Timothy the most important grass in America grows across the North
The U S Department of Agriculture released Farmer's Bulletin No 124 by agrostologist C Ve Piper detailing 20 common grasses for distinguishing cultivated varieties. Timothy is highlighted as the key American grass, widespread in the northern half of the United States and reaching toward the cotton belt in the south. The bulletin lists seed weights seeding rates and principal uses for grasses such as Redtop Bermuda, Orchard, Canada bluegrass, Napier, Rhodes, and several fescues among others, with application details available from the USDA.
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Timothy
America
United States
Cotton Belt
Kentucky
United States Department of Agriculture
Warehouse Law In Effect In Northwest Under USDA Support
Federal warehouse law goes into effect with USDA aid and bank cooperation in the Northwest. Licensed grain warehousemen plan to renew licenses, and many more are expected to join the system this year.
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United States
Northwest
United States Department of Agriculture
Itan
Green Manuring Aids Soil Improvement
The government has compiled information on green manuring into Farmers Bulletin No. 1280. The bulletin explains how poorer soils can be improved by plowing under a green manure crop and is available free from the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D. C. Everyman interested in soil improvement should obtain a copy.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Everyman
Ventilation Tips for Poultry Houses in Summer
During hot months remove windows and use muslin coverings or fine mesh wire. Wide mesh lets sparrows in bringing mites and often chickenpox. Sparrows strip mash and rob birds of feed.
Starchy Eared Corn Susceptible To Root Rot
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin explains that dent variety ears with starchy kernels show higher root rot infection than horny kernels. It outlines kernel texture as a selection criterion to reduce testing and notes starchy kernels are opaque while horny kernels are translucent. Bulletin details are available by writing to the department in Washington, D.C.
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States Department of Agriculution
Department
John P. ‘Trost
Nde
Washington, D.C
Device aids berry grower in strawberry bed care
A Nebraska Farm Journal note by D B Van Horn describes a simple rolling cutter device to trim runners and keep strawberry plants confined to their beds. The homemade tool uses two cutters mounted on a frame to ride between rows and prevent unwanted spread.
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D. B. van Horn
Nebraska Farm Journal
Poison Spray Safety For Fruits And Vegetables
United States Department of Agriculture researchers warn that proper spraying schedules prevent harmful residues but heavy applications in dry areas can leave detectable amounts of arsenic lead or copper on sprayed produce. Studies summarized in 1027 Poisonous Metals on Sprayed Fruits and Vegetables suggest residue often washes or peels away yet poses consumer risk. Copies of the report are available from the USDA in Washington DC.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Department Tulle
Washington, D. C
Fixing Grades for Mohair Survey by USDA Officials
Investigations into mohair grading are under way by the United States Department of Agriculture. Federal wool specialists are conducting a careful survey of mohair varieties produced in Texas.
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Federal
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Spinach Based Dishes and Cooking Advice From The Kitchen Cabinet
A collage of spinach centric recipes and kitchen tips. Readers are guided through Bohemian Spinach dishes, Spinach and Stuffed Pimentos, Spinach and Noodles, Spinach Croquettes, and related sauces. The text includes preparation steps, proportions, and oven timings, with general encouragement about mindset and cooking confidence.
A Few Choice Dishes From Avocado to Chicken With Rice
Avocado or alligator pear is a fruit meat gaining favor in southern states and Cuban cuisine. The piece describes avocado use as salad and substitute potential for animal products, plus several recipes including Mexican Salad Raspberry Whin Coffee Jelly and Chicken With Rice with detailed steps and ingredients.
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Tropics
United States
Bermuda
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