North Dakota Editor Praises Alberta Wheat Practices
The Independent editor reports on Sunny Southern Alberta wheat country with high yields. He urges North Dakota farmers to rest land periodically and adopt Alberta Red winter wheat, noting Canadian methods, land preparation, and the rise of winter wheat experiments. He cites black rust in the Dakotas and discusses the wheat market and farm practices.
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The
Independent
Alberta
North
Kansas
North Dakota
Jess
Straw Lumber At Fargo State Fair Sparks Building Hope
Exhibits at the Fargo state fair showcased a cottage built from straw derived lumber. The material claims waterproofness rat resistance and non conductivity with boards of wooden strength and easy finishing. If scalable, it could slash building costs by half and reduce lumber demand, especially if Grand Forks opens a factory.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Union
Ward County
Grand Forks
Lumber Trust
Potato bug arrives in state disturbing potato patches
The potato bug has appeared in the state after farmers boasted of freedom from the pest. Last year only a few were found, but now many infest nearly every potato patch. It is unclear whether they arrived with seed or migrated.
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Fabrick
Atty
McCue
Board of County Commissioners
England
Canada
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