Winter Wheat Acreage Drops in Montana and Nation
Government crop report shows Montana winter wheat seeding at 70 percent of 1918 with 425 000 acres for 1919, greatest declines in Yellowstone valley and western regions due to drought and late fall seeding. U S fall acreage totals 38 770 000 acres, down 23 2 percent from 1918 amid high labor costs and moisture shortages.
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Yellowstone
West
F. W. Beier, Jr
Montana
U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates
Guy Fitzpatrick
Bureau
United States
Yellowstone Valley
Sale of Shorthorns in Great Falls in April
The Montana Shorthorn Breeders Association plans an April sale in Great Falls with at least 75 head expected. Wayne W Wheeler says the offering will showcase top stock and be a comprehensive sale from calves to mature animals.
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Great Falls
Wayne W. Wheeler
Montana Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Mr. Wheeler
Montana
Grimm alfalfa seed yields top results in Montana
Experts highlight Grimm alfalfa, named after Wendelin Grimm, as hardy and superior to other varieties. Montana tests show Montana grown seed retains hardiness, resists winter kill better than common types, and yields strong demand and profits for Montana growers.
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Montana
Department of Agriculture
Wendelin Grimm
Baden
Germany
Clover County
Minnesota
United States
Grimm
North Dakota
Montana Experiment Station
Early Snow Delays Feed and Stock Movement
The deep snow and early freeze reduced rail traffic due to the coal strike, delaying feed shipments from outside points. Stock shipments to feeding points have been postponed, and driving and hauling hampered by poor roads.
Plan to stop washing of soils in Montana fields
Montana farmers urged to use winter time resources to curb soil wash on rolling hills and beach lands. Straw and brush fill small gullies while larger ones may need brush or concrete dams. Stake down materials on steep falls and reinforce larger dams with aron rods.
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Montana
Drought Changes Montana Farming as Moisture Returns
Northern Montana farmers plan to conserve moisture and expand dairy operations while diversifying to reduce risk. James Griffin predicts an excellent start next spring with more land breaking and sowing, aided by lingering ground moisture and reduced snow. He expects irrigation to expand, lands to regain value, and confidence to rise across the state.
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Montana
James Griffin
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Bowdoin
Butte Man Solves Idaho Freight for New Settlers
A Butte, Montana, man created tractor freight trains to move supplies to Robert Idaho's 8,000 new settlers after irrigation completion. The system uses tractors pulling six freight cars with daily trips. The company, incorporated in Idaho, is led by Forrest Paterson of Butte.
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Butte
Robert
Idaho
Forrest Paterson
Dam Embankment Construction Guidance for Small Streams
The article advises using heavy wire for smaller features and keeping the middle lower than the edges. It emphasizes a concrete, stone, or brick apron at the bottom of the gully to prevent water erosion and soil undermining of the dam.
Potatoes Poised to Boost Montana Farming Profits
The article argues Montana soil favors potatoes with irrigation allowing precise watering for dry mealy tubers. It cites Waterloo in Madison County and Weld County Colorado as success stories and notes Maine and California contrasts, with prices rising from 75 cents to near five dollars per barrel and significant local wealth tied to potato farming growth.
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Montana
Weld County
Colorado
Waterloo
Madison County
Pat Carney
Arostock
Maine
United States
Los Angeles
California
Houston
Oil wealth boom drives public interest in liquid gold
The OCR fragment notes a surge of independent fortunes from oil and asks readers what they are doing to claim a share of riches. It lists figures such as 12,000.00 and 6100 in thrift and other amounts, indicating personal financial stakes in the oil boom.
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United States
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