Farm production faster than population growth amid shifting inputs
An official analysis notes that United States agricultural production has risen faster than population since World War I, aided by mechanization and changes in land use. It warns against unchecked crop expansion, cites declines in farm numbers and acreage, and discusses implications for food demand, fertility, and long term farm policy. Dr. O. E. Baker argues for careful consideration of any crop acreage increases.
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United States
O. E. Baker
United States Department of Agriculture
Caltii
Seite Oheer
Europe
Baker
Decter Baker
Dakankiveis
Tural Productio
Becker
Thonsand
Doster Baker
Ohio Poultry Days Set For June 20 and 21
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster with Ohio State University announces the annual Ohio Poultry Days to be held June 20 and 21. The event showcases research results and developments for poultry keepers and consistently draws 2 000 to 3 000 visitors, underscoring Ohio's progressive poultry industry.
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Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Experi
Wooster
Ohio State University
Peach disease quarantine affects Georgia and Alabama orchards
A note on a plant sickness linked to a root system infection shows the disease already widespread in Georgia peach orchards and now leading to quarantines with Alabama also affected. The pathogen stunts trees and lowers fruit quality, appearing in about ninety percent of Georgia commercial peach groves and rare elsewhere.
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Georgia
Alabama
Chrysanthemums And Pompons Are Put Out in June
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station floriculturist WW Wiggin advises planting chrysanthemums and pompons in June in benches or beds in greenhouses for a strong commercial stem. Early planting avoids pot-binding and improves root growth, foliage, and blooms, with better color and vigor. If space prevents June planting, transfer pot-bound plants to 3-inch pots or outdoors to prevent growth checks for best harvests.
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WW. W. Whigis
Ohio Agricultural Spermett Station
Wiggin
Engineering backs dairying profits says H L Walker
Avis California June 14Professor H L Walker head of UC Agricultural Engineering Division credits engineering with making dairying a major industry. He notes farmers moved to cities and dairying grew from a side line to a cultural enterprise. Innovations in barns, labor saving devices, and production measures have driven improved quality and lower costs, expanding opportunities in dairy management.
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Avis
Cali
Vrof H. OB. Walker
University of California Agricultural Tungineering Division
TOL & Specially
Walker
Ito
Austabie Herda
Denendabia Tabor-Ray
Retm
Tha da
W Menchinesa
Stertory
Niger
Mit
Tng Indus Roares
Electric Farming Proves That It Is Cheaper
In Lincoln Nebraska June 33 six to seven farmers with the University of Nebraska project test electric farming costs. George Welch of Seward reports sixteen cows milked for one dollar a month with other items priced to compare electric versus conventional. Estimated yearly electrical costs include refrigeration two dollars range thirty five per month and radio seven nine dollars. The farm reportedly pays five cents per kilowatt hour for electricity with power rate an hour and lighting at fifteen cents per kilowatt hour.
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Incoln
Néb
Fummer
Univ of Nebraska
George Welch
Seward
Oxen sales decoy nets farmer profits in Carmi
Jasper Browd, a 60 year old Carmi Illinois farmer, devised a road side sales ploy using two oxen yoked together to draw tourists. While passersby stop to view the team he sells them nidions, a profit yielding setup observed along the highway transforming melon sales into a curious roadside stunt.
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Jasper Browd
Carmi
Jil
Brown
May Beetle Visit Affects Northeastern Farms In Yearly Cycle
The May beetle or June bug appears in a three year cycle across the northeastern region, with swarms alarming a Wisconsin town and causing crop damage. Prevention through crop rotation and pasture grazing during beetle flights reduces grub numbers, while spraying arsenicals offers limited practicality due to equipment needs.
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Ashington
Wisconsin
Norn
Timothy
Pena
Fertilizer Boosts Berry Plants in Ohio Study
J. Shoemaker of the Ohio Experiment Station reports that applying a nitrate-rich fertilizer at about 250 pounds per acre to early planted raspberry beds improves cane size and berry yield the following year. Early spring is best for application, though late spring or early summer also yields benefit. Fertilizer surrounds young plants or is drilled near them, but cannot replace healthy plants or drainage. Newly planted plots respond about a month after planting. The Bureau of Chemistry and Soils notes a new soil survey mapping Lake County farms with improvement advice.
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J. & Shoemaker
Ohio Experiment Station
Shoemaker
Bureau of Chemistry and Soile
Department of Aart Culture
Lake County
Ohio
Iseality
Farmers own and operate 5000 grain elevators in Ohio
The Ohio Farm Bureau details a cooperative grain marketing system begun in 1841 and expanded in the state since 1923. Cash leads the department purchasing grain from elevating sites, delivering to buyers, and issuing patronage dividends. Growth and sales figures are cited for 1926 1927 and 1928 with partial declines in the latest year due to crop shortages.
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Ohio
Switzerland
Ohio Farm Bursa
Isinear
Worough
Columbus
Farm Bureau
Cash
Farmurean
M.R. Maney
Brain
Department of the Organization
Mississippi River
Glouster Flock Sets A Mark To Shoot at GLOUSTER
A William Jonas owned flock of American White Leghorn chickens in Walnut Hill Addition sets a record with 28 eggs per hen in a month plus five extra eggs. The hens, kept in a modern poultry house, produced 20 eggs on a Sunday. Jonas plans to reach 275 laying hens for the flock by June.
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Glouster
Pecian
Wiliam Jonas
Walnut Hill
Donde
Jude
Prevent Spot by Spraying Cherry Trees
Cherry leaf spot fungus, a major threat to cherry trees, is abundant this spring. Dry mix of 10 pounds lead arsenate to 50 gallons water, plus 80 10 10 sulphur dust for control. First spray at petal fall, with follow ups. winter injury risk remains high if trees defoliate early.
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C. W. Bennett
Ohio
Bennett
Wooster
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