Farming by the Clock: Weather Delays Hit Farmers
An old farmer relies on precise timing as minutes and seconds determine field work. The right weather window and mechanical power can mean the difference between a good crop and a profit or a loss.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
2
New Escharotic Dehorner Promises Safer Horn Removal
Livestock specialists report failures with caustic sticks and pastes that irritate calves and rub off. A new escharotic solution combines antimony trichloride and salicylic acid, causing less pain, not drawing tissue fluid, and forming a protective film. When the horn button sloughs, it is removed with it.
Servicemen Warned On Farm Purchases
War veterans advised to evaluate long term profitability before buying farms. Experts warn prices are high and may fall, risking debt if income cannot cover expenses and loan service. Retain savings bonds and liquidity to weather future income drops.
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Farmers Need Aid in Soil Erosion Control
National Wildlife Federation cites conditions hindering proper land use due to heavy taxes unfair mortgages and debts. It argues for higher financial returns to farmers group action and potential government action to remedy soil erosion problems.
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