Farm and Stock Yard editorial on prices and farming strategy
The piece discusses livestock markets with lambs and beef prices in Chicago, and contrasts early maturing sheep and hogs. It covers export values to Britain, corn and sorghum reliability, rennet for calf scours, mutton growth, dairy and grain economics, and warnings about war talk affecting prices. It also notes soil moisture studies and farm education in Ames, Iowa, and emphasizes feeding practices and cholera prevention in hogs.
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Chicago
Prolific Seed Policy and Moisture Management for Iowa Farms
The article objects to Secretary Morton resisting a federal seed distribution mandate and urges reliance on diverse seeds. It stresses moisture management in spring soils, advising immediate harrowing after frost and plowing, repeated shallow cultivation, and soil moisture conservation to support corn growth amid drought. It urges experiments by progressive farmers and notes the value of new plant varieties.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Virginia
Kentucky
Iowa
Morton
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Questions Answered on Cattle Disease Ergot Poisoning
The letter discusses a cattle disease where hooves detach after two weeks. The adviser identifies ergot poisoning from contaminated hay or forage as the likely cause and warns removing the source immediately. A veterinarian should be consulted. once poisoning is advanced, slaughter may be the only option.
Selecting Kernels for Seed corn in Buschinval Iowa
Farmer M. Caaun from Buschinval Iowa asks whether to shell whole ears or discard kernels at the ends when selecting seed corn. He notes the old principle that like begets like and asks for an informed opinion on shelling practices.
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M. Caaun
Buschinval
Iowa
Farmers debate on ear end kernels and stock foods
A farmer argues against planting kernels from the butt or tip of corn ears to avoid uneven stands and recommends experimental planting. The letter replies show skepticism toward stock foods, advising reliance on milk by products and veterinarians for animal health, and discusses relative potato and corn values in hog feed.
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Ewart Brorasns
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