Better Progeny by Culling for Prolific Layers
United States Department of Agriculture reports on Beltsville Maryland trials showing culling to keep only vigorous prolific layers raises offspring performance. From a 100 Rhode Island Red flock, late moulting hens produced daughters laying about 24 eggs per bird more in seven months and with higher winter lay, plus $1.04 higher value per bird in seven months.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Experiment Farm
Belts
Feeding Methods for Eggs in Sonoma County Contest
mortality under ten percent for year, hens entered in egg laying contest reported to USDA by local extension workers. feeding formulas used in the contest credited with improving hen health and a 1.6 eggs per hen 364 day average. half of county poultrymen changed feeding methods in five years due to extension work influence.
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Sonoma County
California
United States Department of Agriculture
Trade Mark On Fresh Eggs By North Halelon Leghorn Club
A small trade mark sticker is placed on all eggs sold by members of the North Halelon Leghorn club in FPussaic county New Jersey. The organization grew from a meeting of poultrymen with the agricultural extension agent to boost local poultry. Members pay two cents per bird and 8 000 birds were pledged at the first meeting. All members use the trademark and guarantee eggs sold under it.
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North Halelon
Egg production tips and health indicators
Water and feed are vital for egg production. A large red comb signals health and egg output. Males in pets reduce total yolk yield for the Juar. Ninety eggs cover costs and a 150 egg hen equals six 100-erg hens. Half dive ointment and half lard or tallow help control lice. Feed price does not always reflect egg value.
Wild Rice Use, Storage and Harvest Described
The circular details wild rice as mainly a duck feed with growing human use among Upper Mississippi tribes. Seed must be stored dry for viability but pre harvest moisture helps storage. spring sowing preferred due to ducks. Indians harvest by canoe, grain sinks into mud, cultivation rising with modern methods. The Department of Agriculture notes potential as forage and offers circulars from Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Charles E. Chambliss
Mississippi Valley
North America
Lake Winnipeg
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
United States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Useful Information Picked Up at Fairs
Livestock exhibits at county and state fairs promise to be unusually attractive this year. Breeders note excellent animals due to good feed and care, with emphasis on study of breeds and types, meat animal conformation, and market prospects. Farmers may buy animals at fairs but often benefit from purchasing from breeders at home. Exhibits offer exchange of ideas and renewed enthusiasm.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Careful in Cranking Truck Before Starting Engine
Before starting a motor truck, ensure the spark lever is fully retarded and the gears are in neutral. Advancing the spark may cause backfire and injury, or the engine may run over the driver, causing injury and property damage. Obey safety to avoid injury and lawsuits.
Dairy cows fed for maintenance and milk production
Underfed dairy cattle threaten production. A 1000 pound cow needs 8 pounds clover hay and 20 pounds silage daily for maintenance, plus grain for milk. For 20 pounds of 4 percent milk, feed splits roughly half for maintenance and half for milk, with roughage best from silage and hay.
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University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Jersey
Guernsey
Prevent Scours in Calves from Dirty Feeding Pails
Calves get scours from several causes with dirty wooden troughs as a common source. Keep calf buckets as clean as milk pails and wash and sterilize pails after each feeding. Store in a clean place until next use.
Linking Up State Systems Aimed at Federal Highway Aid Rules
State highway officials and U S Department of Agriculture engineers meet to form a connected national highway system. The talks push rapid coordination of proposed state plans to satisfy federal aid requirements for a vast network. Officials expect the system to reach about 180000 miles with ongoing construction and approvals.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agricullure
South Carolina Eyes $34 Million Road Build Plan
A six year proposal seeks to spend 34 million dollars to complete 4000 miles of state roads with more than 600 miles hard surfaced and the rest gravel sand clay or top soil. The plan aims to align with federal aid rules and would be funded by auto licenses a two mill property tax a one cent per gallon motor fuel tax and a 10 million dollar bond issue.
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South Carolina
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Meaning of Veal and classification criteria
The article discusses varying opinions on what constitutes veal. It explains calf carcasses under 300 pounds with light fine-grained flesh are classified as veal, while larger calves may be beef.
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Departments of Agriculture
Give calf attention during growth to maturity
The article stresses early nutrition from birth to maturity. It notes neglect from six to twelve months hampers development into a good cow. Summer pasture reduces feeding needs, while shade and abundant fresh water are essential for care.
Home Mixed Calf Meal Proves Effective In Dairy Herds
A New Jersey agricultural experiment station notes that a home mixed calf meal made from equal parts Mnseed meal homing feed red dog flour and high grade dried brood works as well as commercial calf meal for raising calves in the dairy herd.
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New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Massachusetts Highway Weight and Speed Limits
Massachusetts prohibits vehicles over fourteen tons with load without a special permit. Load cannot exceed five hundred pounds per five inches of vehicle. Heavier factor vehicles over four tons with metallic tires limited to four mph and rubber tires to twelve mph. Outside vehicle width limited to eight feet.
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Massachusetts
Silage Harvest Timing Cited For Quality Feed
Proper harvest stage for silage crops decides feed value and spoilage risk. Cutting too green lowers growth and causes acid silage. cutting too late harms packing and storage. For Indian corn aim to cut just before kernel grazes and for Dent varieties after dent forms.
Fresh Grass for Cows Pastures Boost Milk Quality
Fresh grass free of weeds helps cows produce more and better milk by improving grazing. The pasture quality supports healthier herd yields and dairy efficiency.
Take Care of Cans at Farm Returns
Cans used for the return of skim or whey should be emptied scalded and cleaned as soon as they arrive at the farm.
Good Roads Effort Leads Georgia in Southeast Spending
Georgia spent nearly 25 million dollars on road construction last year, the highest in the Southeast. About 10 million dollars of that total came from federal aid.
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Georgia
Southeast
Gorn Makes Best Silage From Corn and Sorghum
Gorn asserts corn and sorghum provide superior silage forage. He notes Indian corn or grain sorghum yield high quality feed for cattle. The claim emphasizes forage quality and feeding value in silage production.
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Gorn
Cost of Our Highways Average per Mile
The article states that the average cost per mile of high way construction in the United States is 37 120 dollars. It notes this figure as a national benchmark for highway projects and reflects on funding and budgeting implications.
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United States
Good Surfacing Material for Roads Replaces Mineral Oil
Tars and tar products are replacing mineral oil as surfacing material for roads. The shift signals a change in sourcing and maintenance practices as municipalities explore durable finishes and cost implications.
Dr. Pierce’s Medicines Gain Noted Fame in 19th Century
Fifty years ago a Pennsylvania doctor, Dr. Pierce, practiced and earned renown for treating disease across towns. He moved to Affaio New York to market Favorite Prescription with druggists nationwide, claiming relief for nervousness pain and weakness in women. He also touted Angria for kidneys and backache, with thousands reporting benefit and urging others to request trials or free medical advice.
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Pennsylvania
Dr. Pierce
N. Y
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
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