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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1946

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2

Pastures Need Legume Seedings with Lime and Fertilizer

Dr. R. Dodd of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station urges legume seedings as essential for permanent pastures to boost nitrogen for grass, raise forage yields, and improve lime and protein content. Trials show lime and fertilizer are required. success rates improve with spring sowing, prior grazing, and soil prep.

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DDT Use for Hairy Vetch Recommended

Recent experiments at Oregon Maryland and Wisconsin experiment stations indicate DDT dust may benefit hairy vetch as a control for the hair vetch weevil. A 3 percent DDT dust at 25 pounds per acre controlled the pest but kept bees away for several days, a trade off of interest to beekeepers reliant on the crop.

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Build a Potting Bench From a 30 by 24 by 30 Box

Instructions describe constructing a potting bench using a box sized 30 by 24 by 30 inches. The three top pieces come from removed end sections. Reinforce the top and sides with wood or metal cleats for stability.

Buckwheat Grown For Rutin Extraction Found Economical

Buckwheat offers a cheaper rutin source than tobacco. The crop is harvested green to prevent regrowth, requiring reseeding for multiple harvests. Two or three crops per season are possible.

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