Garlic Garlic Bulblets Cut Wheat Value Across Regions
A USDA prepared study details how garlic bulblets mixed with wheat from Massachusetts to Georgia and inland Missouri cause discounts of 20 to 50 percent versus No 2 Soft Red Winter. Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania show heavy infestation with garlicky wheat reducing milling value and earning losses in the millions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mikers
Atlantic Coast
Massachusetts
Georgia
Missouri
Department
Maryland
Pennsylvania
How To Kill Potato Bugs With Arsenate Of Lead
E M Page of the Missouri Experiment Station describes arsenate of lead as an effective poison for potato beetles. Mix 1.5 pounds per 50 gallons of water or ½ ounce per gallon for liquid spray, stirring to a smooth paste before adding to water. Mix dusts with lime for enhanced efficacy and apply with a duster or bag when dew is present.
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E. M. Page
Missouri Experiment Station
Pasturing Sweet Clover to Prevent Woodiness
Nebraska agronomists advise pasturing sweet clover to keep it from becoming woody and inedible. If kept to nine or ten inches height new tender shoots form, but if insufficient stock is available, mow for hay leaving eight inches of stubble to preserve buds for a new crop. Unlike alfalfa, sweet clover does not regrow from the crown after substantial second-year growth.
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Nebraska ‘Agricultural College
Refilling Small Silos When Somewhat Empty
Farmers with limited silo capacity can stretch silage by cutting and shocking corn and refilling as silage runs low. Replacing old silage with fresh material improves feed, though not as good as properly stored silage. Avoid moldy surface layers when layering new silage.
Anti Barberry Plans Expanded in Wide Survey Drive
More than 300 field men joined July 2 to extend the farms to farms survey under the U S Department of Agriculture. The aim is to finish surveying eight western states and eradicate barberry bushes by year end with salt treatment showing high efficacy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Department
Keep Seed Grain Pure Rogues Plants on Country Roads
I B Holden of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture urges farmers to rogues foreign plants from winter wheat and oats to keep grain pure. He recommends inspecting a field after heading and removing intruding plants to seed next year and repeat every second or third year.
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I. B. Holden
Agronomy Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Rosen Rye Superior as Fall Pasture for Hogs
Iowa State College crop specialists praise Rosen rye as a top late fall pasture for swine. Adapted to poor soils, it performs best when seeded late August to September with one and a half to three bushels per acre. It winters well and can be used in spring as pasture or for grain, or ground for hog feed.
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Iowa State College
Michigan Experiment Station
Iowa Station
Home Made Fly Repellent For Dairy Cows
A simple spray method to control dairy cow flies costs one cent per head daily. Mix 414 qts coal tar dip, 4% fish oil, 3 qts whale oil, 144 qts oil of tar, 3 lb laundry soap and water to 30 gallons. Spray ten cows twice daily for forty days to save temper and boost milk yield.
Cockerels and Pullets Separated by Runways in Rearing
The article argues separating cockerels and pullets as soon as sex can be determined aids feeding efficiency and selection. It notes stronger cockerels may receive more feed and emphasizes constitution and vigor in choosing birds for eggs and mating.
Raspberry varieties prefer sandy clay loams for best growth
The red and purple raspberry varieties like Cuthbert and Jondon grow best on sandy clay loams while black caps such as Gregg are favored on rich clay loams. Both types perform well on any well drained fertile loams according to experienced growers.
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Cuthbert
Gregg
Water supply essential for pigs in summer
The article stresses that pigs must have constant access to clean water in hot summer months. It urges caretakers to ensure ample water to maintain health and productivity and to avoid shortages that could hurt feed efficiency and growth.
When to Begin Breeding Domestic Animals
The text weighs early versus delayed breeding across livestock noting risks like stunted growth and reduced offspring vigor from too-early matings, and higher long term profitability from earlier breeding if safe. It cites heifers and other stock, highlighting lack of universal age rules and the need to balance growth, fecundity, and profitability.
Selecting Herd Bull to Improve Weakest Points
Dr C W McCampbell Kansas State Agricultural College advises selecting a herd bull by studying herd females to boost weak points and overall quality. Emphasizes large rugged bulls, masculine head and neck, meat carrying ability, and even conformation for profitability in feedlots.
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C. W. McCampbell
Profitable Producers From Good Bulls in Cattle Breeding
The article argues cows improve when paired with good sires and dams. It emphasizes that scrubs produce scrubs, while a high quality purebred bull can yield profitable offspring even with ordinary cows. It warns that without a very good bull, gains may reverse.
Weather Bureau Forecasts Aid New York fruit spraying
The Weather Bureau forecasts underpin the fruit spraying program run by New York State College of Agriculture. County agents lead the service, notifying growers when a spray is advised, with 3 to 5 applications typical each season. Forecasts guide timing to maximize pest control and minimize waste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
Weather Bureau
New York State College of Agriculture
New York
Oregon Farmers Boost Wheat Yield With Hybrid 128
Union county Oregon farmers following a county extension agent campaign planted Hybrid 128 winter wheat. State tests showed higher yields and an average increase of 6.1 bushels per acre over other varieties. About 92 acres of the 1922 planting were certified for seed.
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Oregon
Union County
United States Department of Agriculture
Weapons to Be Employed Against Flies on Farm
George Dean Kansas state entomologist advises repellants or mixtures applied to animals to deter flies if breeding places cannot be eliminated. He notes horn flies cluster on cattle and suggests destroying breeding sites by scattering droppings and removing old straw piles to curb stable fly representation.
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George Dean
Kansas State
Dean
Grit Vital for Hen Health and Fowl Economy
Grit is essential for fowls health and feed digestion replacing teeth in the gizzard. Improper grit leads to disease and poor nutrient absorption. Each pen should keep a box of grit to support bone strength and overall vitality.
Diseases of Raspberry Plants Hard to Detect
Most diseases attacking raspberries are not visible on the plants but on the roots after digging. Avoid using plants with hard knots or galls on the roots as these infections spread plant to plant and render fields unprofitable.
Co-Operative Drying Plants Are Favored
Community trial shows fruit-drying plants can boost orchard profits for small growers with surplus fruit. A careful district canvass estimates usable unmarketed fruit, equipment needs, and plant capacity, guiding a general purpose evaporator capable of processing apples peaches plums and prunes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dust Mixture Controls Cucumber Beetle Says Iowa Entomologist
State entomologist Carl J. Drake of Iowa State College recommends dusting young cucumber plants with calcium arsenate and gypsum. Apply after sprouts emerge, then two to three times weekly from dawn to dusk, 10 to 12 applications typical per season, more in severe infestations.
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Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Destructive Qualities of Heavy Motor Trucks
Roads are paved with ribbonlike surfaces to aid motorists yet heavy motor trucks show destructive qualities defying smooth road efforts. The article notes millions spent on good roads as internal transport expands with more long distance tours and rising motor truck use.
Sudden Change in Milk Affects Laying Flocks
Regularity in milk feeding prevents digestive trouble and stops laying interruptions. Buttermilk skimmed milk sour milk and sweet milk are useful for chickens but should be given consistently or in small amounts if changes are needed.
Corn for Silage Must Be Cut Fine and Packed
The United States Department of Agriculture advises cutting corn for silage fine and packing it well to maximize feed quality and silo capacity. Typical lengths range from one quarter inch to one inch, though one inch is often too long to pack and feed efficiently.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Digestive troubles in horses from improper feeding
Digestive issues in horses arise from overwork and improper feeding especially in hot weather. Overloading the stomach after hard work causes colic. For exhausted horses give a small water amount and a sloppy bran mash, withhold hay and cats until cooled. Indigestion in foals and adults stems from teething, early weaning, or poor feeding. treat by teeth check, moderate regular diet, and a mild purge with ginger and tonics including bicarbonate, gentian, and powdered nux vomica.
Essential Features of Self-Feeders for Hogs
Hog fattening expert Arthur L. Anderson of the University of farm animal husbandry division cites self feeders as the quickest, most economical method. He lists four key features including rainproof construction, a V shaped hopper, a small base opening, and a waste preventing trough.
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Arthur L. Anderson
University Farm
Mr. Anderson
Silage Proves More Profitable Than Corn In Feed Test
Iowa State College experiments show silage at 52 pounds with no corn yields higher profits than corn plus half silage. A full corn ration with half silage earned 15.82 per steer versus 23.11 per steer with no corn and full silage. The report urges widespread silo building, noting Colorado parallels.
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Iowa
Towa
Colorado
R. W. Clark
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Vigorous Hogs May Withstand Cholera
Hog cholera is a germ disease and healthy hogs may escape it if germs are absent or farm conditions keep them strong. Weakened hogs are more susceptible, making vigor a key defense against cholera.
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Department of Agriculture
State College
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