Dairymen Urged to Prevent Foot Rot as Wet Weather Looms
Raleigh dairy producers warned of foot rot risk with spring rains. Muddy lanes and exposed feet invite infection. early vet treatment, pasture sanitation, and lime barriers recommended. Antibiotic feeds may help where outbreaks occur and other measures fail.
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Knott
Nourishment Affects Calf Resistance to Worms in Pastures
Raleigh Good nourishment helps calves resist worm infections says Jack Kelley of the North Carolina Extension Service. Calves on fescue pasture show higher worm loads and poorer health than those on crimson clover or ryegrass with crimson clover. Supplemental corn with fescue reduces worm counts and improves gains, while fescue alone yields more severe stomach inflammation and symptoms.
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Raleigh
Jack Kelley
N. C
Kelley
Georgia
Tobacco Day List for Summer Field Days
Roy R Bennett of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service outlines a series of tobacco field days starting next month and running through August. The schedule includes Whiteville Greenville Rocky Mount Clayton Oxford Rural Hall Waynesville and Laurel Springs research stations with dates in June July and August.
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Raleigh
Roy R. Bennett
N. C. Agricultural Extension Service
Bennett
Whiteville Research Station
Greenville Research Station
Rocky Mt. Research Station
Clayton Research Station
Oxford Research Station
Rural Hall Research Station
Waynesville Research Station
Laurel Springs Researc Station
Living ex presidents at Grant's 1869 start
The United States had three living ex presidents at the beginning of President Grant's first term in 1869. Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce and Andrew Johnson were still alive at that time.
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United States
Grant
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
Andrew Johnson
Poultry and Produce Prices See Mixed Regional Trends
State College reports high poultry supplies with broilers and turkeys carrying attractive prices. Florida agri product shortages to hit fresh corn tomatoes lettuce and peppers later this week. Abshier notes above year ago supplies of Delicious McIntosh Rome apples and abundant California avocados. Pork prices rose slightly while beef veal and lamb moved minimally.
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Iall State College
Florida
Abshier
McIntosh
Rome
California
Trees Need Extra Care This Year
North Carolina farmers delayed planting due to bad weather should apply extra care to seedling planting. Forestry specialist John H. Gilliam urges minimal root disturbance, roots kept moist, proper soil packing, and straight placement to boost survival, with payment for replants if a good planting job is done and the season is favorable.
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Raleigh
John H. Gilliam
N. C. Agricultural Extension Service
Gilliam
Seed Potatoes for Sweet Potato Beds North Carolina Advice
North Carolina researchers urge using certified seed potatoes for planting sweet potatoes and caution that diseased roots ruin beds. Nielsen notes inspected seed stocks lack supply. prefer vine cuttings, proper bed sites, soil with good drainage, and a 4-10-6 fertilizer rate of three quarters pound per square yard to boost growth and yield.
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North Carolina
N. C. State College
Ame
L. W. Nielsen
Nielsen
Salt Diet Boosts Cow Health and Milk Output
Raleigh dairy expert says cows missing salt crave dirt and bark and may lose weight and milk. Feeding 30 grams of supplemental salt daily keeps production comparable to higher amounts, with cows preferring loose salt but using blocks when provided. Keep salt available daily for herd health and peak milk yield.
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Raleigh
R. R. Rich
N. C. Agricultural Extension Service
Cornell University
Rich
Greenland ptarmigan molt cycle described briefly
The Greenland ptarmigan molts three times yearly with distinct plumage. In spring it shows black and yellow feathers, becomes grayish in late season, and is pure white during winter.
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Greenland Ptarmigan
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