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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
2
Leading articles prepared by experts at Bozeman State Agricultural College describe state and federal funded experiments to determine optimal tillage methods for Montana. The pieces explain results and urge readers to preserve the articles for reference.
Montana farmers increasingly favor headers for dry land wheat, especially on 100 acre plus tracts. Headers cut and stack wheat in one pass, suit short grain, and reduced labor compared with binders though they leave more straw and require larger crews. A typical Montana header outfit uses six men and 10 horses, plus supporting drivers and stackers, to cut about 30 acres per day with a 14 foot header.
The article notes coffee likely originated in Abyssinia and contrasts this with Brazil, which now supplies about two thirds of global coffee production, reflecting a major shift in cultivation and supply.
Plant researchers note a close relationship between almonds and peaches within the same Prunus group. The finding highlights shared genetics and cultivation traits observed across species.
The report describes home demonstration clubs organized among women in Botten and Andes communities. It cites planned community fairs for next fall with meetings in Enid Andes Batten Ridgelawn, and notes increased interest in home economics and clothing schools in Fallon county.
The number of visitors to American national parks last year reached 1 600 000, eight times the count in 1914, reflecting sharp growth across protected areas.
J Taylor, assistant director of the Montana Extension Service, says eastern central and northern Montana will need about 3000 harvest workers next fall if crop prospects hold. Rain has boosted yields, corn shows surprising strength, and cooperation with the U S Employment Service continues to supply labor across Great Falls Meineville Billings Miles City regions.
Fred A. Fligman president of Paris Dry Goods in Great Falls returns from an 8200 mile tour through 11 eastern states. He says Montana cities and farms show better conditions and prosperity ahead while Indiana and other states struggle with drought and crop losses. He praises Great Falls tourist camp and notes Jardine, the Secretary of Agriculture, spoke of Montana’s recovery and resilience.
Cascade and Pondera along with eastern counties Richland Fallon Rosebud and Prairie require about 1000 units based on current yields. Northeastern counties Phillips Valley Roosevelt Sheridan and Daniels will need around 1200 units according to today's crop conditions.
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