Four Quarters Cited As Minimum Farming Unit In South Dakota
Farmer Fred P Steuerwald of two miles south of Wolsey argues for a standard farming unit of four quarter sections per farm. He cites crop experiments with semi resistant varieties like Japanese Millet to supplement drought years. His mix includes cane Sudan grass alfalfa and silage to build animal body capacity. He keeps Ayrshire cattle a sheep flock and poultry on his operation.
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Fred P. Steuerwald
Wolsey
Steuerwald
Hic
Farmer Eager To View Contour Project Results
George Schwartz, a dairyman northeast of Huron near Sheffield, awaits spring to see contouring results on about 86 acres of pasture. He hopes water will stay on the hillsides and soil will improve. He sowed 75 acres of rye last fall and keeps 38 cattle, a silo, cane and Sudan grass, plus plans to re-enter hog farming with brood sows.
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George Schwartz
Huron
Sheffield
Schwartz
Schwerix
Sulphur Cures Disease After Fire in Powstry House
After closing all air exits the powder storage house burned. The flames and fumes filled the structure while sulphur was used as a cure for the disease afflicted.
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Powstry House
Schroeder Farm Silos Boost Farm Appearance and Output
On George Schroeder’s Huron farm a silo enhances the barnyard and provides practical benefits. His Holstein herd yields high production while Hampshire hogs contribute to income. The winter ration includes ground rye and barley for sows and ground grain for cows to boost output.
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George Schroeder
Huron
Mr. Schroeder
Hampshire
Selland Farm Prosperity and Family Ties Highlight South Dakota Ranch
The Selland farm near Letcher reflects hard work and family business. Albert Selland and wife Mrs. Selland run the operation with four children, longtime employee Nick Jorgenson, and supportive bankers. Albert's family roots trace to Ed Selland and land in 1893 with continued growth since 1924.
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Selland
Sellands
Augustana
Sioux Falls
Lelands
Albert
Oscar
T. M. Selland
Letcher
Alpers
Howard
Nick” Jorgenson
Albert Leiland
Ed Selland
South Dakota
Jord
Beadle County Farmers Try Basin Lister For Soil Conservation
Near Huron Beadle County farmers adopt basin listing to trap moisture and reduce erosion. J. T. Paulson notes basin lister use spreads across Wolsey Shue Creek area with 10 farmers in Carpenter district testing ridges and mini dams, showing improved moisture retention over untreated ground.
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Beadle County
Huron Sail Conservation Service Project
Wolsey-Shue Creek
J. T. Paulson
Project Agronomist
Lister
Great Plains
Northeon
Basin
Carpenter
Huron
Cavour Virinind
Wolsey
Paulson
Paulsen
Contour Roughening and Duckfoot Implementes Adopted in Soil Erosion Efforts
Local experiments explore moisture retention with roughened seed beds and ridges from drill work. The duckfoot field cultivator shows potential for erosion control but faces clogging issues in heavy stubble. Breaks with tree strips shield soil, reduce moisture loss, and aid wildlife while supporting erosion program goals.
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Paulson
Great Plains
Bendie County
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Community of
Central
Legislature and
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Huron Project
National “Soil Conservation
W. H. Florell
Florell
Aister
The
Drouth and
Grasshoppers
Dakota Improved Seed Co
Disco
Mitchell, S. Dak
Dakota
Mpany
Northwestern Public Service Co
South Dako
Northwestern Public Service Company
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