15 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
The Ranch
Location
Kent, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
1
The article argues for higher lean bacon hogs through selective breeds and feeding, noting corn finishing and pasture use. It contrasts lard hogs with bacon hogs and emphasizes cost savings by selling at peak fattening, plus the vital role of humus and stable manure in maintaining soil fertility for better crops.
Humus comes from decomposing plant matter and stores nitrogen, a crucial plant nutrient. It houses soil organisms that convert organic nitrogen to nitrates, aids mineral availability, improves water retention, and helps soils resist erosion and compaction.
Disk harrows stand as essential grain farming tools for moisture conservation and soil pulverization. The sixteen and twenty four inch disks provide deeper cutting and better mixing, with two disks preferred for eight inch cuts over a single larger plow. Moldboard plows excel where moisture is favorable, while disk plows handle drier, harder ground with less clogging.
The article notes England’s wheat yield has risen from 18 to 35 bushels per acre due to cultivation methods rather than climate or soil, suggesting similar gains in the United States. It argues winter wheat can outperform spring wheat, offering moisture and soil fertility conservation and higher yields, prompting Inland Empire farmers to consider switching practices.
H M Bainer from Colorado Station recommends the plow as superior to the disk, noting it works better in most conditions while the disk only suits dry and hard soil. The comment highlights practical farming choice based on soil moisture and texture.
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