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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
6
Horticulture and farm notes discuss Oregon water hemlock safety, plant characteristics, and its poisonous root. It covers Kafir corn planting times, yield results from Oklahoma tests across multiple dates, and emphasizes early planting for moisture and better fill. It also urges upgrading orchard spraying gear to prevent apple scab and protect fruit yields.
Reports from the northwest indicate a Cured Fruit Association will be formed modeled on the California Raisin Growers' Association. It will include all Pacific northwest cured fruit manufacturers to create a uniform pack and market placement with a uniform price. The spring season arrives as vegetation and dormant insects awaken.
The article advises turning aged ewes off soon after early lamb sales to fetch higher prices. It recommends feeding strategies during nursing, including barley rye or corn, to maintain condition and fatten the dam. After lamb sale, switch to a low diet briefly, then resume heavy grain if rape pasture is available to finish the dam. Market before winter.
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