ACP Plans Started In Feb 1936
The Agricultural Conservation Program began on February 29 1936 after Congress enacted the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to replace invalidated AAA provisions. The program, run by ASC with technical service from the Soil Conservation Service, aimed to conserve soil and water and reduce erosion through cash payments and land diversion incentives.
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AAA
ASC
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committees
Soil Conservation Service
Congress
Supreme Court
ACP
Terrace Plan Approved For Big Machines In Banner County
Banner County farmers designed and built a terrace in Western Nebraska to enable use of large farming equipment. The 28 foot base terrace features an 8:1 slope, a shallow 16 inch deep channel, and 5 percent or flatter land suitability. Farmers report uniform drilling and no weed patches, praising the system for easing terraced farming.
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Nebraska
Banner County
The Key To Efficient Irrigation In Corn Production
Extension Irrigationist Paul E. Fischsach explains water as the dominant factor in corn yields. Proper timing and depth of irrigation protect root growth, reduce leaching of nitrogen, and maximize bushels per acre inch of water across soil types and rainfall conditions.
PTA to Show Documentary With Cocoa at North Pole Event
Warm-up Ridgefield Connecticut reports a parent teacher association plans a documentary about life at the North Pole and will serve hot cocoa to viewers.
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Ridgefield
Conn
North 2Pole
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Don Rapp
Sidney
Bauerkemper
Forrest
Paul E. Fischsach
Extension
Irrigationist College of Agriculture
Federal Land Bank
Association
Land Bank
Leen
HARTE
9Th Avenue
Tere
U.S
U.S. Royal
David Harum
Busboom Minerals
Farmers Co-Op Elevator CO
Lodgepole
Conoco
FDIC
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