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Shafter Press in Shafter, California

08 Jun 1950

Page 7

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Shafter Press

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Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

7

California farmers eye unique sprinkler system near Wheeler Ridge

The John Bidart ranch near Wheeler Ridge Kern County showcases a pioneering spring irrigation system. It uses electricity driven pumps, underground six inch steel lines, and 28 electric motor pump stations to distribute water efficiently, reducing erosion and saving about half the water compared with furrows.

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California John Bidart Wheeler Ridge Joe Crosby California Farmer John Bichard Wheeleridge Kern County Bidart Persmit Richart Ca ‘Dubor Sytem Redesi I.t Earl Halden Yaneh Leates Tso Ielden Wate Holden Gubrenehy
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Newcastle Disease Threat Revealed in California

Farm Adviser Peter J. Lert credits prompt laboratory diagnosis for limiting an Asiatic Newcastle disease outbreak in California. He notes the disease has plagued U S poultry for six years though less severe than the Asiatic form, causing heavy hatchery losses. A circular on using poultry diagnostic labs is available from the agricultural extension service Bakersfield.

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California Peter J. Lert Agricultural Extension Service Lert University of California United States Bakersfield
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Newer Materials Show Promise Against Orchard Mites

Growers test a set of newer miticides this season for apples pears grapes and peaches. Genera 923 and Aramite 88R show activity against multiple mite species with residual effects and rapid kill. EPN 300 offers quick adult-kill and lasting action but weaker on 2 spot mite. Dmite delivers excellent results across species but limited supply as the original producer stops manufacturing it.

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R. F. Sherman
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First San Francisco Theater staged by Dr Robertson

A small side street hall in San Francisco hosted the village’s first dramatic performances staged by Dr. David G. Yankee Robertson.

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San Francisco David G. “Yankee” Robertson
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