Woonsocket farmer favors sheep raising for two paychecks
Glenn Senska of Woonsocket South Dakota farms with son Eldon and raises cane as the perfect sheep feed. He shifted from hogs during drought, noting wool sales in spring and lambs in fall, with cane supplying more than half the feed. The family partnership covers three quarters of land with pastures sown to rye oats barley and sudan grass.
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Woonsocket
Glenn Senska
Tvo
Ie Haken
Senska
Mr. Senska
Poland
Eldon
Sanborn County
Senskas
Dean
Adair
Bill
Glen Senska
South Dakota
Glenn
Soil Borne Plant Parasites Threaten South Dakota Grass Stands
South Dakota drought and soil conditions have led farmers to seed more acres to grass with mixed results. Experiments since 1936 show many failures due to root diseases likely soil borne fungi. Researchers identify two soil borne fungi capable of devastating germinating seed and young seedlings, with seed infection not involved. Further study aims to find control methods and resistant varieties, noting early spring planting and crop rotation as potential aids.
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South Dakota
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Agronomy
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Franske
Brookings
Contour farming yields praised by farmer Dolney
Dolney notes contour farming reduces erosion by keeping straw on fields and returning organic matter to soil. It also slows rainwater runoff to prevent water hole formation and spares equipment. He reports contoured corn produced 35 bushels.
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Dolney
Uncontoured crops endure heat drift in 1939 fields
An acre in 1939 faced hot winds that scorched uncontoured corn while wheat and flax on contoured fields posted yields well above those on other plots. The note highlights climate impact on grain and oilseed yields amid agricultural practices.
Cows Need Water Despite Jokes About Milkman Pump
Farmers are urged to ensure cows have ample water as essential for health and milk production despite lighthearted jokes about dairying. The piece stresses water availability remains a critical factor in livestock care and productivity.
Cattle Need Warm Fresh Water For Peak Milk Output
Dairy chief J R Dice says an average milk cow requires about 12.5 gallons of water daily, more when water freezes. Proper drinking water, kept above freezing and warmed daily, boosts milk. ice water reduces feed efficiency. Historical note recalls ice on the river at Philadelphia on February 22, 1780.
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J. R. Dice
North Dakota Agricultural College
Coasie
Philadelphia
Contour Farming Proves Its Worth In Savings and Yields
August A. Dolney reports contour farming reduces fuel use by at least 20 percent and eases operations on hills. At Webster vicinity, his farm demonstrates soil and moisture conservation with contours laid by Soil Conservation Service. He expanded from half to all of his 160 acres and a rented quarter-section, noting longer rows and savings in twine and labor during harvest and threshing.
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A. Dolney
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Doiney
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