Pasteurization spread grows in U S cities claims dairy study
A USDA report shows pasteurized milk increasingly adopted nationwide. By 1921 all large cities over 500 000 had more than half their milk pasteurized, with notable gains in 75 000 to 100 000 and 10 000 to 25 000 populations. The shift aims to reduce disease risk and satisfy customers.
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Keep Cream Sweet in Summer With a Homemade Cooling Tank
A dairy article explains how to preserve cream during hot months by chilling to 50 degrees soon after separating. It describes a DIY cooling tank built from a water barrel inside a sand insulated box with an overflow and intake pipes and a tight lid to hold the can submerged.
Method of raising calves with calf meal for dairy cows
The text argues calf meal is the most economical method when whole milk is sold. It asserts calves raised on calf meal become good cows, and that cows may resist milking unless distracted by food. It notes a common dairy drawback: cows produce inconsistent milk regardless of feed.
Proper feeding to start laying pullets at right time
Purdue findings show many flocks fail to reach full potential due to poor feeding and crowded coops. For Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks young pullets should be fed mash and grain to promote faster healthy growth and earlier laying.
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Dusting with sulphide dusts harms young trees in tests
Scale control dusting with sulphides and lime dusts failed to protect trees. Experiments sprayed trees with water then applied twenty to thirty pounds per tree, yielding thorough coatings but severe leaf burning. Sodium and barium sulphides scorched leaves while many insects survived beneath heavy deposits.
Keep Young Stock Growing This Poultry Advice
Keep young stock growing by providing abundant green food fresh forage shade and exercise with well ventilated sleeping quarters. Crowding causes dust filled nostrils and group cold. act promptly to head off illness and maintain rapid growth.
Feeding hens a balanced summer ration boosts egg yield
The writer urges feeding sparingly to support nature cuickings and recommends a summer ration of wheat, oats, and corn by weight. More eggs are produced when birds receive a little grain rather than relying on farm pickings.
Breeding Practices Cited Amid Market Price Concerns
A fragmented account discusses ethical handling in breeding and egg production. It notes that missteps reduce market value and cause penalties, while proper care could yield better quality and pricing.
Lead Arsenate Use in Fruit Spraying Warned by Horticultural Society
The Ilinois Horticultural Society cautions on using dry lead arsenate for fruit spraying. Dry powder should be mixed into a creamy slurry by sifting into water and stirring, then sprayed. Monitor sediment in the bottom of the container to ensure proper material transfer.
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Nitrate of Soda and Acid Phosphate Boost Orchard Yield
A historical note claims applying nitrate of soda and acid phosphate to orchard trees can double fruit yield and improve quality. It suggests placing phosphate under the spread branches and sowing nitrate on the ground, with costs under 20 cents per tree and purchasable through fertilizer dealers.
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New Orchard Care Tips Cut Drought Risk for Young Trees
Advice notes that mulch and litter around newly planted orchard and shade trees reduce drought damage. Keep trees well cultivated and prune peach trees after growth reaches about 15 inches. Latham raspberry demand is high with mostly sold out verses and notes a "watchword of success."
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