Preparation of the Soil and Distribution of Fertilizer
K J Redding of Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co summarizes soil prep for row crops. Deep plowing 6 to 10 inches in fall, thorough tillage, and harrowing produce mellow topsoil. Fertilizer should be applied before planting, with small in-furrow doses and limited nitrate in seed furrows for corn. Broadcast fertilization on row crops is discouraged. split applications work poorly in practice. Emphasizes intermixing fertilizer with soil in the furrow and warns against relying on fertilizer to compensate for poor prep.
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R. W. Grubb
Damen
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J. A. Peitus
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Newville
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FARM CORRESPONDENCE ON FERTILIZER MIXES AND CORN PLANTING
A rural Alabama exchange discusses making a 10 2 2 fertilizer mix from cotton seed meal and acids, correcting an error about available phosphoric acid and nitrogen. It outlines quantities to achieve a ton, notes farmer practice of buying mixed goods, and warns against shallow fertilizer placement in water furrows for corn.
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M. D. Clanton
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M. C. Wi
Planting Erobang Experiments and Nut Grass Remedies
Reports from experiments condemn early erobang planting as wasteful and risky. Suggestions cover deep furrow planting over fertilizer, water furrow drainage, and subsequent weed control. letters discuss nut grass eradication, soil enrichment, and long term field improvements.
Veterinary Answers On Animal Ailments And Well Drilling Tips
A reader seeks remedies for skin lesions in a mare suspected eczema and a cow with hollow horn or hollow tail. The reply doubts those diseases and advises rheumatism treatment: shelter, soft digested feed, water, and salicylates with laxative as needed. A separate note requests guidance on deepening a 49 foot well using a Burton compressor pump and practical usage details.
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F M Stewart
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