Northwestern Apple Orchards Forecast Record Crop
State horticultural officers and industry groups in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana predict the four state fruit crop will be the largest and most profitable in history. Washington will nearly double fruit production, apples up about 25 percent, with Oregon Idaho and Montana also seeing large gains as acreage expands. Markets reach eastern and European buyers while Northwest apples are hailed as the world basket of fruit.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
F. A. Huntley
State -Borieuitain
Alaska
Mexico
Rape as cattle feed and pasture on farm fields
The article discusses sowing rape as a pasture and fodder crop, comparing it to turnips and noting its value for milk cows, dry cattle, sheep, and hogs. It covers sowing rates, ground preparation, drill spacing, growth timeline, and if used for pasture when eight weeks old, with caution about wet conditions. It also notes apple crop trends and a brief cotton experiment in New England.
Summer Pruning Techniques For Weak and Declining Plants
Summer pruning offers a fresh start by thinning tops of weak plants and encouraging broader growth. Avoid pruning after flowering and focus on two to three light cuts rather than heavy annual removals. Begin young to shape, prune climbers and trees to reduce crotches, seal wounds with tar, and maintain balanced root systems.
The Farmer's Uplift and the Elevator in the Horse
A statesman tells farmers they seek uplifting while a farmer responds with a plan for steam heat a private gas plant and an elevator in the horse. The Washington scene presents a rural reform exchange.
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the Statesman
Washington
Rape for forage praised as summer and fall pasture
A correspondent from Orange County notes rape is not for milk cows but serves dry cattle sheep and hogs well. After thorough trials the crop is described as valuable for pasture late into fall and for land clearing. The report highlights its usefulness for grazing and soil preparation.
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The
Orange
Lt Doeag
Early cotton trial in western Massachusetts yields cautious promise
Residents report successful growth of an early cotton variety in western Massachusetts. Seeds came from a bale from the south and April planting led to rapid growth. The reddish fragrant blossoms mature quickly but frost kills the crop. the trial began as curiosity and aims to test feasibility for a larger area this year.
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Iodiaga Gretard
Massachusetts
Ley
General Farm Interest and Field Management Advice
The passage urges farmers to improve soil with nitrogen and rotate crops. It stresses sturdy, well kept buildings and fences as signs of good farming. It argues a sharp hoe and diligent weeding pay off in potato fields and condemns negligent cultivation.
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Portine
Local Hatchery Advertises Prolific Breeds and Prices
Bradley Strain offers Choice Eggs for hatching Barred Plymouth Rock and White Plymouth Rock crosses. Northrup trains supply Black eats at 50 cents each. Akovel breeds touted as prolific layers. Baff Orpingtons priced 75 cents per something. M Baker at Union Deposit PA lists sales.
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Arctic Sea
Rockies
New England
Bradley
White Plymouth Rock Crue
Northrup
C. Baff Orpingtons
MO M. Baker
Union Deposit
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