National Board of Trade backs reform of agricultural statistics
At the Washington meeting the National Board of Trade endorses cutting the farmer reporting burden and reorganizing the Bureau of Statistics for fewer, more reliable reporters. It calls for reduced seed subsidies and targeted seed distribution to build toward more valuable crops nationwide. The note cites Secretary Wilson and highlights new crops and imports boosting agriculture including Bahia orange and dates in Arizona and California and the sugar beet’s growth.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
Committee On Agricultural Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Statistics
Wilson Bear
California
Arizona
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Markable work in searching old world agriculture
The article praises agricultural explorers who study ancient farming regions and bring back crops. It notes that plant breeders consider seed distribution vital, with introductions like macaroni wheat and Japanese rice among the most valuable improvements for American agriculture.
Seeds and Plants Drive U S Agriculture Gains
Secretary Wilson outlines the seed and plant introduction program of the Department, noting a 1906 appropriation of 290000 to fund disease resistant cotton seed, hardy orange varieties, drug plant cultivation, and sugar beet seed development. He cites vast potential in crops like kaffir corn and macaroni wheat, with multi million dollar national impacts and ongoing efforts abroad to expand American seed industries.
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United States
Department
South
Bureau of Plant Industry
Washington
Florida
California
Laboratory of Drug Plant Investigation
Office of Seed and Plant Introduction
West
Texas
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
America
Congress
Why Fence Wire BUSTS Corrosion Study Blames Cheap Material
The Department of Agriculture released findings from an investigation into iron and steel fence wire corrosion. It says farmers prefer cheap wire and that manganese content drives rust. Officials note some manufacturers reject pricier, better wire despite benefits, predicting low adoption. The report cites authorities supporting manganese as the root cause.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Southern Farms and the Rise of Southern Agriculture
The article argues that southern agriculture remains foundational despite rapid industrial growth. It cites land values rising 50 to 150 percent, a total farm property value increase of about 1.0 to 1.5 billion dollars, and a shift in farmers gaining confidence to market cotton. It notes better farming, diversification into fruit, truck farming, and home meat production, with improved producer resilience against speculators.
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South
Europe
Oleo oil exports and oddities spark curious data
Briefs claim the US sold 15 million dollars of oleo oil abroad and Europe bought nearly 200 million dollars of lard and meat produce annually. London estimates 4000 professional beggars earning over 1.5 million dollars every two years. Paderewski’s hands are kept oiled and warmed before recitals. A Breslau monkey wears glasses after cataract surgery. Copper prospectors explore ruins in southern Utah’s rock-walled meadows.
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