Importance of the Mule Industry in the United States
The mule industry powers US agriculture with major centers in Missouri Texas and other southern states. Mules outperform horses in hard labor endurance and feeding economy and are crucial in mining sugar and cotton sectors. Sugar mules are larger and valued higher than cotton mules, with fattening practices starting before age two and specific feeding regimens to reach market weights.
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United States
Lathrop
Missouri
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Kansas
Am Snon
Pecans as a Growing U S Enterprise and Its Hurdles
The pecan tree emerges as a major U S nut crop with widespread cultivation from Alabama to Florida and beyond. Planting began over a century ago with heedling stock and later grafted trees, now expanding rapidly in southern states despite pests, diseases, droughts, late frosts, and weather risks that complicate reliable yield forecasts.
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United States
Atlantic Coast
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Gulf
South Atlantic
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
New England
Washington
California
Hocky Mountains
Gulf Coast
Miestakppt
Georgia
Florida
Outerside
Mix
Elebt Monte
Grading Soils For Lawns And Soil Improvement
The ideal lawn soil is moderately moist clay loam or sandy loam with clay subsoil. For pure sand, topdress with 2 3 inches of clay and plow under legumes like cowpeas soybeans red clover vetches to improve moisture retention and nutrient hold.
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Washington
Feeding Poultry Basics and Farm Notes From the Field
The article outlines poultry feeding ratios with corn and grains, noting 1:5 to 1:6 as good rations and about 27 pounds of dry matter per 500 pounds live weight. It urges feeding what birds eat, observes wet feeds reduce grain needs, and mentions experiments with oats fennel nuts in cold.
Trained Rooster Drives Newspaper Route by Boy on Bicycle
A 10 year old California boy named Ralph trains his Plymouth Rock rooster to stand on a platform on his bicycle. The bird crows loudly when Ralph stops, then returns to the platform as he leaves. Ralph sells cards with his rooster to passersby to fund his college dreams while his widowed mother cares for younger siblings.
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California
Ralph
Coure
Sammy
Hag
The Round Dairy Barn Economy and Efficiency Case
The article argues the round dairy barn saves 34 to 48 percent in lumber and labor over rectangular designs. It notes strong circular construction, centralized silos, and fewer scaffolding needs, with capacity to house many cows and feed paths. It contrasts with rectangular barns and mentions potential profits from savings and herd improvements.
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Chute
Orie
Lamber
Woman Farmer Movement Gains Ground Across States
A feature on women in farming highlights Mrs Misae Smith earning over 2000 on a farm, New Jersey dairymen Mileses Hunter, Oklahoma pioneers Miss Faima Blanpied and Miss Heat tice Conley, and farm advancement through clubs and education. It notes Farm Missionaries Elsie Lene and Lee, Rest Rooms for farm women, and leaders like Mrs B McDowell and Miss Mary Creswell advocating practical training and improved home life.
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New England
Misae Smith
New Jersey
Mileses Hunter
Faima Blanpied
Heattice Conley
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ruth Litt
Tony Taland
United States
Jessie Field
Iowa
India
Mies Elsie Lene
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Mise Lee
Cincinnati
End
B. McDowell
Massachusetts
National Grange
Erma Wilson
Illinois
Mise Chandler
Wisconsin
Flora McIntyre
California
Kate le Lacheur
England
New Tham College
Studley Agricultural and Horticulural College For
Mary Creswell
Georgia
Agricultural College
Mary L. Matthews
Farmers’ Institutes
Indiana
M. H. Dunlap
Itenois
Comesciic Science Association
Agricultural Wisdom and Farm Buying in Old Sections
The article argues that skilled farmers can succeed by improving existing farms near markets and shipping routes instead of chasing new lands. It notes easy access to affordable old farms, priced at 25 to 50 dollars per acre, with faster beautification and lower costs than starting anew in unfamiliar regions. It also hints that older agricultural areas hold growing opportunities as value rises with local adoption.
Little Farm Tips on Wheat and Pasture Care
Advice on crop protection suggests spraying winter wheat with a formaldehyde solution to reduce damage. It also notes delaying sowing to deter Hessian fly, fall plowing, and establishing good pasture as keys to successful dairy farming.
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Milas Clara Haynie
Matthew T
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Winots
Farma
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Pearles Mitchell
Louna Hardiman
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