Seed corn says germination scarce this year
The Northwest faces poor seed corn quality with germination often below half. Farmers are urged to plant only when necessary and to drill seed at higher rates, using multiple kernels per hill, while fodder crops and rye pastures are advised to offset shortages. O M Olson notes risk of bad seed sales. buy by ear and verify germination guarantees.
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North‘west
C. P. Bull
Agriculturist
Minn
University Farm
Buying Seed Corn Shortage Drives Rising Prices
The article notes a growing shortage of good seed-corn as sellers deplete inventories. Farmers who sold out or are short now face rising demand and expected price increases as seed supply remains tight for planting season.
AID TO TEACHERS Weeds Plant Diseases and Crop Aid
The agricultural college botanical department has long prepared teaching aids for rural and high schools. Collections of weed seeds, admixtures in seed grain, and plant diseases were created to guide botany study in agriculture. A new standard weed specimen collection shows seedlings and mature plants with labels and prevention notes, sold only to teachers and school boards due to labor costs.
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H. L. Bolley
Agcultural College
Bristol
Butter fat in milk similar across cow ages at Michigan station
Michigan station experiments show little difference in butter fat levels between milk from helfer and mature cows. The claim of a popular belle to the contrary appears based on imagination, while John W. Maher offers farm loaves at the lowest and easiest terms.
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Michigan Station
Minnesota calls for an agricultural survey outlined
Dean Woods argues for a statewide agricultural survey to map land quality, mineral wealth, and settlement potential. He compares Minnesota to a business seeking capital without data and urges honest reporting to guide immigrants, forestry lands, and development, predicting a population influx if truth is told.
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Minnesota
Dean Woods
Minnseota
Oklahoma
C. R. Barns
College of Agriculture
Springtime soil tilage and the value of tillage in moisture conservation
The article urges early spring soil tillage in North Dakota to prepare a fine seed bed while conserving moisture. It emphasizes disk and harrow use on fall plowed land to break soil contact and reduce evaporation. It cites Dr. McGee on water supply limiting population and notes up to two billion people could be supported by land, if water were abundant.
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North Dakota
McGee
Reclamation Service
America
Soil Plowing Depth Advice Against Drought Hard Subsoil
Farmers should vary plowing depth yearly to prevent a hard compact subsoil layer from forming under continual uniform depth. Heavier soils require deeper plowing than lighter soils to improve moisture retention and drought resilience.
Corn Belts Fail to Produce Seed Corn in Major States
Reports from Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska say they cannot grow fifty percent of their corn kept for seed. Southern Minnesota echoes the trend. The note highlights Devils Lake resident Mrs. C. W. Kelley who tested 600 ears of white dent corn and found 95 percent germination. It warns many farmers delayed seed selection, but argues proper variety and timely seed care can achieve success.
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Illinois
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
U. S
Devils Lake
Mra
C. W. Kelley
Food Value Of Corn Plant And Seed Selection
The corn plant increases dry matter as it tassels to ripeness with inner filling occurring early. Prof H F Ladd notes ripe corn holds as much dry matter as five times its tasseled amount. Early planting yields only framework, not food material. Use home grown seed dried with heat to maximize ripeness and food value. southern fields affect maturity. Prof W Palmer comments.
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H. F. Ladd
Prof
W. ©. Palmer
The
John W Maner Plans Farm Plan With Flexible Payments
John W Maner outlines a farm project offering a pay off option at any time with interest terms kept simple for farmers seeking adjustable funding. The proposal aims to attract local growers by reducing upfront costs and providing adaptable repayment.
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John W. Maner
Jonas
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