Idaho Forest Lands Shine In Giant Public Resource
The article describes Idaho’s vast forest holdings under federal and private care, noting 19,749,252 acres of national forests and 2,788,000 acres privately owned. It highlights the Payette region, Mount Borah, Challis, and Roosevelt era origins of national forests, with a focus on sustained yield and long term conservation efforts led by the Forest Service and Western Pine Association.
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America
Idaho
Idatio
Erness Frontier
Forest’ Service
Theodore" Roosevelt
Payette
McCall
Delaware
Lost River
Challis
National Forest
Western Pine Association
Kootenai River
Kaniksu National ‘Forest
Bonners Ferry
Kaniksu
Forest Service
Growth of Lumber Mills Expands Across Idaho Region
Movement for wood production grows from 18 companies in the 12 state Western Pine region to 59 firms, led by Idaho mills. Output rises from 763 million to nearly 2 billion board feet yearly. five Idaho mills produce 246.7 million board feet. Tree farm expansion accelerates with plots from Hanley Morse to Potlatch Forests, marking Idaho as a top lumber producer in the West.
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Western
Idaho
Hanley
Morse
Harold
Henrriksen
Coeur
d’Alene
Lewiston
Western_Pine association
Outlook for Wheat in 1947 Forecast Shows Large Crop
The March 1947 outlook notes cool dry conditions delayed field work in Idaho and northern sections while southern areas saw some early plantings. Wheat production is forecast at 22 350 000 bushels with a record yield slightly larger than last year. overall condition evaluation by April 1 was inconclusive due to slow growth from cool weather. EST stocks on farms April 1 were about 2 per read.
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Idaho
County Agent Details Pasture Mixes Boost Butterfat Yield
Daniel Roberts, county agent, reports experimental pasture work yields 214 pounds of butterfat per cow on fertile land with well managed tame pastures. He cites pasture mixes of eight pounds smooth brome and eight pounds orchard grass plus two pounds alsike or ladino clover and three pounds red blossom clover. He notes alternatives with six pounds brome, four pounds meadow fescue, and added red clover. Cautions about bloat in year two and advises planting pasture alone with timely watering after peas are removed in July.
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Daniel ‘Roberts
Roberts
Agricultural stock and milk output trends noted in Idaho
Readable figures show wheat stocks around 3 794 000 bushels with 250 000 in north Idaho. March milk and egg production lower than the previous March, while barley and rye stocks rose. Idaho’s 1947 production levels indicate declines in milk output and slight shifts in grain supplies.
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Idaho
Farmer warns on pasture mix to boost forage
Mr Roberts tells farmers to apply a mixed fertilizer for pastures rather than grain. He cautions against bluegrass or white clover in pastures, noting experimental results show grasses and clovers offer the least pasture yield. Phosphates alone are insufficient. use 6-8-0 or 4-16-0 or 10-20-0 mixes.
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Roberts
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