Hardy Ayrshire cattle breed overview and qualities
The Ayrshire dairy cattle, developed in Scotland, are hardy and well suited to limited feed and rugged climates. They are red or brown with white markings, long horns, and strong udders, producing substantial milk with about four percent butter fat. The breed is common in eastern U.S. and expanding westward, famed as a hardy dairy breed that also yields quality beef.
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WB. Richards
Narthakota Aartcultural College
Ayr
Beotland
Scotland
Jean Armour
Ayrshire
Britain
Kerry
Link
North Dakota
Planting dates affect yield in Williston seed test
A Williston substation trial compares April 27 May 11 and May 25 potato planting dates using Ohio seed. Early plantings yielded smaller potatoes with lower overall yields. late date harvests were larger but similar total yields. A fence gate design eases stock control while remaining gate keeps animals out.
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Sby FG
Echolzanurk
Willen Sea-Stans
Ohio
Water for sheep amid drought demands steady supply
Farmers urge reliable water for flocks during summer and winter. Sheep require consistent access to troughs or tanks, with overseers ensuring adequate quantity and clean troughs to sustain livestock.
Brace Knobs on Cattle to Prevent Injuries
A historic note argues cattle should wear brass knobs on their horns. The knobs are said to be ornamental and protect animals from injuring each other. The extra cost is viewed as a minor consideration.
Birds in North Dakota Aid to Farmers
A North Dakota Agricultural College paper argues for conserving birds to curb pests and boost farm profits. It lists birds by habitat, notes economic benefits of weed seed destruction, insect and rodent control, and urges actions like nesting sites, feeding spots, and reducing house cats to support avian work for landowners.
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North Dakota
W. B. Bell
North Dakota Agricultural College
Eason
United Tes
Judgment on a Dairy Bull by Udder and Pedigree
A North Dakota expert explains judging dairy bulls by dam performance and pedigree when daughters cannot be evaluated. He describes conformation standards mirroring the dairy cow, masculine traits like a strong head and chest, and emphasizes skin quality, movement, and avoidance of beefiness or coarse features.
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W. B. Richards
North Dakota Agricultural College
Method of sowing alfalfa with drill and seed saving
Alfalfa seed is best sown with a drill and covered to uniform depth. Reducing seed per acre with grain box or grass attachments is possible, especially with Grimm northern seed. If feeding is slow, mix seed with ground feed or millet seed. use dry alfalfa dirt to aid flow, though moisture can slow seeding.
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L. R. Waldron
Dickinson
Grimm
Real estate transfers in Pillars County dated February 24 1914
Transactions reported by H. V. Sm Smith and partners list numerous deeds across Tioga Hamlet Spring Brook and Williston. Notable transfers include Knute S Knutson for $250 and A Oscar Gilbertson for $8000 with properties in Tioga and NW/NE quarters.
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Pillars County
H. v. Sm .Smith
Bape & Louis
F. Burns
Knute S. Knutson
Tioga
Ingraed O. Siverson
Adolph Borjstad
Olof A. Nelson
First State Bank
Hamlet
V. Lunwell
Kare C. Larson
Robert C. Lubiens
A. Oscar Gilbertson
Nora B. Frederickson
C. K. Ike
N. W. Comford
Spring Brook Creamery Co
Spring Brook
Syverin Knuteen
Alfred Anderson
C. D. Stenerodden
Lara Marsan
Peur Baneyat
E. Whit
Bertha Anderson
Andrew Simon
W. W. Norton
Merlin Stedem
LaDue
Williston
James E. Hawn
Geo
B. Everson
Mormon
Hagen
Ole Arnegard
Wilkenson Building Co
Ella D. Wilkenson
E. R. Brownson
J. E. Dixon
H. M. Thompson
W. C. McClintock
Dixon
P. Diesen
Josephine Olson Dohlen
Fred Gordon
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