The what and how of hybrid corn.
Describes the process of creating hybrid corn on the farm; provides reasons for the hybridization of corn.
View ArticleCare and management of farm work horses.
Describes how to successfully manage and care for work horses on the farm to maximize serviceability and profitability.
View ArticleSummer crops for green manure and soil improvement.
Examines varieties of summer crops that improve soil and green manure; describes different methods of green-manuring.
View ArticleEmmer and Spelt.
Describes the history, characteristics, production methods, and uses of emmer and spelt.
View ArticleGrowing and feeding grain sorghums.
Describes the varieties of grain sorghum, and provides methods for planting and cultivating it effectively.
View ArticleCultivated grasses of secondary importance.
An illustrated guide to lesser-known but valuable non-native grass varieties in the United States.
View ArticleDairy cattle judging.
Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
View ArticleWhy potatoes run out.
Describes the types of diseases attacking potatoes, how to identify them, and how to treat the plants and seed potatoes in order to prevent the spread of disease.
View ArticleFabrics 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.
View ArticleFarm fences.
Describes the varieties, the cost, and the construction of fences and fence posts.
View ArticleDiseases of sheep and goats.
Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for infectious and noninfectious diseases of sheep and goats.
View ArticlePart-time farming.
Describes the advantages and disadvantages of part-time farming; provides recommendations for types of produce, equipment, and labor.
View ArticleReducing damage to trees from construction work.
Describes the damage often inflicted upon trees during construction projects, and explains how to plan projects accordingly to avoid these problems.
View ArticleControlling the Japanese beetle.
Describes the characteristics of the Japanese beetle, the damage it causes to plants, and methods of control.
View ArticleDrying forage by forced ventilation.
Discusses different systems of forced-air ventilation as a means of harvesting and drying forage crops.
View ArticleGrowing fruits and nuts in the southern Great Plains.
Explains how to plant and cultivate fruit and nut trees in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
View ArticleThe beef calf : its growth and development.
Outlines the fundamental principles of cattle raising and breeding for beef production.
View ArticleFarm slaughtering and use of lamb and mutton.
Describes the use of lamb and mutton in meals, and methods for slaughtering, butchering, and preparing it. Discusses the reasons for its limited use.
View ArticlePlans of rural community buildings.
Describes the plans and procedures for constructing rural community buildings, and their uses.
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