Starter Fertilizer Boosts Tomato Yield
New York state experiment station reports that completely soluble starter fertilizers used at transplanting raise tomato yields for canners. Formulas like 15-30-14 and 16-30-14, dissolved in water, cost under $1 per acre in materials. Applications at transplant time improve first picking yields and total tonnage.
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New York State Experiment Station
Penny Saver Quilt Pattern 7217 Guide
The Penny Saver method offers a hit or miss chain quilt approach. Buy small amounts of fabric, assemble a few blocks monthly, and enjoy easy piecing through an improved pattern with visual charts photos and complete directions.
Precautions To Cut Haying Mishaps
National Safety council urges farmers to take precautions during haying season to reduce hazards. Check equipment hitches ropes pulleys and ladders. Ensure lofts chutes and hay racks are safe and guarded. Start and stop gradually. Stop machinery before maintenance. Keep guards in place. Keep pitchforks visible and do not throw them. Avoid loose clothing. Properly cure hay and monitor for heating to prevent barn fires.
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National Safety Council
Two Row Stalk Cutter On Skids For Transport
A two row stalk cutter is shown on its skids while moving between fields. Reversed with blades removed, it rides on the cutter blades to level corm stalks for easier ground preparation for the next crop. Arc welding provides a rigid frame needed when hauled by a tractor.
2 4 D Spray Proves Fatal To Some Woody Plants
Many woody plants including willows are partially killed by 2 4 D sprays. Killing of large shrubs or trees cannot be expected. The spray may be used to prevent resprouting of susceptible species by applying as a concentrated spray to resprouts after the trees and shrubs have been cut. Repeated applications will be necessary to prevent further growth.
Jay Walking Dangers Warn Pedestrians Against Unsafe Crossing
Safety experts report that jaywalking, crossing outside designated areas, and pedestrians stepping from behind parked cars cause the bulk of pedestrian deaths and injuries. About 11,000 people die annually in motor vehicle crashes with many as victims while crossing streets or rural roads between intersections.
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Accident Prevention Department
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
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