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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
5
A discussion on seepage versus evaporation losses in irrigation canals, highlighting heavy seepage through gravelly soils, methods such as puddled clay linings and cement when clay is scarce, and the impracticalities of measurement on small ditches. Losses can reach about fifty percent, challenging business viability.
The article argues farmers should guard crops from pests and diseases by timely spraying and treating seeds. It notes over one sixth of yearly crops are lost to plant diseases and stresses proactive protection as essential for fruit growers and gardeners.
The excerpt urges soaking subsoil with rains, planting in straight rows over raised beds, and choosing seed corn for good yields. It advises planting family favorites, using crops to control Canada thistles, and not overusing high priced land for hay. It notes alfalfa feeding value vs bran, winter breaking ground saves costs.
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