Through Woods and Pastures in First Snow
A reflective winter tableau notes snow muffling the landscape as green rosettes emerge under evergreens. Describes yarrow, Canada thistle, plantains, mullein, mouse ear, sorrel, evening primrose, and chickweed in season, with wintergreen berries and partridge vine. Ends with ground ivy awaiting spring’s return.
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Beef Growing on a Right Basis Premises for Early Maturity
Beef markets show a drift toward better prices, but only top grades from dairy-typed cattle will hold value. Emphasizes grass-based grazing, high feeding, and continuous growth to achieve early maturity. Notes the Master Beefmaker view of western breeders setting the standard while eastern dairy-focused stock lag in beef quality.
Getting the Grade A Device for Digging Drains
A correspondent of American Agriculturist describes a simple device to maintain grade while trenching. A long board with a triangular support, a lath across the top, and a sharpened clapboard act as a plumb guide. By placing a block under one end and cutting a notch, the plumb line shows a two inch fall per eight feet, guiding the slope.
Liberal Potato Crop Yields Mixed Quality Report
American Agriculturist notes a liberal but not burdensome potato crop with overall quality hampered by rot from excessive moisture and cool weather across major potato states.
Agricultural Notes on Foresters Goats and Beef
The Hawaii islands are seen as needing foresters and securing them. The Maltese goat is highlighted as a promising industry. Beef production on abandoned New England farms is discussed along with ensilage's rising role for cattle. Dawson's Golden Chaff is praised from Cornell station. Sugar beet harvests east of Colorado run a bit late. Marly possibilities in feed prices for the whiber appear.
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New England
Ensilnge
Dawson
Cornell University
Colorado
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