Ayrshire Cattle Breed Noted For Rustle in Rough Pastures
The Ayrshire breed, originating in Ayrshire Scotland, is praised for its ability to graze sparse pastures and its lively, alert nature. Cows average about 1000 pounds, bulls about 1600, with a uniform udder and small fat globules in milk, suited for the market milk trade. Average annual milk from 2598 cows is 4555 pounds at 3.95 percent butterfat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Increased Milk Production and Dairy Efficiency Highlighted
The article stresses milk as a cost effective source of food, noting milk purchases meet both growth and nourishment needs better than meat. It singles out the dairy cow as the most economical producer of animal food, converting inedible feeds like grass and cornstalks into humanly consumable milk.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cows to be fed and cared for or sent to shambles
The article urges proper feeding and care for cows and warns that cows that cannot profit from the feed should be sent to the shambles, with the feed given to others who will.
Understanding orchard spraying for pest control in fruit growing
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture the guide emphasizes spraying as a key yet costly tool in protecting orchards and vineyards from insects and fungi. It highlights the need for knowledge of sprays timing and methods and notes borers require worming, with broader practices like fertilization and pruning boosting efficiency.
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United States
General Fertilizer: Stable Manure Best for Orchards
Stable manure is identified as the best general fertilizer for orchard use. It provides nutrient content suitable for broad application, supporting tree growth and soil health in farming systems.
Prevent Seeding Key to Weeds Control Across Farms
Farmers should stop weeds from seeding by early action as soon as possible. Tillage, dragging and weeding destroy seedlings and prevent later infestations. Mowing and hand extraction also curb seed production, protecting crops like corn, cotton, and potatoes from future weed trouble.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Columbia River Basin
Sheep Eaten Weeds Test Shatters Plant Variety Records
Sheep readily ate 482 of 500 weed and grass varieties in a test at the Minnesota station, making them the foremost scavengers of weeds and waste vegetation for American farmers.
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Minnesota
Keep Dogs at Home: Safeguard Sheep and Farms
Domestic dogs should stay on homesteads to prevent attacks on sheep and the spread of infections between farms. Unsupervised dogs roaming fields pose risks to livestock and farm health.
Sow Farrowing Care Note Rethinks Early Feeding
The guidance emphasizes minimal disturbance to sows after farrowing. Initial nourishment should be modest, offering little more than a drink. A thin slop of middlings and water serves the purpose to support early recovery.
Care for Farm Tools In Spring Oil Saws And Shears
The article advises oiling tools and implements like saws chisels and sheep shears in the off season. A well oiled bright saw cuts easier than a rusty dull one and stored tools retain value for use when needed.
Safe Lantern Hanging in Barn and Harness Care
A wire overhead provides a safe place to hang the lantern in the barn. Use a harness snap to slide it along as needed. Oil the harness often to prevent stiffness and extend wear. Spread manure often with a marine taude to save her and boost crop yields.
Planting Shade Trees in a Low Pasture Spot
The guide suggests using cuttings to establish shade and shelter by planting in a low pasture area and fencing the spot to protect young trees. It emphasizes starting with a few trees where moisture collects to create a future shady, protected area.
Silo Prevents Waste of Corn Feeding By Halting Losses
The silo reduces waste of corn stalks leaves and husks which hold about two fifths of the corn plant feeding value.
Replace Much Grain with Forage Crops to Cut Meat Milk Costs
Alfalfa sweet clover and silage can substitute much grain reducing input costs. Keep weeds out and keep land busy growing crops to prevent weed preemption and maintain production efficiency.
Frugal kitchen tips and hearty old time recipes
The article shares thrift cooking guidance urging national loyalty and no waste. It details methods for using bread crumbs, veal sweetbreads, beef liver with mustard and lemon, corn dodgers, and a brown stew to maximize meat. It ends with a Spring poem question.
Good Things with Barley Flour and Variations
A quick guide to using barley flour in cakes pies and desserts. Recipes include Sponge Barley Flour Cake Plain Barley Cake Barley and Oatmeal Drop Cakes Barley Cakes and Barley Pie Crust with notes on texture and substitutions for rich flavors and tender crusts.
Arabian bridal presents in ancient wedding customs
Among modern Arabians the groom sends the bride presents days before the nuptials. On arrival at the bridegroom's house the bride presents him with household furniture a spear and a tent.
Geese Raising Tips From Agriculture Department
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture outlines geese as profitable on small farms with rough pasture and water access. Emphasizes shelter, clean coops, straw litter, proper mating, and stocking densities from four to twenty five geese per acre for solid production.
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Prepare Geese for Market With Fattening Rations
The article advises farmers to feed fattening rations to geese on grass or in yards, warns against small-pen fattening without a ready market, and notes geese are killed like other poultry. It discusses dry vs scalded picking and when to dry-pick to save feathers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Raising Geese for Profit in Pasture Meadows
That there is big money in raising geese is conceded by everyone who has had anything to do with the industry. They earn their living by foraging in pastures and meadows, and areas with abundant alfalfa would be ideal for them.
Poultry House Fixtures Guidance From Agriculture Dept
The Agricultural Department outlines interior poultry house fixtures including roosts nests dust boxes drinking fountains feed troughs and grit boxes should be removable and easily cleaned for sanitation and maintenance.
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