Illinois Farmers Hear Dairy Cow Talks at Institute
At the Illinois Farmers Institute A J Glover urged raising Illinois cows beyond current yields, citing Jefferson County Wisconsin progress with 300 pounds butter and 6000 pounds milk yearly. Prof T L Haecker discussed protein use,Minnesota long-term tests, and silage from tightly packed corn stalks. He warned against short tests and urged careful feeding practices and separate, protein-rich concentrates.
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A. J. Glover
Illinois
Jefferson County
Wisconsin
T. L. Haecker
Minnesota
Haecker
Ile
Improved Dairyman and the Path to Better Herds
The article argues progress starts with the dairyman, not just cows. It stresses the need for self improvement, independent thinking, and rejection of old superstitions to develop skilled dairymen and, in ten years, more superior dairy herds. It contrasts the “plug horse” mindset with the thoroughbred dairyman and notes blight in orchards spreads via bees after blooming, affecting new growth.
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Tarmers
Plum Trees Beset by Borers and Sunscald
Borers devastate plum trees and thwart orchard success. Growers must vigilantly hunt them down. Sunscald threatens the dameon plum, so trunks and large limbs require partial protection where sun exposure is high.
Vital Importance of Cultivation in Modern Farming
The article argues cultivation is the core of crop production, detailing soil breaking, aeration, and organic breakdown to unlock fertility. It compares disc harrows and plows, praising the disc implement for mixing, crumbling, and aerating soil, citing field trials with clover sod and diverse crops as proof of higher yields with modern methods.
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R. M. Winans
The Better Seed Problem
A Farmers' Review analysis urges immediate action on seed improvement. It highlights seed vitality and purity for corn and small grains, urges farmers to test and replace seed, and cites Wisconsin barley gains and catseed benefits as proof. It argues laziness and ignorance hinder progress while modern farming demands soil care, livestock breeding, and uniform seed quality.
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Wisconsin
Catn
Alexander
Farmers’ Review
Spring Treat ment of Soil
Fred Strohschein of Winnebago County Wisconsin warns against sowing spring grains too early while soil is wet. He advises leaving furrows to drain surface water, avoiding early harrowing, and choosing appropriate tools like a disc harrow or guarded rollers. He compares drilling versus broadcasting and stresses seed quality and cleaning to prevent poor yields.
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Kansas
Fred Strohschein
Winnebago Co
Wis
Wholesale Production of Swine for Profit
A British exchange essay suggests large scale swine farming fed on clover and cheap grains could boost UK production. It notes British hogs are mostly bacon type, raised in pens with dams, and highlights benefits of not overusing corn, plus the risks of cholera. The piece urges rotation of pastures, movable yards, and strategic capital for successful, profitful swine operations near creameries and mills.
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America
Great Britain
Aa. S. Alexander
Farmers’ Review
Woodman Spare That Tree and Congress
A Gallier’s Weekly excerpt laments the loss of ancient California sequoias. It notes a moderate tree aged 1700 plus years with scars from fires in 616, 1441, 1796, and 1899. The piece urges Congress to buy more groves for public protection and warns of the fate of forests if not acted.
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Methuselah
United States
California
B. C
Congress
Qallier’s Weekly
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