Inoculation of Ground for Alfalfa Not Necessary Everywhere
A farmer notes that inoculating alfalfa ground is beneficial in some regions but not required statewide. He cites local prairie bacteria, manure effects, nodulation on alfalfa roots, and results from Devils Lake Biological Station as evidence that plenty of soil bacteria support alfalfa without commercial cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Prof. Waldron
Tam
Parga
Dickinson
Alt, Easteate, Nelson Co
N. D
Uses of Spring Tooth Harrow in Oil Blow Prevention
Fragmented archival text notes uses of the spring tooth harrow to prevent oil blow, contrasting Dakota land work methods with varying soil weights. Mentions horses, feeding, and differing draft requirements in a historical agricultural context.
Flax Seed Wintered Under Snow Proves Unreliable for Sowing
From germination tests at our lab we find many farmers may misuse flax seed wintered under snow. Frozen damp seed loses vitality, making sprouting unreliable. We advise growers test sprouting before buying or using as seed and we offer to run tests if samples are sent promptly.
Pure-Bred Bulls Boost Dairy Herds
A dairy expert argues that pure-bred bulls are essential at head of every herd. Grades from pure-bred bulls can rival some pure-breds and over a few years double milk and butter output, making scrub bulls unaffordable for dairymen.
Late sowing burdens North Dakota flax harvest
The April threshing and delayed flax harvest reveal how late seedings last year disrupted field work across North Dakota and nearby South Dakota. Farmers are urged to adjust planting times to prevent moisture loss and soil blow, with suggestions to plow late, drill winter wheat, and keep fields clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Booth
Great Northern
Devils Lake
Aneta
North Dakota
South Dakota
Change to Better Farming Noted by Northwest Farmers
Farmers in the northwest face slow change as lectures prompt limited modifications in crop rotation fencing and livestock. Despite some gains in corn acreage and eager pursuit of information, most still adhere to long standing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Farmers’ Institute
North Dakota
Deep planting harms corn stands and seed quality
The article warns that deep planting causes poor corn stands, especially with weak seed. It notes producers often plant too deep by misjudging coverage, leading to four to five inch depths, and that cool wet weather compounds losses even with seed of average quality.
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