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Food Fact Or Fad?, Cleora Ewalt
Food Fact Or Fad?, Cleora Ewalt
SDSU Extension Circulars
Many South Dakota people· have been asking for scientific facts concerning false or misleading claims being circulated about food and nutrition. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide facts to help combat some of the misinformation. This information summarizes statements of leading nutrition and health authorities, and "watchmen" of the public health. None of the info~ati.on is the findings of any research done by the author, nor does it contain any personal opinion nor conclusion. The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service in Agriculture and Home Economics expresses its thanks to the following for cooperation in reviewing the manuscript: Division …
Insect Pests Of Trees And Shrubs, W.M. Hantsbarger, E.K. Ferrell
Insect Pests Of Trees And Shrubs, W.M. Hantsbarger, E.K. Ferrell
SDSU Extension Circulars
Shrubs and shade trees in full foliage are objects of beauty and should be protected from the ravages of insects. This circular does not attempt to describe all insect pests that may occur on trees and shrubs but rather singles out some of the more important ones that are troublesome in South Dakota. Information on pests not covered herein may be obtained from your County Extension Agent or by writing to the authors at South Dakota State College, Brookings. The insects described are divided into groups depending upon their feeding habits. These groups include the sucking insects, which feed on …
Clothing Project Guide For South Dakota 4-H Club Members, Anna Walker
Clothing Project Guide For South Dakota 4-H Club Members, Anna Walker
SDSU Extension Circulars
Welcome to the 4-H Clothing project! You are about to begin or to continue your interest in a project which we hope you will find helpful and that you will enjoy. By the time you have finished the clothing project cycle you will have learned more about clothing care and wardrobe planning. You will have learned to be a better clothing shopper. Good grooming will become more important to you because you will want to be your own best exhibit. Sewing is part of the project. This will be fun because you will learn to make some article of clothing …
Unexplored Frontiers Of Books, Loraine Vilas
Unexplored Frontiers Of Books, Loraine Vilas
SDSU Extension Circulars
Books for study, general reading or club use are available in the subjects of philosophy, travel, biography, literature, economics, history, science, religion, fine and useful arts. Reference service is available to individuals, clubs or schools requesting assistance with club pape!'S, business information, debate, programs, entertainment, etc.
Sheep Production Guide, James O'Connell
Sheep Production Guide, James O'Connell
SDSU Extension Circulars
Sheep production in South Dakota offers farmers an additional means of stabilizing their income and production. The two cash crops per year, wool and lambs, have always been popular. With the necessity of planting more grasses and legumes to conserve our land, the need of putting more emphasis on roughage-consuming animals is evident. During World War II the sheep numbers in the United States declined about 40 percent from their high peak of 1942. However, since the United States produces only a fraction of the wool that this country consumes, and with sheep numbers likely to stay below the peak …
Vertical Integration And The South Dakota Farmer, Lyle Bender, Arthur Anderson, Leonard Benning
Vertical Integration And The South Dakota Farmer, Lyle Bender, Arthur Anderson, Leonard Benning
SDSU Extension Circulars
Agriculture is undergoing some vast structural changes. Sometimes these changes are referred to as both a technical and an organizational revolution. These changes can be most readily seen in the way our methods of production and marketing are being organized, and in the tools with which we work. The technical revolution has been in process for many years, but in recent years its pace has increased. Technology has given us new or improved machines and equipment, improved crop varieties and livestock, and new or improved feeds and other farm production items. Most of this new technology in agriculture has increased …
Organizing Watersheds In South Dakota, Joseph Paulson
Organizing Watersheds In South Dakota, Joseph Paulson
SDSU Extension Circulars
Wherever you live, you are within a watershed. Your farm, ranch,' home on a town lot, or your busines. s in the city are all within the natural boundaries of some watershed. All the lands and waters of the nation are bounded by natural drainage divides.
Beautification Of Home Grounds: For South Dakota 4-H Club Members, Dean Martin
Beautification Of Home Grounds: For South Dakota 4-H Club Members, Dean Martin
SDSU Extension Circulars
It is the purpose of this circular to provide information which will help South Dakotans make their homes more beautiful and more satisfying places to live. This applies to all homes whether they are located in the country or in town. The terms "landscaping," "home beautification" and "home grounds improvement" are often used to describe this activity. Regardless of the term used, it means developing more beautiful and enjoyable surroundings in which to live. A new concept in practical landscape planning suggests that the pL. n should first of all be practical and second it should add beauty to the …
Landscape Planning For Farm And Home, Dean Martin
Landscape Planning For Farm And Home, Dean Martin
SDSU Extension Circulars
It is the purpose of this circular to provide information which will help South Dakotans make their homes more beautiful and more satisfying places to live. This applies to all homes whether they are located in the country or in town. The terms "landscaping," "home beautification" and "home grounds improvement" are often used to describe this activity. Regardless of the term used, it means developing more beautiful and enjoyable surroundings in which to live.- A new concept in practical landscape planning suggests that the pLrn should first of all be practical and second it should add beauty to the home …
Vegetable Varieties, Dean Martin, Richard Nickenson
Vegetable Varieties, Dean Martin, Richard Nickenson
SDSU Extension Circulars
Suggested vegetable varieties for South Dakota are listed on the following pages in order of maturity for each kind of vegetable. The figure in parenthesis following the variety name is the average number of days to maturity for that variety. Following this is a short description of the variety, its uses, and other helpful information. A group of capital letters indicates disease resistance. Ref er to the key inside.
Water Systems For The Farm, William Peterson
Water Systems For The Farm, William Peterson
SDSU Extension Circulars
Water under pressure is necessary on the modern farm. Probably more tons of water are needed than any other single product handled on the farm. Handling it automatically, with a pressure system, will save much work and time. Without water under pressure, animals often do not get enough water and production efficiency suffers. The home will be more sanitary if plenty of water, under pressure, 1s available.
Modern Meals: An "Inside" Story, Cleora Ewalt
Modern Meals: An "Inside" Story, Cleora Ewalt
SDSU Extension Circulars
No abstract provided.
Let's Begin Here: 4-H Project For Beginning Members, Agricultural Extension Service
Let's Begin Here: 4-H Project For Beginning Members, Agricultural Extension Service
SDSU Extension Circulars
No abstract provided.
Beekeeping In South Dakota, R.J. Walstrom, W.M. Hantsbarger
Beekeeping In South Dakota, R.J. Walstrom, W.M. Hantsbarger
SDSU Extension Circulars
Beekeeping has provided many persons with a satisfying and continually interesting hobby. To others it means a profitable sideline easily fitted to a farming or other full-time occupation. The commercial beekeeper finds that this phase of agriculture provides him with an independent and respectable way of making a comfortable livmg. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide persons who are interested in starting a few colonies of bees a source of basic information suited to Northern Great Plains conditions. South Dakota provides the essential natural ingredients for the production of sizable crops of high quality honey. Honey bees also …
Beekeeping In South Dakota, R.J. Walstrom, B.H. Kantack, W.L. Berndt
Beekeeping In South Dakota, R.J. Walstrom, B.H. Kantack, W.L. Berndt
SDSU Extension Circulars
Beekeeping has provided many persons with a satisfying and continually interesting hobby. To others it means a profitable sideline easily fitted to a farming or other full-time occupation. The commercial beekeeper finds that this phase of agriculture provides him with an independent and respectable way of making a comfortable livmg. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide persons who are interested in starting a few colonies of bees a source of basic information suited to Northern Great Plains conditions. South Dakota provides the essential natural ingredients for the production of sizable crops of high quality honey. Honey bees also …
Trees Of South Dakota, Paul Collins, L.L. Helwig
Trees Of South Dakota, Paul Collins, L.L. Helwig
SDSU Extension Circulars
No abstract provided.
Efficiency In Home Sewing, Anna Walker
Efficiency In Home Sewing, Anna Walker
SDSU Extension Circulars
Sewing can be fun and profitable for the family if the activity (home sewing) is kept as a part of the whole family-living picture.