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The sorghum midge : with suggestions for control.
Describes the characteristics of the sorghum midge, the damage it causes to crops of the southern United States, and methods of control.
Beef-cattle breeds for beef and for beef and milk.
Presents brief descriptions of the breeds of cattle which are kept for beef or for both beef and milk in the United States.
Controlling the Japanese beetle.
Describes the characteristics of the Japanese beetle, the damage it causes to plants, and methods of control.
Measuring and marketing farm timber.
Describes in detail methods for preparing and marketing farm timber. Discusses grades and specifications for wood products.
Feeding cattle for beef.
Describes methods for successful feeding and fattening of beef cattle for the market.
Tobacco diseases and their control.
Describes different types of diseases that threaten tobacco crops, and methods for their control.
Commercial production of greenhouse tomatoes.
Explains how to successfully grow tomatoes in a greenhouse environment.
Swine production.
A guide to hog-raising, including breeding, feeding, care of pigs, disease control, and selling.
Dodder and its control.
Describes the parasite commonly known as dodder, which attacks alfalfa and other hay-like crops; provides methods of controlling and preventing dodder infestations.
Soil-conserving tillage systems for corn.
Describes tillage systems for crops such as corn that help to conserve soil and prevent excessive soil erosion.
Selection of lumber for farm and home building.
A guide to selecting lumber for construction projects. Includes an overview of the classification of woods according to their properties, the various lumber grades and sizes, and the types of lumber products available in the retail market.
Storage of sweetpotatoes.
Desribes the requirements for proper storage of sweet potatoes. Includes instructions for building a storage house or converting an existing building for use as a storage house.
Sesame production.
Discusses sesame varieties and methods of culture. Provides recommendations for crop planning, equipment, harvesting, pest and disease control, and marketing.
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