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Salting Wheat for Better Grain Yields and Quality
A Lancaster Pennsylvania writer reviews W P Cooper’s grain harvesting essay, detailing a salting method for wheat. Layers of sheaves are salted as they’re laid, with tops covered and ground sprinkles added, producing brighter grain and higher yields. The practice reportedly increases price by a few cents per bushel and may deter barn weevils. examples from multiple farms are cited.
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