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- The what and why of agricultural experiment stations.
- A summary of the purpose, origins, and work of the agricultural experiment stations in the United States. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6357/
- The Work of the Agricultural Experiment Stations
- Bulletin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture compiling selected articles from the Agricultural Experiment Stations. This bulletin contains articles on: Better Cows for the Dairy, Fibrin in Milk, Bacteria in Milk, Silos and Silage, Alfalfa, and Field Experiments with Fertilizers. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97216/
- Culture of the sugar beet.
- Answers to the most frequently asked questions about growing sugar beets, based on inquiries received by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the late 19th century. Discusses climate, beet varieties, soil preparation, harvesting, and siloing. Includes detailed descriptions of tools used and the costs involved in beet farming and sugar production. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6342/
- Fungous diseases of the grape and their treatment.
- Discusses four of the most destructive fungous disease affecting grapes, and methods for control. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6336/
- Milk fermentations and their relations to dairying.
- Describes various processes by which milk is fermented. Includes discussions of butter-making and cheesemaking. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6311/
- Results of experiments with inoculation for the prevention of hog cholera.
- Presents results of experiments conducted between 1886 and 1892, demonstrating that no successful inoculation exists for hog cholera. Warns farmers about misinformation regarding the effectiveness of hog cholera inoculations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6312/
- Spraying fruits for insect pests and fungous diseases : with a special consideration of the subject in its relation to the public health.
- Discusses the use of insecticidal and fungicidal sprays on fruit, and its public health implications. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6315/
- Tobacco : instructions for its cultivation and curing.
- A concise guide to tobacco farming and curing. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6322/
- Treatment of smuts of oats and wheat.
- Describes the different types of smuts affecting oats and wheat, and methods for their control. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6330/
- Nostrums for Increasing the Yield of Butter
- Report discussing methods for increasing the final product yield in the butter making process. Farmers are urged to avoid adding the compound popularly known as "black pepsin" to their butter since investigations have proved its supposed benefits are fraudulent. A new method for making butter which produces greater product yields is introduced. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87393/
- The rape plant : its history, culture, and uses.
- Describes the history, culture, and uses of the rape plant. Discusses the need for increased production of the plant in the United States. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6354/
- The Russian Thistle and Other Troublesome Weeds in the Wheat Region of Minnesota and North and South Dakota.
- Report discussing the Russian thistle in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; its growth habits; and methods for destroying it. A brief appendix of notable weeds in the region follows. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85495/
- Barnyard Manure
- Report discussing the importance and use of manure from farm animals as a fertilizer. Factors discussed include the kind of animal, its age, and diet as well as best practices for managing manure. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85503/
- Cranberry culture.
- A guide to cranberry culture, including soil selection and preparation, planting, draining, flooding, fertilizing, and pest and disease control. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6348/
- Fertilizers for cotton.
- Presents the results of experiments conducted on the farms of the South Carolina Experiment Station and provides recommendations for preventing excessive or wasteful use of commercial fertilizers in cotton farming. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6347/
- Foods: Nutritive Value and Cost
- Report discussing the nutritive value of foods for humans and common food ingredients, including suggestions for nutritious and economical diets. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85506/
- Forage Plants for the South
- Report discussing the findings of an experimental study of over 500 native and foreign species of grasses and other forage plants in the southern United States. The report is limited to a discussion of species that were established to hold agricultural value for hay and pastures. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85498/
- Hog Cholera and Swine Plague
- Report discussing the diseases hog cholera and swine plague, which at the time resulted in annual losses of between $10 million and $25 million. Discussion focuses on methods for farmers to identify, treat, and prevent the diseases. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85507/
- Important Insecticides: Directions for Their Preparation and Use
- Report discussing important insecticides for farm and garden use. Special focus is given to biting and sucking insects, subterranean insects, and insects affecting grains and stored products. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85499/
- Leguminous Plants for Green Manuring and for Feeding.
- Report discussing the use of legumes for green manuring to enhance the fertility of farm soil and for feeding livestock. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85496/
- Peach Yellows and Peach Rosette
- Report discussing the diseases afflicting the peach known as peach yellows and peach rosette, including distribution of the diseases and preventive measures. A brief appendix discusses laws passed in Connecticut and Pennsylvania which are intended to prevent the spread of the diseases. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85497/
- Some destructive potato diseases : what they are and how to prevent them.
- Describes methods of identification and control of three fungous diseases affecting the Irish potato: blight (downy mildew), Macrosporium disease, and potato scab. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6346/
- Washed Soils: How to Prevent and Reclaim Them.
- Report discussing the problem of soil erosion, its impact on farming, and ways to prevent further erosion and reclaim affected lands. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85502/
- The Feeding of Farm Animals
- Report discussing the general principles of the feeding of farm animals based on experiments and investigations as well as the observations of successful animal feeders. The discussion includes suggested rations for various animals and purposes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85504/
- Flax for seed and fiber in the United States.
- Describes recommended practices for growing flax for both seed and fiber, with emphasis on improving the production and use of flax straw for fiber. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6344/
- Grape diseases on the Pacific Coast.
- Describes three major diseases affecting grapes in California and other Pacific Coast states, and ways to prevent them. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6341/
- Important Insecticides: Directions for Their Preparation and Use
- Report discussing important insecticides for farm and garden use. Special focus is given to biting and sucking insects, subterranean insects, and insects affecting grains and stored products. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85500/
- Peach Growing for Market
- Report discussing proper cultivation of a peach orchard for the novice grower. Special consideration is given to diseases commonly affecting peaches. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85512/
- Souring of Milk and Other Changes in Milk Products
- Report discussing the fermentation of milk, types of bacteria found in milk, and the products of milk fermentation. Discussion contains practical instruction for the making of dairy products. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85510/
- Cotton seed and its products.
- Discusses cottonseed and its uses. Describes methods of manufacturing cottonseed products. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6337/
- Fowls: Care and Feeding
- Report discussing the proper way to raise poultry for meat and eggs with a special emphasis on appropriate types of feed. Other topics discussed include nesting, incubation, disease, and dressing and shipping. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85516/
- Irrigation in Humid Climates
- Report discussing and promoting irrigation practices in the eastern United States, which, although its climate is humid, does not have sufficient soil moisture in drier seasons to produce a maximum crop yield. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85518/
- Kafir Corn: Characteristics, Culture, and Uses
- Report discussing the cultivation of kafir corn. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had recently introduced kafir corn from South Africa as an alternative to native varieties of corn because of its drought-resistant qualities and success in semiarid portion of the United States. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85513/
- Onion Culture
- Report discussing proper techniques for cultivating onions, particularly in large quantities. Special consideration is given to the differences between American and foreign varieties of the onion and their suitability for the market. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85514/
- Peanuts: Culture and Uses
- Report discussing ways to cultivate and increase the average yield per acre of peanuts. The report argues against increasing the acreage of peanut crops for the purpose of producing greater quantities of peanut oil. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85508/
- Potato culture.
- Describes best practices for growing and cultivating potatoes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6338/
- Sewage Disposal on the Farm and the Protection of Drinking Water
- Report discussing the proper disposal of sewage in rural areas, with special emphasis on practices which protect drinking water supplies. Methods for disposal of fecal matter include the privy, cesspool, dry-earth closet, and water-closet while liquid sewage may be disposed of in vaults or through irrigation systems. Proper disposal of kitchen scraps, ashes, and other common waste products is briefly explained. Water contamination and well construction is also discussed digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87394/
- Spraying for fruit diseases.
- Describes fungous diseases of grapes, apples, pears, quince, cherries, and plums. Includes recipes for fungicides and descriptions of spraying equipment used for treatment. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6261/
- Asparagus Culture
- Report discussing the cultivation of asparagus, including its varieties, soil preparation, fertilizers, harvesting practices, canning methods, and common fungus diseases and insect enemies. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87395/
- Butter making on the farm.
- Describes the steps used to make butter on the farm, including creaming, churning, coloring, salting, and working the butter. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6325/
- Ducks and geese : standard breeds and management.
- Describes the standard breeds of ducks and geese, and provides instructions for their care and management. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6318/
- The Feeding of Farm Animals
- Report discussing the general principles of the feeding of farm animals based on experiments and investigations as well as the observations of successful animal feeders. The discussion includes suggested rations for various animals and purposes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85505/
- How to grow mushrooms.
- A guide to growing mushrooms, with instructions for sorting and packing for shipment. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6327/
- The manuring of cotton.
- Describes experiments in manuring cotton, the yield and profit of cotton crops when properly fertilized, and best practices in fertilizer application. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6332/
- Marketing farm produce.
- Practical suggestions for packing, shipping, and selling farm products. Includes specific instructions for butter, eggs, poultry, game, meats, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and honey. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6320/
- Some Insects Injurious to Stored Grain
- Report discussing insects which commonly cause damage to grain being kept in storage. Three of these insects -- the granary weevil, rice weevil and Angoumois grain moth -- develop and live within the kernels until they reach maturity while the other insects feed on grain in both its kernel and processed forms. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85517/
- Sorghum as a forage crop.
- Describes methods of sorghum culture and discusses its use as a forage crop. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6329/
- Sweet Potatoes: Culture and Uses
- Report discussing proper techniques for cultivating sweet potatoes, including suggestions for propagation, harvest, and the prevention of diseases. There is also a discussion of uses of the sweet potatoes and production costs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85509/
- The black rot of the cabbage.
- Describes the black rot disease of cabbage, sources of infection, and suggestions for its prevention. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6316/
- Cattle Ranges of the Southwest: A History of the Exhaustion of the Pasturage and Suggestions for Its Restoration
- Report giving "a history of the exhaustion of the pasturage of central Texas, with suggestions for its restoration. The general features of the country are described; the early conditions of the ranges and the causes which have led to their deterioration are graphically portrayed. The obstacles in the way of the improvement of the ranges and how the value of the stock ranges may be renewed are topics discussed in detail. The report closes with brief descriptions of a few other of the most important native grasses and forage plants which may be utilized in improving the pasturage or increasing the production of forage." -- p. 2. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85522/