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Control of the sugar beet nematode.

Description: Presents information on the value of certain crops that are generally used in rotations; and discusses the life history, distribution, and host plants of the nematode, as well as how it spreads.
Date: December 1952
Creator: Thorne, Gerald, 1890-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Diseases of cultivated lupines in the Southeast.

Description: Describes the characteristics of diseases that threaten lupines in the southeastern United States.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Weimer, J. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Diseases and parasites of minks.

Description: A reference manual of mink diseases for the mink rancher. Does not encourage diagnosis or treatment without the advice of a veterinarian.
Date: November 1952
Creator: Gorham, J. R., 1922- & Griffiths, Henry Joseph, 1910-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rice production in the southern states.

Description: Describes the best climate, soils, and irrigation systems for producing rice successfully in the southern United States.
Date: July 1952
Creator: Jones, Jenkin W. (Jenkin William), 1888-; Dockins, J. O.; Walker, R. K. (Rufus K.) & Davis, W. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The soil that went to town.

Description: Describes the problem of soil erosion and methods for its prevention, in an elementary story format.
Date: November 1952
Creator: Gee, C. W. (Chester Wilson), 1904-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm drainage.

Description: Describes the benefits of having a drainage system, and methods for planning and executing a variety of such systems.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Jones, Lewis A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Using electricity to water your garden.

Description: Describes the installation and use of equipment for watering a home garden.
Date: 1952
Creator: Arnold, Earl L. (Earl Lee), 1907-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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How's your storage?

Description: A leaflet describing the Farm-Storage Facility Loan Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
Date: August 1952
Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Production and Marketing Administration.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Diseases of Swine.

Description: Describes the characteristics of a variety of diseases of swine, and methods for their prevention and treatment.
Date: July 1952
Creator: Stein, C. D. (Clarence Dinsmore), b. 1889; Manthei, C. A. (Chester Alfred), 1909-; Shuman, R. D. & Torrey, J. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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From the dust of the earth.

Description: Describes how the things people enjoy in everyday life come from the soil, either directly or indirectly, and the value of participating in soil conservation.
Date: March 1952
Creator: Lathrop, William H., 1900-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Control of potato insects.

Description: Discusses various insect pests of the Irish potato and how to recognize them. Provides instructions for preparing and applying insecticides.
Date: July 1952
Creator: Dudley, J. E.; Landis, B. J. (Birely J.), 1904- & Shands, Wayland Arthur, 1905-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Reseeding to increase the yield of Montana range lands.

Description: A guide to reseeding and restoring range lands for the use of ranchers in Montana and other western ranges, for the purpose of increasing forage and livestock production.
Date: May 1952
Creator: Short, L. R. (Laurence Rutherford), 1907- & Woolfolk, E. J. (Edwin Joseph), 1907-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Soybeans for Feed, Food, and Industrial Products.

Description: Describes the versatility of the soybean as a crop, including its use for pasturage, animal feed, hay and straw, soil improvement, industrial purposes, as oil, as fertilizer or insecticide, as a honey crop, and for human food products. Includes instructions for growing and processing soybeans. Also includes instructions for preparing soy milk and soy curd (tofu).
Date: February 1952
Creator: Morse, W. J. (William Joseph), b. 1884 & Cartter, J. L. (Jackson Leaphart), 1902-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Turkey raising.

Description: Describes methods of turkey farming for both small and large scale production.
Date: May 1952
Creator: Marsden, Stanley J., b. 1897
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The 1952 cotton goal: 16 million bales from 28 million acres.

Description: Discusses the need for large cotton crops in 1952 and requirements for achieving the highest possible yields. Includes an outlook for resources such as fertilizer, pesticides, defoliants, machinery, and manpower.
Date: February 1952
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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For higher production : soil and water conservation.

Description: Describes how to conserve water and soil on a farm or ranch in order to maintain higher production of crops and livestock.
Date: September 1952
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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7 questions to ask when you buy or sell shelled corn by grade.

Description: An explanation of corn grade requirements. Factors include insects, odors, moisture, weight-per-bushel, cleanliness, damaged kernels, and color.
Date: February 1952
Creator: United States. Extension Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Better feeding of livestock.

Description: Discusses best practices in livestock feeding. Provides instructions for preparing feeds for various types of livestock on the farm.
Date: August 1952
Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preventing Cracks in New Wood Floors.

Description: Describes methods for preventing cracks caused by moisture in hardwood floors.
Date: December 1952
Creator: Teesdale, L. V. (Laurence Victor) & Mathewson, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corn growers : would you deliberately throw away millions of dollars?

Description: Explains how farmers can save money through orderly marketing by using the Commodity Credit Corporation price-support program.
Date: August 1952
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Production and Marketing Administration.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dresses and aprons for work in the home.

Description: Describes a series of dresses and aprons designed by the U.S. Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics, most of which were made available as commercial sewing patterns from Advance Pattern Company. Discusses the importance of functional features when selecting patterns or ready-made dresses and aprons.
Date: 1952
Creator: Scott, Clarice L. (Clarice Louisba), b. 1899
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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