Not Advisable to Glut Hog Market
Agricultural guidance cautions against increasing U S hog numbers as pork supplies would burden markets. It notes low hog prices, urges wise sow breeding, and discusses corn hog ratios, slaughter forecasts, and feed costs. It references regional conditions in Colorado and broader market dynamics.
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Colorado
United States
Brent
Deavier
Corn Develops Resistance to Stewart's Disease
The USDA notes Stewart's disease infects several dent corn varieties with early sweet corn most affected. Researchers at Purdue University and federal agencies introduced Golden Bantam corn resistant to the disease. Hot weather aids spread, reaching Minnesota and southern Ontario. Once established, control relies on planting resistant varieties as the bacterial parasite clogs water tissues and wilts the plant.
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Stewart
United States Department of Agriculture
Puntue University
Federal Department
Minnesota
Ontario
Protect Fruit Trees Against Bark Damage
The only sure method to stop rabbits from gnawing bark on young fruit trees is to wrap the base from ground level up to 18 to 20 inches. Wrapping should cover the trunk and lower branches up to about 18 to 24 inches where branches are close to the wall. Materials include tin, poultry wire, window screen wire, tar paper, and other wraps. newspapers and torn sacks may also be used.
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Government tests aim to improve export fruit shipping
The United States Department of Agriculture studies shipping methods for apples and pears from Pacific Northwest orchards to ships and British markets. Tests compare handling by exporters and carriers, seeking to reduce spoilage blamed on either side. Two test shipments were made last year with ongoing investigations this year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
Department
Benefits Shown in Winter Hay Crops
Winter hay crops store nutrients and protect soil during off season. Fall planted legumes and small grains improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and may lessen fertilizer needs by building humus and organic matter for better returns next year. North Carolina field specialists anticipate greater use of limestone and legumes this season.
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North Carellna
Eay
North Carolina
Soybean May Be n Versatile U S Crop
The soybean promises to become America's most versatile crop with wide value in industry and agriculture. A 400 item collection shows numerous products from soybeans in four groups: bean, meal, oil, and product uses. The oil yields soaps, varnish, salad oil, and other derivatives.
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America
Orient
Alfalfa Output Drops in Drought Affected Regions
Alfalfa production in Tata reached 31.2 million pounds, about 2 percent below 1k and 1 percent under 192. Major declines occurred in northern districts where drought hit hardest. Spring and fall sales were down from 1%. Exports fell while imports rose, with unusually abundant seed entering the United States in late 1981. Stocks remain ample for normal needs.
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Tata
United States
Fighting Corn Borer by Deep Cutting and Plowing
The article advises cutting corn as low as possible to remove the European corn borer, which concentrates in lower stalk sections. It recommends removing cut material to the silo and later sorting with other corn, followed by deep plowing to handle leftovers, or breaking up remnants with harrow, disks, and burning in late winter.
Agricultural Squibs and Global Livestock Trends
Agricultural squibs urge weed control to seed. snow aids banking houses. manure risks siding. Copper sulfate treats flocks at low cost. county agents explain. Grain feed in many foreign nations improves versus last year. Ohio State tests show hybrid Golden Bantam corn surpassing standard by up to 20 percent. Australia’s sheep population remains the largest, with estimates reaching 120 million by year end.
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Australia
Ifte
Mexico City a Historic Crossroads of Past and Power
The article surveys Mexico City as a capital where ancient Aztec heritage blends with Spanish conquest and modern diplomacy. It highlights Cortes and Montezuma meeting in 1519, the vast Plaza de la Constitución area, markets, pawnshops, and relics from the Aztec era, plus the 1900 completion of the Canal del Desague shaping a dramatic engineering feat amid evolving regimes.
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Washington
Enlco City
North
Alvertea
Hatha
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Abelanio Rodrigues
Mexico
White ‘House
Mexico City
North America
America
Flying Mercury
Cortes
Montezuma
Fifth Avenue
Venice
Monotezuma
Larbide
Winofield Scott
Maxiillaga
oSoon
Diag
Madero
Cinco de Mayo
16 de Septiembre
Valley of Mexico
Anahuac
Mexican Highlands
Colosseum
Texcoco
Holland
Science Makes Advance in War Against Crime
An article excerpt explores forensic blood analysis in crime solving. Col. Calvin Goddard notes violence involves blood shed, with tests now detecting blood after washing. Blood spots can reveal clues in pockets garments and weapon mechanisms, aiding investigations and even aiding paternity testing with improving proof rates.
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Higgela Magazine
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