Electric Plough in Germany gains interest from U S reports
The Progressive Farmer notes correspondence from Washington about the electric plough developed by C. H. Roberts of Evansville Indiana. It describes a Leipzig manufactured system using an electric motor on a tipping plough with cable carriages, detailing its operation, testing near Halle on the Saale, power usage, and cost comparisons with steam ploughs.
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Spondence
Washmerton
D. C
State Department
Diederlein
Leipzig
C. H. Roberts
Evansville
Ind
Messrs. Zimmerman & Co
Taois
Halie
Saale
Iti
Eaas To
Ateatt
Ultima
Agricultural notes on debt, butter color, and crop yields
The article discusses economic contrasts between debt-free farmers and indebted merchants, butter coloring and color demand, a predicted 170 to 175 million bushels spring wheat yield in the Northwest, and current egg prices amid good receipts. It notes a potato crop likely to fail due to rains, potential food imports rise, corn fodder surplus, hay prices, and improvements in tomato varieties favoring early ripening and pulpy flesh suitable for canning.
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Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
United States
German Clover As A Preparation For The Corn Crop
A Chesterfield County farm shows German clover plowed down improves soil and yields. Twelve acres of highland corn reach ten feet, with two ears on some stalks. Plots with bone and potash burn near ground. clover-plowed plots stay dark green from tassel to root. Sow German clover this month where possible. it pays.
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Thistin
Chesterfield County
Sowing Turnips Advice From Eldon Farmer N. J. Shepherd
N. J. Shepherd of Eldon Missouri offers detailed guidance on sowing turnips. He recommends sowing from mid to late July on fine tilth soil rich with well incorporated manure and fresh ground when possible. Mix seed with wood ashes to prevent crowding and choose varieties such as purple top strap leaved white egg and yellow globe. Turnips make good feed for sheep or cattle and help utilize excess stock.
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N. J. Shepherd
Fertilizing Fruit Trees Boosts Orchard Yields
Correspondent argues soil fertilization is essential for fruit trees as for annual crops. He urges thorough cultivation, weed control, and soil feeding with acid phosphate and kainit, or potash, through regular topdressings, noting long term gains in tree vigor and fruit quality.
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Sime
North Carolina
Georgia
L James
Apple Tree Experiments Report From Nebraska Station
The Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin concludes grafting wax outperforms soil or cow manure for mice and rabbit injuries. Trees in cultivated ground show darker foliage with less yellowing and leaf drop in heat. Apples average 14 percent heavier on cultivated than pasture land and 17 percent heavier than mowed land. Water content shows 140 barrels per 100 on cultivated soil versus sod. Evaporation matches wind speed.
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Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Fruit Trade Boom Grows in New York Market
New statistics show 11 000 men work in New York fruit trade as two new markets Western and Eastern expand. Imports last year reach 12 million dollars with California fruit rapidly growing in influence. Retail scene widens with more push carts and stands despite enforcement efforts to curb street vending.
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New York
Italy
Spain
California
Pear Blight Causes and Remedies from a 1920s Agriculture Note
The pest is caused by a tiny microbe entering at blossom clusters or on tender shoots. It may kill blossoms, limbs, or entire trees, spreading downward then stopping, with cracks forming between live and dead bark. Pruning out the blighted wood in fall or winter, cutting to sound wood, helps, as does removing microbes to prevent overwintering.
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Secretary of Agriculture
England reports record apple crop this year in Europe
Reports from London state England has the largest apple crop seen for many seasons. Across Europe the harvest is larger than usual except France where the crop is only good. Any American apples needed must be the fanciest varieties and arrive in London in October.
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London
England
France
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