Dry farm knowledge key to seed selection and succeeds
Dr Harris explains dry farming hinges on conserving moisture and using drought tolerant varieties. He notes wheat as a premier dry farm crop and emphasizes choosing seed suited to arid conditions, with Turkey red winter wheat cited as highly satisfactory under many climates.
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Harris
Poultry Packing Advice From New York Commission House
A New York commission house urges smaller poultry shippers to follow packing and dressing instructions to improve appearance and fetch higher prices. It notes larger shippers comply more readily, while smaller ones resist, affecting overall market quality.
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New York
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children with Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenge saying many kids harbor worms causing nervy behavior and pale appearance. It claims the product kills and removes worms and relieves constipation to help children grow and learn better.
Wood lots as a farm crop must be recognized and managed
Farmers should treat wood lots as a true crop like corn or hay. Fire control, stock exclusion, selective cutting, and careful disposal raise timber value. cooperation among owners helps access full local demand for posts, poles, ties, and lumber, per guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Regularity in feeding pays off for greater study gains
Regular feeding schedules correlate with increased study progress. The more consistent the meals, the better concentration and retention observed in participants. Continuous nourishment supports cognitive performance over time.
Dormant Season Spraying For Orchard Pests And Diseases
Winter spraying of trees helps prevent San Jose scale oyster shell bark louse peach leaf curl and woolly aphid by targeting overwintering spores. Lime sulfur wash is the preferred all around spray, made by slaking lime with sulfur and hot water, then adding more water to make fifty gallons. If unavailable, ready made concentrates can be used, though pricier. Remove badly infected limbs and destroy mummied fruit. guidance from Colorado Agricultural College.
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R. A. McGinty
Colorado Agricultural College
Importance of a proper milk house on dairy farms
O E Reed from Kansas Agricultural College stresses sanitary milk production. The milk house should be separate or isolated from odors, measure about 10 by 12 feet, have a cement floor with a center drain, and house a 30 by 36 inch refrigerating tank for four cans. A windmill moves cold water through the system, with overflow feeding a trough for stock.
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O. E. Reed
Kansas Agricultural College
Are Your Cows Efficient and Tested for Milk Value
Farmers compare feed costs and milk output using the Babcock tester and milk scales to identify economical cows. Cow testing associations promote efficient use of these tools to reveal surprising butterfat producers despite poor appearance.
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Darymen
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as an effective cough remedy. It urges readers to buy a bottle from a druggist and begin treatment immediately to soothe coughs colds and bronchial ailments.
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Dr King
Dr. King
Maintaining Dairy Herd Efficiency
Each cow in the dairyman's herd is a plant that yields best profit when operated at peak efficiency. Keeping every cow at high efficiency dominates the dairyman's business strategy.
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