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The Windbreak as a Farm Asset.
Describes the benefits of the windbreak as a means to protect farm properties in the Plains region of the United States. Describes the effect of windbreaks on crop yields.
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Principles of dairy-barn ventilation.
Explains the importance of ventilation and temperature regulation for dairy barns. Describes various types of barn ventilation systems and how they are constructed.
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Farm plumbing.
Provides information regarding plumbing materials, pipes, fixtures, installation procedures, and installation costs.
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Making vinegar in the home and on the farm.
A guide to making vinegar at home. Includes a description of the materials used and the process, as well as the federal regulations governing the manufacture and sale of vinegar in 1936.
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Home utilization of muscadine grapes.
Describes the necessary equipment and procedures for making muscadine grape products at home on the farm.
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Strawberry diseases.
Describes the most common strawberry diseases and some proven methods for controlling them.
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Anthracnose as a cause of red-clover failure in the southern part of the...
Describes the characteristics of anthracnose, the damage it causes to red clover in the southern part of the Clover Belt, and methods of control; also discusses the development of strains of red clover...
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Control of sugar-beet nematode by crop rotation.
Summarizes the results of several years of field investigations of the sugar-beet nematode. Describes its life cycle, host plants, causes of infestation, and methods of control.
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Methods and Equipment for Home Laundering.
Guide to planning a laundry center at home. Describes various types of equipment and machinery available for washing, drying, and ironing. Describes the products used for laundering and the recommended...
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Effective Haying Equipment and Practices for Northern Great Plains and...
Describes best practices and equipment for handling hay in a cost-effective manner.
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Rabbit parasites and diseases.
Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatments for diseases and parasites affecting rabbits.
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The husker-shredder on eastern Corn Belt farms.
Describes the uses and benefits of the corn husker-shredder. Includes a discussion of the costs involved in renting or buying a shredder.
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Preparation of bunched beets, carrots, and turnips for market.
Describes recommended methods of harvesting, grading, packing, loading, and refrigerating bunched beets, carrots, and turnips. Discusses primarily the handling practices in California, Texas, and...
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Collection and preservation of insects for use in the study of agriculture.
Describes methods for collecting, killing, and preserving insects and larvae for displays to be used in the school classroom or by amateur collectors. Also includes instructions for raising live...
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The production of Johnson grass for hay and pasturage.
Describes the characteristics of Johnson grass and where it should or should not be grown in the United States. Includes a guide to hay production and pasturing using Johnson grass.
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Growing sweet corn for the cannery.
A guide to planting and growing sweet corn for commercial canning. Includes descriptions of sweet corn varieties and provides suggestions for the practical use of factory wastes.
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Soybean utilization.
Describes the various uses of the soybean, including its use for human food, livestock feed, oil, hay and straw, pasturage, silage, and soil improvement.
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Game laws for the season 1929-30 : a summary of federal, state and provincial...
Describes the laws and regulations regarding hunting and fishing in North America.
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Fall-sown oat production.
A guide to planting and harvesting fall-sown oats in the southern United States. Includes descriptions of oat varieties.
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Farm Bulk Storage for Small Grains.
Describes the types of structures used for storing bulk grains on the farm.
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Sugar-beet culture in the humid area of the United States.
A guide to growing sugar-beets in regions where crops are reliant on rainfall rather than irrigation. Discusses soil requirements, climatic adaptation, fertilizers, machinery and labor requirements,...
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Construction of chimneys and fireplaces.
Describes the principles of chimney and fireplace construction. Provides schematics.
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Game laws for the season 1930-31 : a summary of federal, state, and...
Describes laws and regulations for hunting and fishing in North America.
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Shortleaf pine.
Describes methods of soil building and intensive soil cultivation that lessen the need for clearing new land for crop production. Discusses ways to use timber as a source for farm income.
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Varieties of durum wheat.
Describes ten varieties of durum wheat grown in the United States.
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Varieties of common white wheat.
Describes the varieties of white wheat most commonly grown in the United States. The descriptions are organized into seven groups, based on the characteristics of the varieties.
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Diseases and parasites of poultry.
Describes various diseases and parasites which affect poultry, and methods of treatment.
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Selecting hens for egg production.
A guide to evaluating the health and maturity of a hen for the purpose of egg production.
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Range sheep production.
A guide to raising sheep for wool or meat. Describes various sheep breeds and the types of wool produced. Describes how to select, manage, and sell sheep or lambs, and how to prevent loss from diseases...
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Treatment and care of tree wounds.
Describes the causes of tree injuries and provides several methods of treatment for them.
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Care and repair of mowers and binders.
A guide to repairing and maintaining farm mowers and binders.
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Beef Cattle for Breeding Purposes.
Describes how to select and manage beef cattle that will be used for breeding.
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Broomcorn growing and handling.
A guide to growing and selling broomcorn, a sorghum plant used for the making of brooms and whisk brooms.
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Lupines : new legumes for the South.
A guide to growing the lupine plant for use as a winter cover crop.
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Disease-resistant and hardy oats for the South.
Describes winter-hardy and disease-resistant oat varieties, and best practices for growing them.
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Using 2,4-D safely.
Describes the chemical broadleaf herbicide 2,4-D, and methods of applying it to prevent damage to farm crops, animals, and humans.
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Fitting dresses.
A guide to fitting and altering ready-made dresses, or home-sewn dresses that that have been cut and basted. Does not include instructions for pattern alterations.
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Better feeding of livestock.
Discusses best practices in livestock feeding. Provides instructions for preparing feeds for various types of livestock on the farm.
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Determining the age of farm animals by their teeth.
A guide to determining the approximate age of livestock by observing the apparent development and wear of their teeth.
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Reducing losses from tree diseases in eastern forests and farm woodlands.
Describes diseases and other problems affecting trees in farm woodlands of the eastern United States. Provides suggested methods of disease control.
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Diseases of Swine.
Describes the characteristics of a variety of diseases of swine, and methods for their prevention and treatment.
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Home storage of vegetables and fruits
Describes what facilities should be used in storing fruits and vegetables at home.
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Reseeding southwestern range lands with crested wheatgrass.
A guide to planting crested wheatgrass for grazing. Recommendations are based on experiments conducted from 1898 to 1952.
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Potato production in the northeastern and north central states.
A guide to growing and selling potatoes in the northeastern and north central United States.
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Potato growing in the South.
Provides detailed information on potato farming in 13 different southern states including cultivation and soil conservation practices, and identifying and controlling diseases and insects.
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Black Walnut for Timber and Nuts.
A guide to growing black walnut trees for timber, nut crops, or ornamental use.
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Feeding chickens.
A guide to feeding chickens for the production of quality meat and eggs.
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