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Potato Seed Certification In South Dakota, F. Mccall
Potato Seed Certification In South Dakota, F. Mccall
SDSU Extension Circulars
The introduction of dangerous potato diseases, (notably powdery scab and black wart); the Federal grade regulations, and the demands of many states that potatoes for propagating purposes be certified, as to purity and freedom from diseases, has aroused unusual interest in the standardization of potato shipments from the various northern potato growing centers. Early in 1919, the potato growers of the state felt an urgent need for definite lines of potato improvement. Accordingly, a plan for inspection and certification of potato seed stock was inaugurated. This move was entirely voluntary on the part of the· potato growers and was placed …
Barberry Eradication, A. Hume
Barberry Eradication, A. Hume
SDSU Extension Circulars
The work of barberry eradication has been carried on for two years. This circular is a report on the work done, with notes on the black stem rust. The work is cooperative between the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Cereal Investigations, and the South Dakota State College Extension Division and Agronomy Department. The statements and figures given herein are for the state of South Dakota unless otherwise noted. They are well founded on accurate observations, experiments or other sources of information. More detailed information will be given gladly to those who desire it.