Feeding Silage: Trench Silo Construction and Benefits
The article explains trench silos as an inexpensive method for feeding livestock. It covers building details from soil, depth, width, drainage, moisture, and sealing. It notes silage saves feed costs and increases yield but cites cost of silos as a barrier, with advice from Colorado Agricultural College extension.
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Adriane
EB. J. Maysl
Andyyman Lie
Colorado Agricultural College
Ars
Trent
The
Agricultural College
Health Certificate Rules for Horses Entering States
To move livestock between states a health certificate is required. A licensed accredited veterinarian must issue the certificate for horses, with some states requiring specific tests for cattle. Advise sending a letter to the state veterinarian of the destination state, addressed to its capital, to confirm exact, current requirements as rules change over time.
Valuable Hog Feed Additives Boost Winter Rations
In winter, hogs fed on corn with vegetable by products and limited green feed benefit from malt and feeding additives. When mixed with tankage fish meal or dairy by products, these malt additions reduce overall feed costs while preserving pig growth. The data suggest malt improves efficiency across multiple forage and supplemental feed scenarios.
Livestock and Poultry Care Notes From Pasture Handbook
A fragmented page lists livestock care tips including vaccination, drenching for stomach worms, and bluestone solution, with warnings about toxins and disease risks. It mentions government stamp programs, imposition of charges on tankage, and guidance on lamb quality, fatness, and mutton type, reflecting farm management practices and market concerns.
National Butterfat Champion Queen Bessie Sets Milestone
Queen Bessie Pleterite Grimsby, a mature Holstein-Iveson cow, wins national butterfat honors across four lactations with 4,202.1 pounds fat and 108,475.5 pounds milk. She displaces rivals and remains a dominant fat producer, weighing 1,700 pounds yet yielding butterfat well beyond her weight. Bred by C L Spaulding and owned by RK Rasmussen of Elmwood Farms, Deerfield Mills.
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Bessie Pleterite
Grimsby
Queen Bessie
Adirondac
A. St
Rockasene
Queen Bess
C.L. Spaulding
Warren, Mills
RK. V. Rasmussen
Elmwood Farms
Deerfield
Implement House Needed on Farms For Better Machinery Lifespan
Agricultural engineer A I Holman of North Carolina State College urges farmers to build an implement house with a dry floor and good roof to keep equipment safe from rust and weather. He notes one set lasting 25 to 80 years with proper care, while others discard gear yearly. Clean and oil machines before storage, seal dirt to prevent decay, and perform winter repairs so tools are ready for spring work.
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A.I. Holman
North Carolina State College
Holman
Dangers of Arsenic Poisoning in Stock and Disposal Errors
The piece warns about arsenic spraying on farms harming stock. Arsenic can saturate soil and grass under sprayed trees causing losses from grazing. A main danger comes from careless disposal of arsenic containers as cattle may lick cans or drink contaminated water. Even washed containers pose risk. destroying them is advised.
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Farma
Keep Gas Engines Busy on Farm Jobs
Farmers travel far to find farms with gas engines and often underuse them. The main use is pumping and occasional connections to grinders or fanning mills. If you own a Bas engine it pays to keep it busy as many machines can need power beyond irrigation pumps.
Weevils In Bin Killed With Gas Fumigation
Weevils in stored grain can be killed by fumigation with carbon disulfide as outlined by T H W Parks of Ohio State University. The gas, heavier than air, requires sealed bins and calm weather above 67 degrees, with 8 to 15 pounds for 1000 cubic feet, and the bin kept closed for at least 86 hours.
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T. H W. Parks
Ohio State University
Proper Storage of Feed Prevents Mold and Spoilage
A brief note emphasizes storing feed on boards off cement floors using two by fours to improve air circulation reduce mold and spoilage and aid rat control. It also suggests easier access for cats to patrol bags.
Agricultural Notes on Poultry Hogs and Sheep Practices
Agricultural notes advise against washing eggs unless sold for immediate consumption. They urge pure-bred flocks, high quality seed, and caution about hog cholera risks. Proper ventilation and warmth are essential, with vaccination around weaning time as protection.
Care of Pullets Influences Winter Egg Output
Poultry expert C C Afford of Colorado Agricultural College warns against forcing pullets with heavy protein diets. Proper growth should occur gradually to ensure vigor for winter egg production. Start feeding a growing mash early, then taper animal foods as the comb reddens. A pre production ration includes corn meal ground wheat barley or oats and bone meal to build body weight and vitality.
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C. C. Afford
Colorado Agricultural College
Uftard
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
Rhode Island Reis
Ufford
Laying Hen Comb Size and Safe Evening Culling
The comb of a laying hen is large full glossy and warm while a non laying hen has a small cold pale comb. Handle birds gently in summer during culling to avoid overheating and egg production loss. Best to perform production culling after dark.
Poultry Flock Defect Review Calls for Yearly Analysis
This excerpt urges strengthening weak points by reviewing the past season's poultry work. It asks if chicks hatched late or suffered internal parasites, overcrowding, or feed changes. It probes whether high profits were achieved, noting potential $1 per bird net above costs.
Poultry Ventilation and Winter Feeding Tips
Proper ventilation keeps poultry houses cool and healthy during winter. Extend day length with artificial light to boost egg production. Use straw lofts to reduce cold drafts and furnish greens like alfalfa in scarcity. Keep birds on clean ground, store eggs cool and moist, and aim for about 40 degrees Fahrenheit if refrigeration is available.
Thermometer Guided Bread Making From USDA Guide
The USDA outlines using a general purpose thermometer to keep dough at about 82 degrees F during mixing and rising for yeast bread. It details ingredients yield of about three and a half pounds, moisture handling, kneading, rising in warm air, shaping, and baking at 400 to 415 degrees F with cooling on a rack after baking.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Bruce
Better Care and Repair of Shoes
The article advises not discarding worn shoes prematurely and offers repair tips. It covers leather care, two-pair rotation, use of shoe trees, weather protection, and polishing. It notes repairs like stitching ripped seams, replacing heels, and sole renewal can extend life, with a reference to Mariners Bulletin 1923 for further guidance.
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United Siaten Department of Agricultura
United States Department of Agriculture
Mariners’ Bulletin
Oatmeal and Date Bars for Child Lunches
Recipe from the United States Department of Agriculture for Oatmeal and Date Bars. Ingredients include dates oatmeal flour baking powder eggs sugar and nutmeg. Bake in a greased pan at a low oven then cut into bars and dust with sugar.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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