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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
2
Scientists at Utah State University report that fertilizer use has not damaged crops as a food source. The note clarifies concerns about nutrient impacts on agricultural yields and food supply.
The note discusses seed bed preparation in America using residues such as corn stalks straw and beet tops. It estimates application rates per ton of dry matter for different crops and notes straw requirements per bushel of grain with rough figures for stover yield per acre.
Riverdale residents joined with family and friends for an open house honoring Mr and Mrs Dalan E. Smith and attended a funeral in Pocatello for Mrs Mable Walker Packer. Attendees included Rex S. Packer Lila Gunderson Thea Woolf and many Riverdale locals.
Nyssa, Oregon hosts a brief visit for an exchange student from another region. Brian Hendricks is identified as one participant from the group, contributing to a short cultural exchange during a few days stay in the area.
Last week Preston High School planned to attend the Indian school at Brigham City. An Indian boy was involved in the event.
The article argues against the belief that organic nutrients are superior and claims plants cannot distinguish nitrogen sources. It supports commercial inorganic fertilizers such as ammonia sulfate nitrate and superphosphate, citing worldwide research showing no health detriment and emphasizing the necessity of inorganic options to feed the population.
Soil experts advocate plowing straw back into fields to improve moisture penetration aeration and tilth. Incorporating crop residues like corn stalks and potatoes recycles organic matter and requires nitrogen to aid decomposition during plowing.
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