Improved New Dip for Sheep Tick Control at UC
The University of California has developed an economical sheep dip using six ounces of derris powder with 5 percent rotenone in 100 gallons of water. One treatment kills adult ticks and eggs, remains effective in fleece for weeks, and costs about 20 cents per 100 gallons, or 1.5 cents per animal. The article also touts a silent Bear Cat tractor by Ellinwood Industries with an 80 percent quieter muffler and lists 42 potential power takeoff uses around farms.
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New Lamb Brooder From Common Household Items
A simple lamb brooder can be built using yard or farm materials. A one-pound coffee can serves as a reflector and a 100-watt bulb provides heat. Use celotex plywood or similar material for the enclosure and cover reflector hole with hardware cloth. Burlap or canvas may form curtains for the setup.
Terracing Boosts Yields Amid War Food Officials Say
Farmers report terracing and modern farming methods raise yields by protecting soil and conserving moisture. The best terrace design depends on soil type slope and water to be handled, complemented by superior cropping practices during wartime.
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