Treasure State Farm and Livestock Show Biggest Ever
Montana’s state fair featured the northwest’s largest Shorthorn display, with entrants from Colorado and Canada. Herefords gained momentum as Montana breeders formed a group, with A B Cook of Townsend and Curtice Cattle Co of Calgary among exhibitors. Curtice’s Beau Perfection 48th won grand champion, while Curtice’s Beau Donald 192 claimed junior calf blue. Power’s Sun River Cattle Co dominated Angus Aberdeen prizes. J M Wylie, Ohrmandale Ranch, and Teton Tyler produced notable results. No aged cattle shown beyond one cow over two years.
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Montana
Northwest
Colorado
Canada
A. B. Cook
Townsend
Curtice Cattle Company
Calgary
Alberta
Sun River Cattle Company
J. M. Wylie
Bozeman
Ohrmandale
Philipsburg
Cook
Hereford
Panama
Miss Joy
Lady Joy
Lady Perfection
Beau Perfection
North America
United States
Beau Donald
Curtice Company
Power Company Strong Co. B. Power
Tyrose
Sun River
Mr. Power
Wylie
Eric E. 3d
Ohrmandale Ranch
August Ohrman
Fall Plowing as a Factor in Reducing Farm Costs
The piece argues fall plowing boosts fertility and yields on high priced lands. It promotes rotating crops, using fall plowed stubble land for early seed beds, and benefits like weed control and deeper soil action. It notes tenants on eastern farms hinder fall plowing, and urges long term leases or remuneration to secure fall work.
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Montana
Never Again Says Farmer On Untreated Seed
A farmer recalls his field of smutted wheat with 15 to 20 percent black heads and admits he did not treat the seed before planting. He warns that the loss affects the country and urges treatment since it costs only two or three cents per bushel. treatment can be done at any time with proper precautions.
Rethinking the Machine Shed for Efficient Farm Layout
The author argues against delaying machine shed construction despite high costs. He warns that material prices and labor rise with war, and equipment stored outdoors soon rusts. A smart shed layout saves space by double decking lighter tools and planning area to store plows harrows and mowers, plus durable farming practices.
Sunflower ensilage praised for milk and meat making
Bozeman agricultural station officials report sunflower ensilage as a cheap roughage rivaling corn ensilage. They claim 35 tons per acre on irrigated land and 22 tons on dry land, with sunflowers drought tolerant and suitable for both irrigated and dry farms. Montana farmers urged to plant sunflowers for cattle feed.
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Bozeman
Montana
Bozeman Agricultural Experimental Station
Ayrshire
Kay B. Mell
T Falls
Mitchell
Montana farmers gain from western grain shipping plan
The Montana Society of Equity backs a postwar plan to move Montana wheat to Pacific markets via Warrington Oregon. Elevators and cold storage would be built there with federal and railroad support, aiming to boost farmer profits by 10 to 12 cents per bushel.
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Montana
Warrington
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Panama Canal
Atlantic Coast
West
Dakotas
Oregon
New York
Uncle Sam
Warrington Harbor
Columbia River
Jim Hill
Alberta
West Coast
Canada
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
Burlingame
McAdoo
Equity
Atlantic
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Harry B. Mitchell
Great Falls
B. Nelson
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Phoenix Block Butte, Mont
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Barkemeyer Grain
Great Falls, Mont
Henningsen Produce Co. Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Blackfoot Land
Spokane Union
Spokane
Washington
Chicago
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