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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

6

Research Improves Average Crop Yield

U S department of agriculture statistics show farms now grow about a third more crops than in 1920 and finish in about 10 percent less time. Plant-breeding gains, better machines, and more fertilizer drive the rise, but soil fertility must be rebuilt to prevent long term degradation.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Middle West

Vitamin D Prevents Rickets Not Treatment Afterward

The article argues prevention is essential as rickets stem from dietary vitamin D deficiency. Once deformities appear the bones remain soft and cannot be corrected, with bowed legs and other misalignments affecting the animal's posture and health.

Well designed work bench and tool panel

A workstation features a tailored bench with a dedicated tool panel where each tool has a specified place within easy reach of the worker. Beneath the bench, storage holds small parts or equipment for quick access.

Simple hay prod thermometer to curb barn fire risk

Michigan State college safety specialist Fred Roth urges installing a hay prod thermometer to monitor moisture heating in hay. The device uses 10 feet of conduit with a point driven into the hay, six holes above it, and a dairy thermometer on a string to read temperatures.

Fred Roth Michigan State College

Fresh Paint Linked to Lead Poisoning in Cattle

University of Illinois veterinarians warn that fresh paint on barns fences and containers can poison cattle. Cows and calves lick paint and risk lead exposure. dispose of old paint cans to reduce danger.

University of Diinois

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