Farm Economists Call Fertilizer a Good Buy for 1958
Maan State College agricultural economists report fertilizer remains a good buy for farmers. They predict tight supplies next year, especially nitrogen, and urge early ordering. They note higher production in 1953 versus 1952 but warn demand may outpace supply as farm use increases.
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Maan State College
Local Families Share Dinners and Visits Across Communities
Local residents spent weekends and weekdays visiting relatives and friends across Marcus Sheldon Orange City Hull and George. Notable events include birthday celebrations at Bill Klassen Wen dell Rensink and Jake Kleinhesselink parties and a 40th wedding anniversary for Bert Kruger of Little Rock with Kellogg and nearby families in attendance.
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Henry Broesder
Wm Klassen
Bert Kruger
Little Rock
Warren Betten
Cle Gallis
Mike
Henry Riemers
Marcus
Melvin Mortensen
Remsen
Burnell Menkie
John Moret
Sioux Center
Alfred Doorenbos
H. M. Scholten
Jake Klienhesselink
Orange City
Robert Henning and Sons
Henry Jacobsoa
Fertilizer Use Still Proves Profitable Despite Slump
University agronomists urge farmers to boost fertilizer application even as farm product prices fall. McNall notes projected returns of $1.50 per $1 spent, while tests show $3 back per $1 invested. Missouri researchers cite 25 acre corn yielding 124 bushels with heavy preplant fertilizer and starter mix.
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P E. McNall
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Economist
McNall
State Agricultural Colleges
University of Missouri Agronomists
Boosting Production Per Acre Key to Higher Farm Profits
Dr. Garth Volk of Ohio State University argues efficiency and higher yields per acre cut unit costs and boost profits. Fertilizer trials show returns of $4.02, $2.80, and $2.88 per dollar invested, supporting the strategy of expanding production per acre to weather low prices.
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Garth Volk
Ohio State University
Volk
Ohio
Our Growing Trade Barriers Weaken Free World Unity
Nineteen allied nations protest U S trade barriers as inconsistent with promoting recovery and stability. State Department warns tighter imports erode foreign aid, manpower use, and free world leadership while fueling Communist attacks and harming allies. Trade, not aid, is urged to strengthen the free world.
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Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Detroit
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