Partnership of Corn Root Aphid and Cornfield Ant Described
United States Department of Agriculture article details an underground dairy partnership between corn root aphids and cornfield ants. Ants transport aphids, harvest honeydew, and defend nests, while gardeners seek to disrupt the alliance by destroying ant colonies and using targeted sprays or soil treatments to limit aphid spread.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ant and
Aphis
Rocky Mountains
California
Hand Pump Barrel Sprayer Beneficial for Small Orchards
The article argues that for small farms the hand pump barrel sprayer is preferable due to low cost and ease of maintenance. It notes the large power sprayer has a high initial price and may delay purchases, and that a neighbor or custom sprayer may handle work though timing remains an issue.
Hawks and Crows Advice From New York College of Agriculture
The New York college of agriculture suggests hawks may be caught by setting steel traps on tall poles above poultry yards. For crows, it notes that killing a cow or two and hanging them around the coop can deter others. It asks for other suggestions and whether crows bother chickens.
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New York College of Agriculture
Berry patches favor farmers with proper sets and location
There are few farms lacking suitable sett and site for a productive berry patch. A farmer who perseveres year after year without a proper berry garden misses opportunities and fails to learn key principles of good cultivation.
Irrigation Advice for Strawberries Varies by Depth
The article urges heavy watering for strawberries, preferring surface sprinkling to supplement tillage. It recommends letting water soak deeply before moving to another area and advises irrigation only if done deeply, otherwise not at all.
Feeding Ducklings Suggested Diet Remedies
A reader’s note outlines an early 20th century feeding regimen for young ducklings. It emphasizes bread moistened with milk, a single grit particle, and a small amount of chorpant mixed in, followed by a mash of carrot and bran with grit, all moistened to form a crumbly consistency.
Recipe Mash and Meal Guide From a Historic Kitchen
A long fragment lists dessert and savory dishes with cooking steps and ingredients. It mentions Walnut with cream cheese, Prune Pie, Strawberry Bouches, Marmalade Tart, and Roast dishes. It blends recipes with notes on meat values and kitchen tips such as onion odor removal and thrifty meat use.
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Herve
Balanced Feed and Care for Hens in Hot Season
Practical guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture on keeping laying hens productive in heat. Emphasizes balanced feed, ample air and shade, and avoiding overfat hens. Advises on feeding scraps, meat byproducts, grains, grit, shells, and constant clean water to sustain egg production.
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Sates Departmte Agricwitum
United States
Right Care for Chicks in Hot Weather
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on keeping chicks safe in extreme heat. Emphasizes good air circulation, sheltered brooders, and not overcrowding. Recommends skim milk and buttermilk as light feeds, continuous water, and strict pest precautions including petroleum spray and weekly insect powder to control mites.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Marketable Marketable Market Birds from USDA Guidance
The USDA advises marketing all cockerels not meant for breeders once they reach suitable size. Birds kept in home fattening pens for a week or ten days will gain weight and fetch a better price due to improved quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ideal Feed for Chickens from Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department promotes an ideal chicken feed using cracked corn and milled grains. It suggests sifting to remove fine ground material wasted with chaff, then mixing with cracked wheat and spinach heads to improve mush for young chicks and laying hens.
Prepare Soil for Orchards
The Department of Agriculture urges home orchardists to thoroughly prepare the soil where fruit trees will stand. Proper prep, similar to preplanting care in vegetables, promotes rapid tree growth and long term yield.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of
Turkeys Cheaper To Raise On Farm Pastures
Turkeys prove cheaper to rear than other fowls as they roam pastures and forage on weeds seeds and grains. Poults hatched in a cubature and raised in brooder houses, with weedy plots kept for fodder, support turkey farming.
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Brogdera
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