Weekly Farm Paper Review Highlights Feed and Soil Notes
Willard Bolte surveys farm practices from Minnesota to Ohio noting that No 8 and sample grade corn may yield similar pork to No 2 corn in 90 day hog fattening tests. Red clover harms soil less than corn, nitrogen and phosphorus loss differ by crop, and pasture or manure return matters. Drops in stripping cows save labor with minimal milk loss. Strawberries benefits from spacing. profits rise with wider rows. Crotalaria as green manure reduces erosion. Ohio orchard uses seed to prevent runoff. Turkeys finish by blue patches, fast-growing broilers improve by stock choice. muck land yields record potato production with specific husbandry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Nebraska
Hoard
Insecticidal Dust by Airplane Benefits and Field Results
Willard Zolte outlines advantages of aerial insecticidal dusting, including speed and leaf coverage from updrafts. Field tests in Wisconsin show hybrid corn outperforming regular corn with higher ear counts and fewer nubbins. Michigan State College describes a cider filtering rig using enzyme, infusorial earth, and extended settling before final filtration.
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Wisconsin
Michigan State College
Washingtons soil saving system as described by Washington
George Washington championed crop rotation and vegetative covers to prevent soil erosion on his farms. H H Bennett notes Washington warned against single crop systems and used vegetable rubbish to curb gullies. His methods anticipated modern soil conservation, though later scientists improved on them.
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George Washington
H. H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
Washington
Washington’s Soil Policy Ahead of Its Time
The article notes that Washington advanced soil conservation concepts and methods, many of which were virtually unknown in his era. It credits the Soil Conservation Service with affirming that Washington was far in advance of most farmers of his day in both theory and practice.
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Washington
Soil Conservation Service
U S Leads World As Apple Producer
The United States is the largest global apple producer and exporter. From 1951 to 1955, about 31 percent of world production, roughly 155 million barrels, was consumed domestically as fresh fruit and in various processed forms. World trade totals near 33 million bushels with Canada as the next major exporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Canada
Preparations Underway for 1937 National Grange Convention
Pennsylvania will host the national Grange session in Harrisburg November 10 18 with expectations of a record Seventh Degree class near 10 000 initiates. State Grange leaders plan statewide Sixth Degree conferrals and big enrollments while the organization nears the 100 000 paid members as the November gathering approaches.
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Pennsylvania
National Grange
Harrisburg
Keystone States
Pennsylvania Grange
Pennsylvania State Grange
Boston
Mays
Rochester
N. Y
Hartford
Connecticut
Columbus
Ohio
Prizes Offered For Work With Horses In Ohio
Ohio counties may win $200 in prizes from the American Pad and Textile Company for the best program to improve draft colts and horse care. Ohio State University experts note 10 percent of 475,000 farm horses require replacement yearly, with many new colts not being raised. The piece details colt clubs, 4-H involvement, parasite treatment efforts in Hancock County, and broader horse care and erosion issues across counties.
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Ohio
American Pad and Textile Company
Greenfield
L. P. McCann
Ohio State University
McCann
Columbus Producers Cooperative
Columbus
Ottawa
Oberlin
Charles F. Maing
John F. Cunningham
B. B. Spohn
Hancock County
G. Forest Hall
County Horse Breeders Association
Erosion Outpaces Fertilizer in Ohio Soil Loss
Ohio State University experts report farmers will spend over 10 million dollars annually on fertilizer while erosion removes topsoil carrying far more fertility away. The new soil balance plan inventories gains and losses by county, noting alfalfa and clover restore fertility, and that 66 percent of farm soil productivity is lost yearly. Some counties lose soil much faster, with one county tallying 1.7 percent per year.
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Siipher
Ohio
J. A. Shipher
Ohio State University
University
Sears
Evergreens Dominate Ohio Winter Gardens Says Expert
Columbus, Feb 24 Amid warming days gardeners scout gardens for live plants and Ries ex tension floriculturist at Ohio State University notes many perennials stay evergreen. Hardy enady tuft and Invendar cotton contrast with mossy pink phlox and silver foliage while Christmas and Oriental roses bloom through winter.
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Columbus
Victor H. Ries
Ohio State University
Ohio Gardens
Perennials That Stay Green Through Winter
A list of over a hundred evergreen perennials suitable for winter interest. The selection covers hardy species that retain foliage year round, adding color and texture to gardens during cold months. Includes hardy grasses, evergreens, and low-growing groundcovers that maintain green appearance in freezing conditions.
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Wittern
Elyria Town Line Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs J H Delefield and others announced the engagement of their daughter Betty Emilee to John W Twist son of the late Harry Twist of Philipsburg PA John W Twist resides at Potomac Avenue East Cleveland in a gathering at Morrison Avenue Lakewood Ohio hosted by Mr and Mrs J F Stein of Elyria Town Line Road family guests include BE Schubert and Oliver Stein.
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Elyria Townline Road
J. H. Delefield
BE. C. Schubert
Oliver
J. F. Stein
Morrison Avenue
Lakewood
Betty Emilee
John W. Twist
Harry Twist
Philipsburg
Potomac Avenue
East Cleveland
News Notes at D C Club Meeting
Wire Forehighert attended a meeting of the D C Club held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Louise Schmidthons of North Ridge. Miss Mable White of Flyria,
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Wire Forehighert
D. C
Louise Schmidthons
North Ridge
Mable White
Flyria
Local Visits Highlight Social Weekends and Illness
Mrs J H Delafield hosted visitors including L W Spiegelberg and sister Misa Caroline Spiegelberg. Mrs Barbara Mewis from Middly Ridge visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs M J Nuhn of Lorain called on Mrs J Hl Delafield and Mrs E G Schubert Monday. Mr and Mrs W R Miller of Cleveland called on L A Ernst and family Monday. Oliver Schubert returned to school Monday after a week’s absence due to illness.
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J. H. Delafield
L. W. Spiegelberg
Misa Caroline Spigelberg
Theds
Barbara Mewis Touth
Middly Ridge
M. J. Nuhn
Lorain
J. Hl. Delefield
E.G. Schubert
W. R. Miller
Cleveland
L. A
Dutch Households and Poultry Care Boost Zeeland Center
Dr. A R Winter of Ohio State University notes Zeeland Michigan’s rise as a poultry center stems from Holland descent and meticulous housewives. Cleaning, soap, water, disinfectant, and sun are vital to prepare houses for chicks. Mechanical cleaning helps disinfectants reach hidden germs. cleanliness extends to fountains feeders and feed sacks to prevent disease spread.
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Columbus. O
Zeeland
Michigan
A. R. Winter
Poultry Department
Ohio State University
Winter
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Dairyman
U. S. Bureau of Dairy Husbandry
North Carolina
Acre
Double Hill
Turkey World
Purdue University
Poultry Tribune
Prairie Farmer
Everett Troyer
Champion Fotato
Indiana
Champion
U. S
BY Willard Zolte
Elyria Town Line
Bergsuen Kemps Balsam
Pocahontas the
Murbach Coal & Wees
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Co-operative Ass
Huron Street
Elyria
Murbach
Broad ST
Axminster
Elyria, Ohio
Lorain County
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