Adding Superphosphate Boosts Manure Top-Dress for Wheat
Ohio agronomists urge winter top-dressing of 4 to 5 spreader loads per acre of barnyard manure for wheat and legumes. Prof. C. J. Chapman notes adding super phosphate doubles manure effect by stabilizing nitrogen in nonvolatile form, reducing loss. Superphosphate can be spread in gutters at a pound per cow per day or added when manure is applied.
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Ohio Agronomists
C. J. Chapman
University of Wisconsin Extension Agronomist
Chapman
War Threats Spur Need for Building Up Soil Fertility
War threats heighten the need to improve farm soil for high crop yields. The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges legumes and conservation tillage to restore organic matter and stockpile plant nutrients now to prepare for tougher times. It notes soil depletion after World War II and rising fertilizer use failing to match crop needs.
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Middle West
Pearl Harbor
Fertilizer Demand Warns Farmers to Stock Up Early
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee reports Dr. H. B. Cheney of Iowa State College warns farmers to order and store fertilizer now to prevent spring shortages. Railcar limits could hinder next spring’s distribution, so store in a dry building with a wooden floor and proper air circulation, keeping space between pile and wall.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
H. B. Cheney
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
Cheney
John Deere Day at Norke Theatre Jan 5
Muir Implement Co hosts John Deere Day for farmers families featuring six new movies at the Norke Theatre. Don DeFore Marjorie Reynolds star in One Happy Family with tickets available from Moir Supply Co in Akyron. event promises family friendly entertainment and contests.
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Carl Muir
John Deere
Muir
Moir Sup. Co
Akyron
Don DeFore
Marjorie Reynolds
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Tom Gordon
Joli Deere Pictures
John
Local Notes and Home Heating Tips in One Page
Local notes advertise want ads and local merchants in Akron while featuring advice on home heating. An Iowa State College extension expert explains thermostat placement to ensure even warmth, reduce drafts, and improve energy efficiency, advising checks with heating contractors and proper vent and register balancing. The page promotes local printing services and classifieds with emphasis on service, price, and prompt delivery.
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Harold Beaty
Iowa State College
County Extension Director Announces Beef Grade Changes
County Extension Director Don P. Carter informs Plymouth County farmers and homemakers of federal beef grade changes effective Friday December 29. Prime and Choice merge into Prime, Good becomes Choice, and Commercial covers higher quality young cattle. older cattle remain Commercial. Prices not affected. USDA says grades reflect demand. Retailers and others may re roll pre December 29 beef to new grades at no charge.
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Don P. Carter
Plymouth County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Carter
USDA
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