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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
The article argues high prices stem from abundant paper money and lingering credits as currency values lag gold reserves. It notes war bonds and private credits will persist, keeping prices high for years. It adds farm output struggle after war raises demand, ensuring crop prices stay strong.
County agent V. V. Clark of Marshall County Indiana reports demonstrations showing fertilized well-seeded wheat resists Hessian fly and joint worm. He credits tillage and fertilizers as best defense and notes ammonia boosts growth to endure winter conditions.
The record wheat yield is 117.2 bushels per acre from 1895 in Island county Washington on an 18 acre field. The Rothamsted station in England records 3644 bushels per acre as a 60 year average, with unfertilized land averaging 12 to 14 bushels. An annual fertilizer boost raises yields by about 24 bushels.
Wheat growers are advised of two opportunities to boost yields after planting. The guidance highlights agronomic steps and timing to maximize production potential, aiming to help farmers improve output regardless of early-season conditions.
Circular 61 from the U S Department of Agriculture argues for amменiated phosphate fertilizer to feed wheat after winter stress, with top-dressing in early spring and manure applications in winter. It notes that early fertilizer doubles yield potential by enlarging stalks and increasing tillering, while late spring top-dressing offers little gain.
Agriculture officials urge farmers to combat Hessian fly through good farming practices. They emphasize seed quality, crop rotation, soil preparation and early field work in fall, noting healthy plants resist pests and can even benefit from light attacks.
Alva Agee argues in National Stockman and Farmer that farmers should invest in fertilizers despite capital limits. He says low fertilizer use hurts potential net income and warns against risking labor and seeds on poor land without adequate inputs.
The Rothamstead England experiment station director urges stronger straw improved tilling and pest control to raise wheat per acre. He notes American yields lagging behind English levels and warns against assuming surplus production solves all issues. The key aim remains greater soil fertility and higher yields.
The article discusses fertilizer makers standardizing Fertilizen products. Experts from multiple states identify a set of 80 analyses expected to cover all needs. The piece notes a shift away from numerous tests toward a unified, simplified testing approach guided by soil and crop considerations.
The guide compares soil and crop conditions for wheat and onions, outlining essential steps to avoid mixing errors. It lists fertilizer analyses for wheat and advises selection based on manure use, soil richness, and crop rotation with references to specific potash levels.
Agricultural guidance urges farmers to improve soil with lime or lime substitutes to raise pH and supply plant nutrients. It argues clover requires a sweet soil and can boost other crops. recommends initial use of fertilizer and manure to rebuild fertility before attempting long-term soil improvement.
A speaker extols the 120 million American workers as decisive in victory and poised to secure greater resources and courage for peace. The message frames workers as the driving force behind wartime success and peacetime prosperity.
She notes 1914 momentum and $10 billion inflow from Europe. America boasts production and distribution efficiency, a growing merchant fleet, and expanding markets abroad. The message urges everyone to work hard, secure good wages and profits, and reap rewards from U.S. postwar business expansion.
A discussion on why some wheat survives winter while others fail. Frost侵 protects or damages roots depending on soil richness and plant vigor. A sample comparison shows fertilized, bushy plants with strong root systems better resist heaving and frost than weak, poorly fertilized ones.
Herbert Hoover surveys Europe's grist needs for 1919 and forecasts heavy U S grain sales. Europe will import about 50 million bushels of wheat and rye from the 1919 crop, with the United States offering around 450 million bushels. With only 270 million exported from the 1918 crop, even a bumper 1919 crop should find a ready market, sustaining good prices.
For Sale acres of land with good buildings and an automobile insurance offer. Call Henry Freek Sr for details or inquire at this office for further information.
Miss Evanpline Gagsell spent several days of last week at Jasper. Miss June Lindauer was at Huntingburg last Saturday night. Dr and Mrs E A Sturm of Jasper were in town last Sunday. Misses Eila and Ida Meyer returned home from Louisville Tuesday night. Mrs Anna Stallmann returned to Louisville last Saturday after a visit here with relatives. Mr and Mrs JH Beekmann were at Tell City yesterday where Usain Harmon collected.
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