Replacing Old Dairy Stock In Oregon County Save Calves
United States Department of Agriculture reports Coos county Oregon saves calves from high producing stock to reduce waste. About thirty calves from the best stock were saved last year through farm bureaus in other counties delivering two week old calves at 12 dollars. An extended program arranges for Klamath county to locate newborn calves and place them with dairymen for two weeks before shipment. Calves two weeks old travel up to 500 miles and day old calves rarely ship.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Coos County
Orest
Klamath County Extension Organization
Proper Picking and Handling to Prevent Winter Fruit Spoilage
Horticultural guidance on harvesting storage fruit stresses picking when ripe, avoiding overhang or under color, and careful handling. It warns against sweating piles and emphasizes using burlap baskets, light loads, and ground-edged crates to prevent bruising and speed tree-to-storage transfer.
Purebreds Boost Milk Yield A USDA Quote
J O McDowell of the USDA dairy division notes that 1920 averages for 8 000 grade cows in cow testing associations reached 5980 pounds of milk and 300 pounds of butter. In contrast all U S cows averaged 4000 pounds of milk and 200 pounds of butter. The grade cows produced about 60 percent more milk and butter, with farm economy rising over 100 percent.
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J. O. McDowell
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Handy Orchard Stepladder Weighs Eight Feet for Fruit Picking
An eight foot step ladder lets pickers reach all fruit on a low headed tree except the top central branches. The article by Herbert A. Shearer discusses material choices for ladders including light yet safe construction using straight grained basswood spruce or pine. It notes rungs of oak or maple and emphasizes avoiding splinters and weak joinery.
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Herbert A. Shearer
Ducks for Meat and Eggs
The Pekin duck is favored for meat and egg production with rapid weight gain and suitability to chicken rations, while the Runner breed provides reliable egg laying. Extension expert H W Sanborn notes green and vegetable seeds plus mash improve fattening and egg quality, urging frequent shipment of fresh duck eggs to prevent quality depreciation.
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H. W. Sanborn
United States Department
Agriculture
Increase Fat Economically In Cattle Feeding
In well fed herds fat content cannot be raised by rich feeds but in poorly fed cows a rich easily digested ration raises fat content. New York tests show fat up by one quarter of one percent after two years on good feeds with a 50 percent rise in milk production.
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New York
Plan to Prevent Leaky Teats by Collodion After Milking
A reader describes using collodion on cow teats after each milking to seal the opening and prevent leakage. The film must be removed before the next milking, a bothersome but potentially beneficial practice for cows that lose significant milk.
Individuality in Dairy Herds Drives Production
The article argues that individuality among cows matters more than breed, highlighting the value of strong strains or families for large scale economical production. It stresses providing supplemental feed and grain to dairy cows, while ensuring calves have ample clean water.
Aroma Strawberry Description and Orchard Tips
Aroma is a top strawberry for home and market use. It is early productive and ships well, with strong color and wide soil adaptability. Other good varieties include Wood Will and Bell. Use hydrated lime in Bordeaux mix, turn orchard cover crops, and spray apples with Bordeaux mixture and lead arsenate.
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Dublap
William Bell
Gandy
Kiondike
Standard-Bred Fowls Define Purebred Poultry Terms
The term standard-bred describes poultry that conforms to breed standards of form color markings and weight. A purebred animal comes from a recognized breed with purebred parents and must be healthy vigorous and a credible specimen to qualify for registration.
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American Poultry Association
Hens Need Shell Material For Egg Production
University of Wisconsin tests show hens reduce egg laying when shell material is scarce. Research suggests soft shells link to mineral grit shortages rather than oyster shells or ground bone alone. Ensure hens on free range have oyster shells or bone meal nearby.
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University of Wisconsin Experiment Station
Feed For Young Chockerels Market Investment Benefit
Advertisement notes a market for spring chickens and claims investing in building a feed supply is worthwhile. It urges feeding young cockerels full meals for a couple of weeks before selling, presenting it as a profitable practice for growers.
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