Favorable Time to Raise Colts
A. O. Rhead of the New York State College of Agriculture says now is a good time for farmers to raise colts to save money later when replacing work horses. A survey by E. Ladd notes 57 percent of New York horses are over twelve, and two-thirds to three-fourths will be replaced in ten years, likely costing farmers millions more. The report The Farm Horse Situation in New York is available free from Ithaca.
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A. O. Rhead
New York State College of Agriculture
Mr. Rhoad
E. Ladd
The
College
New York State
Doctor Ladd
New York
State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N.Y
Sweet Clover Disease Prevented by Proper Feeding Practices
North Dakota State experts report sweet clover mold poisoning in cattle is real and preventable. Trials show young cattle are most at risk, and feeding molded hay or silage with ample alternate feed or feeding spotted clover only weekly or biweekly avoids the problem.
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L. M. Roderick
A. F. Schalk
North Dakota Agricultural College
North Dakota
Immunize Pigs At One Month Shows Possible Benefit
Researchers Graham Thorpe and Hectorne at the University of Malinois report that baby pigs one month old may be immunized against hog cholera. Veterinarians in general farm conditions do not widely endorse this practice. The studies highlight other diseases as complicating factors and note a time and serum saving when pigs are vaccinated young.
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Graham, Thorpe and
Hectorne
University of Malinois
Selecting a Sire for Reliable Bull Worth
A thorough investigation measures a bull’s true value beyond the number of tested daughters. A proved sire has five or six unselected daughters with year long records. Tests indicate a sire paired with the same cow type yields similar daughters. if six daughters are good, keep the sire.
Live Stock Notes on lambing and hog health
Guidance on docking lambs castration of ram lambs and feeding before lambing. Practical notes on bloating exercise for ewes and grain feeding. Swine sanitation to improve pig survival and efficiency. Hog cholera cited as major disease loss factor.
Corn Smut Reduces Yields Says North Dakota Botanist
North Dakota Agricultural College botanist W. E. Brentzel warns corn smut causes heavy losses, noting it thrives on galls and spores that overwinter in stalks or soil. He explains the disease spreads by dust, affects ears most, and the only proven remedy is crop rotation and avoiding nearby sources. no resistant corn varieties are yet developed.
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W. EB. Brentzel
North Dakota Agricultural College
South Dakota
Kansas
Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
Humus in Soil Boosts Water Retention and Drought Resistance
The article explains humus as decomposed organic matter that vastly increases soil water storage. It notes 100 pounds of humus can hold about 190 pounds of water, far more than sand or clay, and that soils with more organic matter better resist drought and heat.
Eradicate Barn Flies With Creosote Spray
Advice on eliminating barn flies through cleaning barns removing dust straw manure and other debris then applying creosote spray to floors and walls followed by kerosene and napthalene crystals with cautions about fire and keeping hogs away from breeding sites.
Improved Roads Needed for Farm Operations
Road maintenance improves operation of spray rigs and farming. Keeping roads drained and occasionally dragging to remove mud reduces wear on teams and saves time. Many growers own a ditcher to keep drainage in good shape for orchards and overall road condition.
Housekeepers Called to Watch for Mediterranean Fruit Fly
A broad request calls housekeepers across a large U S region to act as inspectors against the Mediterranean fruit fly now invading the country. Florida fruit is embargoed after shipments carried potential pests, while all U S fruits except watermelon and pineapple remain vulnerable.
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United States
Florida
Fertilizing Value of Manure Is Overlooked
Farmers neglect barnyards allowing manure piles to block doors and dirty cattle. The liquid manure is often drained away, wasting its value. A shed with a cement floor 40 feet from the barn is ideal. if unavailable, level the yard and direct drainage to fields and gardens. Keep the pile 20 feet from the barn and fence it to deter trampling.
Date of Seeding Wheat Does Not Change Harvest Date
The North Dakota experiment station reviewed 36 years of seed and harvest records. Harvest always fell on August 10 in years 1896 1901 1908 1920 and 1924, while seeding occurred on dates between April 18 and May 8. Late seeding is not advised due to risk of short straw and lighter yields.
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North Dakota Experiment Station
Roaming or Confined Turkeys and Feeding Practices
Poultry experts advise keeping turkeys confined rather than roaming the farm. Latest economical practices show better results with controlled flocks and consistent feeding. Feeding sprouted oats or fresh well cured alfalfa meal is recommended for turkey health.
Silage Proves Cost Saver for Beef at Ohio Station
An Ohio experiment station test shows large silage rations raise corn revenue by 16 per acre for fattening steers. The studies indicate silage lowers beef production costs and support urging wider silo use by agricultural advisers.
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Ohio
Sweet Clover Pasture Safe For Sheep And Horses
Observations show sweet clover hay harms cattle more than sheep or horses. Pasture with sweet clover has not caused trouble, and many farmers use it without ill effects. North Dakota experiment station tested sweet clover pasture with calves and found no adverse results.
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North Dakota
Fear as a shared emotion and faith as remedy
Dr. William P. Sadler argues in Collier's Weekly that fear is a basic human emotion shared with animals. He says once fear grips any life area faith cures it, combining common sense and reason with decisive action. Modern civilization reduces real dangers yet leaves fear tendencies and imagined sensations.
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William &. Sadler
Collier's Weekly
Doctor Rigby Gains Baronetcy for King’s Illness Care
London Tit-Bita recounts Sir Hugh Rigby the new doctor baronet honored for services during the king’s illness. A hospital boy asks which doctor attends him, and another patient replies Doctor Rigby, then pacifies him saying you needn’t worry you’ll get better. he looks after me and the king.
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London
Hugh Rigby
Rigby
Bath Debate Splits Hattbridge School District
In Hattbridge England a school district splits into rival factions over installing a shower bath in the schoolhouse. A school board member proclaims he has not bathed in ten years and challenges opponents to outdo him. An elderly man of ninety swears he has not bathed since his mother stopped washing him at age ten.
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Hattbridge
England
Boy ages four seeks shoe intruder clue
In a short exchange narrated by a mother, young Joseph claims there is something in his shoe. After she removes his shoe, no object is found, and he suggests checking the other shoe for the unseen intruder.
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Joseph
World's Largest Locomotives Under Construction in Manchester
Two of the world’s largest locomotives are being built in Manchester for South Africa. Each engine measures 90 feet in length and weighs 220 tons with a price tag near 150000 dollars. The report notes the heat affecting labor and mechanisms in the construction scene.
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Manchester
England
South Africa
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