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- 7 questions to ask when you buy or sell shelled corn by grade.
- An explanation of corn grade requirements. Factors include insects, odors, moisture, weight-per-bushel, cleanliness, damaged kernels, and color.
- The 1952 cotton goal: 16 million bales from 28 million acres.
- 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.
- Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems.
- Describes aircraft engine systems, fuels, and lubricants.
- Aircraft mechanics tools.
- A manual for the beginning airplane mechanic. Discusses the proper use and care of tools.
- Airship aerodynamics.
- "This manual is designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots .... to give the knowledge of aerodynamics essential to the operation of [lighter than air aircraft]."(Page 2.)
- Bean Bacterial Wilt.
- Describes the signs that beans are infected with bacterial wilt, the history of the disease, where it most often occurs, and the steps that can be taken to control it.
- Beef Cattle for Breeding Purposes.
- Describes how to select and manage beef cattle that will be used for breeding.
- Buckwheat culture.
- Describes methods of growing buckwheat, and ways to use the crop.
- Cavalry reconnaissance troop, mechanized.
- "The scope of the manual includes discussion and illustration of organization, equipment, training, and methods of employment of the mechanized cavalry reconnaissance troop and its components, designed to simplify and speed training and to facilitate understanding of basic doctrine."
- Cleaning milking machines.
- Provides instructions for cleaning mechanical milking machines in order to prevent bacterial contamination.
- Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams
- "This supplement outlines in detail the methods for plotting of observation data, for entry of analysis, and for preparation of supplementary maps, charts, and diagrams for all Army Air Forces weather stations."
- Containers in common use for fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Describes the varieties of standard containers for shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, and their costs and uses. Recommends simplification to reduce the burdens caused by the lack of uniformity in containers.
- Control of the Common Mealybug on Citrus in California.
- Describes the mealybug, the damage it causes to citrus fruits in California, and methods of control.
- Dairy cattle judging.
- Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
- 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.
- Don't give fire a place to start!
- Describes steps to take for spring cleaning to prevent fires and accidents in the home.
- Dwarf Fruits.
- Describes methods for propagating dwarf fruit trees, and the steps necessary to maintain them.
- 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.
- Field fortifications
- "This manual describes field fortification methods and gives details of construction of entrenchments, emplacements, and shelters. It also outlines the principles of terrain appreciation which apply to field fortifications, and explains how to combine individual field fortifications into a unified system by means of organization of the ground."
- 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.
- Growing alfalfa.
- Describes methods for successfully growing alfalfa, including insect and disease control.
- Heating the farm home.
- Describes different methods for heating a farm home during the winter.
- Home Tanning of Leather and Small Fur Skins.
- Describes the process for tanning hides and skins for leather and fur.
- Insect pests of the peach in the eastern states.
- Describes the life cycles and characteristics of insects that threaten peach trees in the eastern United States.
- Insecticidal efficiency of some oils of plant origin
- Describes the results of scientific research examining the effect of plant oils as insecticides.
- Inspections and preventive maintenance services for coal-handling equipment.
- "This technical manual is a guide for personnel who operate and maintain coal conveyors, stackers, car unloaders, and coal crushers." Discusses maintenance procedures, forms, and required inspections.
- It's good business to protect your bean investment.
- Describes the risks that bean farmers may be taking, the costs of updating farming techniques, and the value of insuring the crops.
- It's good business to protect your corn investment.
- Describes the risks that farmers take, and the benefits of having insurance to protect an investment in the corn crop.
- It's good business to protect your crop investment.
- Describes the risk that farmers take, and the benefits of having insurance to protect an investment in crops.
- It's good business to protect your tobacco investment.
- Describes the risks that tobacco farmers may be taking, the costs of updating farming techniques, and the value of insuring the crops.
- It's good business to protect your wheat investment.
- Describes the risk that farmers take, and the benefits of having insurance to protect an investment in the wheat crop.
- Judging sheep.
- Describes systematic processes for inspecting and judging sheep.
- Know Your Butter Grades.
- Describes the U.S. federal grades given to determine product quality, and how these grades are used for butter.
- 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 laundering methods for specific fabric types.
- The Native Papaw.
- Describes the characteristics, culture, and uses of the native pawpaw, a little-known fruit.
- Ornamental hedges for the southern Great Plains.
- Discusses ornamental hedges that are best for use in the southern Great Plains and methods for their care. Gives instructions for selecting planting stock, care, and pruning hedges.
- The peach borer: how to prevent or lessen its ravages.
- Describes the life cycle of the peach borer and suggests methods for reducing damage caused by it.
- Potatoes in Popular Ways.
- Describes the nutritional benefits of potatoes and provides recipes for a variety of ways to prepare them for different sorts of meals.
- Preventing damage by Lyctus powder-post beetles.
- Describes the characteristics of Lyctus powder-post beetles, the damage they cause, and methods of control.
- Prevention of damage by the seed-corn maggot to potato seed pieces.
- Uses results from a scientific study to describe how to best protect potato seed pieces from damage by the seed-corn maggot.
- Production of Parsnips.
- A guide to growing, harvesting, and storing parsnips.
- The production of peas for canning.
- Describes the proper methods for planting, growing, and harvesting peas that will later be canned and sold.
- Production of Pumpkins and Squashes.
- Describes the varieties of squashes and pumpkins, their many uses, the requirements for their growth, and proper storage practices.
- Production of Salsify or Vegetable-Oyster.
- Introduces salsify and its varieties, and discusses ways to cultivate, store, cook, and sell it.
- Production of Turnips and Rutabagas.
- Describes varieties of turnips and rutabagas and effective methods of production and marketing.
- The Redheaded Pine Sawfly.
- Describes the characteristics of red-headed pine sawflies, the damage they cause to varieties of pine trees, and methods of control.
- Russian-Olive for Wildlife and Good Land Use.
- Describes the characteristics of the Russian-olive and the benefits of growing it.
- School lunch recipes for main dishes and desserts.
- A collection of large quantity recipes intended for school lunches. Includes recipes for main dishes, salad, and desserts. The recipes were laboratory-tested and field-tested by the U.S. Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics.
- Scouting, patrolling, and sniping.
- Discusses the relationship between Army scouts and their commanders, and the implementation of successful combat plans. Also discusses the role of snipers in disrupting the enemy's operations.