Fall Plowing Debates and Dairy Market Insights
The Illinois College of Agriculture discusses diverse farmer opinions on fall plowing, outlining conditions where it helps or harms soil and yields, plus benefits like labor efficiency and pest control. It notes risks on sloped land and soils low in organic matter, and suggests timing with spring planting. The bulletin also analyzes Chicago milk markets, seasonal price effects, and regional production patterns in Illinois and Wisconsin, proposing price strategies to stabilize year round supply.
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D. ©. Wimner
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Wimer
Milk Marketing Study Released for Chicago District
The University of Illinois College of Agriculture and its experiment station publish a new bulletin detailing milk marketing in the Chicago dairy district. It notes local producers will likely hold their own against northern surplus but must consider available supply in dealer bargaining to protect markets. Free copies are available to interested readers.
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Chicago Dairy District
H. A. Ross
Chicago
Bulletin
The
Illinois
Wisconsin
Agricultural College
Urbana
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Tomato Disease From Georgia Menaces Illinois Crops
Illinois crops may suffer from a tomato disease traced to Georgia imports. The bacterial canker known as Grand Rapids disease affects up to 10 percent of Georgia plants and may spread via seed, insects, or water. Growers are urged to avoid southern plants, destroy infected vines, and refrain from planting affected fields next year.
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Illinois
Georgia
H. W. Henderson
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Grand Rapids
Anderson
Timois
Flavor of Onions Almost Essential
The USDA notes onions supply vitamins and flavor in many dishes. It describes using onion to flavor soups, dressings, stews, and crafts to reduce waste, with methods for spring onions, baked onions, and paring to minimize eye irritation.
Whole Wheat Steam Pressure Cooker Breakfast Idea
Nutrition experts push whole grain cereals for growing children and families. The USDA recommends cooking whole wheat in a steam pressure cooker for a tasty nutritious breakfast or meal option.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Vegetable Flavors Make Us Eat More Veggies in Meals
A USDA tested recipe blends vegetables common year round into soups stews and a baked crust dish. It suggests varying vegetables by family taste using brussels sprouts cabbage kale cauliflower or celery with tomato onion and stock for flavor. The method includes cooking vegetables then baking with a biscuit crust.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pimentos Best Peppers for Canning
The Spanish pimento peppers are ideal for canning due to thick flesh and smooth skin. Use only ripe sound peppers, roast to peel, remove seeds, and pack without water or seasoning in sterilized jars. Process pint jars in a water bath for 80 minutes, then seal and store in a cool dry place.
ROOT MATURING PULLET BEFORE SHE LAYS
Mrs. George R. Shoup of the Western Washington experiment station outlines a method to finish pullets before laying. Feed schedule emphasizes cracked corn, sprouted oats, sour milk, green forage, and growing mash to promote body growth, aiming for steady, early laying.
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George R. Shoup
Western Washington Experiment Station
Cholera and Limberneck Threat Poultry Losses
D H Hall Clemson College extension poultry specialist warns cholera and limberneck annually decimate flocks. Prevent spread by disinfecting houses, burying or burning droppings and dead birds, feeding wet mash, and maintaining clean water. Limberneck stems from decomposed animal flesh with paralysis. treat with castor oil and turpentine after removing the toxin source.
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D. H. Hall
Clemson College
Limberneck
Five Excellent Reasons for Standard Bred Hens
Five reasons support keeping standard-bred poultry. Uniform in size type and color appeal to buyers. more attractive appearance. better suited to farmer needs. products in uniform quality in higher demand. standard-bred poultry promises greater success and profits.
Average Monthly Egg Production For Ordinary Hen Flock
A flock averaging 160 eggs per hen per year is considered good. The text lists monthly production targets with November at eight eggs, December at ten, January ten, February twelve, and October six, reflecting typical seasonal variation.
Best Poultry Tonics Through Fresh Air Sunshine and Exercise
Fresh air and steady exercise are key tonics for poultry. Do not expose birds to drafts or intense sun. houses should provide continuous ventilation and purified atmosphere. Ensure sunshine reaches all interiors to kill lurking germs in damp spaces.
DARCTS CALLS FOR HIGHER MILK-PRODUCING CATTLE
The article notes US dairy cow numbers rose slowly while population grew, urging better cows not more to meet rising demand. It cites 1924 per capita milk use about 14 pounds higher than the year before and 26,262,000 cows producing 4,868 pounds each on average, totaling 114,666,201,000 pounds.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Dairy Exposition Draws Dairymen To Indianapolis Event
An annual national exposition in Indianapolis will run October 10 to 17. Dairy agriculture contributes about five billion dollars in value. government and state agencies, colleges, and industry groups cooperate for exhibits and demonstrations. Prize cattle from leading fairs will compete for national honors.
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Indianapolis
W. W. Skinner
United States
State Agricultural College
Better Live Stock Campaign Enrolls 15818 Owners Nation
The bureau of animal industry reports 15818 livestock owners joined the Better Sives Better Stock drive to improve domestic animals. From April 1 to June 30 progress shows 549455 animals and 1185688 poultry are under improvement via pure bred sires in counties including Grayson Virginia New Haven Connecticut and Shelby Union counties in Kentucky.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Grayson
New Haven
Conn
Shelby
Union Counties
Roughage and grain for Holstein cows
The guideline states a Holstein eats three pounds of silage and one pound of hay per hundred pounds live weight. Quality silage and legume hay are key. Do not overfeed bulky silage. With silage and clover, a Holstein can use about 40 pounds of grain for every three and a half to four pounds of milk, depending on feed availability.
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New Bulletin
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Holstein
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