13 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
Dakota demonstration urges early fall plowing to curb weed growth and increase soil nutrients. A 14 inch gang plow traveling 18 miles daily can average five acres, about 130 acres monthly, with 75 to 128 shocks moved daily. Plow depth and harrow use boost effectiveness on non accelerating soils.
Farmers miss soil depths that hold essential plant food. Replowing at the same level forms a root barrier and wastes moisture. Deep plowing eight to fourteen inches opens rich loam and unlocks nutrients, boosting yields. Explosive methods are noted as another approach being explored.
A fragment from Kasinas and Musings notes women at fancy work and remarks on their use of the tongue. The line appears as a quip attributed to the Marchioness Townsend in a short literary column.
After oats or wheat are removed, double-disk ground immediately behind the binder to retain moisture. Early deep tillage aids wheat root penetration and yields, with Kansas data showing seven inches deep plowing in mid July yielded 38 13 bushels per acre. Proper rimed moisture and crust breaking ensure a timely seed bed and better returns.
Walter notes alfalfa proved hardy and productive with three cuttings last summer despite drought in the middle west. South and west regions saw up to five tops from a three acre field, indicating alfalfa’s superior vigor over other crops.
The article argues that half the globe with less than twenty inches of annual rain requires dry farming or uninhabitable lands. It notes natural barriers limit irrigation, but suggests tillage and plant breeding to minimize evaporation and suit local conditions, promoting profitability with low rainfall.
Discussion urges practical plans for preserving and using liquid excrement. Recommends absorbers or other methods, urging individuals to tailor approaches to their surroundings and study potential profitability and sanitary benefits.
A fragment discusses sheep care noting that fattening infested sheep is costly. It warns to watch out for ewes and suggests some general cautions about managing sheep in a country setting.
A note notes the scarcity of American advertisements in Uruguay's newspapers journals and other advertising venues with only a few American ads visible amid local promotions and publicity.
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