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Full-Text Articles in Agriculture
Garden Insects And Their Control, John A. Lofgren
Garden Insects And Their Control, John A. Lofgren
SDSU Extension Circulars
Every garden is open to attack by insect pests at some time during the growing season. These attacks may cause severe damage if they go unnoticed and unchecked. It is important to learn to recognize these insects so that the proper control measures may be applied at the right time. Adequate fertility, clean culture, weed control, daily watchfulness and prompt treatment for insects and plant diseases, will do much to increase garden production.
4-H Home Economics : Local Leaders' Club, South Dakota State College 4-H Club Staff
4-H Home Economics : Local Leaders' Club, South Dakota State College 4-H Club Staff
SDSU Extension Circulars
One of the most important things in working with people—young people or adults—is willingness to accept a person as he is and attempt to understand him. Our job is to accept the adolescent as he is, with all his weaknesses, his carelessness, his uncertainties, his differences and his problems, and help him see the good qualities which he possesses.
Gifts, Isabel Mcgibney
Gifts, Isabel Mcgibney
SDSU Extension Circulars
Gifts—just for you. What more enjoyment is there than to select and make just the right gift for someone you love. Herein these pages are ideas for youngsters, mothers and friends.
Modern Poultry Housing, Boyd Bonzer, Louis Lubinus
Modern Poultry Housing, Boyd Bonzer, Louis Lubinus
SDSU Extension Circulars
The new South Dakota poultry house (24’ x34’) is designed for 300 pullets, a practical size poultry project for the average South Dakota farmer. Those who desire to build for a larger flock can do so by using this plan and extending the length. It may be practical to widen the house to 30' when building for 500 or more pullets.
Inflation And Deflation, Lyle M. Bender
Inflation And Deflation, Lyle M. Bender
SDSU Extension Circulars
Inflation and deflation are words of many different meanings. They refer to the changes in general price levels. Inflation refers generally to a situation where most prices are rising. On the other hand, deflation refers to a situation in which most prices are falling. In between these two extremes is an "ideal" situation called "stability." In our form of economy fluctuations in general price levels are normal. Inflation may be more carefully defined as a situation where the number of dollars spent increases faster than the goods and services produced. In this case, prices will rise. The opposite situation, deflation, …
Parents : What Are Their Responsibilities, Bertha E. Weller, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Parents : What Are Their Responsibilities, Bertha E. Weller, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
"A good parent prepares his child to walk alone." One can think a lot about that reply. It's really not too much different from saying, "We would never need to learn to walk if we were always carried, as infants are." It is a wise parent who teaches his child how to make decisions for himself. It gives him the true form of self-confidence since he is able to find his way through difficulties. Children, just like adults, grow in admiration for people who help them to discover what they can do.
4-H Project Guide : Dairy, R. A. Cave
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 …
Agricultural Productive Capacity Of South Dakota, Lyle M. Bender
Agricultural Productive Capacity Of South Dakota, Lyle M. Bender
SDSU Extension Circulars
The importance of proper land use and agriculture's capacity to produce is very real today. A continuous, adequate supply of food is essential to peace-time prosperity and is highly important in our present defense plans. Since South Dakota is a food producing state, it's citizens have a responsibility to the nation, as well as to their children and grandchildren, to use our land resources wisely. If such are our responsibilities does it not require farmers and others to look to the adequacy of our food production? What is good land use and how does it affect agriculture's capacity to produce: …
Stretch Your Food Dollar, Mildred Daniel
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 …
South Dakota Crop Varieties : Recommendations And Descriptions, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
South Dakota Crop Varieties : Recommendations And Descriptions, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
Growing adapted varieties insures more stable production and creates newer wealth: Using unadapted varieties often invites disaster and causes wide fluctuation in feed and grain supplies. It is recognized that there are two important and profitable markets for grain in the state, namely, (1) market through livestock feeding and (2) industrial uses. Therefore, it will be of great advantage to the producer if he will carefully choose superior varieties that fit his area and his market.
Summary Of Information Given At Fortified Farming, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
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.
Use Your Time Efficiently, Isabel Mcgibney
Use Your Time Efficiently, Isabel Mcgibney
SDSU Extension Circulars
There are only 24 hours a day. No matter how hard we try we cannot make more. Time cannot be found, spent or saved it can only be used. Time may be used wisely to gain many desired satisfactions, or it may be used unwisely with few pleasant results. If we want to use time wisely and save effort, we must be willing to admit there is room for improvement. We must also be willing to change from the old "in the rut" way to a new way of doing our job. Can you improve the way of doing your …
Farmers 1951 Income Tax, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
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, …
Gifts For Family And Friends, Anna D. Walker
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 …
Gardening, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Gardening, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
There is no better way of cutting food costs than to raise food in your own garden. It can't be denied that vegetables are fresh when they are picked right from the garden. Quality and food value of purchased vegetables are lost by delay in getting them to the consumer. Gardening is fun. It provides a useful form of recreation for the entire family.
4-H Project Guide : Beef Production, James O'Connell
4-H Project Guide : Beef Production, James O'Connell
SDSU Extension Circulars
The first and most important step in the baby beef phase is to select the type of calf that will make the most economical gains and finally dress out a highly desirable carcass. The success and profit of the enterprise will depend on the conformation, feeding ability and quality of the calf selected.
4-H Project Guide : Poultry Production, Boyd Bonzer, Herb Lippert, G. S. Weaver
4-H Project Guide : Poultry Production, Boyd Bonzer, Herb Lippert, G. S. Weaver
SDSU Extension Circulars
Any boy or girl who wishes to enroll in the 4-H Poultry Project must be 10 years old on or before May 31; and must not have reached the age of 21 on January 1 of the current year. This boy or girl must be enrolled in the project before May 31. The 4-H member may have chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese as the poultry project. The chicks should be bought at a reliable local hatchery each year. The first-year member should raise one hundred or more baby chicks. The following years, the member should enlarge the project. In taking …
4-H Meal Planning For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
4-H Meal Planning For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
Are you one of the nation's two million 4-H'ers who are trying to help feed your family well? This booklet offers suggestions and other helps that will help you—serve enjoyable meals—keep your family well nourished—practice thrift when need be—save time and energy where you can.
4-H Clothing Project For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Anna D. Walker, Ima R. Crisman
4-H Clothing Project For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Anna D. Walker, Ima R. Crisman
SDSU Extension Circulars
This circular contains information on sewing habits, sewing tools, cloth cutting, seams, and proper grooming.
Weed Control In Lawns And Gardens, Leonard L. Schrader, Soloman Cook
Weed Control In Lawns And Gardens, Leonard L. Schrader, Soloman Cook
SDSU Extension Circulars
Weeds. are a problem in the city, small town and around the farm home, just as they are a problem in pastures, hay lands and tilled fields. Wherever weeds grow, they are an unsightly and expensive nuisance. In the vacant or untended lots m town, weeds become the source of seed that will spread to surrounding gardens, lawns and farm fields. Hampered vision at intersections, caused by rank-growing weeds, has contributed to many traffic accidents. In addition, they sap the soil's fertility, which probably is sent up in smoke when the weeds are burned in the fall. In gardens, they …
4-H Home Life Project For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
4-H Home Life Project For South Dakota 4-H Girls, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
There are many things that 4-H Club girls can make for their present or future homes. In order to make them correctly you will want to follow the suggestions given here. In doing this, you will be carrying out one of your goals, "To learn efficiency in homemaking."
Cinderella Furniture, Isabel Mcgibney
Cinderella Furniture, Isabel Mcgibney
SDSU Extension Circulars
With an elaborate gilt coach that had once been a pumpkin, and glass slippers that didn't disclose their former identity, a common colorless girl became a famous storybook beauty. With a wave of the magic legendary wand, the good fairy transformed the unattractive into the desirable, the ugly into the beautiful and the rundown into the useful. Today a woman is her own fairy. The magic wand that makes the old as good as new is imagination, ingenuity and know-how. Like the two chairs on the cover that Mrs. Homemaker proudly shows her family, the unattractive chair has completely changed …
Farmer's 1950 Income Tax, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Farmer's 1950 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, 1951; or (b) File an estimate of your tax and pay this amount by January 15, 1951, then file your return and pay any balance due by March 15, …
Farm Building Plans, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Farm Building Plans, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
Buildings are a necessary part of each farm unit. They are used to provide shelter and facilities for farm family living, to house livestock, for storage and processing of food and feed, and for utility storage or service. Most farm buildings are designed to be used for many years. A carefully planned, well-located building carefully adapted to the use for which it is intended, is a profitable investment and a source of satisfaction. On the other hand, a poorly planned and improperly built structure may prove both costly and unsatisfactory. Every building on the farm represents a longtime investment and …
Freezing Hints : Vegetables And Fruits, Leslie Smith
Freezing Hints : Vegetables And Fruits, Leslie Smith
SDSU Extension Circulars
For top quality products ... use recommended varieties of top quality. Package in each container just the amount to be used at one time. Handle small amounts quickly. Use good packaging materials.
Health And Safety : A Manual For 4-H Club Members, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Health And Safety : A Manual For 4-H Club Members, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
SDSU Extension Circulars
This bulletin on Health and Safety will help you see things that you can do to make your community a safer and a healthier place in which to live. You will find suggestions on activities that you as a club member can do to help improve health conditions for yourself and for your family. It will suggest activities that can be carried out by your club to make your community a healthier community for everyone living there. In addition, because the health of an individual is so closely tied up with safety measures, there will be suggestions that might help …
4-H Project Guide : Swine Production, Clifford Iverson, James O'Connell
4-H Project Guide : Swine Production, Clifford Iverson, James O'Connell
SDSU Extension Circulars
Choosing a Breed: The question "Which breed shall I raise" confronts every purebred hog producer. He may have a personal preference which will assist him in choosing a breed. If he has no such preference, it would be well worth while to consider the most popular breed in the community. This procedure will help the breeder to gain popularity, in establishing a reputation, and in attracting more buyers into the community. Each breeder may believe he has the best breed because of size, feeding qualities, higher dressing percentage or some other factor; but there is more difference within breeds than …
Fruits And Vegetables : Canning Hints, Leslie Smith
Fruits And Vegetables : Canning Hints, Leslie Smith
SDSU Extension Circulars
For success in canning ... can only top quality foods. Use a boiling water bath for fruits and tomatoes. Use a steam pressure canner for other vegetables. Have all equipment on hand and in good working order. Follow up-to-date directions backed by research (your country Home Demonstration agent can supply you with these directions).
Farmer's 1949 Income Tax, Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Farmer's 1949 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, 1950; or (b) file an estimate of your tax and pay this amount by January 15, 1950, then file your return and pay any balance due by March 15, …
Egg Coolers For Better Eggs, Boyd J. Bonzer, Louis Lubinus
Egg Coolers For Better Eggs, Boyd J. Bonzer, Louis Lubinus
SDSU Extension Circulars
A recent study by the Research and Marketing administration showed that. South Dakota farmers are marketing only about 40 percent top quality eggs at the produce stations or first buyers. South Dakota is an egg exporting state and has to depend on Eastern and West Coast markets to buy three of every four eggs it produces. The consumers on these export markets are demanding a high quality egg, which leads to a great deal of discrimination against the low quality Midwestern eggs. Nearly all eggs are of top quality when they are laid. A very high percentage of the eggs …