Seed selection saves Cuban tobacco from poor seed varieties
An 1901 to 1903 study shows Florida and Sumatra seeds produced undesirable tobacco types in Connecticut Valley. Breeding and seed selection isolated true to type plants, enabling profitable cigar wrapper production. After eliminating freaks and reversions, Cuban seed types adapted to local conditions could have avoided losses from unimproved stock.
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Connecticut Valley
Florida
Sumatra
Connecticut
Cuba
Buckwheat as a Valuable Crop for Farmers
Buckwheat grows rapidly with adequate moisture and nutrients. Early soil preparation through plowing and harrowing helps weed control, moisture conservation, and airation. Sowing can occur from mid May to late June, maturing in about sixty days, with cool seasons aiding grain formation and frost avoidance. Three main varieties exist Japanese Silver Hull and old varieties. Japanese yields more per acre but Silver Hull is heavier per bushel. One bushel per acre plus 150 to 200 pounds of wood grade fertilizer recommended. superphosphate often offers best value. Harvesting involves drying, threshing with adjusted threshing machines to prevent grain damage. If plowed twice, rolling before the second pass improves seedbed and reduces evaporation. rollers aid clod breakup and surface packing.
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West Virginia
Pigs In Clover and Profit in Sheep
The article links hogs thriving in clover with financial gains, claiming careful use of time and resources boosts profits. It argues sheep also pay their way, offsetting losses from scrubs and other farm derelicts, suggesting prudent farming practices lead to economic clover.
Erosion Causes Much Loss Across Farms and Fisheries
The text outlines heavy losses from erosion, animal and plant diseases, insects, and environmental factors, with annual farm product losses in the billions. It notes some gains from protection and winter feeding, farm land consolidation, and manufacturer and fishery outputs including forest waters and wildlife protection improving game stocks.
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United States
Pasture Seed Mix From Minnesota Farmers
Minnesota farmers report an ideal pasture mix per acre of six pounds timothy five pounds white clover three pounds Kentucky bluegrass and one pound red top seed. If conditions are wet the red top can replace timothy.
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Minnesota
Increase In Farm Horses In Wisconsin Agriculture
Government reports show farm horses rising from 13 million to 20 million since 1900 and value increasing from 44.61 to 95 604 each. Illinois leads in farm horses among states. At the Wisconsin college fourth course session 461 farmers and their boys attended, with nearly every county represented.
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Illingis
The
Union
Wisconsin College
Damage from Smoke Costs US $500 Million Yearly
A clipped composite item notes Herbert M. Wilson of the United States Geological Survey estimating annual U.S. damage and waste from smoke at about $500 million, roughly $6 per person. It also includes a satirical landlord reply and ad-like lines on eye salve and cigars, reflecting varied 19th or early 20th century notices.
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Herbert M. Wilson
United States Geological Survey
United States
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