Insect Invading U S Elm Trees From Europe
The elm pest Gossyparia ulmi Geoffroy, long known in Europe, has appeared in the United States starting in Westchester New York in 1884. The article describes its spread to Cambridge Massachusetts, Washington D C, and notes its preference for American elms over European species, along with detailed life stages and proposed control methods including kerosene emulsion and hydro cyanic acid gas under tented trees.
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Geoffroy
Europe
France
United States
Westchester County
N. Y
Cambridge
Mass
New York City
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Division of Entomology
Unthreshed Wheat for the Chickens by H H Shepard
Farms describe feeding waste wheat to chickens horses and pigs across a barnyard. Early dry weather left short wheat feed while oats and hay fed others, yet poultry thrived on field foraging and pigs benefited from the scraps.
Sour whey harm to pigs prompts farm cleanup advice
A farmer with about 75 pigs fed on sour whey slop and filthy troughs reported stiff joints and lameness. Experts blame fermentation in whey and waste from daily additions, urging thorough cleaning, scalding of barrels, and feeding fresher slop. They note hens likewise select grain green matter and animal protein from bugs and worms.
Don’t Ship Poultry Without Following These Guidelines
Shippers of market poultry are warned to avoid bony, half-picked, or poorly packed stock and to inspect references before consigning. Use clean boxes, ensure the animal heat has left, notify the commission house with full data, and avoid untested markets. Invest in proper coops and gear to prevent losses and cruelty issues.
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Commission
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Foolproof method to curb a dog’s rush at passersby
An old overcoat or disguise helps keep a dog from rushing travelers. A spray of diluted ammonia in the garden and a single dose of medicine given as the dog darts into the road are suggested as a cure. This procedure is said to require only one dose.
Raising Sheep Early March Care for Better Lambs
A farmer advises timing lambing for April or May but stresses care in March to gain higher prices. Tips cover feeding from racks, dangers of rye straw for pregnant ewes, ram selection by skin color, daily flock checks, flushing ewes on fresh pasture, and using corn fields for grazing with minimal grain feeding to maintain good flesh and promote twin births.
Sheep Feeding and Feed Rack Construction Notes
The writer describes feed rack construction using 1x4 material and inch boards for the frame. The rack stands 13% ft high and is designed not to tip easily. In frozen ground, feeding is limited. when not frozen, grain is provided to breeding ewes. Feed troughs are three boards long by 8 feet, bottom 10 inches wide, sides 6 inches high. Oats are scattered thinly to limit intake for better mastication. Threshed oats have yielded pleasing results over many years, with lambing time oats supplemented by one ear of corn shelled to one pint per sheep daily.
Wise Feeder Timing Finishing Touches and Finishing
An editor notes a creature expert advises timing in preparation. The piece highlights when to begin final refinements and when to stop, focusing on precision and readiness.
Baby beef aims lift in central dairying regions
Farmers are urged to push early maturity in cattle, favoring well bred calves. Fall-born calves fed on skim milk and grain until pasture greens, then pasture with grain. Finishing by 16 to 17 months boosts pasture use, faster capital turnover, and higher yields, with baby beef fetching strong prices in recent years. A regional note highlights Ohio's example of youth investing in calves to build a herd.
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Ohio
Co operative farming projects boost Missouri yields and profits
The Missouri Experiment Station reports co operative experiments across 105 of 114 counties. Horticulture shows orchard profits rise with proper fertilization and spraying. Dairy farms in southwest Missouri increase profits by over 20 percent under Dairy Department guidance. Farm management aid ranges from 100 to 1000 dollars this year, with many farmers noting business like practices restored confidence and longer tenure on the farm.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri
Dairy Department
Department of Farm Management
Timber Supply of the United States
The report outlines private and public forest ownership in the United States, detailing 448 360 695 M board feet of federal standing saw timber and 75 billion feet held by states. It notes vast private holdings of 1 700 billion feet, concentrated in better timber regions, with limited forestry practices to date and a call for improved forest management across all ownerships.
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United States
New Jersey Farmer Builds Biplane Glider On Farm
A New Jersey farmer famed for thriving crops rigs a home crafted biplane glider linked to his fields. The inventive farmer attaches a Wright-like machine to his farm setup, showcasing his engineering skill amid varied crop fortunes.
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New Jersey
Mixing Alsike with Red or Mammoth Clover Improves Pasture
The article recommends combining Alsike with either common red or mammoth clover to yield richer pasture. It notes leaves drive value more than stems, Alsike having higher leaf percentage and finer stem, and better regrowth after mowing. Advice includes sowing about ten pounds of medium clover per acre and keeping frost off to extend grazing use. Delaying spring turnout until May is advised for profits.
Sheep Ram SelectionAdvice From Local Notes
Notes from the sheepfold discuss buying a ram for mutton and emphasize that good qualities matter beyond size or fleece. The guidance suggests a ram may be slightly under size if other traits are strong.
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Cork
San Jose
B. E. Lara
Central West States
Batttle
Timber Supply OF
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