Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06

suit of several years work along the 1 lines of herd and soil improvement. The program consisted of topics, on the soil the crops, the COW, and the obtained in order that each win con tribute to it's share and return profit p 'e
 Karl B. Musser, extension dairyman on feeds and feeding, and Prof. W. L. Slate. Jr., agronomist of c. A. C. led a discussion on the feed values of the various roughages raised on the New tour of the farm was made under the supervision of Prof. Slate. who dis | cussed the nutritive value of the diff ferent crops.
 Berkshire Meeting.
 1 On Aug. 22d a meeting was held at the Branford farms, East Lyme, 21s | r rersons attending. Although all those assembled were not Berkshire men, | they were pig men who could and did appreciate the wonderful demonstra- ton of the art of feeding and breed l ing as shown by the superintendent Of l the swine department. Able talks were given by speakers well versed in pig lore and included S. D. Wfcks, who spoke on hogs and | com pima tions; Prof. Roland, who dis cussed feeds and pastures: Deputy Commissioner Cotton told of his work l to eradicate hog cholera; J. A. Sinrns, agent in animal husbandry, who spoke on pig club plans among boys and girls. "'
 Potato Spraying Concentration. A potato spraying demonstration was given on the farm of Woodbury O. Rogers in Norwich Town. Prof. B. G. Southwick conducted the demonstra- tion impartings valuable information made as to the superiority of mixing the copper sulphate solution and lime as they were poured into the spray barrel over the pouring of alch soIu- ton separately and mixing afterward. These potatoes have been kept we'll sprayed and consequently free from blight and rot. Indications point tow ards a good yield.
 Soy Beans. Records have been taken during the summer of soy beans and corn, eiiage on 35 farms and of soy beans for seed on 10 farms. All have been visited once, 90 per cent. of them twice and those in the COW testing association circuit monthly.
 Immediately after the frost a visit was made to all the5men growing soy beans for seed and advice was given them as to the advisability of leaving them in the ground to mature.
 It was. found that very little difficulty was experienced in planting, and as to the use of the weeder the farmers va ried in their opinions as to. the advisa- Oliity OI hoS- AC oCdIlS, OSii5 more brittle than the corn. in some cases broke off, necessitating the withdrawin of the weeder.
 cullins Demonstrations.
 With the assistance of Profs. Roy E. Jones and D. F. Warner, IA cu11ing demonstrations have been held at the farms of represen tative poultrymen in the county. The attendance has been good and those present manifested considerable Interest in the demon stration and practicScly all indicated that the work would be conducted on their own plants. On tie farm of A. E. Shedd, Preston, 187- chickens were examined: 94 were cilf1ed leaving 93 in the flock, with no decrease in the egg yield This is a sample of the different f1ocks visited.
 North Stonington Fair.
 Two days were spent al the North Stonington fair. testing milk and cream; IS samples were tested. a large rT0nber of bulletins distributed and many problems solved for the farmers in that part of the country.
 Summary.
 Days in the field 67 1-2 days in the office II 1-2, farms visits 56. demon stration visits "A. circular letts-c writ ten 159 bulletins distributed 23G. arti- cies published 22, meetings held at demonstrations 21. attendance at dem onstra tiors 166, other meetings attend ed 2, attendance 314. reached. at fairs 10.500, miles travelled by auto 2,250, miles travelled by rail B. assistance from college specialists IT.