Poison plants and loco weed threaten livestock losses
The Department of Agriculture reports widespread poisonous plants and loco weed endangering cattle and sheep across states. It details symptoms, stages of poisoning, and measures, urging farmers to keep the Farmers’ bulletin for guidance and noting eradication efforts and medical antidotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agrimulinen
Fiese
Nore
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
West
Bec Thom
New Jersey
Europe
Asia
Wyoming
Oregon
Shortening the Moulting Season in Laying Hens
California Experiment Station tests a method to hasten moulting by light then heavy feeding to halt layage earlier and resume egg production in fall. The approach reduces nutrients temporarily to trigger moulting, aiming to finish the process quickly. Results are not yet conclusive.
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California Experiment Station
California
Muddled Conversation In Rural Seeking Clues
Fragmented dialogue shows residents debating a local event in the country setting. Speakers hint at familiarity with a Mayflower connection and a whispered confession about rumors, while one insists on secrecy and deflects inquiry. The scene conveys rustic atmosphere and evasive responses amid gossip.
Moose in Native Wilds Revealing Moose Behavior Study
The author recounts observing moose in Renaca and nearby regions, noting their keen senses and intelligence. During the September to October mating period bulls are vicious, cows retreat to deep forests, and calves appear ungainly, weighing about 100 pounds at four weeks. The piece highlights diligent close watching of moose habits and habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renaca
Moose behavior and habitat described by the farmer
The article portrays moose life with notes on breeding, antler clashing, and feeding. It explains calf mother dynamics, calls to attract moose, and the dramatic nocturnal movements. Moose navigate forests, use streams to escape predators, and feed on watercress and vegetation in summer, then switch to needles and cedar in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phuy
Ole Ting
Tropical Fruita and the Cross Breeding of Hardy Fruits
Discussion on tropical fruits such as mango pepino and alligator pear grown in Porto Rico and the Philippines. Notes the US lacks a true tropical section and explains efforts to hybridize tropical with hardy fruits to endure frost. Mentions artificial evolution of the hardy orange and northward spread of southern varieties through cross breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Department of Agriculture
Porto Rico
Tropics
United States
Philippines
Nest box aids record of egg laying for hens
The Maine Experiment Station describes a simple inexpensive nest box to record how hens lay, aiding in selecting productive birds. The design is detailed in Farmers' Bulletin No. 114 from the Department of Agriculture.
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Maine Experiment Station
Farmers’ Bulletin No
Department of Agriculture
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Navy Department
Bonaparte
How, Charles J. Bonaparte
Bcretary
the Navy
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Joresey Paveltion
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U.S. AL
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