A Heretic? Restoring Old Land With Fertilizers and Lime
The National Stockman and Farmer notes a farmer turning run-down soil into productive land using lime and commercial fertilizers. A field now yields 30 bushels of wheat and 2-3 tons of clover hay, with costs around five dollars per acre offset by higher yields and doubled land value. The article argues plant food is not a stimulant and credits a skilled, experiment-guided plan for restoration. It also surveys global wheat trade amid wartime shifts, predicting continued prosperity for American wheat growers.
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National Stockman and Farmer
Another Big Wheat Crop Prospect From Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record reports an extraordinarily good wheat outlook for a bumper crop. Last year surpassed all, with the largest harvest ever, about 128 million bushels above 1918. This year may reach or exceed 1914’s 891 million bushels, driven by larger spring plantings and favorable conditions.
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Philadelphia
Thia
Pha Prica
Europe
Color of Eggs and the Yolk Color Debate
A Stockman note argues yolk color is influenced by feed, not shell color. It cites dark shelled breeds and corn feeding for deeper yolk, while Leghorns producing white shells are fed nitrogenous foods for lighter yolks. The piece notes variation within each group and asserts taste may be similar.
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Fancier
Hogs on Pasture Feeding Economics
The article discusses hogs kept on pasture requiring less grain when forage is plentiful. It notes feed efficiency depends on grain amount and growth time, with pasture enabling higher forage intake on lighter grain rations. Heavy grain is advised if using concentrates exclusively to finish hogs or hold them in moderate condition for cheaper feeds.
World Potash Supplies and Market Muddled Figures
A early 20th century blurb estimates vast potash reserves in earth and ocean, stating one cubic mile holds 845 million ounces of potash and ocean water miles contain 2 300 000 tons per mile. It notes a price spike to 125 per ton after Europa's war and cites Germany's natural monopoly on potash for plant food.
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Europa
Germany
Stockmen Endure Markets to Profit in Sheep and Cattle
A Country Gentleman analysis argues that Pennsylvania stockmen who stay with livestock endure market swings and capture gains when prices rise. It notes Western lamb profits, scarcity of mutton, and the advantage of improved management that allows grazing in National Forests, with projections of cattle and horse numbers rising while sheep decline.
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Pennsylvania
Lebanon Valley
National Forests
Colorado
Secretary of
Agriculture
Feeding Chicks In First Days From Egg Yolk To Ration
The yolk absorbed before hatching nourishes chicks for 48 hours after birth. They need grit and clean water at once, with sharp sand or eggshell pieces ideal for digestion. In days three and four, hard boiled eggs mashed with milk-soaked bread crumbs work, followed by fine oatmeal. For older chicks, a ration combines cracked corn and broken wheat in two to one ratios.
Chick Ration and Rearing Guidelines from North Dakota Experiment Station
The guide details chick feeding using one part oatmeal and one part meat scraps with substitutions of whole wheat at six weeks. It stresses constant grit and green food, feeding five times daily in straw litter, frequent water changes, and not exceeding what chicks can clean up. It notes infertile eggs from nests or incubator and using finely cut green fodder as green food.
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North Dakota Experiment Station
Forests of the Philippines Hold World’s Richest Wood Variety
The forests of the Philippines offer the greatest variety of wood in the world. Some hardwoods are unmatched for beauty and durability.
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Philippines
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