Bennett Warns Erosion Now Seen As Nation's Greatest Menace
A Harrisburg article reports H. H. Bennett of the U.S. Department of Agriculture arguing that soil erosion threatens more than half the U.S. land, urging soil conservation as civilian defense. He notes 1.0 billion acres already damaged and outlines erosion-control methods adopted since 1934 across about 95 million acres on 90,000 farms.
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Conservation strides and challenges reshape American farming
Carl Larsen discusses soil conservation progress from the 1930s era, noting higher incomes for farmers practicing erosion control and rising land values. He stresses the need to accelerate nationwide efforts, with soil district laws expanding in most states and local districts forming to drive sustained land protection.
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Larsen Family Farms A Rural Innovation Spotlight
Dac] Larsen a farmer five miles west of Wolsey on Highway 14 raised four sons poised for farming or farm related work. Harold 21 built a 32 volt wind electric plant and plans to electrify more buildings. Frederick 20 a college sophomore aims to teach vocational agriculture. younger Marvin and LaVerne stay in school with stock growing on the farm. Larsen details cattle, sheep, pigs, sweet sorghum, a twin hog house and an ice cutting setup. He emphasizes soil and farm data through district programs and plans future stock expansion and grove planting while nurturing his sons’ farming paths.
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Farmer couple Entz enjoy life on Beadle County farm
Mr and Mrs Jacob Entz Jr of Beadle County live five miles north of Cavour and farm with Jacob Sr for six and a half years. They praise farm life and plan to expand their herd with ten cows and growing heifer numbers. Their son Ros looks to follow farming. The Entzs care for a shelter belt with the forestry service and maintain early equipment.
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