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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
6
Glenn Bedell reports a Purdue station trial from 1942 to 1945 comparing conservation farming with common practices in 12 fields. Conservation methods cut runoff water loss from 17 to 8 inches, reduced soil loss from 8.8 to 1.8 tons, and increased corn yields from 62 to 92 bushels per acre in 1942, reaching 122 later, with wheat gains from 15 to 25 bushels.
A historical note on the Golden Palomino horse, tracing its origins from Palo Mino and Arabian stock. The piece describes size, temperament, and the influence of Arabian bloodlines, mentioning notable examples like Bontor and George Garretson.
The University of Illinois reports success using prolactin hormones to transform roosters into setting hens. The hormone treatment aimed at fattening poultry has prior history of tenderizing flesh, with the new result marking a notable development in poultry science.
A new method for making American cheddar uses pasteurized milk with a starter containing only essential bacteria, plus controlled acid and timing. The process aims to simplify production and help cheesemakers consistently yield uniform high quality cheddar.
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