Thymol from Horsemint: Prospects for a U.S. Project
The United States Department of Agriculture reports in Bulletin 872 that thymol can be produced from horsemint. Yield estimates range from 13 to 20 pounds per acre over years, with costs around 23 dollars per acre first year and 19 dollars thereafter.
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Alfalfa Advantage Over Corn Pests Noted
The article claims corn root aphids white grubs and other insects harm corn but will not feed on alfalfa roots. It suggests alternating alfalfa with corn to clear land of corn enemies and improve crop rotation.
Putting Eggs in Incubator Practice Warning
When eggs are already incubated additional eggs should not be added as the new batch will chill the first, unless warmed to incubating temperature in another machine. In any event, adding more eggs is not practical.
Long Life of Fence Posts Amid Wood Life Estimates
The article lists average fence post lifespans by wood type, citing Osage orange at 30 years and locust at 28, with many figures misformatted. It notes longer-lived posts can lower long term costs, and mentions cement posts lasting about 48 years and steel posts 30 years.
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Catalpa
Enemies of alfalfa in sour soils and alkali
Sour soils, often sandy with excessive drainage, leached lime and alkali threaten alfalfa. Sweetening by ground limestone is possible where affordable and leaching reduced by adding humus via stable manure or green manure. Poorly drained saline soils need better drainage. otherwise use a different crop.
Vermin Multiply in Summer on Poultry Flocks
Summer warmth spurs rapid growth of poultry lice and mites, tormenting fowls and chicks and making profits hard to maintain unless vigorously fought.
Uniformity of Egg Color Appeals to Markets
Eggs hold value across markets, with uniform color boosting appeal. Producers supplying cartons filled with a single color egg look more attractive than mixed white and brown eggs. Small eggs are best reserved for home use.
Avoid Mixing Breeds Prompts Strict Breed Rules
Editorial warns against mixing breeds and varieties and urges keeping dogs pure. It frames crossbreeding as outdated and unwanted, emphasizing the need to preserve breed lines and prevent deliberate or accidental mixing.
Proper Feed for Pigs: Watch What They Eat
Practical guide urges observing a pig as it feeds to determine its exact dietary needs. It advises feeding only what the animal can consume to avoid waste or overfeeding while keeping the animal comfortable.
Badly Adjusted Harness Causes Steering Trouble
A report notes that a horse team with a poorly fitted harness cannot travel straight, leading to erratic pacing and potential safety concerns for drivers and horses.
Canada Thistle Control by Starving Roots and Close Cutting
A Wisconsin Agriculturist warns Canada thistle as a widespread weed, spreading underground stems and regrowing from root sections. Effective control relies on starving roots and repeated surface cutting from June to September, followed by plowing under seed crops like millet or corn the next spring to clean the field.
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Canada
Wong
Importance of Pure Water for Dairy Cows
Practical dairymen stress ample clean water for cows to support bodily functions and high milk production. Warm or tempered water is preferred, especially in hot weather, to avoid shocks from ice water and conserve energy for milk. In winter freshly pumped water and tank heaters help cows drink more.
Mange Erupive Disease in Horses Described Carriers
Mange is a contagious eruptive horse disease caused by tiny insects burrowing into the skin. It causes irritation, weight loss, and hair loss. treatment involves separation, thorough washing, and applying a linseed oil tar sulpur mixture, plus cleansing clothing and harnesses before reuse.
Control squash vine borer infestations in crops
The squash vine borer damages melons cucumbers squashes and pumpkins by boring into stems and leaf stalks. Spraying is ineffective. Remove affected vine parts and rotate crops next year. Harrow fields in fall and plow six inches deep in spring. Covering vines with earth can help while root remains.
Good Milk Cows Essential for Family Food
The article argues that having good milk cows on the farm provides cheap, wholesome food for the family. It highlights savings on bills and positions dairy cows as a superior substitute for many costly foods.
Best Manure Pile Guide for Field Use
A practical note suggests keeping manure piles less than an inch thick and about a quarter mile long, placing them in meadows or orchards as a suitable location for disposal or spreading.
Something Wrong With Hens Displaying Flock Issues
If your hens are not laying at this time there may be a condition affecting the flock with possible causes and remedies.
Cause of Leg Weakness Traced to Lack of Bone-Forming Feed
A medical note states leg weakness stems from insufficient bone-building feed. Researchers identify deficiency in essential nutrients as the root cause, urging dietary adjustments to restore strength and mobility.
Much-Wanted Man
A tense doorway encounter unfolds as a book agent seeks Mr. Flinn while Mrs. Flinn blocks his entry with a large stick and a stern frown. The polite stranger asks for Mr. Flinn, prompting the woman to declare she is also seeking him.
Summer Feed for Poultry
Odd fowls including ducks geese and turkeys benefit from summer free range but must receive a full ration at least once daily to satisfy appetite and ensure adequate nutrition.
Soap and Ointment Promote Skin Purity and Healing
Advertisement touts Cuticura cleansing soap and Ointment for soothing irritated skin. Promises fragrance and emollient cream to preserve natural beauty, with a free mail sample by postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston, noting availability everywhere.
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Boston
Had Reason for Labor and a Graveyard Promise
A Chinese philosopher finds a grieving widow at a grave outside Tientsin. She repeats her late husband's vow not to remarry until his grave is dry, prompting a compassionate remark about sorrow and fidelity.
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Tientsin
Feeding a Growing Colt To Promote Proper Growth
The article urges starting grain early to support growth and feeding alfalfa hay for growing colts. It cautions that a stunted colt may never reach full development and emphasizes giving young stock a solid start.
Cats for Rats and Mice at Poultry Plant
Keep a good cat or two around the poultry plant as it will help control mice and rats, reducing trouble from vermin and improving sanitation.
Woman Finds Greater Pleasure in Crying Than Laughing
A proverb contrasts a woman's pleasure from crying with a man's laughter and notes a father's courage in giving oil to his own children, highlighting family resilience and bravery.
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Easior
The King's Enemy in Early Scotland
In Alexander I era Scotland a farmer who allowed weeds to seed on his land was deemed the King's enemy, reflecting harsh expectations of land stewardship and loyalty to the crown.
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Alexander I
Scotland
Chilling Causes Trouble for Wet Chicks
A farm note warns that wet chicks are almost invariably chilled and chilling often leads to digestive troubles in poultry.
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