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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
6
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges Midwestern farmers to inspect corn fields this summer. Look for green stalks, adequate plant count, loose tilth, organic matter balance, and proper water infiltration to reduce production costs and raise next year’s yields and profits.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee cites Floyd W Smith of Iowa State College agronomy that fertilization raises wheat yields and profits. A 25 lb per acre nitrogen base plus phosphate and potash can add about 9 percent or four bushels per acre. in dry years a 200 to 300 pound complete fertilizer like 10-10-10 may pay off in several Midwestern states.
A 1930s style farming note argues soil building boosts yields for corn, wheat, soybeans, and forage. It claims improved soil increases per acre returns, enabling more crops per acre with no land expansion. Extra profits could finance new equipment, home comforts, and family needs.
Iowa State College agronomists warn farmers that neglecting lime on acid soils wastes fertilizer value and crop gains. Proper lime and fertilizer use, guided by soil tests, can increase yields and financial returns, according to a Middle West Improvement Committee summary.
University of Wisconsin expert Dr Kermit Berger says growing corn can cost 35 to 55 cents per bushel with 100 bushel yields per acre. He cites Wisconsin Page Makers data showing average yields of 106 bushels across five years and reports farmers reaching 140 to 212 bushels per acre by following soil tests fertilizer usage pest control seed bed prep and cultivation guidelines.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee says top-dressing alfalfa with phosphate potash fertilizer speeds recovery after the first hay cut and boosts hay per acre. Regular fertilization extends life, reduces reseeding, and improves protein content. soil tests guide amounts, with 300 pounds per acre of phosphate potash fertilizer common depending on soil needs.
Economists from Ohio State University argue that the most profitable farms maximize land labor capital and management. Proper fertilizer use and improved seed varieties boost net income, with machinery costs spread over more output. Smaller farms can compete by increasing farm size through fertilizer and efficient practices.
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