Farm and Stock Yard John Wilson Editor Ames Iowa
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James Wilson
Ames
Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
8
Drovers and Farmers Debate Prices and Sheep Care
The writeup surveys hog and cattle markets, crop choices and prices, dairy practices, and feeding strategies. It notes cholera in hogs, geese profits, wool flavor issues, and shifts in wheat and butter markets. It warns on milk ferments and the value of pastures, hay lands, and moisture management for grass.
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Chicago
Tennessee
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Iowa
Corn Stover Replaces Hay After Feeders Learn Value
Rural report notes baled corn stover could replace hay once feeders recognize its value. Farmers complain of cost and reluctance to switch, and many still rely on hay while silos and storage remain a concern.
Agricultural price shifts and college roles in Oceola area
The report notes grain prices and markets from oats at 12 to 50 cents a bushel for feeders in various regions. It highlights farming advantages, mentions Prof Herary and Ames College growth, and argues for agricultural education producing skilled workers to meet industrial needs despite limited farming jobs.
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Middle States
Stern
Europe
Oceola
Copenhagen
Herary
Wisconsin
Ames
Farmers Recognize Soil Moisture in Seeding Practices
Farmers should acknowledge evolving soil moisture considerations in seeding work. The era has seen shifts toward moisture-aware strategies and a focus on sustainable soil health to improve crop establishment and yields.
Early cabbage plant care and frost risk guidance
A reader from Morrison Iowa asks if light frost harms young cabbage started in hot beds and hardened in frames before outdoor transplant. An adviser downplays frost danger, suggesting not to worry about May frosts and recommends growing in pots with soil attached for easier transplant and better early growth.
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T. D. Seederburg
Morrison
Iowa
Fros
Seeding Timothy and Clover with Corn By
A B Harter of Mechanicsville Iowa advises against sowing timothy and clover when laying corn by. He argues clover may fail to germinate while frost sensitive, grass stands suffer, and soil conditions worsen. Better to seed early in spring on clean land without nurse crops to preserve moisture and ensure a strong stand.
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Mechanicsville
Iowa
Timothy
Bs Ad
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