Cedar Rapids Times in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Farmers weigh rotation gains and thrifty methods

The year proved satisfactory for grain farmers, though wheat at eighty cents a bushel meant real losses for many. Rotation improves soil, crops, and farm timing, while diversification reduces risk. Practical notes cover corn ground prep, seed potato choices, and a simple milk cooler using a pipe from the pump to the cellar, urging careful site selection for houses, wells, and cellars to protect family water and comfort.