruit Farming Advice
A Missouri man weighs the pros and cons of raising fruit and poultry together. He notes seasonal work shifts, suggests focus if needed, and cites examples of multi-crop farming and risk management. A Wisconsin accident is also mentioned.
Better Veal Feed Would Raise Dairy Profits Now
An editorial argues that the high mutton price should push dairymen to fatten calves and improve veal quality. It cites young calves sold at week-old ages, urges systematic feeding and a legal limit on shipping under four weeks, and claims 76 percent of veal is unfit for food.
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Railroad and Express
When to Sell Hogs for Profit by W C Hosland
A veteran hog raiser shares his experience on feeding and market timing. He advocates alfalfa fed from birth, selling porkers at about 200 pounds or seven months, notes cost of gains, and stresses fattening hogs for market rather than aiming for peak market timing. He also mentions winter shearing extending housing costs but boosting returns.
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W. C. Hosland
Building Pigeon Lofts And Nests
Pigeons thrive where humans dwell and eleven breeds exist. The Homer leads, with profitable breeding urged for market, plus loft layouts, south-facing light, and wire fly enclosures. Guidance covers nest arrangement, materials, costs, and careful stock selection to avoid inbreeding and waste.
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Atde Walla
Characteristics of the Quail Causes and Controversy in Vineyards
A study of California quail diets shows they mainly eat plant seeds and insects, with 97 percent vegetable matter. Damage to vineyards is rare and localized, occurring mainly when large chaparral areas are cleared and quail gather in dense numbers. Quail are easily trapped and valued for food and sport, keeping populations from widespread harm.
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California
F. BH. L
Beal
1911 Apple Exports Surpass One Million Barrels Value
In 1911 the United States shipped more than 1.5 million barrels of apples valued around 45.6 million dollars, with early shipments of oranges beginning to appear in trade data for that year.
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United States
Record of Hen Raising Records and County Farm Wins
Fragmented report notes Henry Johnson of Glenville and Alderman Cone Deveree of Tarrytown claiming records in February for poultry and corn. Mentions a Missouri boy winning a $100 prize for corn yield, and an Adair county farm with apples achieving success at altitude in British Columbia.
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Henry Johnson
Glenville
Cone Deveree
Tarrytown
Missouri
Adair County
British
Columbia
Indians Grow Fruit Trees and Boost Bee Industry in Texas
The Idsho Indians expand fruit raising with school nursery propagated trees and tree sharing for care. The Weneha Forest Reserve will get shrubbery treatment to double summer water supply. A bulletin says peanuts can replace alfalfa in the south, yielding hay and 600 pounds of pork per acre. Texas leads in beekeeping with over 15 million pounds honey valued at 8.6 million and about 600,000 swarms valued at 5.5 million, increasing rapidly.
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Blue Mountains
Weneha
Government
Forestry Bureau
Texas
Union
Winter forced rhubarb tips and old field clearing notes
Guidance on winter forced rhubarb in cellars and unheated spaces with frost, soil and light requirements, plus outdoor propagation by division and seed. The piece also recounts clearing overgrown fields of green briar and pine via burning and grazing, and mentions A. J. A. B. Lee planning an egg experiment station in Frankfort to curb spoilage.
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A. B Lee
Frankfort
Connecticut Man Claims Rare Feats by Ducks
A Connecticut owner reports his duck laid a total of twenty eight eggs in fourteen days. He states the eggs are all even in size and appear ordinary with no unusual features.
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Necticut
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United States Department of Agriculture
J. J. Hazelton
Springfield
Geo. Harmes
Platteville
Wis
England
EL Lamunion
Galville
Rexk
W. G. Chambers
Los Angeles
A. J
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