Increased Irrigation Funding for Montana Projects
The article details recommendations to Congress for increased irrigation funding in Montana. It calls for larger appropriations for Montana irrigation projects, Glacier and Yellowstone parks, and suggests using general treasury funds to supplement the reclamation fund. The drought and state legislation drive the push for the most liberal irrigation appropriations in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
General Treasury
Reclamation Fund
West
Congress
State General Assembly
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Winter Feeding of Stock
W J Butler explains bulk is essential to maintain cow and horse body temperature in cold climates. He urges supplying nourishing bulk and concentrates, proper water at 65F if possible, heated troughs, gravel foundations, and accessible clean salt to prevent impaction and waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Butler
Pole
Montana budget items and Indian irrigation proposals
The document outlines Montana’s proposed appropriations from reclamation and treasury funds for several irrigation projects including Milk River Huntley Sun River and Lower Yellowstone. It also lists Indian irrigation requests for Flathead Peck Blackfeet and others, tribal fund allocations, and park and office budget adjustments. It notes corn acreage projections, seed quality advice, and agricultural guidance from Montana State College extension specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanaare Milk River
Reclamation Fund
General Fund of Treasury
Huntley
Treasury
Sun River
Lower Yellowstone
Flathead
Big Horn Valley
National Park
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Helena
Helena Assay
Bozeman
Fort Belknap
Fort Peck
Blackfeet
Arapahoes
Rocky Boy
Chippewas
Crow Treaty
Browning
Crow
Tongue River
Rocky Boy Band
Farmer's Week at Montana State College in January 1920
The January 12 to 17 Farmers Week at Montana State College brings multiple meetings. The State Extension Workers conference runs January 5-10, the State Farm Bureau January 8-10, the Montana Shorthorn Breeders show and sale on January 15, and the Irrigation Congress January 15-17. Inauguration of Prof. Alfred Atkinson as MSU president is January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
State Extension Workers Conference
State Farm Bureau
Montana Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
Irrigation Congress
R. L. Smith
Feed shortage in Montana worsens amid winter stock feed limits
Montana faces a severe winter as stockmen report 4 million head needing feed. Even with 250,000 tons of incoming hay and small supplies, less than 600 pounds per animal can be provided. Analysts estimate a million tons more would still not meet demand. Cattle and other stock are being shipped out to states and markets, often trading hay for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Colege
Miles City
Portable Knock-Down Granaries for Wheat Post Published
The United States Department of Agriculture publishes plans for knock-down portable granaries to store wheat on farms. Using these portable storehouses can help growers market their wheat with higher profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Weeds Winter Home of Pests Warns Farmers to Burn Weeds
The article explains how weeds and grasses left after harvest shelter crop pests through fall and winter. It urges cleanup of fields and fence rows, noting disking plowing and harrowing as effective methods to destroy pests such as chinch bugs corn borers cutworms army worms and grubs by exposing them to predators and weather.
Insects Destructive Yet Preventable Says Expert
J. R. Parker of the Montana Experiment Station notes insects cause about ten percent of crop losses. He urges farmers to monitor early insect appearance and apply control methods developed by the Montana station and the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
J. R. Parker
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
ASK
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Frank Lemmer
Great Falls
Mont
Aed
W. W. Weaver
Reading
Michigan
Pyammo
McMillan Dealers
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Boston Hide, Wool & Fur CO
Waixon & Agnew
Fur
Northwest
P. O
F. E. Fuller
Extension Agronomist
J. Ingalls
Jordan
S. C. West
Earl Vanney
Garfield County
Eigh
Vanney
Ned Ohtaetanbt
Northwestern Eide & Fur CO
Minnesota
Lewistown Hide & For CO
Lewistown
Spokane
Henningsen Produce Company
Butte, Montana
Swift & CompAny
U.S.A
BY & Swift & Company
S Prestt
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