Strip Cropping: First Step In Conservation Plan
Strip cropping is described as essential to soil conservation, acting as a splint that holds soil but does not restore fertility. The piece urges comprehensive soil conservation measures including terracing contouring strip cropping stubble mulching and rotation with cover crops and proper fertilizers. It advises farmers to seek expert guidance from soil conservation district officers or county agents.
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Soil Conservation District
Number of U S Farms at Lowest Since 1890s
The U S Department of Agriculture reports fewer than 5.4 million farms last year, the lowest since before 1900. Despite farm counts dropping about 1.4 million since 1935, total land in farms and agricultural production have grown significantly.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
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Forgotten Caribbean Wards of the United States
The piece notes that over a dozen Caribbean islands and banks, such as Swan Navassa Serrana Quita Sueno Roncador Cay and Cormorant were claimed by the United States in the 19th century under a 1856 act authorizing U S seizure of guano rich islands not under any other government.
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United States
Puerto Rico
The
Virgin Islands
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Navassa
Serrana
Quita Sueno
Roncador Cay
Corn
U. S
Rock
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Sliding door system aids poultry house operations
Poultry raisers can save steps with a sliding door operable from outside. A rope runs from a screw eye on the door to the ceiling, along the wall, through the chicken house side, and ends in a ring. A hook on the building can hold the door open.
Farm Exports Rise 14 Percent to 3.4 Billion
The agriculture department reported farm exports increased 14 percent from the prior year, totaling 3,400,245,000 dollars. Cotton led with 935,332,000 dollars, the second highest in 26 years, while wheat and flour ranked second at 747,570,000 dollars, up 9 percent from 683,229,000.
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Agriculture Department
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