Sweet clover pasture urged to solve dairy feed shortage
Dairy expert W J Fraser of University of Minnesota advocates shifting from blue grass to sweet clover to cut feed needs and sustain milk flow in midsummer. He notes blue grass pastures fail during droughts requiring vast land and breeding a special cow, while sweet clover halves required acreage and supports six months of pasture with grain stubble.
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Feeding calves with clean grain boosts health
The article stresses careful feeding practices for calves. It notes directions follow well based on practical experience and warns that spoiled feed in the box can trigger scours and cause calves to refuse grain.
Value of legume hay vs corn silage in Iowa cattle feeding
A Iowa State study led by Prof. John M. Evward shows two year old cattle fed four to four and a half months with leguminous hay such as alfalfa or red clover delivering about 2.5 times the feeding value of corn silage made from 60 bushels. At $20 per ton hay, silage is about $8 per ton. Yearly corn prices alter the relative value. Bulletin 182 from Ames contains the full comparison. Mixed timothy and clover hay is less valuable, and high timothy content should be fed to non fattening stock to maximize returns.
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Iowa
John M. Evward
Ames
High value of grinding small grain for swine
Grinding small grain for pig feed increased weight gain by about 12 percent on average compared with feeding whole grain across tests from multiple experiment stations. Grinding also aids in utilizing dockage such as wild oats and weed seeds into feed while reducing soil contamination from manure. In 1928 North Dakota wheat dockage averaged 11.8 percent and flax 15 percent, meaning over 11 bushels per hundred of wheat threshed could be salvaged by grinding for livestock feed.
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North Dakota
Raising Hogs for Early Marketing in the Fall
Farmers raising hogs for market should prepare them for sale as soon as possible. Full feeding from birth to maturity yields more pork per unit of feed than summer half rations. A self feeder with corn and tankage supports rapid growth, while good pasture like alfalfa or rape adds cheap gains.
Livestock shifts and notes on cattle and sheep trends
The piece discusses horned cattle versus horned stock in feedlots, suggesting cattle ship better and shrink less. It notes an uptick in sheep numbers, counting more flocks on farms, and comments on horse care and breeding timing for lamb产 output.
Community Picnics Embrace Cafeteria Style Menu
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes cafeteria style picnics with planned balanced menus. Summit Oregon hosts a practical example showing varied fruits vegetables meats breads and drinks in portable containers for easy serving and enjoyment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tve
United States Department-of-Agriculture
Summit Community
Benton County
Oregon
Points on Using Pressure Canner
Prepared guidance from Farmers Bulletin 1971 F on home canning covers steps for pressure canning with a RKteam unit. It warns on water level, valve operation, steam release, gauge pressure, timing, and safe cooling to prevent botulism and ensure proper sealing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Cleaning Gas Burners With Washing Soda
To clean clogged burners remove them from sockets and brush off dirt. Soak in a large pan with washing soda, boil for thirty minutes per gallon waste, reassemble in stove, and dry thoroughly by lighting the gas.
Milk Temperature Guidelines for Safety
Milk should be kept at or below 50 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent spoilage organisms from growing. Higher temperatures allow rapid changes that render milk unfit for consumption, a concern especially for children.
Five Keys to Winning Apple Exhibits in Agricultural Shows
The NJ extension specialist outlines five judging points for apple displays color size uniformity condition and freedom from blemishes. Avoid defects scale marks wormholes or misshapen fruit and ensure deep true color ripe firm fruit with proper packing and labeled containers.
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New Jersey
Spraying Young Orchards for Emergencies and Fire Blight Control
Spraying young trees is an emergency measure for pests and diseases when watched closely. Fire blight, a bacterial disease spread by beings, requires cutting out blighted wood and disinfecting tools. August is ideal for removing blight and burning prunings to keep orchards fairly free.
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Purley L. Keene
When to Spray in the Orchard
The text stresses spraying as the key orchard operation affecting fruit quality. It notes a historical prejudice against spraying, compares past fears of poisoning soil with current concerns, and cites ongoing expert disagreement over what products to use and timing.
Juglone Poison From Walnuts Affects Nearby Plants
Mr. Hansen notes that juglone from walnut and butternut roots poisons nearby crops. Tomatoes potatoes alfalfa and apple trees are especially vulnerable and should not be planted near these trees. Tomine investigations reportedly ongoing to confirm the toxin effects.
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Hansen
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Use Since 25 Years
An ad promotes Bayer Aspirin as safe and proven by millions for colds neuritis toothache neuralgia headache lumbago rheumatism and pain. It emphasizes the Bayer name on packaging and directions, with prices for boxes and bottles and a bachelor adviser plotline.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised By Omaha Reader
A 1919 notice recounts Lydia E Pinkham as a household name in America and quotes a South Omaha woman who credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a four year decline. She reports long use and improved strength to manage a large household alone.
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Queen Victoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
South 13Th St
South Omaha
Nebr
Ayho
Lydia BE. Pinkham
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