1939 Agricultural Conservation Program Expands Benefits South Dakota
South Dakota farmers face a two week period to decide coop eration under the revised 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program. The changes ease participation and emphasize soil resource improvement and stable food supplies. Since 1937 hundreds of stock watering dams have been built, with vast range areas reseeded, and thousands of acres of trees planted for shelter and wildlife. wells and springs were improved to add watering sites.
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South Dakota
1930s Farm Program Regulates Depleting Crops and Payments
The article outlines 1930s conservation and payment rules for small grains flax and sorghum with depleting versus non depleting status based on use nurse crops and grain formation. It details increased payments for alfalfa and wheat seedings, boosts for weed control and fallow, and revised wheat and corn payments under price adjustment and general acreage rules.
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Lule
Counter balance for pump handle device description
An item explains adding a concrete weight on a pump jack handle for balance. A 8-pound can with tin forms a V to lock the weight over the pivot, adjustable by a wire to shift as needed. Also included is a method to clean jugs using soap water and sand to scrub dirt quickly.
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Honda
Ayers seals corn to protect loan and costs at Madison farm
A. E. Ayers of the Madison area seals about 12 000 bushels of corn in granaries on his 640 acre farm. The stored corn valued at 6797.25 dollars with a 2500 dollar potential profit from not selling at farm price acts as loan collateral and feed-cost hedge. Ayers is a large Like County operator and avid livestock feeder. He cooperates with federal farm programs and regularly consults the County Agricultural Conservation office.
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South Dakota
A. E. Ayers
Madison
Ayers
County Agricultural Conservation Office
Crop Insurance Premiums Aid South Dakota Wheat
Thousands of acres in South Dakota will be insured against drought rust shoppers hail and wind under a new Agricultural Conservation wheat crop insurance premium. For the first time farmers with eight wheat insurance policies can cover taxes operating and living costs as well as seed for next year. Insurance costs vary by risk based on past farm and county experience with per acre rates starting as low as one half bush.
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South Dakota
Administration of AAA Program In Hands Of Farmers
The Agricultural Conservation program in South Dakota is run by farmers with the Extension Service aiding education. County and community committees manage the program. the county agent typically acts as secretary and directs educational work. The state committee includes four farmers and a state Extension Service member working with it. Committees are elected annually by county farmers and both tenants and landlords may participate in elections.
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South Dakota
State Extension Service
Farmers Can Insure Part Yield On Farm Crops
Farmers may insure for one half or three fourths of the normal yield on their farms, covering potential losses from crop failures. The coverage options apply to individual farm yields and help stabilize income against adverse conditions.
False Teeth Exhibit Turns to Burglary Story
In Oklahoma City on February 28 burglar stole from Dr. F. W. Finch’s office a set of false teeth that looked fine but would not chew. The dentist said they were an exhibition pair and unusable.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
F. W. Finch
Wagner Farmer Praises 39 Farm Program Say Is Best Approach
F J Mawhinney notes Wagner farmer endorsement of the 39 farm program as a measured path to agricultural improvement. He argues for steady progress, crop control, and the Ever Normal Granary, emphasizing pasture use, soil restoration, and loans secured by benefit checks to aid farmers in adapting to surplus and market shifts.
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Wagner
Mawhinney
F. J. Mawhinney Wagner
tSo
Jury
Pra
Agrix Culture
Forage Crops Pay-Pictured in 1938 South Dakota county
Charles Mix County farmers diverted 56,364 acres from cash crops to forage under the 1938 Agricultural Conservation program. About 200 tons of forage were produced on a $20 acre farm earning a $294 farm program payment. The county aims to ensure a steady livestock feed supply during droughts and pest outbreaks.
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Charles Mix
South Dakota
Wyove
Hurley
Daily Republic Trade
Ever Normal Granary Wheat Loans In Huron Region
Ten counties in The Evening Huronite territory report an ever normal granary of 805 HOG bushels with a loan value of $518,773.60 under the Agricultural Conservation Program. Total wheat stored amounts to 895,506 bushels split between 396,349 on farm and 499,157 in federally approved warehouses. Agricultural Conservation loans total 1,93) for the ten counties, with 750 on farm and 1481 in warehouses. Each loan averages 464 bushels and $268.05 in value. Farmers own stored wheat, with options to pay off the loan, use the grain, or sell it for a profit. The forthcoming table details storage by county and loan estimates.
Farmers rally for cooperative program gains and change
The speaker defends a new agricultural program against detractors calling it propaganda. He argues critics avoid joining to save face, insists ignorance is not a valid excuse, and urges farmers to learn from past errors. The aim is to improve farming through collective action and courage. Secretary Wallace quotes warn of future obstacles.
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Ube
Ford
Wallace
Huron
Pharoah
Joseph
Rich Reward For AAA Participation
South Dakota farmers and ranchers can gain approximately 24,000,000 by cooperative work in the 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program. Cooperating farmers may qualify for corn and wheat loans if harvest prices slip, wheat insurance protects income, and the program aims to safeguard soil and provide funds for future production.
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South Dakota
Mosran
Aerial Photographs Planned Across Huron Area
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will photograph the Huron area from 14 000 feet with 170 to 660 feet enlargements. Contracts aim to cover remaining South Dakota counties in 1939 including Brule Bundie Jerauld Campbell Codington Devdl Edmounds Faull Grant Haintin Hand Nepherson Potter Roberts Spink Sully Walworth and parts of Brows Buffalo Clark Day Hughes Hytie and Marshall. County reporters will map fields, note crops and assist in acreage checks for farm program payments. Data aids agricultural statistics War Department and State Highway Commission mapping.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
South Darota
Brule
Bundie
Jerauld
Campbell
Codington
Devdl
Edmounds
Faull
Grant
Haintin
Hand
Nepherson
Potter
Roberts
Spink
Tne
County Agricultural Conservation
Agricultural Conservation Program
War Department
State Highway Commission
Cash To Pour Into Huron Area
Cooperation in the 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program covers 70 counties in The Bovering Huronite trade area. Total payments total 3,583,300.00 for soil conservation and acreage adjustment. Cooperating farmers will also receive income from corn and wheat crop insurance and related benefits.
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Farmocrs
Brookings
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