Real income trends for U S farmers and households
The survey shows the average U S farmer's real income is about 3 percent below a year ago while the typical home and wage earners have about 2 percent higher buying power. Farm prices have fallen but overall farm income remains high. further tapering may occur over six months, with clothing surpluses not yet causing sharp price drops.
Rio Grande College farm rebuilt after decade of work in 135 hours
In Rio Grande Ohio a 300 acre farm was revitalized by 600 workers and heavy machinery. Diversion ditches ponds and a stream alteration addressed water erosion while soil restoration included tilling liming fertilizing and reseeding. A jeep with a bush harrow mulched as part of the effort.
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Rio Grande College
Rio Grande
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Homemaking Tips For Repair And Care
Practical household advice covers repairing torn shower curtains with scotch tape and shellac for durability. It suggests taping linoleum spots, ironing loose garment edges, and using minimal water to cook without sticking, aiming to preserve vitamins and extend item life.
Smoky Yuletide Gift Duo Camel and Prince Albert
A holiday shopping pitch suggests Camels and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco as affordable, popular gifts. Camel cartons hold 200 cigarettes and both brands offer festive wrapping with space for a handwritten Merry Christmas message. Adv.
Winter Spraying Destroys Stumps and Weeds
In East Lansing Michigan Dow Chemical researchers Keith Barrons and L L Coulter report Esteron 44 ester of 2 4 D destroyed stumps and weeds in near zero weather over three winters. The ester contains 44 percent isopropyl ester of 2 4 D and proved effective in winter spraying.
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East Lansing
Mich
Keith Barrons
L. L. Coulter
Dow Chemical Company
Weak Egg Shells Mean Hens Require Calcium
Irving J. Mark of the North Dakota Agricultural College extension service says feeding oyster shells to laying hens provides the calcium needed for strong egg shells. Hens that lay steadily over time may produce weak shells due to calcium deficiency, sometimes due to insufficient vitamin D as well.
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Irving J. Mark
North Dakota Agricultural College Extension Service
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