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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1895
Page
6
In practical farmer guidance, crawfish land should be drained to deter semiaquatic pests. Underdrains using pine pole tiles are preferred, as crawfish disturb ordinary tiles. When dry enough, lay bamboo or pine tile drains between trenches. layers collapse as water drops, making land less favorable for crawfish. The editor notes most crawfish land isn’t worth underdrain investment.
Prof Goff outlines a salt test to gauge potato starch content and food value, arguing samples with higher starch fetch higher prices. The article also discusses egg size, poultry breeding, and corn yields in western states, noting average yields and the potential of dent and Flint varieties under specific planting.
The article argues deep plowing alone doesn't enrich soil. sowing clover and deep subsoil plowing revive humus and root depth, aiding drought resistance. It cites rising enrollments in Pennsylvania State College agriculture and dairying programs from 1892 to 1896, noting multiple courses and a broad regional reach.
Barley matures quickly with shallow roots making it responsive to phosphate and mineral fertilizer. A dressing of 150 pounds per acre boosts grain weight by two to five pounds per bushel, while nitrogen is used sparingly. Mineral manure strengthens the straw and supports head filling through carbon fixation.
The article discusses introducing a rapid walking horse breed for farm and road work, plus diverse farm tips. It covers feeding oats and bow peas, sail-crop potential, currants and white hellebore for pest control, whitewashing with a sprayer, and dairy purity aims. It also notes butter quality, soil experiments, plowing depth, subsoil use, and turnip seed distribution challenges.
A fragmented notice suggests farming profitability in the Northwest with barley and wheat prices near fifty cents a bushel amid harsh weather conditions. The text hints at serp weather and economic strain affecting crop yields.
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