Grapevine Root-Borers In Grapevine Enemies In United States
Grapevine root borers, winged moths resembling wasps, have long been grape enemies in the United States. They attack roots beneath the soil, with life stages hidden in ground cocoons. From June to July cocoons near vines hatch. thorough cultivation destroys many cocoons and strengthens vines against future attacks.
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United States
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
North Carolina
The Use of Lime in Soil Improvement
A concise guide on lime use for soil health noting lime’s role in pH correction, nutrient availability, and soil structure. It compares carbonate lime with caustic lime, warns of humus loss with excess caustic lime, and advises timing and rates for spring application and fertilizer interaction.
Raise the Standard of Farm Horses Across the County
Farmers are urged to breed only sound pure-bred stallions with healthy mares. Do not use unsound or poorly cared-for animals. Promote and fund county horse-breeding associations, exhibits, and market enforcement for pure-bred stock while discouraging scrubs and crossbreeds.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Volatile Oils From Wild Plants
Wild aromatic plants yield more oils than cultivated types due to scattered distributions. Sassafras and sweet birch are highlighted for early and ongoing commercial oil distillation, with ranges across the South and Northeast. Birch bark prices rise under stricter Pure Food and Drug Act enforcement, while sassafras bark remains used as a tonic and for tea.
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America
Florida
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Georgia
Alabama
Sassafras
Milks and corn boost hogs and colt care notes emerge
A study shows feeding milk with shelled corn increases pork yield from 11.9 to 17.7 pounds per bushel of corn. Skim milk mixed with corn yields about 6.8 pounds of pork worth roughly 10 cents. Advice notes use of milk by factories and farm applications. Also guidance on colt care cites cleanliness and zincwash treatment for inflamed joints. Health estimates for horses and mules on April 1, 1913 show 96.7 percent of normal, with year-ago and ten-year averages nearby. Local farmers urged to keep hoeing in the strawberry beds and around fruit patches.
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H. HK
Detecting Tuberculosis in Cattle
Cattle coughing does not always indicate tuberculosis but a chronic cough with no other cause raises suspicion. Tuberculosis cannot always be detected by physical condition, as diseased animals may be very fat or thin. Tuberculin testing remains the most reliable detection method, with limited exceptions.
Proper Storage for Potatoes Guards Seed Vitality
Discusses the importance of proper potato storage to prevent Fusarium dry rot and other diseases. Warns that spraying alone won’t control the disease and that damp warm storage promotes white mold growth. Recommends cool, dry cellars or field burying for seed storage, and notes risks of spreading disease from contaminated materials. Also includes two short anecdotes on livestock and farming practices.
How the Trolley Brings Growth to Rural Areas
The trolley faced rural resistance as farmers feared cattle disruption and merchants blamed it for hurting business. Yet it won support by offering quicker daily city trips and doorstep deliveries. Trade rose as city folk bought or rented country properties and shifted patronage to country stores, boosting land values and overall growth.
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Farman
Cleaning rust from farm tools with lye solution
Elmer Ik Bally of Hand Co. describes using strong lye water to remove rust from plows discs and shovels. Mix two tablespoons of lye in a pint of water, apply with a swab six hours before use, surface turns white. Wear gloves, avoid skin contact, rinse with lye water and oil bright surfaces with linseed oil after use to prevent rust.
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Elmer Ik Bally
Rouen Ducks for Market Reach in Farm Raising
The Rouen duck and its related breeds such as Pekin and Aylesbury are described as profitable farm birds. Rouens mature slower and have dark pin feathers but are valued for table use, fatten easily, and have attractive plumage. The Kouen is hardy, prolific, quiet, and suitable for market production with eggs smaller than Pekin.
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Aylesbury
Automotive price and popularity spark moving debates
A compact item notes that a good price matters regardless of growing popularity for cars, while mentions drafts and harness horses in passing, reflecting mixed transport concerns.
What Is the Best Breed of Hogs by W H Dalrymple
An exploration of hog breeding argues there is no universal best breed as profitability hinges on market demand and farm goals. It urges farmers to choose a breed, then develop it, notes the Razorback’s potential with improved breeding, and discusses management of hog-related disease and selection of purebred sires.
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Shen
W. H. Dalrymplh
Betance
Protect Our Birds and Insects Impact on Crops
A long study highlights birds as natural pest controllers reducing insect damage estimated at 700 million dollars annually. Hawks and owls mainly hunt pests like insects and mice, supporting fruit tree health. A bird stomach held 1 900 small insects, illustrating the scope of agricultural impact.
Blooming rose care and livestock feeding tips
Blooming notes advise pruning hybrid and tea roses at the bud leaf junction for better blooms. Gladiolist sprays cut at flower open will bloom in water as well as on stalk. Feed pigs on clover or alfalfa with a partial grain ration. Balance grain to work horses, and avoid underfeeding.
Lice control tips and farm stock estimates in old notes
The article outlines cabbage louse control methods using kerosene emulsion soap or pyrethrum and recommends cleaning debris before planting. It notes water spray as an effective aid and stresses prompt action. It also gives rough estimates of farm horses and mules numbers and value, totaling about $82 million, with historical context and odd phrasing.
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