Poultry Cull Practice Suggested by New York College
The New York State College of Agriculture urges regular biweekly culls from June to September to improve egg production with final fall cull by September 1 if needed. A skilled culler assesses laying status and rate, and three to four year old hens are eliminated to raise flock productivity. Methods include corner pen with chicken wire and a sliding catching crate for efficient handling.
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Poultry Department
New York State College of Agriculture
Tim
Preventing Blackhead in Turkeys Through Virgin-Soil Rearing
Researchers note a link between a roundworm carried by chickens and turkey blackhead. A semi confinement method places turkeys on virgin soil, preferably alfalfa fields unused by chickens for two years, to cut infection risk and allow turkey farming without blackhead from this source. The term blackhead is misleading as several turkey diseases darken the head before death.
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Turkeys
Infertile Turkey Eggs Used as Nesting Guides
A historic note explains using infertile turkey eggs as shell pattern guides. If an infertile egg is left in the nest with the hen’s number marked, it can serve as a reference for a future nesting site. Turkeys lay unique eye patterns, and early clutches are darker though spotted similarly to later ones.
Poultry Notes on Chicks Brooding and Management
Early chicks require good brooding accommodations and clean, healthy stock. Healthy hens become profitable layers. sanitation and clean feed are essential, with proper exercise and ration to secure thrifty young birds and strong laying stock.
Oat Varieties Show Rust Resistance Findings
United States Department of Agriculture reports five year tests across 65 stations on oat varieties for resistance to stem rust crown rust and smuts. Findings show little correlation between rust and smut resistance, with several varieties cited as most resistant to specific diseases and others highly susceptible. A bulletin detailing the Field Studies on the Rust Resistance of Oat Varieties is available free from the Agriculture Department.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Green Mountain
Ruakura
Hajira
Markton
Burt
Anthony
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Aptica of Information
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Notes on Farm Economy and Crop Practices
Agricultural notes emphasize farm economy through smart investment in fertilizer and machinery. It discusses copper carbonate dust to control wheat smut, maintaining body weight for egg production, soil as wealth, legume richness, and the need for organic matter and drainage. Also covers improved implements, Rotary hoe uses, Sudan grass as a flexible pasture and cover crop, corn borers and field sanitation to prevent insect resurgence.
Fall Army Worm Outbreaks Studied by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture details long anticipated outbreaks of the fall army worm in the Gulf Coast of Texas. The bulletin traces moth northward migration, life history, seasonal patterns, natural enemies, and late crops triggering outbreaks. It notes free distribution of Technical Bulletin 188 T from Washington, D. C.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
United States Department of Agriculture
Brownsville
Texas
Gulf Coast District
Office of Information
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Sheep Manure Best for Bean Growing in Western New York
Farmers in western New York rely on sheep manure to boost bean yields and soil health. Sheep manure supplies higher nitrogen and about twice as much phosphoric acid as cow or horse manure, making it superior for bean growth. The practice links sheep farming to bean production, with beans providing forage for sheep and lamb fattening, creating a productive soil-manure cycle.
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New Yorker
New York
Poison Bran Mash Proposed For Cutworm Control
Illinois state entomologist W. P. Pint notes poison bran mash as an effective remedy for cutworm outbreaks. Mix three gallons water two pints molasses one pint 40 percent sodium arsenite or one pound crystal arsenic, with 25 pounds bran. Scatter eight to ten pounds per acre at dusk. overflow area worms less responsive. Late corn planting or switching to soybeans millet or Sudan grass recommended.
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W. P. Pint
Illinois
Perennial Vegetables Favor Drought Resistant Garden Plan
Perennial vegetables except strawberries resist drought better than common types. Place them on the high, drier side of the garden to improve long term results. Garden planning should fit family tastes, varying crops like cabbage to suit preferences.
Soybean Meal Used As Fertilizer In Asia
Soy bean meal is little used as fertilizer in this country but Asiatic countries rely on it. For centuries soybean meal has moved from China to sugar plantations in the south and has spread to plantations in Java and other tropical areas. Japan has long recognized its high fertilizing value and imports large quantities from China for rice fields and mulberry tree manure.
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China
Java
Japan
Castoria and Gentle Remedies Referenced in Wrapper Recipe
The excerpt claims Castoria is harmless for infants and adults, citing a wrapper recipe with Chas. Fletcher's signature as genuine. It suggests continuing Castoria for a child until grown and notes many things done well are not worth doing.
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Chas. Fletcher
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a fat loss remedy. It claims eight mineral salts support body function and promises fat loss within eight weeks when taken with light eating. It stresses energy gain, clear skin, and bright eyes, with a money back guarantee and widespread drugstore availability.
Family Doctor Laxative Trial Bottle Offered
Old Dr. Caldwell's Prescription provides gentle relief from constipation for children and adults. The formula uses pure sena and laxative herbs to stimulate bowels and restore function, with free trial bottles available by mail order from Monticello Indiana.
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