Barnett urges land use for wartime food drive
Marion County farmers push eggs meat and milk in a food for freedom effort led by Clay C Barnett Marion County Soils District Conservationist The Soil Conservation Service is described as guarding land fertility during the emergency and production program urged by the County Defense Board as the nation declared war
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Soil Conservation Service
Marion County
Clay C. Barnett
Marion County Soils District Conservationist
U.S. Department of Agriculture
County Defense Board
Barnett
Notice to R F D Patrons on Postal Rules and Soil Work
Rural delivery patrons are urged to pre buy stamps and apply postage for first and third class mail, keep box approaches clear, and avoid snow obstructions to ensure smooth service during holidays. The message links postal duties to Christmas mailing and rural cooperation, with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greeting from your Rural Carrier. A separate note discusses soil conservation in Marion County as part of wartime food production, urging farmers to balance output with soil protection and to use pasture and rotation methods to increase yield without overplowing.
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Post Office Department
Wickard
Marion County
Barnett
Marion
Soil Conservation Service
Giant Rays Leap Fully From Water In Remarkable Display
Giant rays reach widths up to 20 feet and weights surpassing a ton, astonishing observers as they launch entirely out of the water in a rare surface display.
Lizard Jumps Apart with Sudden Tail Detachments
A fragment notes that a lizard can shed its tail easily when frightened, separating from the body without loss of mood.
Artificial Lighting for Hens Boosts Egg Output
Poultry experts urge use of artificial lights to extend laying hours and raise production. W. S Whitfield of Town State College notes light stimulates egg-laying and increases feeding time to about thirteen or fourteen hours. All night lights offer a low-cost option for farmers without timing gear.
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W. St. Whitfield
Town State College
Ays Whitfield
Lighting for Poultry Houses in Winter Breeding
The guide explains using two 25-watt bulbs with wide reflectors for a 20 by 24 foot house, positioned over feeders and waterers about six feet high. Regular, early morning lighting is essential with timing adjusted after December, and 50 to 60 watt bulbs with 14 to 16 inch reflectors are recommended for evening use though less practical.
Period of dim lights before full darkness noted
A period of 15 to 20 minutes of dim lights is necessary before all lights are completely turned off. They can be used effectively, however, with proper electric installation.
Rotation of Pasture Boosts Grass Yield in Iowa Farms
Iowa farmers can lift pasture crop production by as much as 25 percent this summer through rotation grazing. Paul M. Burson, extension agronomist, cites survey results from farms in pasture improvement and management programs showing increases from 63 to 239 pasture days per year after renovating old pastures.
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Iowa
Paul M. Burson
Town State College Extension Agronomist
Rotation grazing gains with electric fences in Iowa
Burson notes rotation grazing is more feasible with electric fences and suggests dividing pastures into two or three areas. Each area can be grazed weekly with two weeks rest, and temporary grasses like sudan are profitable in rotation. New seeding of brome grass and alfalfa in western Iowa may start mid August, with caution to avoid early spring renovations.
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Burson
Sudan
Iowa
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