What is a silo and ensilage in sunflower farming
Montana experiment station shares how the term silo is defined and how ensilage works as John Page in Tavoi Burma seeks sunflower knowledge. Director Linfield ensures sunflower information reaches Tavoi, Burma, aiding small dairy needs while cautioning safe tractor use and frame cleaning.
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Page
Montana Experiment Station
Tavoi
Burma
Bozeman
Mont
Montana State College
Malay Peninsula
Linfield
Montana
Tavol
Forced Reduction of Sheep Holdings in Montana 1900
In 1900 Montana farmers faced feed shortages from drought and burning winds, forcing sheepmen to export lambs to survive. Estimates indicate about 300,000 lambs were born in Fergus County, with plans to winter 25,000 head by a major sheep company using hay reserves. Prices for lambs dropped from historic highs to around $1.26 versus $1.50–$2.00 in earlier years.
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Montana
Jacob Mills
Helena
L. H. Hamilton
Great Falls
Fergus
Mills
Grain and grass seed buyers seek producers in Helena
The T. C. Power Company of Helena plans to purchase grain and grass seed after harvest. Interested producers should write to the company for terms and arrangements.
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T. C. Power Company
Helena
The Rise of Farm Mechanics and Power Farming
The text traces the evolution from hand tools to power farming, noting the tractor and gas engines increase output and create demand for skilled farm mechanics. It predicts growing need for trained operators and vocational courses in agricultural colleges to provide short specialized training.
Thin Out Garden Crops For Better Harvests
Gardeners sow extra seeds expecting a fuller stand but must thin before crowding. Peas seldom need thinning. corn should be thinned to three or four stalks per hill. beans may not need thinning if only four or five plants remain. Beets, carrots, and parsnips require careful thinning to spacing and growth.
Donts for Tractor Care and Operation
Practical safety and maintenance tips for tractors cautioning against clutch slams, overrevving, loose wires, wrong spark timing, and neglecting fuel, oil, and cooling systems. Emphasizes inspecting parts, draining water in cold weather, using kerosene on valve stems, and writing clear part orders.
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Tom
Harry
Disinfecting Frames Method Described by Bee-Keeper
A Southern California bee-keeper discusses cleaning and disinfecting frames. He proposes a simple method using an outdoor brick furnace with a wash-tub of water on top for the operation.
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California
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