Testing Montana Wheat Protein and Grading History
An overview by W. C. Whitcomb explains changes in wheat grading and the protein test since 1917, tracing federal and state roles, the shift from gluten to protein as quality measure, and how prices reference protein levels in markets. It covers sampling, moisture, dockage, test weight, damaged kernels, and the steps of protein testing from cleaning to titration, plus the relation to flour quality and uniform lab results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Whitcomb
Montana Grain Inspection Laboratory
Bozeman
Montana
Chicago
Minnesota
Congress
United States Department of Agriculture
Great Falls
Kansas Grain Inspection Department
Minneapolis
Anecdotal Lincoln County Leads Montana Farm Growth
Lincoln county shows a 71 percent rise in farms from 1920 to 1925 according to the U S Census Bureau. Six other counties also rose while the state as a whole recorded an 18 percent drop, with Musselshell suffering the largest decline. Yellowstone holds the most farms at 1960, while Deer Lodge has the fewest at 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Lincoln County
United States Census Bureau
Big Horn
Beaverhead
Mineral
Powder River
Roosevelt
Sanders
Musselshell
Montana
Sheridan
Daniels
Phillips
Valley
Blaine
Hill, Liberty, Toole
Glacier
Yellowstone County
Fergus County
Fergus
Deer Lodge County
4 H Club Members Represent Montana At National Congress
4 H club members from Montana represented the state at the National Club Congress in Chicago last month and posted strong showings Frances Shartz of Plevna placed second in canning judging Nina Sharp of Rosebud took third in clothing judging May Obergfell of Sidney earned third in clothing and ninth in the girls club style show A county livestock improvement drive shipped 20 pure bred bulls and 14 heifers in November under a cooperative effort with farmers the extension service and the Milwaukee railway A new community building at Alton Fergus county advanced with favorable weather and expected dedication before winter A Pondera County community delegates special meeting was held at Conrad on November 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Ontana
Chicago
Frances Shartz
Plevna
Nina Sharp
Rosebud
May Obergfell
Sidney
Fallon County
County Extension Service
Milwaukee Railway
Alton
Fergus County
Pondera County
Conrad
Greatest Beet Year In Hysham District Collected
Scotty Wilson, field manager, reports the Hysham district produced its greatest beet crop this year. The district average yield reached 13.5 tons per acre, with Rosebud county beet areas above the average and Howard and Finch districts each yielding higher per acre than other areas in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hysham
Scotty” Wilson
Rosebud
Howard
Finch
County Board Sets 1926 Road Fund At Twenty Thousand
Flathead county commissioners adopt resolutions to aid state roads with 20000 dollars for public maintenance in 1926. The next day the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce adds 5000 dollars, boosting the total to 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flathead County
Board of County Commissioners
Kalispell
Farmers Oppose New School Tax At Montana Convention
Delegates from 50 locals at Billings reject endorsing a 5 mill state levy for common schools and back a statewide referendum. J J O Shea elected president. new officers vow scrutiny of the measure while endorsing broader state aid. Convention condemns federal education department and supports world court and wealth conscription for war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
J. J. O'Shea
Roberts
Organization
Montana
Farmers Education & Co-operative Association
Billings
R. Logan
Montana Education Association
C. H. Dow
Belmont
Hardy Kindler
Columbus
Roy Rheims
Silesia
A. BE. Snodgrass
Lavina
J. F. Pithoud
Fromberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Phillips County
Co-Operative Creamery
Malta
Conrad Fox
Gust Vandereegaete
Jack Amend
Rockwood Brown
Thomas Malstrom
Roy Ames
Roy Stebbins
Frank Krom
Harry Snyder
Wisconsin
Gallatin County
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Sander Waller
Homestead
Blaine County Poultry Marketing Association
A.B. Haggeman
Zurich
Hilmer Johnson
Lohman
Andy Christenson
Chinook
M. L. Waid
Thomas Smith
South Chinook
Solo National Forest
Blackfoot Land Development CO
Missouri
Mont
Sirocco
Butte
Arifaraa Varisfika Aioiome Iaea Wiew Aires
Waima Laa
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Cuticura Ae
Educational and Co-Operative Union
Weiller S
Weiller Livestock Commission
ST. Paul
ORHAM
Cobb
E. Cobb CO
Muelter
Justin
Fred Mueller Vaile” Em Eee
Montana Farmers
McCaull Dinsmore CO
Duluth
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Fidelty
Railroad and Warehouse Commission of
W. L
Jay Todd
Ist Avenue
Seattle
S. C. Huseth
Edwards
George Edwards
Livingston
Montans
Edmonson’s
E. E. Edmonson
Lapeyre Drug Store
Third St
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