Improving Land Through Soil Care and Legumes
The piece argues that soil fertility declines from overuse and urges farmers to return to sustainable practices. It highlights the need to view soil as a resource to be replenished, not spent, and promotes lime, leguminous crops, rotation, and fertilizers as keys to reviving worn lands. It cites scientific agriculture and practical examples from experts like Bryan Tyson and references to legume varieties for different regions.
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Burger
Chis
Wich
Fundy
United States
Canada
Bryan Tyson
Raising Sweet Potatoes A Curious Seed Bed Result
A horticultural note explains that small rusty potato vines often fail to yield tubers while vigorous tops can produce fibrous roots without potatoes. Some plants with little fiber form one to four large turnip shaped tubers, with rare smaller ones. The writer shares years of observation and concludes that how the seed bed is prepared determines upper side growth and outcome.
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Cor
Farmers’ Home Journal
Rice industry boom spurs deep wells and irrigation gains
The Gulf coast region in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana experiences rapid rice industry expansion driven by deep bored wells and centralized pumping. Each 150 foot well can supply 100 acres of rice, enabling vast irrigation networks and promising water or oil finds as holes proliferate.
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Texas
Louisiana
Strems
Gulf Coast
Texas Farm and Ranch
Georgia Legislation Reflects Agriculture and Labor Views
The piece notes state actions on protecting mocking birds while stalling any child labor reform. It praises roads and communication, laments overwork of poultry markets, and argues for prudent farming with early, steady work amid weather delays. It frames inventions as beneficial if used wisely, and warns penalties for noncompliance.
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Georgia
Turkey
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Alli
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