Farmers urged to burn fence debris to curb pests
Wide awake Iowa farmers are urged to clean fence bows and burn refuse to remove insect harbors. Dr. Fenton of the Town Agricultural Experiment station recommends crop rotation and describes control methods including nicotine solutions, lime sulfur, nicotine sprays, tobacco extracts, and lead arsenate mixed with water, noting lime reduces foliage burn.
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Iowa
F. A. Fenton
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Fenton
Seeding Lawns: Timing and Mix for Slopes and Calmer Spots
Iowa State College horticultural guidance stresses avoiding seed on sloped lawns until wash risk subsides, with sowing possible by mid to late April on level ground. Recommended mix is bluegrass and white clover, with optional rye or oats for quick shading, rates given per 300 sq ft, plus rolling and careful mowing to promote healthy growth.
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Horticultural Department
Iowa State College
Rhubarb Crop Growth Tips From Town State College
Rhubarb is called the poor man's strawberry and a practical garden crop. C V Holsinger of Town State College Extension notes a few stalks per garden, heavy fertilization, and careful soil. Plant early, use old crown segments, and favor Linnaeus or Victoria varieties for home use.
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C. V. Holsinger
Town State College
Linnaeus
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