Grasshoppers : a new look at an ancient enemy.
Describes the damage grasshoppers cause to crops, how to identify different species, how they develop, and where and how they live. With this information as a background, the final section describes...
View ArticleBreeds of chickens for meat and egg production.
Describes the characteristics of the different breeds of chicken that are used for the production of meat and eggs.
View ArticleOrnamental and game breeds of chickens.
Describes unique and rare breeds of chickens that are often noted for their distinct characteristics.
View ArticleStorage of ear corn on the farm in the north central states.
Describes precautions that should be taken when storing ear corn on the farm.
View ArticleManaging winter sheep range for greater profit.
Describes how to manage winter sheep in the western United States in order to increase production and profits.
View ArticleCommercial production of greenhouse tomatoes.
Explains how to successfully grow tomatoes in a greenhouse environment.
View ArticleBarley diseases and their control.
Describes the value of barley, diseases that threaten the crop, and methods of control.
View ArticleCulture of oats in the western states.
Describes the different areas of the United States where oats are grown, how to prepare the soil, and how to effectively plant and harvest oats.
View ArticlePoison Ivy and Poison Sumac and Their Eradication.
Describes the characteristics of poison ivy and poison sumac, the damage they cause, and methods of control and eradication; also provides remedies for ivy poisoning.
View ArticleVarieties of winter wheat adapted to the eastern United States.
Describes varieties of winter wheat and where they grow in the eastern United States.
View ArticleMeadows for the northern states.
Describes the different varieties of clover, hay grasses, and regular grasses that are found in and best suited to meadow lands in the northeastern and midwestern United States; also explains methods...
View ArticleHousecleaning made easier.
Describes ways to make housecleaning simple, practical, and efficient; provides instructions for cleaning different types of objects.
View ArticleGrowing annual flowering plants.
Provides brief descriptions of annual flowering plants and discusses cultural practices for maintaining them.
View ArticleRice as food.
Describes the international importance of rice; provides various dishes, recipes, tips, and cooking methods, all revolving around rice as a main foodstuff.
View ArticleFarm inventories.
Describes the various uses of farm inventories; provides instructions for making, using, and caring for a farm property book.
View ArticleStandard containers for fruits and vegetables.
Discusses the necessity for the standardization and regulation of containers for marketing fruits and vegetables.
View ArticleNorthwestern apple packing houses.
Provides details of construction, arrangement, equipment, and operation of boxed apple packing houses in the Northwest.
View ArticlePotato production in the South.
Describes seasonal planting practices for growing potatoes in the southern United States.
View ArticlePlanting and care of street trees.
Describes the importance of shade trees within city limits, including: how to plan the layout of street trees; the various types of trees best suited for city growth; and how to properly maintain...
View ArticleGullies: How to Control and Reclaim Them.
Outlines the importance of gullies and their function as a method of irrigation; details methods of controlling and maintaining gullies. Also outlines the potential negative effects that poorly...
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