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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

2

Rapid growth metrics and cattle breed history in brief

The article notes rapid early growth in poultry and culling as a timed practice with emphasis on 3 to 6 weeks and daylight access. It shifts to the Aberdeen Angus breed history in the U S, tracing its introduction in 1850 with Dutchess from Scotland and key imports by George Grant in 1873, highlighting beef focus and feedlot performance.

USDA United States Portlethen Scotland George Grant Victoria Kans America

Control Corn Earworm By Proper Treatment

Cornell recommends an inexpensive mineral oil treatment to control corn earworms. Apply after silk browns at tip, 3 to 5 days after silk first appears, using a medicine dropper to insert 20 drops into small ears or 30 drops for large ears. Oil travels the silk channel and kills young worms as they enter.

Cornell

DDT Not Always Dangerous to Bees Says New Tests

Reports from Michigan and California tests show bees in sprayed orchards fared as well as those in unsprayed areas. Findings suggest DDT may not be more lethal to bees than other sprays.

Michigan California

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