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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

6

Crop Yield Doubled By Soil Treatment

Prof Emil Truog of the University of Wisconsin reports that Corn Belt yields can double with heavy initial soil treatments using lime and fertilizer. He cites Wisconsin tests showing four to five tons of lime and 1 500 pounds of 0-20-20 per acre, followed by maintenance applications.

Corn Belt Emil Truog University of Wisconsin Truog Wisconsin

Farm Milk Cart Construction Sketch Described

The article outlines a milk cart built from channel iron one inch angle iron and pipe with front wheels from a light car. It notes a general construction method and weld locations, and mentions substituting other shapes if available.

Topping Vegetables Saves Food Value

Plant scientists advise trimming tops from root vegetables such as carrots turnips beets parsnips and radishes before refrigeration to preserve freshness and storage space. Tops draw nutrients from roots. when harvested the tops consume stored foods. Young roots keep better in the refrigerator vegetable compartment than an open bin.

Department of Agriculture

Crops Grown Without Soil Require Skill

Hydroponics or die has been successfully scaled, but only by those with knowledge of plant chemistry. Poorly tended cultures fail due to improper nutrients such as iron fertilizers nitrates and sulfates. Begin on a small scale as a hobby before expanding to larger hydroponic farming.

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