This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1938
Page
27
Beadle County plans to reinstate several drought affected farms near Wolney after erosion control via soil and moisture saving tillage and crop rotation. The Astrum farm and others will adopt contour and crosswise strips, Sudan windbreaks, pasture management, and planned rotations to protect topsoil and restore productive long term farming.
In South Dakota, A E McClymonds outlines erosion control goals, stressing grass and trees where possible but noting agriculture requires balanced use of erosion resistant crops. He cites land use figures, the livestock economy, and the need for larger units and supplemental pasture to stabilize soils and sustain profits.
Albert J. Weier of Cavour relies on dairy cows Poland China hogs and Buff Orpington chickens for income. He plows and feeds stock rather than selling grain, calves are raised on Pearl Creek Farm with Sherthorns cattle. Mrs. Weier handles the Buff Orpingtons while they own 120 acres plus their quarter section.
County Farm Debt Adjustment committees under the Farm Security Administration explain that debt adjustment can extend payment time or provide new credit, not always reduce principal. In January 300 cases settled across Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, including 235 FSA borrowers, totaling a 33 percent reduction and tax take of $7,949 regionwide. South Dakota saw 4462 cases adjusted with a $7.43 million debt cut and $563,706 in taxes paid.
County agents report 5 262 farmers adopted soil and moisture conservation practices in Beadle and surrounding areas. Demonstration farms expand as landowners form soil conservation districts under 1937 law. Contour strip cropping windbreaks and water diversion projects are emphasized to boost fertility and curb erosion amid drought and drought relief efforts.
Beadle County Extension Department to run five hybrid corn test plots across the county this year under County Agent L Lad snn. Drought last year hindered results though several farmers plan to try the new variety. Developers claim drought resistance and multiple seed types for local adaptation amid ongoing drought conditions.
Beadle County Agriculture Conservation program chaired by J. M. Fisher notes alfalfa acreage rose by about 3,706 acres in 1937, a 31 percent gain amid drought. Some new land came under Soil Conservation Service control with seed supplied by the agency. The report also shows a shift toward more forage crops, with 47,535 acres grown in 193? and 32 acres idle, posing grasshopper control challenges as funds lag behind.
Harold Deeho of Letcher constructed a combined show shed and feed rack using Umbera framework and wire cribbing with upright timbers. The design keeps straw from waste as cattle shelter and conserves energy, enabling wintering of extra stock when barn space is tight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.