Contouring Reduces Soil and Water Loss in Ohio Farm
Logan county farmer Morgan Connor added 1.37 acres near Bellefontaine to straighten his fence lines away from compass guidance. After adopting contouring and other soil conservation practices, his yield improved, runoff reduced, and soil loss minimized. He redirected a straight fence into a half moon to reclaim waste land and protect topsoil with diversion ditches and six acres of trees.
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Ohio
Logan County
Morgan Connor
Bellefontaine
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Connor
Wiley Connor
Minnesota No 1 hog breed described by Dryden
Minnesota No 1 is not a hybrid hog but a new inbred strain developed from a cross of Danish Landrace and Tamworth in 1936 at the University of Minnesota. It is long bodied and short legged with a light, strong bone and large thin ears. Breeders are chosen for fertility, survival, growth, and conformation. A Minnesota No 2 breed is being developed at Minnesota.
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Minnesota No. 1
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Easy Method For Dipping Pigs At Vaccination Time
Dr J O Black Nebraska veterinarian presents a simple dipping method using a 50 gallon drum. The drum is cut on one side and end, edges folded to prevent injury, and placed beside the pen. After vaccination each pig is dropped into the drum on its back, flips over and exits, ready for the next pig.
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J. O. Black
Nebraska
Soil Packing Slows Crop Yields Says Experts
Middle West Soil Improvement committee warns that heavy equipment and poor cropping practices compact soil and diminish productivity. They urge regular use of deep rooted legumes as a permanent remedy to restore organic matter and prevent compaction.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
How to Raise and Train Your Dog No. 78
Steps in treatment of many dogs diseases described in Weekly News paper Service booklet No. 78. Covers diet housebreaking teaching tricks. Send 25 cents for How to Raise and Train Your Dog to Weekly News paper Service 243 West 17th St New York 11 N Y. Print name address booklet title and No. 78.
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West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
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