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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
1
McQuarrie urges Southern farmers to plant rye as a hardy winter crop. He notes its soil-cleaning effects, benefits for subsequent crops, and practical steps for seeding, fertilizing, and grazing. Emphasizes early sowing before November and thorough field preparation for best returns.
Correspondent urges diversified crops in North Carolina, praising the Progressive Farmer and advising farmers to adopt wholesale coal oil buying, velvet beans trials, and thinning strategies. He argues natural selection and selective thinning boost corn yields and breeder-driven improvements will lift average yields dramatically in the coming decades.
A Southern farming note answers three questions on pig care and breeding. It advises castration in dry cool weather away from flies, when boars are vigorous. suggests replacing an old boar only if inbreeding or poor pig quality appears. and discusses breeding sows post farrowing with proper feeding to sustain current and future litters. It closes urging diversity to create a continuous money flow, highlighting cattle beef as a strategic focus.
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