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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
2
An article explains how external pests like lice and mites and internal pests affect pullet growth and first egg dates. It recommends insecticidal treatment for birds and housing, regular spraying of coops, and targeted remedies to control gape worms and stomach worms.
The 1920 trade tour of Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association was rescheduled to May 23. Over 100 travelers will depart by Milwaukee Road with itineraries through North and South Dakota and a large Montana segment visiting Miles City Glendive Terry Billings Roundup Harlowton Lewistown Great Falls Livingston Bozeman Helena.
Government reports show Montana faces reduced wheat acreage due to late spring plowing delays and labor shortages, while North Dakota anticipates similar or unchanged overall seedings. South Dakota benefits from wet snows boosting moisture. corn plantings may rise as livestock activity grows. Minnesota and combined Dakotas expect steady or growing or unchanged acreage depending on weather.
The department of agriculture urges farmers to sow flax on new or clean land in spring cereal states and northern winter grain regions. Sowing windows are May 1–15 or June 1–15. seed treatment for wilt is advised and one bushel per three acres. High demand and prices above $5 a bushel, with strong international competition, are noted.
U S farmers may face scarce spuds next fall with prices 12 to 15 cents per pound and $5 to $6 per bushel. John J. Cooley of Brainerd predicts a light crop and high seed costs. Montana North Dakota Minnesota report seed shortages and wet weather delaying planting while exports drop and domestic demand rises. Winter wheat and spring wheat prospects remain favorable if conditions hold.
The American Shorthorn Breeders Association says 60000 pedigree registration applications were received by end of March, about half of last year's record. Delays follow due to high volume. office space and staff are being expanded but labor shortages slow processing. Regul ar business continues to grow, necessitating more space and personnel. Ninety clerks are employed, with further expansion delayed by labor conditions.
The article warns that declining uncultivated land makes flax harder to grow especially on old or poor land. Weeds like Russian thistles threaten harvest and threshing. It recommends planting resistant seed Nos 42 or 114 and advises obtaining bulletins from the U S department of agriculture or Bozeman station.
Montana farmers intending to grow field or grain seed for the coming season are asked to write to the Seed Department of the T. C. Power Co in Helena Montana for details and inquiries.
Delegations from across Montana will attend a May 26 and 27 hearing in Billings on improved shipping facilities. The joint U S and Canada commission will hear arguments from farmers miners millers and manufacturers plus other shippers. Delegates aim to present needs and work toward better conditions under the 1909 treaty.
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