Three Strawberry Growing Systems in the South and Florida
The article explains three strawberry growing systems the hill, the matted row, and the hedgerow intermediate method. It notes Florida favors the hill system for best color and ripening under short days, while other southern regions prefer hedgerow or matted row for larger yields and better air flow. Planting times vary by region with Florida allowing June to November planting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Florida
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast States
South
Cowpeas valued as cover crop and food staple
Cowpeas serve as cover hay and human food with Hop-in-John relished by many. Planting uses one bushel per acre broadcast and harrowed as velvet beans. Among varieties Iron is favored for being free from root-knot, a soil illness affecting other legumes and trees.
Keep the Horse Busy for Low Feed Cost
The article advises keeping a horse busy to reduce feeding costs. If busy playtime isn’t possible, feed cheaply using hay or roughage and two pounds of cottonseed meal daily. A sparing amount of corn can maintain good condition for idle horses or mules.
Little Trouble With Sows During Farrowing Time
Healthy sows kept in proper quarters and fed as usual during gestation face little trouble at farrowing. Gestation for a sow ranges from 112 to 11 days.
Grease remedy cautions for chicks in warm weather
A brief note warns that applying grease to chicks should occur only on warm sunny mornings. Greasing in cold or wet conditions harms the chicks and can kill them or their lice.
Sell Products to Cow A Farmer’s Profitable Hay Market
A quirky premise promotes selling hay and grain directly to dairy cows, claiming cows pay high prices and guarantee returns. The piece playfully urges farmers to market feed to cattle, envisioning steady profits from a cooperative livestock trade.
Fragmentary editorial musings on health and ethics in transit
A garbled reminiscence of public health and moral guidance appears as fragmented phrases about typhoid, daylight, possession, enterprise, and patience. The disjointed lines touch on courage, judgment, and shared road wisdom, wrapped in a stray tone of social advice from an unsettled page.
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Sound National
Sound Nation
Sime
Demonstrator: Feeder prompts and savings implied in cuts
Fragmentary text presents a discussion of feeders and demonstrations, noting prompts to reduce production and cut costs. It mentions live outputs and savings, with unclear context and incomplete phrases. The source lacks coherent detail but hints at efficiency measures and contingency discussions.
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Dirac
Community Ties Strengthen Through Local Service
A concise report notes neighbors rally to support local initiatives that build stronger communities and social ties through service efforts and collaborative action.
Farmer Living Off Ground Seen Going
A fragmentary OCR item notes a farmer living off the land, glimpsed in a rural setting. The readable text suggests a simple, subsistence situation tied to the earth and daily labor. Further details are unreadable in the snippet.
Principles for strong farmers clubs and community action
The article argues that farmers clubs must have definite tasks to aid community needs such as buying clubs roads schools and health. It stresses organized effort and careful planning including record keeping and cautions against formation to block competitors. It notes extension services offer start up help and ongoing guidance to improve efficiency.
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Farmers’ Club
Agricultural Extension Division
Preserving Eggs For Future Use Methods Compared
The article explains two common egg preservation methods: limewater and water glass. Limewater uses one pound of lime per five gallons of cooled boiled water to submerge fresh unwashed eggs in a jar, covered with muslin and lime paste to limit evaporation. Water glass involves diluting sodium silicate with nine parts water, using one quart to preserve about twelve dozen eggs, stored in an earthen jar or wooden tub with evaporation prevention measures.
Diversifying crops urged to end one crop system
Capt. A B Rich of Birmingham says a systematic campaign by the Birmingham chamber of commerce aims to diversify Southern agriculture. Jefferson county farmers already plan to convert, proving land and climate suitable for various crops. A 350 acre farm near Birmingham demonstrates profitable, self sustaining diversification with detailed crop costing and pricing records guiding decisions.
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Capt
A. B. Rich
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson County
Alabama
South
Sheep breeders focus on Tamland over breeding ewes
The author argues that sheep owners stress Tamland selection while neglecting god and uniform breeding ewes. A good pure predtam can improve grades, but as flocks near perfection, more effort on selecting breeding ewes is essential to allow further improvement.
Damages by Insects Face Farm Interests in U S
Finnologists estimate harmful insects damage farming interests in the United States by at least 200.9 million dollars yearly. The pests injure shrubs and trees, harming nature’s enemies and garden health.
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United
Southwest Grass Advice for Rich Alluvial Soils
A fragment advises selecting coldio grass for farming in the Southwest on rich alluvial soil. It notes that annual growth occurs after field work in early summer and mentions weights or pounds related to the crop, though details are garbled. The readable portion stresses suitability and timing for planting in the season.
Hatch timing for laying hens before frost
Professor Rice says farmers must calculate hatch dates using weather charts to ensure pullets reach maturity before freezing weather. By selecting breed such as White Leghorns, farmers back from the expected cold period to about eight months prior, aiming for a mild window to prevent vitality loss before laying begins.
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Professor Rice
Condition of hen to avoid egg bound deaths
Egg bound is a fault of the keeper not the hen. Hens may die without warning. Egg bound weakens the heart and the hen may be found dead on the nest while straining. Overfat condition causes pressure on the egg passage, weakening it and sometimes rupturing the walls. This can lead to inflammation and peritonitis.
Providing Shade for Poultry in Summer
The Missouri College of Agriculture urges farmers to shade poultry during hot months. Adequate shade cuts deaths and boosts productivity for ducks geese and chickens. Portable shelters and shaded fields like cornfields or patches offer safe sun protection and promote economical growth.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Killing turkeys by sticking and braining described
An old guide explains how to kill turkeys by hanging, inserting a knife through the roof of the mouth, and braining near the eyes. It outlines plucking order and handling, noting feathers are shipped undrawn to market and that methods and dressing are largely similar across practices.
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Farmer
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