Fertilizer from Air and Water Power Debate in Agriculture
The article argues nitrogen from the air as essential plant food, notes limits of Chilean saltpeter, and advocates harnessing hydroelectric power to produce fertilizers. It urges citizens to study the Shields and Myers bills, urging passage or defeat based on merit, to free America from Chilean dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananonia
Peru
Ers
Chile
United States
Robert Kennedy Junean
University of Kansas
Che Eneres
Europe
Germany
Washington
Shields
Myers
Congress
Why Europe Grows Bigger Farm Crops
An analysis contrasts European and American farming, noting Europeans use 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre versus 28 in the United States. It argues higher yields in Europe come from cheaper fertilizer and implies America should expand fertilizer use and exploit cheap nitrates and ammonias, warning about costly inputs and underutilized water power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Nation’s resources to be used for all citizens
Prompt urges full utilization of national resources to benefit every citizen, arguing against limiting access based on status or privilege. The speaker emphasizes collective benefit and equitable opportunity as central to national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Cavana
Independent
Wilder Corde
Corona
Main Street
Pfedway
Secretary Lane on Water Power and Nitrogen Fixing
Secretary Franklin K. Lane argues current laws hinder water power use and nitrogen fixation. He notes Germany and other nations mine atmospheric nitrogen for chemical use and urges domestic water wheels to produce nitrogen for fertilizers and wartime explosives.
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Lane
Germany
Norway
Sweden
France
Switzerland
Chile
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
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