Rust Epidemic Threatens Wheat Crops and seed practices urged
The article discusses a severe stem rust outbreak termed black rust affecting spring wheat and other cereals, noting varieties resistant to rust especially among durum and emmer. It highlights seed quality, cooperative research, rust nurseries, and practical control steps including field management and removal of barberry.
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Silage Filling Tips Warn About Spoilage
When filling a silo silage spoils if it is too dry or air is not expelled by thorough tramping. The text notes silage has tended to be too dry in recent years and must be moist enough to trap the men’s feet. It advises adding water by running it into the silage and requires at least two men to tramp during filling.
Right methods of storing in general
A compact note on storing methods discusses options for preserving corn and other goods. It emphasizes practical, simple approaches suitable for varied storage needs without specialized equipment.
Methods for Drying Ear Corn in Storage
The text advises choosing storage methods that provide ideal conditions for rapid drying of corn ears. It cautions against tying up husks, hanging in a crate from the ceiling, or piling near a stove pipe as unsafe and likely to injure kernels.
Cattle Taste Preferences Hint at Feed Choices
A farmer muses on cattle tastes between fresh fruit and dried apple feed, proposing a silo for better feed variety so cattle do not have to endure dried apples alone.
Runts of Hogs Highlight Feeding and Care Factors
Short, round bodied hogs result from poor feeding and sanitation. Lack of proper care and pasture contributes to runts regardless of breed. Proper nutrition and housing are essential to healthy growout.
Agricultural Notes From U S Department Of Agriculture
Items of interest to agricultural readers of the Times written by experts in the United States Department of Agriculture and other writers of note.
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Winter Losses in Bees Tied to Colonies and Climate
Winter losses of bees are attributed to queenlessness small colony size insufficient food and damp cold air. Beekeepers should unite weak colonies prepare water access winter quarters and feed sugar sirup or frame honey. Strong colonies endure cold but poor ventilation and misbuilt hive frames worsen mortality.
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Track Protects Barn Door
A new track for barn or garage doors uses two stamped steel sheets riveted to form a sturdy runway. Trolleys rise on ridges between the stampings and weatherproof tap joints join sections, protecting the entire door travel path.
Practical Hints of Gairy on Cattle Feeding and Milk
Large mouths and wide bodies indicate good feeding qualities and growth. No man can produce clean milk from cows that are permitted to be in their own firth. A cow underfed is not doing her best work, and a cow overfed is losing something in her production.
Feed stock in the winter essentials for a successful campaign
An article outlines feeding campaigns needing abundant demand to draw from as required and stresses shelter and protection during storms and bad weather. It warns against trusting winter safety and emphasizes preparedness for harsh conditions.
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Farmers Describe A Post Puller In Plain Terms
A writer in The Farmer explains a crude post pulling device. Wheels about 20 inches high come from old machinery. An iron bar axle supports a ten foot tongue and lever. A parrow iron plate is bolted to the tongue end for pulling with a wire or chain and a leverage action.
Costs of Carelessness in Egg Industry Highlighted
Farmers and poultrymen lose about 45 million dollars yearly from bad eggs. Eggs left on nests, housed too long, or poorly packed spoil and heat fosters infertility and blood rings. Doctor Rommel warns that at least one third of annual losses come from blood rings.
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Grease Plow Moldboard and Implements After Use
Instruction advises applying heavy grease to plow moldboard to prevent rust and make storage easier. Similar treatment recommended for disk barrow and cultivator shovels to protect them.
Errors in checking and certifying Iowa votes found
Des Moines reports wholesale errors in backing soldiers votes and certifying results from the state house to counties. Over twenty certificates sent back for correction. one county shifted a clerk result, leading to a court fight. Notes detail counties like Cherokee and Woodbury, plus state health, fuel, and liquor enforcement actions.
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Tile Drainage Mapping Benefits On Farmland
A farmer notes that after installing tile drains a simple field map marking each line and the stakes used helps management. It recommends marking lines and noting potential extensions for future work.
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Weather patterns and stock grazing impact profits
Mild weather earlier in the season led to pasture grazing and delayed winter protection. Even as spring appears in January to March, moving stock proves unprofitable. hay-fed stock enter early grass season in strong profit condition.
Number of Sheep In the United States Grows Unevenly
The United States has about 1,600,000 sheep, a number matched to population and wealth disparities. The figure suggests unequal distribution across families, reflecting broader economic gaps.
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Piar Ahead for Sheep
Farm guidance urges shepherds to plan for forage, stocking alfalfa or clover to feed flocks and ensure winter readiness.
Many Seek State Printer Job as Term Hinges 1918
Several candidates vie for the state printer post ahead of the 1918 term. W B Jonkim of Chariton, editor of the Chariton Hera Patriot, and O editor of the Bele Pistte are named as contenders as lawmakers consider abolishing the office.
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