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Alfalfa Success in Adams County Grows Local Hope
Adams County farmers report successful alfalfa crops after years of trials. Rusk outlines practical experiences from growers such as J. E. Meatheringham near Camp Point and J. B. Thomas near Columbus, noting yields, soil conditions, and the crop’s value for hay, hog pasture, and soil fertility. The piece cites several local growers and experts praising alfalfa’s profitability and adaptability.
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Rusk
Adams County
J. E. Meatheringham
Camp Point
Meatheringham
J. B. Thomas
Columbus
Mr. Thomas
TD. Hl. Myers
Mendon
Virgil McVay
L. G. Hoke
C. TH. Rankin
Illinois
H. A. McKeene
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Frank T. Mann
United States
Joseph E. Wing