Farming Wisdom for Better Yields and Education
A long reader letter column discusses market reports and policies, Armour’s meat exports, and the need for free or protective wool. It covers farming practices from breeding to early cut hay, soil drainage, sugar beets in Iowa, and the value of agricultural education at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
Washburn
Madgeburgh
Germany
State Department
Lowa
Iowa
Congress
Chicago
Jersey
Kansas
Dan Shehan
Nora
Young Farmer Faces Several Roads to Success
A youthful farmer nearing adulthood faces multiple paths ahead as he plans his future with pluck health and ambition. One option leans toward farm success and steady bread. The excerpt reflects on choosing a viable course for his growth and livelihood.
Nitrogenous feeds for corn based livestock
Oil meal complements corn in animal diets due to contrasting nutritive ratios. Milk and growth demand nitrogen rich feed. fat production needs different balance. Iowa exports much of its oil meal, implying limited local feeding use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Iowa
Growing Cabbage
Growing cabbage inquiry from Sand CeVleE Montana asks for advice on making cabbage head. Letter notes no known method to force heads. suggests soil quality controls head formation and asks for local conditions in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Cevlee
Montana
Webster City
D. C. Conklin
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Yarod
James Wilson
Anna, Towa
Europe
France
Armour
Shaw
Canada
Richard Baker
Scott
Ames
Geo. D. Loud
Loch
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Spelden
Story County Bank
First National Bank
Chicago, AL
Marshalltown
Quentions
Canier Bros. & Herman
Bower & Sorionson
Adams Bros
Grogers
Eppel & Aylswort
Havana
Ames, la
F. Martin
Nevada
Nichols
Main Street
Depot
H. Kelso
Goble
Kenneth Whitaker
Regulator
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago Express
Sterling Express
PSCC
Atlantic Express
Denver Limited
Omaha Express
Cece Cass
Overland Limited
Pacific Express
Way
Ae Ee
Carroll Express
Lincoln Express
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S. C
D. M
C. & Des M. Prg
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Des M
NOTAH
Des M. & Dak
Osogssian Cena Cence
M&s. OC. Poce
Prince
M. L. Mauser
Iowa Central
Pullman Palace
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Union
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
California
C. H. Ackert
A. F. Banks
Thos. P. Barry
Pass
L.l.carmer
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Likhart
Ind
Miles
Ailes
Gypsum City
Kans
L. L. Carmer
DR. Miles
L. M. Bosworth
W.W
Drays& Line
E. F. McKim
Srutts
Key West
West Side Linnst
Union National Bank
of Armes
W. M. Greeley
EB. R. Chamberlain
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Des Moines
Puck’s Mechanics Soap
Puck
Puck's Soap Company
Columbus Junction
Story County
Srmnith
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