Seed Grain Suggestions From National Crop Improvement Service
The article advises growers on seed quality and practices to improve grain yield. It covers choosing varieties suited to local soil and climate, protecting seed from pests, fanning and grading, formaldehyde treatment, germination testing, and annual seed house inspections. Early plowing and planting are recommended, with emphasis on fall plowing for winter wheat and avoiding winter wheat planting before the fly free date. It urges each farm bureau to maintain a seed grain section and community seed house to ensure high quality seed.
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Phosphate Drives Higher Wheat Yields in Illinois
The Illinois Agricultural association hires J R Bent to locate rock phosphate for state members. In Crawford and Macoupin counties yields rose when using phosphate, with reports of 12 to 86 bushels per acre versus 10 to 15 without phosphate. Structures rise in several counties for storage. a farmers elevator to manage a El Paso project is planned.
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Standard grades for grain aim to improve bulk quality
The National Crop Improvement Service urges farm bureaus to unite in promoting proper cribbing storing shelling and cleaning of grain. It calls for strict separation of inferior from good grain and easy sampling to grade and sort lots before shipment.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Seed Quality and Farm Economics Emphasized in Lecture
The text stresses that seed quality determines crop success. It notes true to variety seed free of impurities and viable seed yield better results, though seed cost is minor compared with fertilizer, labor, year value, and marketing. It warns seed failure can wipe out most expenses.
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