Dairy Forecasts To Aid Dairymen In New Reporting Service
The U S Department of Agriculture will start a monthly dairy reporting system in New England New York and Wisconsin to forecast dairy cow numbers calf production milk output and herd changes. Thousands of farmers will report cattle counts calves under one year and sales slaughter deaths with confidentiality. totals will be published.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
New England
New York
Wisconsin
Kill Striped Cucumber Beetle With Nicotine Dust
Protect cucumbers squash and pumpkins from striped cucumber beetle by applying a fourth to a half ounce of nicotine dust four percent nicotine to each hill. The dust kills insects on contact and acts as a repellent, driving beetles from soil cracks and preventing damage. A cheese cloth sack can dust vines for small areas. a regular duster is better for larger areas.
Contented Cows Promise Higher Milk Returns
In a Wisconsin dairy the manager explains a no swearing policy and bovine optimism. He asserts that pleasant treatment yields more and better milk as cows respond to kindness like humans.
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Wisconsin
Determine a Cow's Age by Teeth and Horn Rings
It is difficult to determine a cow's age. The age may be read from teeth and horns. The number of annual rings on the horns plus two usually indicates the animal's age, noting that permanent teeth emerge nine months apart to verify.
England's Live Stock Ban Stays In Effect
The U S Department of Agriculture will not lift the ban on importing livestock from England due to foot and mouth disease. The outbreak on April 23 and a new incident require continued restrictions to protect the U S livestock industry. No ruminants or swine may be imported from disease countries until they remain free for 60 days.
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United States Department of Agriculture
England
Department
United States
Destroy Weeds in Soy Bean Field
Young farmers should promptly kill weeds in soy beans. Iowa State college recommends cultivating with a harrow rotary hoe or weeder, especially as beans grow eight to ten inches tall. Regular cultivation helps protect the crop without damaging the plants.
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Iowa State College
Spread Manure on Land as Fast as It Is Made
Farmers should spread manure immediately after it is produced to preserve fertility. Piling manure outdoors through summer wastes a large portion of its value. Experiments show three to five months of piling can reduce fertilizing value by one third to two thirds and should be avoided.
Renewal of Strawberry Patch for Next Season
The strawberry patch should be renewed after the fruiting season. Barring off the old row and plowing out old plants leaves new plants beside the old row in fresh soil. Maintain cultivation throughout the summer.
Apple Scab Control Through Early Spray Action
Apple scab can be controlled by bor deaux or lime sulphur but monitor closely. Susceptible varieties show olive green patches on the undersides of leaves. once visible, spray pumps should be put into commission at once.
Lombard Plum Described as High Quality Yet Rot Susceptible
Lombard offers high quality among Domestica or European plums but, like other European varieties, is prone to rot. This susceptibility limits successful cultivation in southern and central states where brown rot is more severe.
Fresh Hellebore Spray to Combat Currant Worms
If currant worms threaten ripening fruit, use fresh hellebore. Mix four ounces per two to three gallons of water as a spray, or dust plants with one pound of hellebore in five pounds of flour or air slaked lime.
Dairy Cows Access Water Always to Prevent Mud
The dairy cows should have water available at all times. If water comes from a stream in the pasture, ensure it is not ruined into a mud puddle by cow standing in it. Prefer supplying water in a clean tank.
How Old Is That Egg
Eggs decrease in density as they grow older and can be dated by their specific gravity. Place raw eggs in a saltwater solution. fresh eggs sink, one day old touch bottom, three days old float, older eggs rise higher. Preserved eggs float lower due to airtight coating. cracking in hot water results from trapped gases expanding.
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New York World
Farmers discuss mule distemper cure on country road
Two farmers meet on a rural road. One asks what cure he gave his distempered mule. The other says turpentine and a whip. A week later they meet again and each reveals the mule died after using turpentine, prompting a grim punchline.
Small Town Bright Lights
The 100 per cent electrically lighted town of the United States is Johns town, Colo., according to B. A. Thomp son, manager of the Fort Lupton Light and Fower company, that supplies the current. Every home in town is wired for electric lights and with few excep tions all these lights are used.
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United States
Johnstown
Colo
B. A. Thompson
Fort Lupton
Bank Humor: Clerk Alerts Customer Over Eight Cents
A Youngstown Telegram anecdote recalls a bank clerk informing a customer his account was overdrawn by eight cents. The customer’s quick reply reveals the bank’s everyday humorous friction in the accounting department.
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Youngstown Telegram
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