Dwarfing Animals Affects Growth and Pasture Practices
The piece warns against dwarfing livestock by early separation to distant pastures and poor water supply. It explains the inertia of growth, recurring stunting, and long-term impact on calves, colts, and lambs, citing pasture distance, seasonal shortages, and neglect as causes. It also notes Honolulu's 1887 mesquite introduction leading to vast algaroba forests vital for fuel, posts, soil cover, and cattle feed with pods eaten by cattle.
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Ing
Honolulu
Gentleness With Cows
A historical note argues cows respond poorly to harsh handling and prefer calm supervision. It cites dogs used to herd cows and suggests cows accustomed to such scenes may not be frightened, while a rough, angry herder more easily provokes resistance and lowers milk yield.
Illinois Soil Surveyors Map Kankakee County Soils
The Illinois Experiment Station and the U S Department of Agriculture survey Illinois soils. In Kanakee and Momence areas surveyors bore and map soils while noting drainage and peat layers. Potassium fertilizer shows dramatic corn gains. dunes and many soil types are cataloged for smarter treatment.
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Illinois Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Armers’ Review
Kankakee
Momence
Soll
Hopkins
Great County
Duncan
Kali Company
Illinois
Grasshopper Raids and Hopperdozers Battle For Crops
The article recalls yearly grasshopper invasions in parts of the country and describes hopperdozers as large pans pulled along fields to catch insects. It notes Minnesota 1888 bounty actions and a 15,000 bushel yield in one year, plus 200 hopperdozers in Red River valley for 8,000 to 10,000 bushels, per Professor Aldrich of the University of Idaho.
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Farmers’ Review
Minnesota
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Aldrich
University of Idaho
Hawaiian Forests and Cattle on the Islands
The article stresses careful animal care through winter to avoid starved livestock and notes forest preservation as vital to Hawaii’s sugar economy. It discusses water supply from forests, grazing impacts, and two forest zones on the eight islands, plus road improvements and farming practices.
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Hawaiian Islands
Dglands
Estern
United
Prepotence of the Sire and Orchard Cultivation Notes
The article discusses the uncertain science of pre potence in sires noting that few sires show multi generation prepotency and that outcomes vary by generation. It cites Professor Davenport and Illinois Agricultural College while urging study as a future major field. It then shifts to orchard cultivation advising shallow spring tilling to avoid encouraging excessive wood growth and warning against starting cultivation if not previously done.
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Illinois Agricultural College
Davenport
Vacation for the Farmer's Family
An essay promoting home based vacations for farm families. It suggests simplifying chores, improving home comfort, and adapting surroundings to happiness. Practical tips include downsizing living areas, adding a porch or tent, setting up reading materials and summer comforts, and planning simple, healthful meals while enjoying time together as a low cost alternative to travel.
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Review
Lessons from Swiss Dairying for American Pasture Policy
A观察 on Swiss dairy practice notes that alpine pastures are publicly governed, leased to bidders who may not sub‑lease, with quotas on cows to protect pasture health. Trees are protected to prevent soil erosion and avalanches, and pasture access is seasonal. The author suggests American farmers could adopt similar pasture rules.
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Switzerland
Canons of
Hog care tip for early days after purchase
For the first days after buying hogs feed them lightly to ease their adjustment. Monitor for signs of distress, keep fresh water available, and gradually increase intake as they settle. Avoid overfeeding which can upset their digestion and slow growth.
Oleo Output Falls After Butter Substitution Law
Chicago’s oleomargarine production declined sharply after the law barring colored oleomargarine sold as butter. Tub output dropped from about 998000 last year under the old regime to 664000 the prior year and 410000 this year, signaling a 60 percent reduction in two years and widespread repudiation of oleo as a butter substitute.
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Chicago
Portable hog houses gain favor in disease prone districts
The portable hog houses are gaining general favor, particularly in districts troubled by disease. The lightweight, movable pens offer improved sanitation and management advantages for swine herds facing health challenges.
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Retourne
Hawaiian Forests
Ylinois
Gertrude K. Lambert
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