Gas Tractor Study Warns Against Self Experimentation
The Farmers Bulletin 119 study of nearly 200 Illinois tractor owners finds operation difficulty as the main drawback. It urges owners not to gain experience on their own machines but to train with a competent instructor. With skilled operators, gas tractors are reliable. careless use causes frequent delays. About 60 percent of tractors are owner or family operated, averaging three quarters of an hour lost daily to tractor trouble.
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R. P. Howell
Iowa City
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Thickening an alfalfa stand and soil prep notes
The text discusses thickening a non satisfactory alfalfa stand, recommending field harrowing after the second cutting if attempting a test, and sowing seed. It notes young plants clip less than early spring sowing and mentions preparing soil for tomatoes and the value of onion sets for money crops. It also includes garbled lines about Ben's Mix with pigeons and nuisance animals.
Automatic steering device for tractors described in 1890s Wis Agric
A rectangular frame attaches to a tractor with two wheels at the front for guidance. One wheel travels on unplowed ground and the other rides in the furrow. A shield on the furrow wheel bears against the land side via a strong spring to keep the new furrow parallel to the previous one. Wisconsin Agriculturist.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
DAIRY NOTES On humane handling and cleanliness practices
Guidance on dairy cow care stressing gentle handling fall and winter feeding, proper milking, and stable sanitation. Advises weighed milk tests, clean bedding, lighting, ventilation, udder wiping, and avoiding stress from dogs. Emphasizes silos, calf rearing, bull confinement, and clean buckets for milk production.
CULTURE OF TOMATOES Demands and Varieties for Special Purposes
Tomato culture hinges on selecting varieties for soils and climates, with early ripening types offering irregular shapes and seedier centers while later types tend to firmer walls and fewer seeds. Growers should judge by field results, aiming for large, smooth, solid fruits with thick walls and small seed cavities, and not rely on name alone.
Agricultural News Picks by U.S. Department Experts
Items of interest to agricultural readers of the Times compiled by specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture and other notable authors. The column covers farming methods crop advisories market observations and policy notes from trusted sources.
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Growing Crop of Lettuce in All Seasons
Lettuce thrives year round, sown early in spring or every two weeks in summer. Use cold frames in winter and plant between cabbage or cauliflower rows. Rich light soil helps growth. thin to 6 inches, then 12 inches. transplant early with shading as needed. For late sowings, mark ground in one foot squares and sow multiple seeds per intersection, then thin to keep the strongest plant in each clump.
Tighten Wagon Spokes With Simple Onroad Lever
A quick onhand method tightens wagon spokes using two small sticks as lever and fulcrum with a leather pad. The wheel is raised, leather wrapped around the tenon, and lowered to set the spoke. Regular baths keep wheels lasting longer.
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Joose
Handy Trellis for Garden Use and Cattle Advice
A compact guide highlights building a foldable trellis for cucumbers tomatoes and pole beans to improve yields prevent rust and ease handling. It notes keeping the best heifers as future cows and mentions that earliest tomatoes fetch the best prices.
General Arm Ropes Soy Bean Frost Warning
The text notes soy bean tolerance to light frosts and comments on stock quality and farm feeding practices. It also mentions planting and farm timing, weed management, and reuse of taps, but the fragmentary source limits clear actions or outcomes.
Iowa dairy fund plans big national campaign
Iowa dairy associations plan a three year monthly subscription drive to fund a major national advertising campaign for dairy products. The fund aims to reach 10000 per month to launch the campaign, with W. B. Barney, state dairy commissioner, among supporters.
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