Oats as a Crops Fit for Rotation in the Corn Belt
The U S Department of Agriculture argues oats remain vital for rotation in the corn belt. It dismisses the view that fewer horses reduce oat need, noting rising oat acreage and its role as a transition crop between corn and grasses. It covers sowing methods seed quality and varieties like Sixty Day Kherson Albion and Silvermine for northern states and cooler regions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Towa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Corn Belt
Iowar
Albion
Iowa No. 103
Iowa
Nebraska No. 21
Horse radish for home use guidance for growers
The article urges home gardens to grow horse radish and suggests it as a profitable cash crop for winter sales. It advises spring planting as best, notes winter freezing can starve roots, calls for uniform root length, and explains propagation by planting roots since the plant does not produce seed.
Spreading Manure and Phosphate Boost Pasture Early
Spread manure liberally on worn pasture to rejuvenate it. Apply acid phosphate or basic slag as a supplement. Add a quickly available nitrogen source early in spring to give grasses a vigorous start and begin grazing sooner, reducing feeding costs.
Lettuce and Tomato Crops at Illinois Station Experiments
Experiments at the Illinois station show greenhouse lettuce and tomatoes grow well on rich garden loam, with manure greatly boosting yield while excessive sand reduces output by displacing fertilizer.
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Illinois Station
PLAN TO SAVE YOUNG CHICKS
Plan urges readers to hatch only as many chicks as can be cared for. Warns that many hatchings fail due to lack of preparation and patient care. Encourages prudent hatch rates and proper brood care to avoid losses.
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