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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
2
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges farmers to inspect corn fields this summer to boost next year’s yields and reduce costs. Key checks include green leaf color, stalk density, soil tilth, organic matter replacement, and water retention to prevent runoff and improve profitability.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee reports fertilizer raises wheat yields and profits. Floyd W. Smith of Kansas State College notes wheat responds best to fertilizer, with a 9 percent bushel gain from 25 pounds of nitrogen per acre plus phosphate and potash. An extra four bushels per acre may come from doubling nitrogen. Dry years also see higher yields with fertilizer, and some Midwest farms use 200 to 300 pounds of complete fertilizer like 10-10-10.
Michigan State University economist Henneberry notes fertilizer can raise yields per acre for corn wheat soybeans and hay, boosting profits without expanding cropland. More crops per acre per worker lowers costs and increases net returns. Fertilizer profits can fund purchases like a car tractor or appliances.
Iowa State College agronomists warn farmers miss profits by not liming acid soils. Proper lime and fertilizer use boosts returns, improves legumes and crops, and supports insect control, tillage, and soil conservation. A Stritzel notes accurate lime applications prevent over or under liming and enhance financial gains.
Dr. Kermit Berger reports growing costs per bushel for 100 bushel yields run 35 to 55 cents, versus over $1 at 49 to 50 bushels per acre. The program guides farmers on soil testing, fertilizer, plant density, pest control, and cultivation to achieve high yields. deelnemers
The Middle West Improvement Committee reports top-dressing alfalfa with phosphate and potash fertilizer speeds recovery after first cut, increases hay per acre, raises protein content, lowers feeding costs, and boosts profits per animal. Soil tests guide exact amounts, with 309 pounds per acre of phosphate-potash fertilizer typical for needs.
MCUM estimates fertilizer and improved seeds raise net income. Ohio State and Ohio economists say efficient use of machinery, fertilizer, and labor boosts profits. Larger farms leverage equipment and costs, while smaller farms can compete by expanding farm size via fertilizer.
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