Ask Increased Irrigation Fund Recommendations for Montana Projects
The reclamation service and interior department urge Congress to boost general treasury and reclamation funds for Montana irrigation works. They cite drought-driven need and state legislation, seeking the most liberal federal appropriations in irrigation history for Glacier and Yellowstone programs and related western projects.
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Montana
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
General Treasury
Reclamation Fund
West
Congress
State General Assembly
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Winter Feeding of Stock Bulky foods key to cold-climate herd care
W J Butler explains that in cold climates livestock must receive bulky nourishments to sustain body heat. He notes body temperature around 101 degrees, the need for roughage and concentrates, and the role of water and salt. Build heated water troughs, keep water above 40 degrees, and provide clean salt in troughs.
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W. J. Butler
Pole
Indian irrigation and park funding push outlined in treasury notes
The document lists numerous proposed federal allocations from reclamation and treasury funds for Montana projects. It covers irrigation for areas including Milk River and Sun River plus Flathead Fort Peck Blackfeet and Crow related tribal funds, as well as Glacier and Yellowstone park improvements and raises for Helena assay office and Bozeman fishery staff.
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Tana
Milk River
Reclamation Fund
General Fund of Treasury
Huntley
Treasury
Sun River
Lower Yellowstone
Flathead
Fort Peck
Blackfeet
Big Horn Valley
National Park
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Helena Assay
Bozeman
Fort Belknap
Arapahoes
Rocky Boy
Chippewas
Crow Treaty
Browning
Crow
Tongue River
Rocky Boy Band
Montana Sees Large Corn Prospects for 1920
Extension specialists predict Montana corn acreage near 200,000 for 1920 after about 100,000 acres in 1919. Seed corn should be selected early on the cob. local seed exceeds imported. Test seed in winter. corn yields 2 to 3 tons of fodder per acre and equals timothy in seed value.
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Montana
Colege
Miles City
F. Ik. Fuller
Extension Agronomist
Montana State College
Farmer's Week at State College in January 1920
The 1920 Farmer's Week runs January 12 to 17 at Montana State College. Activities include the State Extension Workers conference January 5–10, State Farm Bureau January 8–10, Montana Shorthorn Breeders show January 15, inauguration of Prof. Alfred Atkinson January 14, and the Irrigation Congress January 15–17.
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State College
State Extension Workers Conference
State Farm Bureau
Montana Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
Irrigation Congress
Portable Knock-Down Granaries Promised by USDA Plan
USDA publishes plans for knock-down or portable granaries that let farmers store and care for wheat on the farm. Using these storehouses can help growers market their produce with higher profits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feed shortage acute across Montana amid winter stock feed strain
Montana faces severe winter feed shortfall with over 4 000 head of cattle horses sheep and hogs needing sustenance. Stockmen estimate a million tons or more would still fail to meet demand even with large imports while cattle move to other states to consume hay. Also notes poultry account books diffusion and a tractor freight operation to Jordan amid snowdrifts and disputed supply reports.
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Montana
J. Ingalls
Jordan
S. C. West
Earl Vanney
Garfield County
West
Vanney
Weeds Winter Home of Pests Threaten Crops
The article details how weeds and grasses left after harvest harbor pests such as chinch bugs corn borers squash and cabbage bugs over winter. It urges cleanup burning disking plowing and harrowing to reduce infestations and expose pests to predators and weather.
Insects Destructive to Farmers Crops
Insects cause about ten percent of all production loss. The Montana Experiment Station and the U S Department of Agriculture offer control methods. timely monitoring at first appearance of insect injury can prevent most damage, notes J R Parker.
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Montana Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
J. R. Parker
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