Soils improved by cover crops
United States Department of Agriculture urges fall planting of cover crops like clover vetch and rye to enrich soil, prevent erosion, and protect roots before freezing. Practices vary by region with timing from August to October and methods include broadcasting seed between rows, harrowing, or disking. Cover crops benefit small gardeners and truckers by adding humus and improving soil condition.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Japan
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North Atlantic Coast
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Alabama
Early Hatching Strongly Favored in Poultry Breeding
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that early hatched chicks yield vigorous pullets that begin laying in fall and winter, boosting profits. The program has expanded through state and county officials, with spring campaigns widespread across the country as favorable weather aids adoption.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Adette
Advertisement hawks Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy urging families to keep the prep on hand during hot summer months. It promises readiness and value, urging immediate purchase in June.
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Chamberlain
Effective Do It Yourself Disinfectant for Poultry Houses
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines an inexpensive kerosene emulsion to kill mites and disinfect poultry houses. Mix soap and water, blend in hot kerosene to form stock, then dilute: louse killer uses 1 quart emulsion per 10 quarts water, disinfectant uses cresol or carbolic acid solutions with water for spraying floors and ground.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cure for egg eating hens practice from Kansas State
In answer to inquiries for an egg eating hen remedy William A Lippett of Kansas State Agricultural College recommends trimming the beak back to the quick careful not to bleed then offering china eggs to peck at so the birds lose the habit as the beaks regrow
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Willam A. Lippicott
Kansas State Agriculture College
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