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Interregional Competition In Alfalfa Seed Production In The United States, Charles H. Benrud

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

“Northern” alfalfa, produced in South Dakota and its neighboring states, has long been noted for its hardy winter-resistant qualities. As a result, for many years its seed was sought after by farmers in all of the northern states in preference to any other. In recent years, however, new "synthetic" varieties have been developed. Certified seed of these varieties has been produced in large quantities in other parts of the United States and sold in competition with Northern seed. In an effort to help Northern producers solve their problems, research has been carried on by the South Dakota State College Agricultural …

South Dakota Horticulture, September/October 1960, State Horticultural Society

North and South Dakota Horticulture

Volume 33, Number 5

Strawberry Production in South Daktoa
Growing Peonies
Some Way to Prepare Gourds
Sletvold Sparks Mum Crusade
Some Fun With Corn Husks
Ideas That Make Your Garden Club Click
So Your Club Needs Money

Least-Cost Sites For Cooperative Egg Marketing Federations For Eastern South Dakota, John S. Arnold

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

Traditional outlets for South Dakota eggs, outside the Midwest, are being offered greater supplies of quality eggs by nearby producers than before. As a result. South Dakota has lost much of its Eastern market and may lose its Western market. A number of cooperative associations have expressed an interest in developing more efficient egg marketing systems. Improved cooperative marketing would create increased bargaining power and higher net returns for many producers. Cooperatives have played an important function in South Dakota egg marketing for many years. Cooperatives in other parts of the country have formed federations to increase cooperative egg marketing …

Comparisons Of The Profitability Of Certified And Uncertified Alfalfa Seed Production In South Dakota, Arnold Lyle Aspelin

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

Alfalfa is one of the most important crops grown in South Dakota. Approximately two per cent of the total alfalfa acreage harvested for seed in South Dakota during recent years has produced certified seed. The other 98 percent has produced uncertified seed, commonly referred to as "Northern" alfalfa seed. Until 1952, uncertified Northern alfalfa seed found a ready market in areas where winter hardiness is necessary. Since that time the demand for this seed has declined markedly. The problem which has arisen requires an answer to the question: "Can South Dakota seed producers obtain greater net returns by producing certified …

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

In This Issue
Hail in South Dakota [p] 3
Energy Levels and Reserpine for Growing Turkeys [p] 6
Research Benefits South Dakota [p] 10
Urinary Calculi [p] 12
The Future of Beef [p] 15
Attitudes of People Toward Experiment Station and Extension Service [p] 17

South Dakota Horticulture, July/August 1960, State Horticultural Society

North and South Dakota Horticulture

Volume 33, Number 4

1960 Robertson Award Winner
Wild Flowers of the Prairies
Fireblight Infection Extensive
Regional Meeting at Huron
John Vlasak is Poster Winner
You Can Eat Flowers Too

Community Feeding, Cleora Ewalt

SDSU Extension Circulars

Many of you homemakers are often asked to help plan and carry out a meal for a large gathering such as junior-senior or father-son banquets, lodge luncheons, farm organization or civic group luncheons, P. T. A. meetings, church picnics, and county-wide events such as crop shows . and achievment days. Some extension club women in South Dakota are school lunch cooks and have received special training in large quantity food preparation and service. Others of you may become volunteers in disaster feeding at some time. The tips in this booklet for planning, preparing, and serving have been gathered from authorities …

4-H Handicraft Guide : Ceramics - Mosaics, Delphia Dirks

SDSU Extension Circulars

Ceramics are objects made of fired clay. To make a shiny finish, the objects are glazed. This means covering with a glassy-like substance and firing in a kiln. Clay can be formed into many shapes; vases, bowls, and ornaments are very popular. When you decide on your project, choose something you enjoy doing and can use. Start with a ball of clay and work with it until you have the shape you want. If you don't like what you have made, squeeze it together and start over. Use your imagination.

Materials such as wood, ivory, bone, and stones were used …

4-H Handicraft Guide : Color And Design, Delphia Dirks

SDSU Extension Circulars

We all have favorite colors but we should remember that no color is ugly. If used in the right place and in the right amount, every color is beautiful. Colors must suit the purpose for which they have been chosen. They must be combined so as to enhance one another. Look at examples of good art and study their color schemes. Look at different color schemes in magazines and see if they are analogous, triad, etc. Note how the same hues are brightened and darkened - sometimes in the same pictures or designs.

"Know Your Land" Program For South Dakota, E. J. Williamson, Robert Papendick, Lloyd E. Davis

SDSU Extension Circulars

A systematic study of the soil is the basic tool for determining the capabilities and limitations of land. Land judging is used to teach and promote a better understanding of soils through a study of the physical properties of the soil and to show how to use these properties in determining proper land use. Most of the characteristics that are used to identify soils can be determined in the field.

Organizing Watersheds In South Dakota, Joseph T. Paulson, Fay Kerr

SDSU Extension Circulars

Wherever you live, you are within a watershed. Your farm, ranch, home on a town lot, or your business 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. Federal and state watershed acts are intended to help you and your neighbors manage your watershed, conserve the soil, and make better use of the rain where it falls. The federal act provides for technical and financial assistance, whereas the state act provides for necessary administration, operations, and management. The state act provides a taxing …

4-H Safety Program : Leaders Guide, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State College

SDSU Extension Circulars

As a 4-H leader you can provide the leadership members need in carrying out the objectives of the 4-H Safety program. This safety bulletin is written as a guide for the individual club member enrolled in the safety activity and for the club in setting up its safety program.

Farm Business Management Data And Practices: 1958 Annual Report, Charles H. Benrud, Arnold Aspelin

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

This pamphlet is the annual summary of Economic Project 264, '"Farm Business Management Data and Practices in South Dakota," for 1958, the third full year of its operation. A total of 53 cooperators turned in records for summary and analysis. The purpose of this project is to obtain data on costs, returns and organization on a few farms and ranches of various types in the different types of farming areas in the state. This information is used by the Experiment Station, the Extension Service, and the State College proper, in farm planning, budgeting, and teaching. It can also be of …

Everybody Talks, Ima Crisman

SDSU Extension Circulars

Everybody talks. They talk for business, for pleasure and just to kill time. Talk can be interesting, entertaining, even inspiring. Included are some suggestions for 4-H club members who want to talk not more but better.

4-H Handicraft Guide : Metal Craft, Henrietta Gohrig, Ivan Sundal

SDSU Extension Circulars

Metalcraft is an art that dates back mamy centuries, yet always proves to be very fascinating and practical. Metals most commonly tooled are aluminum, copper, and brass. The tooling of thin sheets of these materials is a craft that may be done by a first grader or a skilled craftsman. Annealed (softened) metals are best for hand tooling. The desirable thickness varies from 40 gauge to 34 gauge; 36 gauge is most commonly used. The metals are rolled into coils, and are sold by the lineal foot. They can be cut to the desirable size by household shears. The coils …

Keen Teens Choose Good Food, Cleora Ewalt

SDSU Extension Circulars

Scientists all over the country have been studying your nutritional status and eating habits. In their studies, teen-agers have consistently been found to be the poorest-fed members of the family. And in all studies, girls' eating habits are shown to be worse than boys'. Your teen years are a short part of your life span, but some of your most critical. There are estimated to be from 12 to 16 million of you in the United States. Many of you girls look forward to marriage and having families of your own. The nutritional well-being of your future husband and your …

South Dakota Horticulture, May/June 1960, State Horticultural Society

North and South Dakota Horticulture

Volume 33, Number 3

They Planted Trees
Wild Flowers of the Prairies
Convention Program
What You Should Know About Garden Chemicals
Help us Make Our Highways More Beautiful
Share Your Garden With Shut-ins
17th SDFGC Convention Set

4-H Handicraft Guide : Wood Craft, John Younger, Ella Ollenburg

SDSU Extension Circulars

Handicraft work with wood offers 4-H members an .excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of wood working, including construction, identification, and finishing. Tool identification and care will be studied. This project is not designed to develop skilled carpenters but will equip you with the ability to plan and make many of your own personal wood articles.

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

In This Issue
Fertility Helps Corn Yield More, Grow Better Root Systems, Under Limited Moisture [p] 3
New Developments in Swine Shades [p] 6
Ponderosa Pine for Christmas Trees [p] 10
Tenderizing Meat by Chemical Injection [p] 14
1960 Filed Days [p] 16
Mulch Protection for Vegetables [p] 18
Feeding Value of alfalfa Haylage [p] 23
New Publications [p] 30

4-H Demonstrations And Illustrated Talks, Ima Crisman

SDSU Extension Circulars

You give a demonstration to help others learn how to do something useful in their home or in the family business and how to do it the easiest and most practical way. Demonstrations help you, too. You learn to talk easily while you use your hands to show a useful practice. You find out a lot about the subject you demonstrate.

1960 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International "Little I" Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Teach, Demonstrate, Learn About Crop Production, Frank J. Heitland

SDSU Extension Circulars

The objectives of this circular and the projects therein are: (1) To learn, practice, and demonstrate how to manage the soil through fertilizer, equipment, and insect control; (2) To learn that an important relationship exists between the cropping program and the type of dairy, livestock, and poultry operation on the farm; (3) To provide interesting experience through demonstrations, exhibits, tours, judging, and comparing results; (4) To develop leadership talents and work toward achieving the broad objectives of character and effective citizenship; and (5) To become aware of job possibilities on the farm and in related industries through the field crops …

An Economic Analysis Of The Effects Of Alternative Shearing Methods On Wool Quality In Eastern South Dakota, Gerald E. Marousek

Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)

The lack of information relating the quality of the wool clip at the farm to its value to the manufacturer has been recognized for several years. The following objectives were set out as a means of guiding the study of wool quality improvement in eastern South Dakota: To determine the theoretical effects of improved methods of shearing and handling wool on quantities produced, prices received, apportionment of benefits between producers and consumers, farm resource allocation, producers' bargaining power, and marketing costs; to develop and test practical methods of farm preparation of fleeces which could be expected to improve the quality …

South Dakota Horticulture, March/April 1960, State Horticultural Society

North and South Dakota Horticulture

Volume 33, Number 2

Tree Plantin' Day
Pennington County Completes First Year
South Dakota Rose
A Gardener Looks at Alaska, Part II
National Award Applications Due May 1
Hints for Program Planners
He has a Million Dollar Personality
Planning a Flower Show

Control Of Yellow Streak Mosaic Of Winter Wheat, C.M. Nagel

Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology Pamphlets (1942-1962)

Yellow streak mosaic of winter wheat caused heavy losses in yield in 1959. The loss was estimated at well over a million dollars. The damage ranged from a trace in some fields to a complete loss in others. Some fields were plowed down in midseason when it became evident that 100 percent of the plants in the field were severely diseased, yellowed, stunted and no yield would result.

Beef Performance Testing On Farm And Ranch, Henry P. Holzman

SDSU Extension Circulars

This circular has been prepared to assist in answering the increasing number of questions being asked by producers of commercial and purebred cattle about the methods, principles and values of the Performance Test for beef cattle. Performance testing is nothing new. Improvement in livestock ever since the beginning of the various breeds, has been due to some form of performance test. Such tests have been based on either observation or some form of records. Knowledge of underlying principles and the relative value of different methods has, until recent years, been lacking in beef cattle testing. Research projects conducted during the …

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Agricultural Experiment Station

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

In This Issue
Housing Affects Laying Performance [p] 3
Tranquilizers for Dairy Cattle [p] 7
Vertical Integration in Agriculture [p] 10
Mucosal Disease [p] 16
Pelleting Roughage Rations [p] 20
Plowing Alfalfa [p] 22
More Profit for Wheat Farmers [p] 25
The Outlook for Agriculture in 1960 [p] 30

Dairy Club 1960, South Dakota State College

Dairy Digest

No abstract provided.

4-H Handicraft Guide : Leather Craft, Ima Crisman, Frank Heitland

SDSU Extension Circulars

Leather craft is both fascinating and functional. There are three primary ways to decorate leather - tooling, carving, and stamping. Beginners should select a simple project to learn the techniques without investing a great amount in leather or equipment. The design should be free from complicated lines; yet it should be appropriate for the article being tooled. Many leather companies have designs made especially for a particular article. Calfskin and tooling sheepskin are the best leathers for tooling. Cowhide can be used for carving and stamping.

Growing In The Family : The Middle Years, Merle L. Gunsalus

SDSU Extension Circulars

As we recognize the fact that all people are growing throughout the entire life-span, it becomes easier to assess quite clearly just what each period of growing means to us as an individual. Aging can be neither ignored nor escaped, but it is something that can provide many basic satisfactions. The process itself is beyond our control, but how it affects us is something we can determine.