Wheat studies show Hessian fly resistance is inheritable
Researchers from Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station report that resistance to Hessian fly in wheat is genetic and can be combined with bread making, straw stiffness and winter hardiness. Tests across 400 varieties show varying resistance levels, with some soft red winter and Red Winter lines highly resistant while others show heavy infestation. Cooperation between plant breeders and entomologists is urged to advance resistant varieties.
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John Ji.arker
R. H. Painter
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Weed Seed Eradication Needs Careful Study
Tests at the Arlington experiment farm Roslyn Va show weed seeds can survive long burial and resurface after plowing and liming. Species including morning glory smartweed dock lambs quarters primrose mullein plantain ragweed and thistle sprout quickly when unearthed. Plowing must precede seed maturity to control weeds, with Kentucky bluegrass clover and white clover arising after soil disturbance.
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United States
Arlington Experiment Farm
Roslyn
Kentucky
Time to Grow Alfalfa The Best Times to Sow
Rural New Yorker advises alfalfa should be sown in spring or early fall to give young plants a start before midsummer. Weather heavily affects success with cloudy summers aiding spring sowing and late summer sowing benefiting if fall conditions are favorable.
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New- Yorker
Self-Feeders for Hogs and Feed Efficiency
Self-feeding is a preferred method for pig growth and fattening due to feed, time, and labor savings. Build feeders that withstand wind and rain, ensure constant feeding, allow adjustable openings to cut waste, and hold several days’ supply. Five 16 inch spaces serve about 30 pigs. ten spaces serve about 80 pigs. Plans from United States Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D, G
Manure Benefits All Soils, Ohio Study Finds
An Ohio State bulletin on manure management reports that all soils gain from manure and light applications yield higher returns per ton. The study notes frequent small doses outperform a single large application, especially on sandy soils, with muck soils also profiting from nutrient additions. The bulletin, detailing barn and field practices, is available free while supplies last.
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Ohio State University
Ohio
Wilt Disease in Alfalfa: Cultivation Spreads Germs
An old farmer note explains wilt as a bacterial root disease in alfalfa that appears after two or three years. It cites cultivation as a key spreader, injuring roots and carrying germs via tillage and barrow, and advises avoiding cultivation when wilt is present.
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Wallace
Uses of Roughages Feed Comissioner P R Schmidt
Missouri state board of agriculture quotes Henry and Morrison defining roughage as coarser feeding stuffs high in fiber and with greater digestible matter than concentrates. Some so called roughages like screenings are actually concentrates. Roughages serve multiple uses: carry livestock through winter, feed idle animals, support non fattening animals, supply carbohydrates, and add bulk when mixed in rations.
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P. R. Schmidt
Missouri State Board of Agniture
Henry S and Morrison
Spray Results Across Two Pennsylvania Counties Report
A study shows 6078 fruit growers received methods to protect apples from diseases. In 430 well sprayed orchards 2.46 percent disease, in 370 poorly sprayed orchards 16.8 percent disease, in 110 sprayed incorrectly 80.2 percent disease. Omission of sprays and substitute materials raised disease, timing errors caused 28.5 percent disease.
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Pennsylvania
Plant-Food For Gardens Boosts Growth With Fertilizers
The article explains that plants need food and abundant nutrients to grow quickly. It notes commercial fertilizers do not add humus but provide readily available plant food, making them valuable for gardens. A 5-10-5 fertilizer, applied at about a ton per acre or one pound per 20 feet of garden area, is recommended when manure is unavailable.
Agricultural Notes on Fodder Silos and Harvest Practices
Agricultural squibs outline that corn fodder may be stored in silos year round. High altitude farms report success growing small fruits such as cherries strawberries and raspberries. The practice of piling potato vines at harvest to burn is noted as a method to reduce flea beetle populations.
Market timing for broilers debated by growers and buyers
Industry figures warn against selling broilers too soon as profits hinge on weight. In New Jersey producers experiment with outdoor feeding to reach three to three and a half pounds by thirteen weeks. West buyers like three pound birds, arguing per pound value rises with larger birds and hotels prefer breast meat.
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Sujal
New Jersey
East
American Poultry Industries
Chicago
W. Fp.priebe
West
Priebe
Middle West
Cost of Raising Flock Must Be Given Thought
Four top cost factors when raising broilers and pullets at low cost are chick quality brooding equipment feed and sanitation. Start with quality stock. choose well-made equipment to cut overhead. buy feed in bulk cash terms and store properly. implement a sanitary program to reduce mortality following Michigan State College poultry guidance via Missouri Farmer.
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Savnga
Michigan’ State College
Missouri
Smaller Turkeys Lead Holiday Demand Shift
The article notes a trend toward smaller poultry with buyers preferring eight to ten pound dressed birds. A USDA poultryman reports lighter birds commanded a three to four cent premium over heavier birds, reflecting broader demand for lighter meat cuts as smaller family dinners rise in popularity.
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HH. L. Shrader
United States Department of Agriculture
Placing Brooder House On Alfalfa Land With Sunlit Platform
The brooder house should be placed on alfalfa land with no poultry for two to three years. If breeding early in spring, build a sunlit platform in front of the colony, about 30 feet, for chicks to receive direct sun. Surround the platform with wire trellis until chickens can roam freely.
Autumn of Life Delivers Quiet Reflection on Change
The article discusses autumn as a period of calm rather than exuberant renewal. It notes the season brings relief and serenity, with aging readers feeling grateful for its tranquil progression and a tempered view of past springs. The reflected tone contrasts spring’s vigor with life’s later years.
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Cato Nine Tails
Ous
Remembering youth during life's late days says doctor
An Indianapolis News piece reflects on aging, memory, and the shift from active pursuit to contemplative progress. The speaker notes changed energy, enduring routines, and the sense that winter's approach alters outlooks and desires for new experiences.
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Moudtless
Bock
Indianapolis News
Naval rank and duties in a truncated dialogue
A garbled exchange references a naval officer’s rank, duties, and a tramp ship’s optician. The fragment hints at scraping potatoes and eye duties but provides no coherent details or names to anchor the event.
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