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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
8
Address to the Editor from James Wilson Ames Iowa discusses rain delays in pall feed and drought impacts. Farmers rely on corn ears fodder clover and soils that endure droughts and stress forethought and management to avoid heavy losses this season.
The piece weighs dairy science against fancy milks and stresses breed trials, skimmed milk issues, and price laws. It notes collapsed dairy displays at exhibitions, calls for farmer leadership, and promotes agricultural education. It cites Sage's forecasts and critics school and rail rate puzzles.
Iowa observers urge fair rail shipping rates for butter and cheese makers amid calls for universal reductions. The writer notes drought risks to clover and stresses early surface sowing, advises against nurse crops, and discusses farm institutes and time management with county officials.
The article stresses daily para graphs on milk care. It urges cooling milk immediately to 40 degrees, using cold water, and not sealing lids tightly to prevent heat retention. It warns private butter makers lose more by slow cooling, noting fat globules rise significantly if not cooled promptly.
Dr. Wallace argues for immediate manure application and avoiding rot for plant food from heap liquids. He cites higher corn yields with liquid manure and advocates indoor feeding, manure sheds, and self sufficient farming versus grain buying and selling. Wisconsin should explore local resources as Iowa grains diminish.
The Chicago exposition hall and Ames college ag hall face delays as Carnegie steel beams from Homestead are required. Strikes prompt outside support for alarm and property damage while government ships await policy on protecting workers and preventing work stoppages. The issue may affect tens of thousands of jobs nationwide.
The article examines how a long drought impacts clover at various growth stages. Stand quality depends on planting method, nurse crops, soil type, and early deep rooting. Crops sown with oats suffer more, while barley or light oats rows fare better after dry periods.
Eastern and western farmers debate grain use as a coming corn shortfall pushes western feeders to repurpose crops. The piece argues westerns will feed their own grains, cut exports, and improve efficiency to supply meat dairy and poultry for local markets.
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