Starter Fertilizing Not Enough for Full Corn Yield
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee warns against relying on starter fertilizer alone. They urge building soil health with organic matter and deep rooted crops in rotation to provide long term nutrients, noting that fertilizer alone often caps yields without soil reserves.
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Iowa Farm and Factory Output in 1950 and 1951 Outlook
Iowa farms produced goods valued around two million dollars in 1950 with factory products moving out of state and into commerce. Cash receipts from farm marketing reached about six hundred sixty six thousand dollars. Production is expected to rise in 1951 as military spending and factory output increase, alongside dairy cattle care innovations reducing labor.
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Removing Straw From Wheat Fields Boosts Hay Yields
Ohio State University agronomists urge removing straw after harvesting wheat to help legume seedings survive winter and boost next year’s hay. They advise mowing or pasturing legume growth to prevent excess dead material and warn straw left in fields fosters fungus and kills stands. They note red clover yields rise when straw is removed and warn legume seedings should not be cut after September 10 to store root food for winter and spring growth.
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Ohio State University Agronomists
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Turkeys Guarded by Greyhounds in Nebraska Farm Scene
Harold Jamieson of Oshawa Nebraska inspects his flock of about 2000 bronze turkeys as five swift greyhounds accompany him. He explains that the dogs deter coyotes, the dogs’ speed and alertness aiding protection on the Nebraska range where many turkeys are raised.
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Harold Jamieson
Oshwawo Nebraska
Regulation of Dental Care Stresses Dairy Milk Output
A report notes many dairymen neglect dental care for cows leading to disrupted mastication as animals age. When the second set of teeth erupts around two to three years, misalignment can prevent chewing and reduce feed intake, lowering milk production. veterinary oversight can correct this defect.
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