More Miles Of Shelterbelts In S D In 1940
U L Ford State Director of the U S Forest Service reports 700 additional miles of shelterbelts will be planted in South Dakota in 1940, bringing total miles to 2445 across eastern farms on 3,003 holdings. The program started in 1935 and has planted around 23 million trees so far, with 7 million more planned in spring.
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Forest Service
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Huron
Mitchell
Watertown
Aberdeen
Salem
de Smet
Brook
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Prairie Plains
Windbreak planning for farms in South Dakota
Forester Frank I. Rockwell outlines windbreak planning to serve multiple aims on farms. He emphasizes soil, moisture collection, contour planting, species selection, and a dense belt using shrubs to form an effective forest floor. He notes soil types, drought resilience, and a recommended density of 650 trees and shrubs per acre.
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Frank I. Rockwell
State College Extension
South Dakota
1940 AAA Tree Planting Program Promotes Hardy Evergreens
County land use committees and farmers participate in the 1940 tree program by organizing local committees to aid owners in planting. Through the county agent, officials provide soil building data and stock sources, encouraging use of hardy evergreens and shrubs for windbreaks and beautification.
Iowa Longevity in coaching staff marks milestones
Iowa longevity shines as Dave Armbruster enters his 28th year as swimming coach George Bresnahan reaches 20 years as track coach and Mike Howard celebrates 19th year as wrestling coach, highlighting stability and ongoing program leadership.
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Iowa
Towa City
Dave Armbruster
George Bresnahan
Mike Howard
Easy Winter Helps Russell Manage Big Herd Alone
Eldon Russell of Byron Township reports this has been the easiest winter in ten years. He cared for a large beef cattle herd largely by himself, selling 40 head last fall and keeping about 135 head. He notes good weather reduced work and that he farms 1,600 acres with only seasonal extra help.
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Eldon Russell
Byron Township
Russell
Johnsons plan for surplus feed on his Sanborn County farm
Ted Johnson operates near Woon socket in Sanborn County and follows a surplus feed system to always raise more than needed. He hires Sudan grass from a sorgum crop and also grows cane and sooner milo. Sakngan keeps about 40 head of cattle and 12 brood steers.
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Johnson
Ted Johnson
Woonsocket
Sanborn County
New Silvertown Tire Offers Superior Traction
Wet soil and cover crops are no longer a problem with the Silvertown tire. The SUPER POWER tread digs in and pulls you through any going, promising big savings on fuel and repairs. An easy-payment plan is available to cover tire changes for tractors.
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Goodrich
Silvertown
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Ford
U. L. Ford
U. S. Forest Service
Brookings
Sandcherry
Amazon River
Aguaruna
College Extension Forester
D. State College Extension Service
Andy Loam
Ponderosa
Black Hills
Omar
Midwest
Courage
Tex
Great Plains
Omar Incorporated
Omaha
Denver
Rockwell
State College Extension Forester
Silvertowns
Goodrich Famsowie
Sasamonet
Tayer
F.&r. Motor Service
Wis
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