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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
1
Extension Department to aid communities in conducting a campaign to grow alfalfa. Professor Holden will direct the work with automobile campaigns starting in April. Meetings, literature, and alfalfa day observances to be organized across counties and states to boost yields and agricultural development.
Charles M. Carroll extols alfalfa as a soil doctor drought resistant feed and income booster while noting census data shows western movement of major grain production slowing since 1850 near Burlington Iowa and pondering irrigation impacts on future grain belt location.
An alfalfa crop is praised as superior for all kinds of livestock. It serves as hay sailing crop and pasture and is especially profitable with hogs. Alfalfa fields are described as hog heaven for pasture and cropping profitability.
Alfalfa resembles red clover in root growth but develops a stronger tap root. When properly managed it yields three to four cuttings annually and remains productive for many years. Land suited to red clover usually grows alfalfa if inoculation and lime are provided.
Agronomy note warns alfalfa prospers when sown solo while mixed with oats or barley leads to failure. The cereal companions draw excessive soil moisture, causing alfalfa to die. Emphasizes careful crop pairing to maximize yield.
Farmers report successful alfalfa cultivation in every New York agricultural county and on at least one farm in every township. The spread indicates broad adoption across 18 states benefiting feed supplies and farm economies.
Alfalfa growing marks the highest development in our modern agriculture. The statement highlights advances in crop cultivation and indicates steady progress in farming techniques and yields.
J W Spiliman asserts alfalfa is the richest hay food known, presenting a bold claim about its superior nutritional value and value in feed. The quote emphasizes alfalfa's renowned status among hay varieties.
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