Open Front Poultry Houses Now Standard For Ventilation
The article explains the shift from damp windowed houses to open front or cloth front poultry houses, noting better winter egg production and vigor of germs in dry, well ventilated spaces. It describes open front shed and stationary designs, curtain fronts for cold nights, and the practical benefits of small stationary houses on hilly or space-limited farms. It also covers hen usefulness and meat tenderness comparing yarded and free-range poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Kansas Agricultural College
Toost
Speeb
Goats Abundant and Largely TB-Free in Nation
The country reportedly counts over two million goats, with thousands kept as milk goats and regularly used for dairy. Public health authorities note that these animals are practically free from tuberculosis.
Apples Prosper in North America Leading States
The article highlights North America as a major apple producing region with New York as the top state in production. It notes other strong producers Missouri Oregon and Washington and mentions the goal of achieving perfect fruit quality and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
New York
Missouri
Oregon
Washington
The Best Apples and New Farming Methods
A list of premier apple varieties includes Belmont Bethlehemite Bollark's Pippin Cogswell Early Joe Esopus Spitzenburg Full Wine Garden Royal Melon Mother Northern Spy Pomme Grise Porter Primate Red Canada Summer Pearmain Summer Rose Stwaar Wagener Westfield Baldwin Rhode Island Greening and other popular names. The piece notes flavor improves with longer on the tree and that northern regions offer excellent keeping qualities. It also discusses cold storage extending apple life and the shift to modern farming methods as farm abandonment winds down due to new ways to earn from small plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esopus
Spitzenburg
Garden Royal
Canada
Stwaar
Wagener
Westfield
Baldwin
Rhode Island
King
Hubbardston
Peach Pond
Ben Davis
Middle West
New York State
New York
Massachusetts
Vo Eensia
Head River
Oregon
Wister Russels
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Opes Front Poultry House
Jonestown Road
Bachmanville
Poorman
Chestnut St
Main Palmyra, PA
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