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Control Of Swarming, R S. Coleman

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

It has often been said that the secret of getting a high yield of honey is to have a large field force of young bees in every hive at the beginning of the nectar flow. The colonies should not have to build up numerical strength when they should be collecting nectar. It is just as important for the apiarist to have a large proportion of field bees compared with hive bees as it is to have well-bred queens, efficient equipment and all the other factors which make for success in beekeeping.

Strainer Posts And Fence Patterns, J A. Mallett

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Good fences have long been regarded as the sign-manual of the good farmer. A VF taut, well-constructed and well-maintained fence does more than merely add to the appearance—and cash value—of a farming property; it makes a priceless contribution towards the owner's peace of mind. He knows that his stock will "stay put" instead of disporting themselves in his own or his neighbours' crops—and the fence which keeps his own animals in will keep straying stock out, and so save both time and temper.

Departmental Leaflets And Bulletins

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Departmental publications listed here under may be obtained free of charge (except where a price is indicated) on application to the Officer in Charge of Departmental Publications, Department of Agriculture, St. George's Terrace, Perth.

A Hospital Paddock

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Wherever many head of stock are kept on a farm there are two things that will always pay very handsome dividends— a loose box and a small hospital paddock.

Electric Chick Brooding Studies, F. D. Yung, F. E. Mussehl

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

Perhaps one of the most valuable lessons to be learned from a study of chick brooding is that good results can often be obtained in more ways than one. In carrying on work with electric brooders at the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station, special attention has been given to such factors as insulation and to other details of design which effect economy of operation and ease of construction. Low cost rather than "cheapness" has been the ideal. The work has been cooperative between the Agricultural Engineering Department and the Poultry Husbandry Department of the University of Nebraska.

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Recent Population Changes in South Dakota [p] 49
Antibiotics for Pigs Over 125 Pounds [p] 55
Minerals in South Dakota Feeds [p] 59
Mature or Soft Corn—You Can Grow Either [p] 62
Can Chemicals Weed Your Garden? [p] 68
Land for Reservoirs—Some Local Reactions [p] 72
Grasshopper Outlook, 1952 [p] inside back cover

Input And Output Relationships In Livestock Production, Sigurd Strangeland

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

What are the profitable patterns of crops and livestock for areas in Central South Dakota? This is a question that farmers in South Dakota are especially concerned with at the present time. The farmer is always faced with the problem of planning the most profitable farm organization and operation, but the problem at the present time is emphasized by the current action programs in irrigation and soil conservation which stress the need for more legumes and livestock in the farm organization. If the economist is to aid the farmer and the action programs, an insight to the question posed above …

1952 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International "Little I" Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.

4-H Project Guide : Dairy, R. A. Cave

SDSU Extension Circulars

Selecting a good dairy heifer and developing her is a fine accomplishment for any 4-H club member. Successful dairy club members are those who like their dairy heifers and are anxious to learn the best methods of feeding, training, showing and caring for them, in order to grow them into beautiful high producing cows that will return a steady income over a long period of years. Developing a good dairy heifer into a profitable, producing cow, gives the club member valuable experience and confidence in his ability to do a job well. Successful dairying requires more intelligent and careful attention …

Cobalt, L C. Snook

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Cobalt is one of the most interesting of the so-called "trace" elements. Particularly is this so to West Australians as the use of cobalt has permitted farmers to rear healthy sheep and cattle where previously this was impossible. Also, it was in this State that Filmer and Underwood carried out much of the fundamental work which led to the discovery of the vital importance of cobalt.

Fertiliser Registrations

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

The following Fertilisers have been registered at the Department of Agriculture under the Fertilisers Act 1928, for the year commencing 1st November, 1951.

Seasonal Reminders

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Veterinary Notes for May-June By officers of the veterinary branch.

Sheepmen who have not already done so should lose no time in immunising their flocks against infectious entero-toxaemia ("pulpy kidney"). This disease may occur anywhere in the agricultural areas and is often prevalent during the Hush season of the year.

Grade Herd Recording: Increase In Fees

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

The Superintendent of Dairying (Mr. M. Cullity) has announced that from March 1, 1952, onward, dairy farmers whose herds are included in the Grade Herd Recording scheme will be asked to pay a fee of 5s. per cow, instead of 3s. 6d.

Stretch Your Food Dollar, Mildred Daniel

SDSU Extension Circulars

Whether the homemaker buys much or little food, she needs to know her market, the variety of foods offered arid how to make-economical choices. The increased variety of foods on the market today has made her choice more difficult. Proper choice is possible only when she understands (l) the food needs of her family, (2) how much money she ha to spend, and (3) the quality and cost of the products. She can be an important influence in bringing about better marketing conditions. Accurate information is her first need. This bulletin is intended to discuss with the homemaker her problems …

Ua66/5/1 Yearbook, Wku Cherry Country Life Club

Student Organizations

Yearbook created by WKU Cherry Country Life Club. Includes the following:

• Legumes for Kentuck, C.L. Taylor
• Little Used Opportunity, C.A. Loudermilk
• The Importance of Records on Dairy Farm, A.O. Davis
• Thoughts of the Day
• Activities of the Club, Joseph Durbin
• Club Officers
• Names & Addresses of Graduates
• Farm Bull - Humor

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Marketing and Processing Methods Affecting Butter Quality [p] 25
Reused Wool—Will It Wear? [p] 30
South Dakota Barley—High in Protein [p] 34
Timing Prevents Decrease in Oat and Barley Yield from 2,4-D [p] 36
Oats for Growing Turkeys [p] 42
Cattle Grub Control in South Dakota [p] 46
Why Plant Shrubs in Windbreaks? [p] inside back cover

Annual Report: 1952

Cherry County (Nebraska) Extension: Historical Documents

Annual Program & Accomplishments ........................ 14

Budget Estimate ........................ 17

Cherry County Extension Districts (Map) ........................ 18

Cherry County 4-H Clubs (Map) ........................ 31

Cherry County 4-H Committee ........................ 13

Cherry County Non-Stock Cooperative Labor Association ........................ 12

Clarke-McNary Forestry Cooperators (Graph) ........................ 52

Clothing, Family Economics & Community Life ........................ 76

Conservation of Natural Resources ........................ 51

Crop Production ........................ 35

Distribution of Windbreak Plantings (Map) ........................ 53

Farm Labor (Graph) ........................ 61

Farm Management ........................ 60

Feature Story ........................ 85

4-H Club Work ........................ 29

Form of Organization ........................ 19

History of Enrollments & Completions (Graph) ........................ 32 …

Some Instructive Field Days, "Martingale" .

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Although fully conversant with the old newspaperman's adage which states that "Yesterday's news is the bath-heater fuel of today," we make no apology for including these reports of field days held after our December issue had gone to press. It is felt that they contain some useful lessons which, even at this late date, are deserving of emphasis.

Editorial - His Work Endures

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

In presenting the first issue of the "Journal of Agriculture" in its new form, it is with profound sorrow that we chronicle the passing of the Hon. Garnet Barrington Wood, M.L.C., Minister for Agriculture and the North-West, who died suddenly during a Cabinet meeting on January 2. The change of policy in the presentation of this Journal was keenly supported by the late Minister, and only a few hours before his death he had promised to write a foreword to the first issue, which was to have appeared on this page.

Here's The Answer

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Some readers' questions, with answers supplied by officers of appropriate branches of the Department of Agriculture

Summary Of Information Given At Fortified Farming, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College

SDSU Extension Circulars

United States farmers have done heroic jobs of producing food during the past 10 years. Now our country needs even greater farm production in 1952. And for future years increasing food demands are likely. Farmers will need to produce more. At the same time we must "fortify our farming" by maintaining and building up our soil.

The Farm Bookshelf

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3

Some Reviews of Current Publications of Rural Interest

Agricultural Productive Capacity 1955 South Dakota, South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

Our agricultural resources have a strategic role to play in the present mobilization effort. Even a partial military mobilization calls for a large increase in food. Our population has increased by 20 million people since 1940. Our civilian per capita food consumption is up 13 percent, our agricultural exports are up 50 percent above the 1935-39 average and food surpluses have largely disappeared. Estimates of our agricultural productive capacity are needed to determine whether such capacity is great enough to meet future needs and to help the nation make wise decisions concerning such vital questions as these: 1. How much …

Farmers 1951 Income Tax, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College

SDSU Extension Circulars

Every person whose gross income during the year is $600 or more MUST file a return even though no tax is due. Gross income is total income (subject to tax) before any expenses are deducted. If at least two-thirds of your gross income is from farming and your business year starts January 1, you have two choices. Either, (a) File your return and pay the tax on or before January 31, 1952; or (b) File an estimate of your tax and pay this amount by January 15, 1952, then file your return and pay any balance due by March 15, …

Feeding Milking Shorthorn Steers, M. L. Baker, V. H. Arthaud, C. H. Adams

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

The objectives of the feeding work were to provide the producer with feed-lot data and where possible with slaughter data for Milking Shorthorn steers. As a definite breeding research program with the Milking Shorthorn herd was planned, it also was believed that information about the beef-making qualities of the steers should be of equal importance with milk and butterfat production records.

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Feeding Soft Corn to Livestock [p] 1
Do Preseasonal Rain and Snow Increase Crop Yields? [p] 8
Comparing Rations for Wintering Range Ewes [p] 12
Men and Land [p] 17
Arsenic Fails to Control Selenium Poisoning in Turkeys [p] 20
Vaccination and Blood Tests for Fowl Cholera [p] 23
Brucellosis Control Program Underway [p] inside back cover

Gifts For Family And Friends, Anna D. Walker

SDSU Extension Circulars

Part of the joy in giving gifts comes from the making of something special for a friend or family member. The giving of gifts to mark such events as anniversaries, Christmas and Easter is a long established custom. Looking back into history, we read that tribute was given to show homage to royalty and other people of importance. It was thought that the rarer and richer the gift, the greater was the love and respect shown. Rare spices, perfumes, gold and jewels obtained by the giver at great expense and often much hardship were considered suitable gifts for royalty. People …

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

What South Dakota Women Eat [p] 69
Keeping a Roof Over Your Head [p] 73
Root Rot in Cereals and Grasses [p] 76
Combining Ability of Inbred Lines of Poultry [p] 80
Marketing Slaughter Lambs by Carcass Weight and Grade [p] 85
Irrigated Pastures Show Substantial Gains Over Non-Irrigated [p] 89
Selenium Research Field Expanding [p] 91
Notes Taken in the Field [p] inside back cover

Southeastern South Dakota Farm Record Summary 1951 Ninth Annual Report, Allen R. Clark

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

This is the ninth annual report of the farm record study started by the Experiment Station in 1943. Farm record cooperators are located in two areas of the state; namely, the Southeastern and North Central Areas. A summary of the results of the North Central area are included in a separate pamphlet.

Father-Son Farm Partnerships, Russell L. Berry

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

Can parents help their sons and daughters get started farming? The answer is yes. Parents can and do help their children get started farming by making gifts and loans of livestock and machinery and money. Fathers often help their children borrow money and rent land. In South Dakota 19 percent of the land lords reported that they rented some lend to a son or son-in-law. This is just slightly less than the coverage for aJ.1 the states in the Midwest. Inheritance and gifts of land are not uncommon. No less than 24. percent of Midwestern men who are farm owners …