Paint and farm lice remedies for Nebraska farmers
Valuable agricultural news for Cheyenne County farmers outlines paint costs and farm painting tips from the Nebraska College of Agriculture and USDA bulletin 474, plus practical remedies for lice and mites on poultry. It notes mecunic oilment, creosote oil, and a crude petroleum kerosene spray as control methods, with emphasis on thorough treatment of fowl and equipment. The text also mentions a national cooperative buyers plan reviewed by a Fifteen member Livestock Marketing Committee in Chicago.
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Nebraska College of Agriculure
United States Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Feeding of Children Circular Urges Healthy Diets
A State College of Agriculture circular condemns dosing children with medicine and promotes vegetables ripe fruit stewed prunes oatmeal molasses gingerbread rye and graham bread. It offers sample diets for ages from first to six years, stresses meals breakfast and slow eating, discourages promiscuous feeding and sweets, and notes milk's value though many children refuse it. Copies are available via county extension agents or the college for diet circular No. 9.
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State College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture For
Cutting Off Grape Shoots at Nebraska College of Agriculture
Horticulturists advise against cutting or pinching grape shoot ends as it weakens vines and hurts crops. Side shoots appear after topping, foliage grows unchecked, and shoots may mature weakly. Only under special conditions on rich low soil might topping be needed to prevent wind damage.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Solicitors Among Farmers Expose Culling Schemes
Farm bureaus report limited success in stopping solicitors and agents. An extension worker describes a poultry specialist flooding a hen house with excessive dilution, killing chicks. Across the state, professional cullers charge 5 cents a third and sell culling secrets and patents, with many farmers admitting purchases. The campaign targets a book agent selling a $10.75 volume.
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College of Agriculture
Que Farm Buerau
Mites and Lice Easily Controlled
Mites and lice have long been a nightmare to poultry raisers. Effective methods of controlling both are described, emphasizing practical treatments and sanitation to protect flocks and boost production.
Cultivate Young Trees For Better Growth And Water Conservation
Nebraska College of Agriculture advises cultivating between tree rows and using nearby crops such as potatoes cabbage beets and corn to suppress weeds and conserve moisture. Plant at least three feet from tree trunks, level mounds, grade soil to form a water basin, and consider drought practices. Also highlights picnic program planning tips and egg storage with waterglass in a cool ventilated place.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Plans Expand Activities in Nebraska
Chas. Gunnels, assistant secretary treasurer of the American Farm Bureau Federation, spent a week in Nebraska meeting state federation officials and executive committee members. The Nebraska College of Agriculture aids in shaping a multi year county farm bureau program. The Fifteen member Farmers' Livestock Marketing Committee is outlining plans to form producer owned cooperative commission companies in major markets, per reports from the American Farm Federation in Chicago.
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Chas
Gunnels
American Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska
Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska College of Agriculture
State Federation
Farmers’ Livestock Marketing ‘Committee of Fifteen
Co-Operative Commission
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Federation
Chicago
Fif
Farm Bureau board keeps Lute as secretary to January meeting
At the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation July session the executive board persuaded H D Lute to stay on as secretary until the January annual meeting. Lute had asked to be relieved at his July 15 year end to focus on private matters. C Thompson of West Point was chosen treasurer, replacing resigning George Briggs.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
H. D. Lute
Mr. Lute
C. ¥. Thompson
West Point
George Briggs
Nebraska Farm Bureau offers legal aid for elevator groups
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation executive board offers its legal services department to help any of the 456 farmers elevators in Nebraska not yet compliant with state co operative laws. They assist reorganizations or amendments of articles of incorporation so groups can properly contract with United Iron Growers Inc.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Legal Services Department
U. S.irvain Growers, Inc
Wheat seed price advised above local Turkey Red grade
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation marketing committee recommends banred and Nebraska No 60 seed wheat priced about 25 cents per bushel above the local price for regular Turkey Red. The panel also states that Kanned and Nebraska No 60 milling quality is on par with or superior to other milling wheats.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska Farm Bureau Advises Against Docking by Buyers
At the July meeting the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation executive board urged each county farm bureau to appoint a blue sky committee to consult with F. M. Dewecese, head of the state federation legal department, on industrial stock offered in farming communities and other money making schemes aimed at farmers.
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The
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
F. M. Dewecese
State Federation Legal Department
Efficient Operation of Threshing Machines
Grain losses on American farms due to improper adjustment and inefficiency in threshing machines mount to hundreds of thousands of bushels yearly. The USDA highlights improvements to economically reduce waste, noting many leaks on typical jobs. Farmers should study the problem, replace worn parts, and ensure proper cleaning and feeding for gains. The bulletin Farmers' Bulletin 991 offers detailed guidance and is obtainable from the USDA in Washington, D.C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Automobile Insurance Farmers policy in best town offers
C W Hornaday advertises automobile insurance policy through Farmers with emphasis on securing a good home in the best town on earth. Sidney Lumber Co is also noted in the snippet.
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Sidney Lumber CO
County agent aids Wil son mules in emergency care
The Wilson County Texas agent reported an emergency case where he provided first aid to a span of mules that had run away with a sniper and suffered severe leg wounds. Wounds were disinfected and dressed, with further treatment instructions given to the farmer, illustrating the agent’s service to the community.
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Wilson County
Texas
Spinach growing tips for home gardens and sowing times
Spinach is a key crop for home gardens, with spring sowing from mid February to early May and fall sowing from August 1 in northern areas to September 10 in Washington. Autumn plantings yield greens through late autumn and early spring, with 3-4 ounces of seed producing abundant greens. Sow in drills one foot apart at 1 ounce per 100 feet of row, prefer rich loam for quick growth, and mulch lightly to overwinter. Larger plants are picked first, leaving smaller ones to grow. no thinning needed with this method. The Broomsdale Savoy is a commonly grown variety. Advertisements follow for Hink's Boot Shop and Sidney Lumber Co.
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New England
Washington
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Committee of Fifteen
Livestock Marketing Committee of Fifteen
College of Agriculture Extension Service
Automobile
C. W. Hornaday
Sidney Steam
Palm Beach
Gundry
Sidney
Harvest Field
Hink’'S
B. P. Hamilton
America
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
A. E. Phelps
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