Strawberries Growth and Winter Protection Advice
The article outlines soil Texture need medium to light and high fertility, surface drainage, autumn or spring planting with a preference for spring. Mulch and shading influence frost protection. smudge fires may help early berries. Recommend diverse varieties and consulting local experienced growers for soil adaptation.
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Dan
Iel
Face Up Packing In Baskets Boosts Fruit Value
State College of Agriculture experts advise ringfacing peaches apples or pears in baskets to create a uniform surface. Proper facing reduces crushing and spoilage, lowers blue mold and brown rot risk, and can raise market value despite small extra cost. Uniform size and color matter. multiple facer makes perform well, making it a worthwhile investment for large crops.
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State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Horticulture Notes on Strawberries Peaches and Orchard Advice
A horticulture note highlights strawberry grows as a staple on farms and methods for canning and fresh use. It mentions tree care practices including mulching avoidance and winter storage in cellars, plus pruning grafting guidance for young apple trees and a large Arkansas peach orchard of Bert Johnson.
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Bert Johnson
Arkansas
Spring freshening boosts milk output but raises cost per unit
Ohio State researchers studying Medina county dairies over five years find spring born cows increase annual milk yield to 8,822 pounds per cow versus 8,154 pounds in fall-dominated herds, while costs per 100 pounds range from 2.47 to 2.71 dollars, showing economics favor more spring freshening.
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Ohio State University
Medina County
Economista
Soybeans Shown As Valuable Feed For Dairy Cattle
A Delaware experiment station report confirms soybean meal and oil meal as satisfactory feeds for dairy cattle. Compared with peanut oil meal and cottonseed cake, soybeans performed as well or better in milk production, supporting home-grown protein supplements for cows.
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Delaware
Self-Feeding Dairy Cows Prove Unprofitable, Study Finds
University of Illinois experiments show dairy cows selecting feeds they want leads to overfeeding and variable preferences. The study supports housing cows in sanitary stalls with ventilation, individual drinkers, and tailored attention to each cow's production and demands.
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University of Illinois
Scrub Bull Lowers Herd Record to Goat Level
In a dairy herd, Dr. J C Mc Dowell of the US Department of Agriculture urges culling scrub bulls to raise production. A scrub cow yielded 146.8 pounds of butterfat annually, her daughter 126.3 pounds, and granddaughter 99.7 pounds before the scrub bull was sold and a registered bull bought.
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J. C. McDowell
Bureau of Dairy Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Doctor McDowell
Nally
Store Surplus Sunshine in Dairying Silos
The article compares silos to reservoirs storing surplus summer sunshine for winter feeding. It argues that silos reduce production costs and extend profitable use, unlike roots which are costly and labor intensive. It stresses storage and drought resilience for dairy farming.
Proper Sleep Bed Making Advice From Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star quotes the Bureau of Home Economics on women neglecting bed efficiency. It explains correct sheet placement with right side up lower sheets and wrong side up upper sheets, plus meticulous tucking and mitered corners for unbroken rest.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Kansas City Star
Clean Kidneys By Drinking Water And Jad Salts
Eating too much rich food may cause kidney trouble as acids irritate the kidneys. Begin drinking plenty of water and take Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, to flush and activate the kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. Jad Salts are a grape lemon lithia compound sold by pharmacies and widely used to keep urinary organs clean.
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