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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
6
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A USDA compiled report notes 1924 meat slaughter reached a peak of 119,980,500, averaging about 1.1 animals per person. Federally inspected slaughter accounted for two thirds, with goats showing a notable rise. US remains leading stock raiser while Argentina and Australia hold large beef and mutton surpluses. Per capita meat consumption fell to 164.9 pounds with 15.8 pounds of lard, amid expectations of tighter supply next year.
To curb pear blight the article advises removing infected parts and destroying them to prevent spread. It suggests sowing grain around trees in fall and turning it under in spring, or planting Bermuda grass to restrain growth and keep trees in sod, reducing vigor.
Farmers must control weeds by burning to kill most weeds, yet white top regrows in pastures. Soil lime and manure indicate sorrel, while mowing it twice yearly before seeding helps. Aungs and crop rotation, manuring, and clean seed sowing reduce weed spread. prickly lettuce seeds must not ripen. Fence corners with a few plants can seed large areas. keep seeds from spreading.
The article advises gardeners to watch for cutworms attacking cabbages and tomatoes, especially on newly laid sod. Extension entomologist H. E. Blodykiss of Pennsylvania State College recommends quick destruction with a bait formula: 20 parts bran, two quarts cheap poison, one pound paris green or white arsenic, and enough water to make a sloppy mixture.
When crops are heavy thinning aids trees by redirecting strength to fewer fruits. Apples become larger and tastier. pears gain in quality with fewer cores. Try thinning to improve form and flavor, especially for varieties like Kelffer.
A. Gary of University Farm St Paul outlines a practical inoculation method for alfalfa sweet clover and soybeans. Use well nodulated soil from a previous field, sieve while moist, spread in shade to dry, moisten seed and mix with an equal measure of dry soil, then sow immediately. Fresh soil with seed gives good results. For commercial inoculants follow directions. Fine black soil preferred over sandy for higher bacteria and better adhesion.
Pigs at three or four weeks old should be encouraged to eat solid food as milk flow drops after farrowing. Prof. Shelley of New Jersey Agricultural College advises a small pen with a trough or self-feeder for frequent self feeding, daily cleaning of the trough, and avoiding wet or dry feed in excess to prevent scours.
John D. Snow reports from the Market News Service that in 1924 lettuce costs averaged under 100 dollars per acre. Returns to growers varied but were near double 1923 levels, with crates netting about 2 dollars after deductions. Some concerns saw eight hot house growers earn 200 to 400 dollars per acre, indicating solid profits.
A method to inoculate soy beans involves dissolving a pound of glue in two gallons of water and sprinkling the solution over the seed to moisten it. Next four to six pounds of inoculated soil are sprinkled over the soy and stirred to ensure soil adheres to the seed. Experiments show this is as effective as other methods. The inoculating soil should not be unnecessarily exposed to direct sunlight.
A rural plea warns about chemical warfare by insects and urges early pest control. Advice covers planting, salt boxes for pastures, and timely action to protect crops. A note cites Canada exporting two and three quarters million gallons of fresh cream to the United States, chiefly from Quebec, over the past year.
The town reports its corn crop yields higher value than the wheat crops in Canada or Argentina, highlighting the local agricultural edge.
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