Fertilizer analysis debate and station price comparisons
Massachusetts Connecticut and New Jersey experiment stations meet on March 1 1883 to set fertilizer prices for the upcoming season and show 1881 1882 and 1883 nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash figures. Officials question the accuracy and consumer protection of high earlier valuations and urge market-based estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Fastern
Biluilar
Goessmann
Farmer Argues Smut Causes and Weather Link in Wheat
R C Ekle, a nearly 60 year old farmer, argues against Professor Bessey on wheat smut. He claims hot noon sun on wet soil at key growth stages causes smut not lime or vitriol, sharing personal sowing trials from 1862 to 1869 and observations on seed quality and field patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessey
McConnell
Borgen
Thomas Polson
Elisha Hardin
Hardin
Pulson
Smart
R. C. Ekle
The Feeding Value of Milk and Skimmed Milk Use
A discussion on how fresh milk and skimmed milk support calf and pig growth, with figures from Professor Wolff and Professor Miles. Skimmed milk can sufficely feed growing calves, supplying muscle heat bone material and fat, while whole milk offers higher growth with cream. The author compares feeding regimes, notes winter considerations, and logs practical ratios and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff
Miles
Michigan Agricultural College
Lowa
H. Stewart
Country Gentleman
Land Laws And Homestead Rules From Early Federal Policy
The text explains public land entry under homestead pre emption and timber culture laws, including who may enter, how to files claims, payoff terms, and residency requirements. It describes private entry after public offerings, scrip use, and limits on ownership, with details on 160 acre allotments and timelines for settlement, filing, and payment. It also covers timber culture requirements and notes on land acquisition procedures for various acts with conditions and forfeiture risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
United States
Sid
Focal Land Office
Soluble versus insoluble phosphates and their merits
A discussion revisits the value of insoluble or raw ground phosphates as fertilizer and compares soluble and insoluble phosphates. It explains how acid phosphate dissolves and then rapidly becomes insoluble in soil, the role of lime and clay, and why bone meal and mineral phosphate can act as effectively as soluble phosphates when used with proper soil conditions and composting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Goessmann
Agricultural Experiment Station
Connecticut
United States Agricultural Report
Cincinnati
Herzfelst
Fenerlein
George B. Loring
A. H.W
Raham
Charleston
Nassau
Navassa
Bordeaux
Ravenel
Graham
Javenel
8. C
University College, London
Europe
Granam
Seeding Down Land for Moisture and Growth
The article discusses spring seeding to preserve winter moisture for young plants, favoring rye over wheat, and timing methods including harrowing and rolling. It stresses rich, mellow soil, avoiding crusted surfaces, and balancing grain with forage crops to maximize overall yield and drought protection.
Apples and farm profits urge planting more orchards
The article argues that planting more apple trees boosts income through efficient labor and rising export demand. It cites 40 trees per acre, two-decade bearing, and proper care as key to profitability, and promotes improved stock, bulls over costly cattle, and balanced farm equipment for small farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wherry
Pennsylvania
State Pomological Society
J. B. Turner
Ilinois
House and Farm Advice From an Old Almanac
Practical guidance on pruning fruit trees to set next year’s buds, soil amendments with lime and ashes, dairy cow care and milking routines, vermin control with tobacco decoctions, and careful stock management. Also includes evaporator operations, crop scheduling for beans, cucumbers, turnips, cabbage, beets, onions, and corn seed selection.
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Southdown
Leicester
Rk, Thompson & Son
Warner, N. H
Levi Bartlett
New York City
Kent
Ian
How to Secure a Decoration
An anecdote from the London Truth describes a scheme to obtain decorations by commissioning a book on provincial antiquities and sending copies to European crowns. The Italian recipient later earned many medals after following the advice, expressing gratitude. The piece ends with a testimonial about Brown's headache remedy.
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London
Europe
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Andrew H. Ward
South Carolina
Muriate
North Carolina
Georgia
Aia
Grvessmann
State Board of Agriculture of
the Globe
GLOBE
J. L. Yeamans
Timothy
Ellen Drew
Lawrence, Mass
Brown
Pitters
Elleves
Charles A. Vogeler Co
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
Vanhood
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Boston
Mass
Morse
Weeks & Potter and
GEO
C. Goodwin
Det OG
Stouse
Clendinning
Ostetter
Hostetter
TrSaewylnt Jet
Feoune
Eealan
Nervona
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New Yorks
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