United States Reissues Peaches Grade Standards
The United States Department of Agriculture restates peach grading standards, detailing No 1 No 2 and No 3 categories based on appearance freedom from damage by insects and dirt, color and packing requirements for varieties such as Carman Riley and Kimberite. The move follows favorable reactions from growers associations and marketing officials across multiple states.
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United States Department of Agriculure
United States
United States Departient of Agriculture
United State
Nimercal Promt
uleluKe
Olin
Deanatt
Carman and Riley
Hale
Alate
Farking Association
Tachester
Jersey
New Jersey
Southern
Clio
Dannbury Fruit Company
Danbury
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virgi
Ftte
Tuyers
Cabbage Yellows Resistant Varieties Developed for WA Seed
The Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Experiment Station report seed trials of 4000 pounds of Wisconsin All Reason cabbage seed, resistant to cabbage yellows caused by a persistent fungus. USDA and Wisconsin project aim to curb spread by using yellows resistant strains, with Brunswick seed and other varieties also produced for commercial seed and distribution to growers and packers.
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Statne Department
Wisconsin
All Reason
Puget
University of Wisona
United States Department of Agriculture
Wieronsin Experiment Station
Brunswick
All Mead
Copenhagen
Purebred sires show superior breeding impact in surveys
Figures from a United States Department of Agriculture survey of over 200,000 live stock across 2,000 farms show sire to offspring ratios favor purebreds. Bulls to cows 18.0, stallions to mares 16.9, boars to sows 11.8, rams to ewes 7.0, cocks to hens 24.3, with broad poultry averages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Alont
Perth
Stock Production Systems in Livestock Industry Conference
A Chirag conference of animal husbandry and marketing extension workers emphasized economy of production over simply increasing output. Key factors include selecting quality stock, proper care, and efficient management. Delegates included US Department of Agriculture specialists and agricultural college workers from the Central West.
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Chirag
United States
Central West
Ravages of Jim Crow in Spring Farm Advice
A historical farming column endorses crows’ control during spring, detailing methods to deter them. It discusses using coal tar and strychnine mixed with water to poison corn, warns about risks to pets and humans, and urges checking local laws before application. It emphasizes caution and regional regulation considerations.
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Pemen Etster
Jim Crow
Ed Zeng
Measures To Prevent Swarming In Honey Bees
The bulletin discusses swarm prevention by maintaining ample brood space and strong queens, noting that colonies with large brood chambers swarm less. It explains breeder selection, colony size, brood-rearing capacity, and comb quality as factors, and lists more than a dozen preventive measures for bee owners to apply.
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Staten Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Charlie Finds Fun in Evening Mystery Match
Charlie, tired of dull nights, answers a bold idea to call a stranger named Mary and ends up meeting her in person after a wireless adventure. A mix up with Mary Davie and Mary Levis leads to a comic reveal, but Charlie learns his loneliness fades as he connects with the right person.
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Horn
Ty McCrury
Charlie Felten
Jim
Bratton
Chariie
Wally
W. GA
Hugh Courage
Charly
Mary
Charlie
Mary Davie
Chaelle
Kat the Vulem
Charlo
Charile
Chartle
Mney
Chelle
Macy
Charity
Cherie
Ray
Edauw
Charliy Medan
Ehetmatley
Imagh
Tald
Charie
Carnton
Mary Coult
Bo Charl
Mary Levis
Chartie
Nit
Mathie
Gizzard Exercise In Poultry Feeding Discussed
Practical poultry guidance notes that ground grain can be moistened with milk or water or fed dry and emphasizes the gizzard's role in grinding. It warns against overworking the gizzard and discusses feeding times with limited impact on egg production, citing a West Virginia USDA experiment.
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West Virginia
United States Department of Agriculture
Grass as Balanced Ration for Dairy Production
The article argues that a balanced ration is essential for dairy herds and suggests that natural, inexpensive forage can improve milk and butterfat yields while reducing production costs. It emphasizes efficient feeding with abundant pasture to achieve a healthier, more productive dairy operation.
Chief value of sandy soil for plants
The chief virtue of sandy soil is that plant roots pass through it easily but it dries out quickly. Clay holds water yet tends to pack hard. Both soils need stable manure to loosen clay and help sand retain moisture.
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Tuuit
Crocodile Hunting Method in Borneo
The article details a crocodile trapping technique used by Borneo hunters. A sharpened wooden spear and rattan line bait a half decomposed pig, luring the crocodile to strike. When the animal takes the bait, the spear is driven and the hunter retrieves the prey with help from assistants, leading to the creature’s death and shipment for bounty by the Dutch government.
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Tomes
Borneo
Bright Idea Peggle Outfit Question Sparks Fun Debate
A playful exchange prompts curiosity about football attire and style. Peggle asks about a padded outfit while others joke about new looks and the potential for a bright, bold design.
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Saat
Wang
New York
Washington
Department of Agriculture and
Wie ‘Ponain
Cornfield
Peggle
Pupa
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