Certified Seed Increases Yield in Potatoes
The USDA reports show certified seed potatoes deliver higher yields and better quality. Trials indicate an average yield gain around 46 bushels per acre over uncertified seed, with some tests up to 219 bushels. Disease resistance, vigor, and true-to-type varieties are emphasized as key factors.
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Canada
William Stuart
United States Department of Agriculture
Production of Chickens and Eggs Rises on Farms
The Department of Agriculture estimates a 4.7 percent rise in hens and pullets of laying age on farms as of January 1 this year compared with 1925. Farm chicken production last year grew 4.2 percent from 1924, with total value up about 12 percent and average price up 7 percent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
East North Central States
North Atlantic
Pacific Coast
West North Central Division
South Central States
South Atlantic
Worms Infest the Roots of Cucumber or Melons
The larvae of the striped cucumber or melon beetle infest cucumber and melon roots while the adult beetles eat foliage. They carry wilt disease injurious to cucumbers. Control by dusting plants with one pound calcium arsenate and twenty pounds gypsum or land plaster. Apply at emergence and repeat to maintain a coating for three to four weeks.
Moderate Pruning Guidance for Fruit Orchards
Practical pruning guidance for fruit trees outlines a balanced approach. Young trees prefer light pruning while bearing trees need increasing cuts with age. Emphasize breathing space and sunlight for apples, thin outer and upper portions, avoid large holes, and prune peaches to open centers. Prioritize keeping growth vigorous and well distributed.
How to Judge a Sow in Breeding Shows
Guide to selecting a sow by femininity and conformation. Emphasizes smooth shoulders refined head features and balanced body depth with a well developed mammary system for excellent brood sow potential.
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