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Boys' And Girls' Club Work : Dairy Clubs, State Club Leaders And Dairy Extension Specialist

SDSU Extension Circulars

Dairy clubs under proper leadership are organized by and for the boys and girls, having for their object:
1. The elimination of inferior dairy cattle.
2. A means of income to the boy or girl.
3. To create interest and pride in ownership.
4. More efficient and economical feeding.
5. To demonstrate the superiority of good purebred dairy cattle.
6. To emphasize the importance of dairy products in the diet.
Not all dairy clubs will attain all of these objects in a single year. The work is arranged so that it may be carried on for a number of years, …

The Regional Adaptation Of Corn In Nebraska, T. A. Kiesselbach, F. D. Keim

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

The purpose of this investigation was to determine some of the factors involved in the regional adaptation of corn. The procedure has been to make a comparative study of native corn types, known to be locally adapted to various regional areas in Nebraska through long growth there. The work has been confined to the single species group - Zea mays indentata. No one variety of a common source is grown throughout the state, and therefore it has been impossible to keep within a single variety. It would appear that the data should indicate morphological and histological plant characteristics involved …

1921 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International "Little I" Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Relative Frequency Of Crossing Over In Microspore And In Megaspore Development In Maize, R. A. Emerson, C. B. Hutchison

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

One of the early developments in the study of linkage in Drosophila was the discovery that the phenomenon of crossing over is confined to the female sex (Morgan 1912). The fact that no crossing over occurs in the male Drosophila holds true not only for sex-linked genes but for factors in the autosomes as well and is so well established that it affords a most convenient method of determining to which of the different linkage groups a new factor belongs.

The same phenomenon, but with the sexes reversed, obtains in the silkworm moth. Tanaka (1914, 1915) has found from back-cross …

Annual Report Of The Extension Division For The Year Ending June 30, 1920, C. Larsen, I. B. Johnson, W. F. Kumlien, W. W. Underwood, Harry J. Boyts, H. E. Dawes, Paul J. Scarbro, A. L. Haynes, Irene Dunne, Selma Rongstad, Geo H. Valentine, M. R. Benedict, J. C. Holmes, Ralph L. Patty, F. E. Mccall, G. S. Weaver, Manley Champlin, A. L. Ford

SDSU Extension Circulars

The past year has been filled with unusual activity and interest along the different phases of agricultural extension work. The demand for the services of the different extension workers has greatly increased, so much so that it has become a problem as to how their time may be best assigned to accomplish the most.
Extension work is based upon cooperation. The counties, state, and government cooperate in finding the problems and in solving them. Some of these agricultural and rural problems may be solved in the local community; others need the assistance of the whole county; other problems, again, are …

A Serviceable Farm Barn, Ralph L. Patty

SDSU Extension Circulars

There is a great demand for the plan of a general barn suitable for a South Dakota farm of from a quarter to a half section of land. Not only are old buildings being replaced but a very great number of larger tracts are being divided into separate farms, and entire sets of new buildings are being erected. These facts, more than any others, probably account for the large number of requests received by the Extension Division for such a plan. The plan presented in this circular is what we believe will best meet this need.

Freezing Injury Of Seed Corn, Theodore A. Kiesselbach, J. A. Ratcliff

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Research Bulletin No. 16
The University of Nebraska Bulletin of the Agricultural Experiment Station of Nebraska

Summary • Introduction • Character of corn embryo and process of germination • Freezing injury not due to arrested development of the embryo • Moisture content of corn • Old corn • New corn • Physical effects of freezing • Ice formation in kernels • Effect of freezing on color of embryo • Effect of freezing on embryonic tissues • Chemical effects of freezing • Probable cause of death from freezing • Historical review • Crushing of plant tissues or rupturing of cell structures …

Freezing Injury Of Seed Corn, T. A. Kiesselbach, J. A. Ratcliff

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

The object of the investigations in this bulletin has been to determine the conditions under which freezing injury may occur to seed corn; to indicate, if possible, the vital changes in the embryo resulting in such injury; and to point out ways by which seed corn of strong vitality and satisfactory yielding capacity may be obtained.

Farm Building Ventilation, Ralph L. Patty

SDSU Extension Circulars

This circular is a reply to an ever-increasing number of inquiries about the ventilation of farm buildings received by the Extension Division. The plans show how satisfactory homemade ventilating systems can be installed. Complete commercial systems may also be secured today that give good satisfaction.

The Community Meat Ring, John M. Brander

SDSU Extension Circulars

"Fresh meat regularly and at reasonable prices” is what a rural community in Douglas county has adopted as its slogan. To have fresh meat whenever desired from farm butchered livestock is too often considered practically impossible on account of the rather limited amount of fresh meat that a family could use before the meat spoils. To get it regularly from a butcher shop involves added time in addition to the fact that very high prices are charged. The salting, curing, smoking, and other methods of meat preservation are practiced to a certain extent by farmers throughout the country, but supplies …

Fusarium Blight Of The Soy Bean And The Relation Of Various Factors To Infection, Richard O. Cromwell

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

An investigation was outlined (1) to determine the parasitism of Fusarium on soy bean, (2) to establish its relationship to Fusaria of the section Elegans in so far as a comparison of the cultural characters permitted, and (3) by means of cross- inoculations and field studies to determine the relationship of this disease of soy beans to the wilt disease of cowpeas (Vigna sinensis Hassk.) caused by Fusarium tracheiphilum Smith. The results of these investigations up to the close of the summer of 1916 have been reported. The studies were continued at the North Carolina Experiment Station until the …

Dairy Barn And Milk House Arrangement, J. H. Frandsen, W. B. Nevens

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

From an economic point of view, as well as from the standpoint of animal comfort, it is highly desirable that adequate barn or shed facilities be provided for the dairy herd. Some farmers have developed the idea that to keep cows healthy and comfortable and to produce sanitary milk it is absolutely necessary to have expensive barns. As a matter of fact, many of the dairy barns where sanitation is the primary object are quite inexpensive. On the other hand, if the barn is conveniently arranged and made to embody the most accepted sanitary features, it is very essential that …

Advertising Farm Products, Geo A. Starring

SDSU Extension Circulars

Advertising is now regarded as essential in placing any commodity on the market. Advertising puts goods where they will be of maximum service. It follows that such a place will pay the highest price. Farmers of South Dakota are intensely interested in this phase of marketing. Individual farmers usually look for a local market where the advertising medium is chiefly local. This is especially true in respect t0 the sale and exchange of livestock and seeds of various kinds in smaller lots. A community of farmers who have considerable produce of a certain standard kind might advertise cooperatively to good …

Purebred Sires Effect Herd Improvement, M. N. Lawritson, J. W. Hendrickson, W. B. Nevens

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

The real worth of a sire for the dairy herd can be established only when production records of the progeny are available for comparison with those of the preceding generation. A study of the following three sires which have been in service in the University of Nebraska dairy herd should be of interest to the Nebraska dairyman wishing to improve his own herd. This experiment indicates that the apparently high cost of a good herd sire is more than outweighed by the increase in the value of the progeny.

Outline Of Object And Plan Of The Nebraska National Egg Laying Contest, Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

To promote the breeding of high laying strains of standard-bred poultry is the primary purpose of the Nebraska National Egg Laying and Breeding Contest. Data on the cost of egg production and on the problems of poultry breeding will also be secured.

Farm Types In Nebraska, As Determined By Climatic, Soil, And Economic Factors, R. R. Spafford

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

This bulletin treats chiefly of Nebraska agricultural areas as determined by climatic, soil, and economic factors. Most of the subject matter centers about the kind of farm crops grown and their yields. Cultural practices applied to crops are only incidentally considered. Most of the data used are from the Thirteenth Census of the United States and cover the crop year 1909. The small amount of data not derived from this source comes largely from field studies in this State and is used merely to support certain methods of treating census data.

Anthrax: Transmisson Of Infection By Non-Biting Flies, Harry Morris

LSU Agricultural Experiment Station Reports

No abstract provided.

Boys' And Girls' Club Work : Poultry Club, Extension Division, South Dakota State College Of Agriculture And Mechanic Arts And U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Cooperating

SDSU Extension Circulars

Regulations
1. Any Junior 10 to 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Enrollments close March 1.
3. Number of pure bred eggs set: Minimum, 30. Maximum, 200.
4. A club shall consist of not less than five members and local leader.
5. Instructions relative to the selection, care and feeding will be sent to each member from time to time.
6. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps an accurate record, makes reports as called for, writes a story of his work at the close of the project and makes an exhibit at the community or county fair.
7. …

Climate And Plant Growth In Certain Vegetative Associations, Arthur W. Sampson

Aspen Bibliography

The relation of climate to the growth and development of vegetation is of profound importance in both practical and experimental agriculture. It is extremely useful to know the cause of successful growth and establishment, or of partial success or failure, of various species in different plant associations and under widely contrasted climatic conditions. The climatic requirements of various plant types are largely responsible for the results obtained in the case of experimental seedings and plantings of most species. Once the adverse climatic factors are definitely known, failures with plants may be largely avoided by the judicious selection of sites or …

Boys' And Girls' Club Work : Baby Beef Club, Extension Division, South Dakota State College Of Agriculture And Mechanic Arts And U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Cooperating

SDSU Extension Circulars

The raising and feeding of Baby Beef is the one big coming project in South Dakota. The material increase in the value of farm land is making it impossible to keep feeders to the age of 2 to 3 years before finishing them for market. By careful selection, breeding, feeding, and care an animal can be brought to early maturity and placed on the market in prime condition at from 15 to 20 months of age and bring a higher price per pound than older steers. By marketing beef at the baby stage, much valuable feed is saved on the …

Hog Houses For South Dakota, Ralph L. Patty

SDSU Extension Circulars

Good housing is essential to successful hog raising. While several sows may do fairly well with their litters around an old strawstack or shack under favorable weather conditions, it will pay in the long run to figure on good housing and care, if the business is to show the best profit. The circular attempts to put as much helpful material in as little space as possible for anyone planning to build a hoghouse. If changes are made in the plan the details and suggestions should still be of service. It is hard to make changes of any consequence in a …

The Care Of Pullets For Winter Eggs, E. L. Hayes

SDSU Extension Circulars

It is not difficult to secure fall and winter eggs in profitable numbers if we provide suitable conditions and then try to meet those conditions. Such factors as feed, care and even breeding conditions all enter into egg production, but are somewhat limited when compared with early hatching of pullets. Mature pullets of any of the popular breeds will lay winter eggs and there is probably little difference in their actual productive capacity under favorable conditions. There are, however, marked differences in the various breeds with respect to uniformity of color, size or weight of the eggs produced, as well …

Boys' And Girls' Club Work : Sow-Litter Club, Extension Division, South Dakota State College Of Agriculture And Mechanic Arts And U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Cooperating

SDSU Extension Circulars

The demand for more and a better grade of hogs is heard throughout the entire agricultural section of our country. This can be accomplished through careful selection and breeding, followed by the proper methods of feeding and care. Club boys and girls can do much toward bringing this about by entering the sow-litter club. Not only will they find the work profitable, but they will become interested in animal life and the production of quality in pork as well as quantity.

Common Parasites Of Swine, J. T. E. Dinwoodie

SDSU Extension Circulars

The publication of this bulletin is designed to convey to hog raisers of this state information regarding some of the common parasites of swine. All of the parasites described herein have been found infesting swine within the state. Some of the parasites may be common in some localities, and uncommon in others. Undoubtedly all sections of South Dakota are in danger at any time of experiencing loss from these parasites.

Annual Report Of The Extension Division For The Year Ending June 30, 1918, C. Larsen, I. B. Johnson, H. E. Dawes, W. M. Mair, Agnes Morton, P. J. Scarbro, Roberta Mcneill, T. A. Meehan, Ward Ostrander, A. E. Miller, W. C. Boardman, G. E. Morrison, R. L. Patty, F. E. Mccall, J. T. E. Dinwoodie, Manley Champlin, J. G. Hutton, A. H. Sherwood, Joe Hill, C. S. Reddy, A. N. Hume, H. C. Gilbert, Ed L. Hayes

SDSU Extension Circulars

The past year has been one of unusual activity along the various phases of agricultural extension. South Dakota had a program of extension mapped out in accordance with the provisions of the South Dakota law enacted in 1915 and 1917, and also in accordance with the federal Smith-Lever Act passed by Congress in May, 1914. With the declaration of war, Congress and those officials in immediate responsibility realized the great importance of supplying our armies and allies with food. In order to speed up the food production program, Congress made an emergency appropriation. This enabled the States, Relations Service to …

Studies Concerning The Elimination Of Experimental Error In Comparative Crop Tests, T. A. Kiesselbach

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

It is apparent that many sources of error have unconsciously entered into comparative crop yield tests. The very important matter of overcoming variation in soil conditions as a source of experimental error has been quite extensively studied and reported by various investigators during the past decade. The means suggested for reducing such error have been (1) repetition of plats and (2) correction of yields according to check plats planted to a uniform variety or treatment at stated intervals. Both methods have proved of value and a combination of both may often be used advantageously. Some danger always exists of error …

Relation Of Size Of Seed And Sprout Value To The Yield Of Small Grain Crops, T. A. Kiesselbach, C. A. Helm

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

A superior yielding power has frequently been attributed to the extra large seed. Since the seeds of any given crop commonly differ markedly in size, it is of importance from the standpoint of crop production to know the extent to which this difference in size may affect the yield of the crop produced. The following experiments have been conducted for the purpose of contributing further to the information upon this subject.

Studies Of The Etiology And Control Of Blister Canker On Apple Trees, J. Ralph Cooper

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

The blister canker caused by Nummularia discreta Tul. is by far the most destructive disease of apple trees found in the United States. Serious damage due to this disease was first reported in Illinois in 1902. Since that time the disease has been reported to cause much damage in all apple-producing sections east of the Rocky Mountains. In Nebraska the disease is so prevalent that it is practically impossible to find an orchard free from it, and in many instances whole orchards have been destroyed thru its attacks. Because of the rapid dissemination and the destructive nature of blister canker, …

Studies Concerning The Elimination Of Experimental Error In Comparative Crop Tests, Theodore A. Kiesselbach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

It is apparent that many sources of error have unconsciously entered into comparative crop yield tests. The very important matter of overcoming variation in soil conditions as a source of experimental error has been quite extensively studied and reported by various investigators during the past decade. The means suggested for reducing such error have been (1) repetition of plats and (2) correction of yields according to check plats planted to a uniform variety or treatment at stated intervals. Both methods have proved of value and a combination of both may often be used advantageously. Some danger always exists of error …

The County Farm Bureau & County Agent In South Dakota, I. B. Johnson

SDSU Extension Circulars

The Farm Bureau and the County Agent movement was started in South Dakota in 1913 when Codington and Spink Counties organized for the purpose of securing the services of a County Agricultural Agent. This was two years prior to the enactment of the present South Dakota Farm Bureau law, but the farmers of those counties saw the value of Farm Bureau work and through personal efforts secured financial assistance from the county and the United States Department of Agriculture for employing a county agent. When the Smith-Lever Act was passed by Congress in 1914, it gave an immense impetus to …