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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
3
Local residents Bennett Alterra Independence Moffatt Lapofat Tridell Diamond Mt. A. T. Johnson O. Lundberg R. D. Smith appear among community mentions. No additional context provided to determine event or roles.
A T Johnson, Uintah County Farm Bureau president, reports a summer trip to Provo Utah County. He praises Jersey dairy stock after demonstrations, notes high yields from several cows, and highlights plans to promote Jersey breeding in Ashley Valley with support from Mr. Smoot and Hood Farm descendants.
An Uintah county agricultural note by editor and Mr Hacking explains white sweet clover seed production. It covers planting windows from spring to late summer, risks of frost, soil preparation, irrigation timing, protection for young plants, and advises avoiding grasshoppers as a key enemy.
A editorial on hay markets urges producers to sell by merit and quality. It cites Farm Bureau efforts to find markets for surplus alfalfa in Uintah county and warns against top pricing for inferior hay. It references Piper's forage guide and Utah Experiment Station data on alfalfa cutting stages and yields.
Local farm bureau committees in alfalfa and white sweet clover seed request a full report of names of growers acreage and probable yield for this season by July 20th. Reports should be sent to the farm bureau office in Vernal.
Dr. M C Merrill expert horticulturist Dr B L Richards plant disease specialist and insect pest expert will tour the Uintah basin in the last week of July The group will be in Ashley valley on July 29 and 30 to study orchards canning crops truck gardens and field crops and advise with growers in the field Specific locations and times will be published later Growers are urged to attend the event for hands on guidance in the orchards gardens and fields.
Prof William Peterson geologist of Utah Agricultural College says artesian flows may be possible at Bennett within 200 to 300 feet. Bennett Farm Bureau eyes a cooperative test well with Uintah School District on school grounds, then private drilling if successful, making the venture a safer investment.
Farmers report losses from cut worms and a com bined bran mash recipe is offered as an inexpensive control. Mix 20 pounds wheat bran, 1 pound crude arsenic, 1/2 gallon molasses, 3 chopped citrus, 4 to 7 gallons water, apply around hills or broadcast. Substitute middlings or alfalfa meal if bran unavailable. Seek Farm Bureau help in Vernal Utah. examples of success cited by Hughes and Stringham.
Water users under Federal courts orders must provide storage such as cisterns wells or reservoirs for the 1921 season. Storage to be filled at times determined by the water commissioner to reduce losses during low water. Rotation Plan in Ashley valley recommended as export aid is available. Severe losses expected without proper supply adjustment as the season nears.
Special deputy assessors appointed to reclassify Vernal city real estate have filed their report with the county commissioners. Along with equalizing valuations the report asks for an advance for 1921 of 32651 dollars or 17 percent. Vernal's total land valuation for 1920 stands at 189460 dollars.
Farmers face injustices in selling hay and produce due to poor packing grading and timing. The Farm Bureau should help market surplus hay, ensure quality, and guide buyers to reliable suppliers. Uintah County could become a premier hay and stock region if hay is put up properly and farmers participate in regular meetings to improve methods.
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