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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1860
Page
2
A farmer recounts experiments with subsoiling and deep tillage on diverse soils from 1856 to 1860. He notes deeper stirring improves drainage, faster green growth, and higher yields, with marked gains in corn, oats, barley, and meadow after subsoil breaking. He argues for deep, uniform tillage unless soil is too wet, citing practical field results and repeated trials.
A 1860 letter from Fluvanna New York argues for deep plowing and thorough pulverizing to reach the soil’s gold. It notes past sowing of barley wheat oats and peas in 1859 and a visible field dividing line.
A farmer recounts carrot growing from April plowing to November digging. He details soil, seeding, weed control, weather, and yields: 375 bushels from about 59 rods, mostly orange carrots. He argues carrots may rival potatoes in feed value and notes a favorable balance of 63.00.
The article advises Wisconsin fruit growers on site selection for orchards, drainage, and ridge planting. It stresses buying from reliable western nurseries, choosing trees suited to soil, and deep planting avoidance. Emphasizes mulching, staking, and careful cultivation to prevent bark bursting and disease.
The Rural New Yorker notes native prairie grasses supply early season milk as well as herd grasses, but autumn brings dryness reducing dairy value. It warns wild prairie pastures may impart weeds and flavor to butter, making them less suitable for butter-making.
An 1860 Amboy Tr. article argues prairie pastures offer clean conditions for dairy cattle, with butter at risk from stagnant water but cheese production less hindered. It cites Mr Savory’s dairy in Will County, noting potential herd gains and profits, and urges corn sowing to sustain milk, linking dairying to soil fertility and farm income.
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