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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
The article outlines prevention and treatment steps for rust and smut in barley and oats. It notes oats are more affected, describes formaldehyde treatment for smut, and details a hot water tempering method for barley including submersion in cold water, controlled hot water at 180F, careful temperature control, drying, and sowing promptly to avoid sprouting. It cautions to test thermometers at a creamery or cheese factory.
National Crop Improvement Service notes many plans rise and fall like a sky rocket. Public opinion forms through recurring efforts while local leadership remains the weak point. Bankers farmers clubs and other leaders should unite on specific aims and build momentum with early successes.
The Minnesota Experiment Station study led by Thomas Cooper shows horses on grain farms average three hours of work daily, with peak labor in April May August September and October. Diversified crops spread workload, reducing peak strain and providing farm horse work year round. A Hubbard County farmer produced 377 bushels from twenty acres beans, selling field price 1185 dollars, reflecting bean crop interest nationwide. Three weed control principles are prevention of seeding, preventing seed import, and starving perennials by stopping top growth.
A note from the National Crop Improvement Service warns against burning straw stacks. Burning straw wastes fertilizing elements and money. instead, spread straw over fields to return nutrients and add valuable organic matter to the soil.
The notice advises farmers that twelve to fifteen ears of seed corn are needed to plant an acre and urges immediate germination testing. It counsels throwing out weak ears and stresses that planting poor corn will not pay this year.
An agricultural message from the National Crop Improvement Service urges farmers to test every ear of seed corn before planting. Testing detects weak or dead ears that reduce yield, with simple methods available at home or via commercial testers. Local agricultural colleges, county agents, and the U S Department of Agriculture can provide full details.
National Grain Improvement Service argues that by-products from flour malt and corn product manufacture are valuable stock feeds. Feeding by-products with silage boosts profits, while feeding whole grain wastes money. Protein content is measurable and labeling of feedstuffs is common in most states.
National Grap Improvement Service notes seed barley should be uniform in size and weight to ensure simultaneous germination. Remove very large and very small kernels to obtain plump, uniform seed, improving maturity consistency at harvest.
National Crop Improvement Service argues for time rotation leases to curb year to year tenancy and force landlords to preserve soil health. It warns that lax practices threaten land, people, and posterity and chides colleges and stations for timid soil conservation messaging.
Spring plowing or dishing soon after weed seed germination is profitable. Sowing timing depends on crop type. use the interim to destroy weeds before planting. Work saved later by keeping crops weed free during growth, notes BH GC Chilcott in Washington DC.
The U S Department of Agriculture estimates farmers nationwide lose 260000000 annually due to marketing problems caused by bad roads. Counties tied to agricultural products face road burdens, and farmers seek building of reliable roads. Good roads are seen as 365 day insurance for ongoing community prosperity.
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