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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
8
Midwestern agricultural study shows high quality pasture can yield up to 100 pounds of gain per acre and cut feed costs to about five cents per hog. Missouri experts credit soil fertility, legume grass mixes, and proper grazing management for stronger beef production and higher protein yields.
Midwestern farmers are advised to plant band seeded legumes after rain to form thick stands and outcompete weeds. Experts emphasize fertilization with phosphate and potash, plus lime, and deep, shallow seed placement to place roots near nutrients for rapid establishment and growth.
Farmers report Best Buy fertilizer remains a strong value as its price has risen less than most farm commodities. MSU horticulturist L Carolus notes fertilizer costs are about 13 percent higher than years ago, while other supplies rose 125 percent. Since 1930 fertilizer use jumped from 5.5 million to 21 million tons, and high analysis nitrogen phosphate potash varieties now deliver more nutrients per ton.
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