Control of the sugar beet nematode. (open access)

Control of the sugar beet nematode.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Diseases of cultivated lupines in the Southeast. (open access)

Diseases of cultivated lupines in the Southeast.

Describes the characteristics of diseases that threaten lupines in the southeastern United States.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Weimer, J. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Diseases and parasites of minks. (open access)

Diseases and parasites of minks.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rice production in the southern states. (open access)

Rice production in the southern states.

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
High-grade timothy and clover hay : methods of producing, baling, and loading for market. (open access)

High-grade timothy and clover hay : methods of producing, baling, and loading for market.

Discusses the conditions necessary to produce high-quality hay. Includes suggestions for preparing hay for market.
Date: November 1952
Creator: Hosterman, W. H. (William Horace), 1896-
System: The UNT Digital Library
The soil that went to town. (open access)

The soil that went to town.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farm drainage. (open access)

Farm drainage.

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Using electricity to water your garden. (open access)

Using electricity to water your garden.

Describes the installation and use of equipment for watering a home garden.
Date: 1952
Creator: Arnold, Earl L. (Earl Lee), 1907-
System: The UNT Digital Library
How's your storage? (open access)

How's your storage?

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Diseases of Swine. (open access)

Diseases of Swine.

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
From the dust of the earth. (open access)

From the dust of the earth.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Control of potato insects. (open access)

Control of potato insects.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reseeding to increase the yield of Montana range lands. (open access)

Reseeding to increase the yield of Montana range lands.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electric brooding saves pigs, saves lambs, saves feed. (open access)

Electric brooding saves pigs, saves lambs, saves feed.

Describes practical uses of electrical heat and light for the care of pigs, lambs, and other livestock.
Date: 1952
Creator: Teare, D. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Soybeans for Feed, Food, and Industrial Products. (open access)

Soybeans for Feed, Food, and Industrial Products.

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-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Turkey raising. (open access)

Turkey raising.

Describes methods of turkey farming for both small and large scale production.
Date: May 1952
Creator: Marsden, Stanley J., b. 1897
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 1952 cotton goal: 16 million bales from 28 million acres. (open access)

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.
Date: February 1952
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
For higher production : soil and water conservation. (open access)

For higher production : soil and water conservation.

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
7 questions to ask when you buy or sell shelled corn by grade. (open access)

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.
Date: February 1952
Creator: United States. Extension Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Better feeding of livestock. (open access)

Better feeding of livestock.

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
High-grade alfalfa hay : methods of producing, baling, and loading for market (open access)

High-grade alfalfa hay : methods of producing, baling, and loading for market

Discusses the value of high-grade alfalfa hay. Describes recommended methods of preparing alfalfa hay for market.
Date: June 1952
Creator: Hosterman, W. H. (William Horace), 1896-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preventing Cracks in New Wood Floors. (open access)

Preventing Cracks in New Wood Floors.

Describes methods for preventing cracks caused by moisture in hardwood floors.
Date: December 1952
Creator: Teesdale, L. V. (Laurence Victor) & Mathewson, J. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corn growers : would you deliberately throw away millions of dollars? (open access)

Corn growers : would you deliberately throw away millions of dollars?

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dresses and aprons for work in the home. (open access)

Dresses and aprons for work in the home.

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
System: The UNT Digital Library