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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1939
Page
7
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farm purchases of red and alsike clover seed will expand in 1939 due to larger supplies and lower prices. Despite 1938 sowings, alfalfa seed production fell about 17 percent from 1937, with acreage and hay supplies supporting a sizable seed crop if weather cooperates.
In Wooster Ohio Dr Morris and Dr Sayre report two crops of corn yearly without soil using a chemical solution for roots. They stress this informs growth and disease studies, with potential to apply to tomatoes and other crops. Fedora farmer Ed Helin details cane stacking to preserve forage, while Mr Hein on a 700 acre farm outlines cattle, hogs and crop plans for year round farming and diversification.
Readers submit agriculture questions answered with extension service help. Topics include feeding hens eggshell strength with cod liver oil and oyster shells, delousing turkeys, using Black Leaf 40 and sodium fluoride for pests, fertilizing grass stands in South Dakota, transplanting two foot trees, Narragansett versus bronze turkeys, and Rhode Island Red plus White Plymouth Rock crosses yielding sex linked chicks.
Dairy Industry Week planned for March 21 to 24 at State College Brookings with contests, demonstrations, and talks on dairy manufacturing advances. Dr D H Jacobson chairs the arrangements and cites outside speakers including Dr N E Fabricius and Bruce Mara. The expanded program aims to align with current research and equipment improvements for plant managers.
A Redfield report from the First National Bank of Aberdeen Redfield branch cites steady livestock declines with May 1936 assessor figures forecasting a 15 percent rise in cattle and 25 percent rise in hogs. Historical data from 1933 to 1938 shows varying cattle sheep hog and horse totals and notes conservation payments and tax delinquency in Spink County.
The piece argues that beauty in the farm home lifts mood and spirit. It urges South Dakota readers to brighten surroundings with colorful curtains, sunny windows, painted furniture, and harmonious decor to transform despondent days into cheerful outlooks and inspire daily life.
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