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Cleaning milking machines.
Provides instructions for cleaning mechanical milking machines in order to prevent bacterial contamination.
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 insects in breeding cages.
Community cotton production.
Recommends and describes the "one-variety community method" of cotton production, in which a community limits itself to growing a single variety of cotton in order to produce a uniform product.
Containers used in shipping fruits and vegetables.
Describes five types of containers used for shipping fruits and vegetables, and indications for their use. Discusses the benefits of standardized shipping containers.
Control of insect pests in stored grain.
Discusses the causes of insect infestation in grain crops and acquaints the farmer or grain dealer with the characteristics of several fumigants so that he can choose the best one for particular conditions.
Controlling Kidney Worms in Swine in the Southern States.
Describes the life cycle of the kidney worm and explains how to control the worm in swine in the southern United States.
Controlling Lungworms of Swine.
Describes the lungworm parasite infested in swine, and methods for its control.
Convenient kitchens.
Provides plans for designing and organizing a kitchen to make it more convenient and efficient.
Cooking Cured Pork.
Provides recipes for cooking cured pork.
Cultivated grasses of secondary importance.
An illustrated guide to lesser-known but valuable non-native grass varieties in the United States.
Dairy cattle judging.
Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
Dairy farming for beginners.
Presents the factors to consider when deciding whether to start a dairy farm. Discusses markets, feed, capital, buildings, herd selection, record-keeping, and labor requirements.
The Dasheen: A Southern Root Crop for Home Use and Market.
Describes the characteristics of the dasheen or taro; also provides marketing methods and dasheen recipes.
Date Growing in the United States.
Describes the varieties of dates grown in the United States. Provides recommendations for growing dates and controlling the diseases and pests that affect them.
Dehorning, Castrating, Branding, and Marking Beef Cattle.
Describes procedures and equipment used for dehorning, castrating, branding, and marking beef cattle. Explains the use of these procedures as means for loss prevention in the beef industry.
Dewberry growing.
A guide to growing dewberries in various regions of the United States.
Diseases, ailments, and abnormal conditions of swine.
Describes the major and minor diseases of swine; discusses the importance of disease control to prevent loss of animals during transport.
Diseases of fur animals.
Describes the various types of disease which fur animals may contract, and provides suggestions for preventing or controlling these diseases.
Diseases of upland game birds.
Describes the characteristics of various diseases that affect game birds such as quails and prairie chickens.
Dual-Purpose Pines.
Describes dual-purpose pines, which yield both naval stores and wood; provides suggestions for managing dual-purpose pines.
Dwarf Fruits.
Describes methods for propagating dwarf fruit trees, and the steps necessary to maintain them.
Earthworms as pests and otherwise.
Describes attributes of the earthworm; describes how earthworms can be both useful and damaging.
Effective Haying Equipment and Practices for Northern Great Plains and Inter-Mountain Regions.
Describes best practices and equipment for handling hay in a cost-effective manner.
Effects of feeds and saw speeds on cotton turn-out and quality.
Leaflet discussing the effect of seed role density and the speed of the ginning process on cotton quality. Argues for quality rather than quantity in cotton ginning.
Eggs at Any Meal.
Discusses the nutritional value and versatility of the egg; provides recipes and suggests ways to use eggs in a variety dishes and sauces.
Eliminating Bats From Buildings.
Describes the habits of bats and possible places they choose to live, including houses. Provides various methods for repelling them. Argues against killing bats except as a last resort.
English Sparrow Control.
Describes the damage caused by English sparrows and different methods of controlling them.
Eradicating Tuberculosis From Poultry and Swine.
Describes tuberculosis and provides steps for preventing and combating the disease in poultry and swine.
Eradication of the Cultivated Black Currant in White Pine Regions.
Describes how black currant plants help spread blister rust and the steps that can be taken to prevent blister rust among white pines by eradicating black currant.
Erosion on Roads and Adjacent Lands.
Discusses the need to protect highway ditches in order to prevent soil erosion damage to public roads and farmlands.
Excluding Birds From Reservoirs and Fishponds.
Describes methods of removing birds from sources of drinking water, such as fishponds and reservoirs.
Fabrics and designs for children's clothes.
Provides a variety of children's clothing designs and suggestions for fabrics to use. Includes photographs, line drawings, and design and construction tips.
Farm budgeting.
Provides instructions and explains the purpose of creating a farm budget.
Farm dairy houses.
Describes the importance of a milk house on the farm. Provides construction guidelines, illustrations, and floor plans.
The farm garden.
A guide to starting and cultivating a farm garden.
Farm water power.
Describes the design and management of the hydroelectric water plant.
Farmhouse plans.
This bulletin presents 40 house plans including: 1-story growing houses; 1-story houses originally built with two or more separate bedrooms; houses of 1-1/2 or 2 stories; and very small houses.
Farmstead water supply.
Discusses the importance of a well-planned water system for the farm home. Describes methods for pumping, filtering, and storing water on the farm.
Fertilizers for Pecan Soils.
Describes the natural soils where pecan trees grow and the different types of fertilizers used to improve the soils.
Fire-protective construction on the farm.
Describes the damage that can occur to property and people as a result of fire; and discusses various farm construction projects that prevent a fire or offer protection should a fire occur.
Fireproofing Christmas Trees.
Describes the use of fire-resisting chemicals as a way to reduce the fire hazard of Christmas trees.
Floors and floor coverings.
Describes various types of flooring and floor coverings and how to maintain them.
Game laws for the season 1930-31 : a summary of federal, state, and provincial statutes.
Describes laws and regulations for hunting and fishing in North America.
Game laws for the season 1936-37 : a summary of federal, state, and provincial statutes.
A detailed review and summary of game laws for the 1936-37 season in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Game management on the farm.
Describes ways that a farmer can support game on his land to make the best use of otherwise wasted land. Provides an overview of practical game management practices.
The gipsy moth and the brown-tail moth.
Describes methods of controlling the gypsy and browntail moths, as well as government efforts to prevent widespread defoliation.
A Graphic Summary of Farm Animals and Animal Products: (Based Largely on the Census of 1930 and 1935)
Describes the use, value, and production of farm animals.
The Great Basin wireworm in the Pacific Northwest.
Discusses the damage caused by the wireworm pest, its life history, natural enemies, and methods of its control through chemical or non-chemical means.
The green-bug or spring grain-aphis : how to prevent its periodical outbreaks.
Describes the characteristics of the green-bug, the damage it causes to crops, and methods of control.
The green June beetle larva in tobacco plant beds.
Describes the damage caused to tobacco plant beds by the larva of the green June beetle. Provides recommendations for its control.
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