War crops and insurance reshape farm financing risks
Farmers face scarce inputs and need new equipment and fertilizer to plant war crops. Many plan vital wheat and cotton production, relying on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for protection against weather and other hazards. Insurance has expanded, reducing risk for growers and stabilizing plans to finance and expand wartime outputs.
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Wartime Milk Production Emphasizes Fertilizer Use
An agricultural bulletin discusses keeping pastures productive for 1942 to meet Uncle Sam's wartime milk needs. It highlights using fertilizers with necessary nutrients and potash to support high yields for dairy cows supplying both fighting forces and civilians.
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