Birds as allies in orchard and farm pest control
The article explains how diverse North American birds help agriculture by consuming insects and pests. It covers owls and hawks controlling rodents, cuckoos and woodpeckers feeding on caterpillars, flycatchers and swallows vast insect diets, and notes the need to protect beneficial species while curbing overabundant pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McAtee
Bureau of Biological Survey
Biological Survey
United States
Washington, D. C
California
Phoebe
North America
American Ornithologists
Effect of Sun on Clothing in Textile Wear
A Textile Chemist in the London Daily Mail explains sunlight as the chief wear factor for fabrics. Darker cloth suffers less than bright colors. wool and silk fade fastest, cotton and linen more durable yet colors fade quicker on cotton. Brushing and dust removal extend life. rain and air are less harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
Garlic taint in Maryland wheat prompts eradication drive
A U S Department of Agriculture study finds garlic and wild onion in Maryland wheat lowers milling value and raises spoilage risk. Bulblets vary in size. soft and hard bulbs require late fall plowing and careful crop rotation to eradicate. Mills face clogging and higher costs. farmers urged to plant garlic-free seed and remove weeds at harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
United ‘States Department ‘of Agriculture
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Department
Fall Plowing Aids In Different Ways For Spring Planting
The USDA finds fall plowing profitable for spring sowing of grain. It reduces spring work, stores soil moisture, and can disrupt insect eggs and larvae. In sandy soils plowing may prevent erosion. heavy soils generally benefit. Local conditions and judgment decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Manure Spreading Reduces Bacterial Activity in Fields
Spread as a thin surface layer allows sunlight to kill or dormant bacteria, dries waste, and halts further decay and heating. Wetting later washes soluble portions into soil where they are needed, with no loss beyond moisture under these conditions.
Barley as Hog Feed Gains Emphasis in Pork Production
The piece notes barley’s rising role in pork production after maltings decline. It cites USDA data on barley prices versus corn and explains soaking or grinding boosts feed efficiency. Barley is protein slightly higher than corn but is mainly cereal. it requires protein supplements and its fattening value hinges on grain quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bacillus Attacks Hogs Too In Swine Disease Link
University of California expert K. M. Hayes states the bacillus behind swine abortion is identical to the cattle disease agent. The finding links hog health issues to the same pathogen affecting cattle nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Hayes
University of California
Inferior Laying Hens Sold on Market
Market buyers note inferior laying hens of the meat type with thick pelvic bones and hard lumps at the ends. These hens are not heavy layers and are sold for meat rather than egg production. They usually weigh heavy and are marketed accordingly.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Adclaims Medicinal Safety
A Bayer advertisement urges buyers to insist on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for cold headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and general pain. It emphasizes safe use by following directions on the unbroken package stamped with the Bayer Cross and notes aspirin prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years.
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