Nebraska Dryfarming Shows Profit From Three Year Tests
Nebraska experiment station reports at North Platte that summer tillage every four to five years can be more profitable than yearly cropping. The bulletin details loess soil, Platte valley water tables, and a five year rotation including summer tillage, winter wheat, corn and sorghum. It advocates soil mulch, early disking, and a new seed bed method using a corn lister and disk sled for plains dryness.
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Nebraska Experiment Staton
North Platte
Orange Judd
Saskatchewan
Nebraska
Poultry Terms From Early Glossary
Poultry terms defined include cockerel a male under a year and cock over a year. pillet a female under a year and hen over a year. yearling a 12 month period. setting eggs 13 to 15. broiler a bird two pounds or less at 6 to 12 weeks. capon a castrated male for meat. spring chicken over two pounds. stewing chicken about three pounds. rooster four pounds or more. poult a turkey in its first year. poularde a eggless fowl for meat. breeding pen from 4 to 14 females plus a mate. male goose gander, male duck drake, male turkey bois.
Feeding floors of permanent material offer many advantages
Iowa writer L E Troeger explains concrete and brick feeding floors save feed, reduce mud, support troughs, and improve pig health. A sample setup uses a concrete base, brick work, sand filling, and a 6 by 10 inch wall. costs around 35 to 40 dollars for materials and fits a small farm with a combined corn crib and granary, plus a feed cooker.
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L. E. Troeger
Iowa
Orange Judd
Corn Belt
Buckwheat as Crop for Plowing Under and Forage
On light lands buckwheat makes an excellent crop for plowing under when sown in July. It will be in good condition to plow under for the latter part of September. Buckwheat hay, properly cured, makes good forage for all kinds of farm stock. Seeds may be obtained at any large seed house.
Dairy Notes for Cattle Care and Milk Production
Practical dairy guidance on cow health, barn conditions, butter making, grain feeding, clover prevention, and milking hygiene. Emphasizes profit, cost awareness, clean equipment, proper feeding order, and orderly milk handling for better yields.
Failure of Cows to Breed in dairy herds
The article discusses ineffectual cattle breeding, noting no reliable stimulant found to induce heat. It mentions Nux yorka as a possible, and that fervible service may trigger natural heat, but often fails. It advocates vaginal injections to treat abortion risks and prescribes lukewarm water with soda injections twice weekly as a remedy.
Close Figures for Profit Poultry Feeding Efficiency
The profit from poultry relies on efficient feeding using materials that would otherwise be wasted. When grain purchases are needed for principal needs, close figures help avoid losses and optimize returns.
Farmers Cure Their Meats by Simple Farm Methods
An article by SC Miller urges farmers to preserve their own meats using salt and sugar rubs in barrels rather than reliance on commercial preservatives. It details Virginia farm practice: 100 pounds meat with 2 pounds sugar and 4 pounds salt, multiple rubs over days, cellar storage, and careful heat control for even moisture loss. It notes smoking is optional and not required for curing.
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SC Miller
Virginia
Bret
Wheat Plant Grown on Yeager Ranch Noted for Size
A single plant of wheat grown on the J C Yeager ranch near the Dells, Oregon, produced over 100 heads and was fairly well milled. The plant had 13 branches, indicating remarkable vigor for a lone specimen.
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J C. Yeager
Dells
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