Potential profits vanish as farmers burn soybean residues
Farm notes from the County Agent warn that burning soybean straw after harvest destroys valuable plant nutrients and risks adjacent fences, meadows, and forests. Purdue agronomist M. O. Pence estimates nitrogen loss at about 16 pounds per acre worth $1.25, plus about $1.00 per acre for potash and phosphate, totaling over $2.00 per acre in potential fertilizer value.
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M. O. Pence
Purdue University Extension Agronomist
Indiana
Purdue agronomist urges plowing soy bean straw for soil and farm finances
An agronomist highlights the value of soybean straw in improving soil structure and water holding capacity, noting higher returns from straw use than plant food. He cites Purdue trials showing $4.20 per ton in a corn soybean wheat hay rotation and urges full residue plowing amid fertilizer limits.
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Purdue
Agricultural Engineering Department
Gems of Thought Enriching the Nature
A collage of aphorisms and quotes on kindness love and virtue from Lowell La Rochefoucauld Milton Sterne and others. The passage reflects on actions outweighing traits and affection enriching character with a hopeful stanza by Ward Worth and Baker Eddy.
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J. R. Lowell
Mary Baker Eddy
Wadsworth
Democratic Candidate Announces Run for County Council Third District
A Democratic candidate files for County Council in Carroll County Third District covering Clay Madison Democrat and Burlington townships. The candidate asks for support on November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Clay, Madison
Democrat
Burlington Townships
Democrat Township
Republican Calendar Event With Judge Rouse Oct 29
Judge Wilbur A. Rouse, candidate for Indiana Appellate Court, speaks at Pittsburg School Building at 7 30 PM on October 29. Sponsored by Tippe Township Republicans.
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Tippecanoe Township
Republican Womens Meeting
Pittsburg
Watson McCormick
Wilbur A. Rouse
Ind. App
Chevrolets in Short Supply Despite Industry Efforts
Production of new Chevrolets is high but demand outstrips supply. The Chevrolet Motor Division cites supplier strikes material shortages and manpower issues, yet pledges to ship as fast as possible under a distribution plan that allocates cars fairly based on 1941 passenger car sales. Dealers and customers are urged for patience and continued loyalty.
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Division
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Madison Township
Delphi
Tom Shockley
Snack Shack
Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics
O. G. Lloyd
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Jesse E. Wise
Democratic
Chas
Robert McCarty
Lou Brock
National Homes
MR. Farmer
Rockfield, Indiana
Robert W. Brown
Carroll Cleaners
Delphi, Ind
van Sickle’s Paint
Russell van Sickle
Prop
West
Monroe
North Wabashets
Harley A. Mummert
Flora
Carrollton Township
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Young America K. of
P. Lodge
Anis
Baldwin-Hill
County
Court House Auditorium
Rumpler
Charles A. Halleck
Delphi Armory
Grady James
Clarence Wiles American
Legion Post
Ball Hill Cemetery Association
Cutler Masonic Lodge
Ball Hill Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Star of the West Grange
J. G. Lowery
General Insurance
Farmers’ ' Mutual
Fire Insurance Company
Mulberry, Indiana
Flora, Ind
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Cesta
Hey Ei
Clawson
E. Main St
Delphi, Indiana
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