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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
7
Midwestern farm ers are urged by the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee to spend hours this summer inspecting corn fields. A field check can cut production costs and raise next year s yields by ensuring green stalks, sufficient stalk density, loose tilth, and adequate water.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee reports fertilizer boosts wheat profits and yields. Floyd W. Smith of Kansas State College cites a 9 percent bushel gain with about 25 pounds of nitrogen per acre plus phosphate and potash, with extra gains possible by higher nitrogen.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee cites W. H. Henneberry of Michigan State University saying fertilizer increases corn and small grain yields and hay and forage without more acres. More crops per acre reduce costs and raise net returns, funding new purchases for farmers.
Iowa State College experts warn profits slip when lime and soil practice requirements are ignored. J A Stritzel says proper use of lime fertilizer boosts financial returns, advising soil tests before liming to avoid under or over-application.
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