Potash Proves Corn Crop Booster On Northey Farm
Farmers-Today's Market News relays how Nathan Northey of Black Hawk County Iowa turned around a stubborn wet field through potash fertilizer combined with tiling. Since 1904 he has used potash on main fields, reporting improved stand, height, and yield. The reporter observes marked differences between treated and untreated strips, with potential wide land benefits for Iowa farms.
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Nathan Northey
Harry W. Warner
Soils Specialists
Iowa Extension Service
The
Farm Journal
National Agricultural Pulication
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Mr. Northey
Ira
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Northey
St- Louis
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Waterloo
Norther
Indiana Farmers Profit From Small 10 Acre Farms
Central Indiana farmers on 10 acre plots show fair profits when using crop rotation of corn small grain and clover and maintaining high organization. Yields reach up to 50 bushels of corn 43 of oats 30 of wheat and 1.3 tons of hay per acre on successful farms with 3 to 5 cows 2 to 8 brood sows and 190 hens. Labor is family aided with some hired help, and marketing efficiency affects success alongside yields.
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Washington
Indiana
Kay
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Department Mail to Editor in Wartime Waterloo
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department at Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Iowa. Address communications to Editor Farm Department and small town readers are encouraged to share farming tips and local agricultural notes.
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Farm Department
Warrrloo Evening Courier
Waterino
Towa
Buena Vista Farm House Planned for Woman's Comfort
May report from Mrs. C. G. Gulbranson near Alta in Buena Vista county describes a modern farm home with electricity powering household tasks, hot and cold water from a cistern and well, direct well water access, a septic tank for sewage, and a hot water heating system.
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Storm Lake
C. G. Gulbranson
Alta
Buena Vista County
Potash Fertilizer Proves Vital On Iowa Farms
An Iowa farmer recounts potash trials showing high ground soil needs manure and fertilizer for lasting effects. He notes 250 pounds of potash yields benefits lasting five years and emphasizes soil variability requiring individualized soil studies for optimal potash use.
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Im. Northey
Hitle
Iowa
Towa
Nathan Norther
Soybean hay gains grow across states in 1922 1923
Washington May 6 figures from the United States Department of Agriculture show soybean hay expanding rapidly. Acreage rose from 569000 to 794004 and total production from 782600 tons to a higher year. Yields climbed from 1.39 to 1.44 tons per acre with Alabama the only state to fall. Midwest states led growth while eastern states like Maryland Virginia and Delaware also increased acreage and yields.
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Saya
United States Department of
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Tillingis
Indiuna
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Faust
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Georgia
South Carolin
Hardin County soil survey lists 2129 farms averaging 164.4 a
A long county survey report details Hardin County Iowa with 2129 farms averaging 164.4 acres each. It notes geography a flat benad plain from 10 to 1225 feet and cites rail connections to Chicago Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines and Sioux City. Other items include local marriages autos and assorted social notes.
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Hardin Soil Survey
Eldava
Sail Srvey
Tlardin County
Wardin County
Towa
Benad
Wheat Turns Upward as Saskatchewan Acreage Drops
Chicago traders saw higher wheat prices on May 6 amid reports of a large Saskatchewan acreage reduction and talk of a prolonged Argentine strike. Prices in Chicago futures rose with May near 1.01 and July around 1.06 as buying broadened. mixed grains and provisions also moved, while cash quotes and forecasts reflected steady to firm demand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Saskatchewan
Argentina
Europe
Sastern
Carl
Hog and Cattle Market Reports Across Cities May 6
Chicago and Kansas City livestock totals show mixed results with hogs uneven and cattle steady to lower in Chicago, while Kansas City reports steady to strong hogs and steady beef steers. Sheep prices rise slightly in both markets, with top hogs around 7.35 to 7.50, steers near 12.25 to 31.00, and clippers up to 15.00 for lambs.
Omaha Livestock Prices And Receipts Report
Omaha and St Paul markets show mixed cattle hog and sheep activity. Hogs mostly steady to lower with weights 160 to 210 pounds at 6.60 to 7.00. cattle steady for fat steers and yearlings with top around 11.40 for select beef. hogs to shippers around 7.00 to 7.10 for heavier lots. sheep lambs steady to strong with primes up to 16.00. Reports include receipts totals and bidding ranges across the day.
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Omana
Ven
Brads
Belogna
ST. Paul
Minn
Betes
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Stock market drifts as short selling resumes in New York
American Locomotive Texas Co and other major issues led a reactionary tone in today’s stock market as short selling resumed after the rediscount rate reduction. Shares in Baldwin, American Can, Davis Chemical and Colorado Fuel showed activity while profits lagged in U S Steel and Bethlehem. Bullish pools reportedly supported Davison, Maring preferred, and Colorado Fuel, with some gains in Tobacco Products and Reynolds.
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Swift & Try
Sioux City Hog Mart Holds Third Largest Market Title
Sioux City Hog Mart remained the world’s third largest hog market through April after March gains, with only Chicago and Omaha reporting larger April bag liquidations. For the Jan 1 to date period Sioux City competes closely with South St. Paul for fourth place in all livestock classes, showing a four month liquidation of 1,444,171 hogs versus 1,448,598 for the northern region.
Receipts at Waterloo dairy plant fall short expectations
Receipts at the Waterloo co operative dairy plant show 26 619 pounds of milk and 13 pounds of cream collected during the period. The report lists dairy output by category with milk leading the totals and cream in smaller quantities.
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Waterloot-operative Dairy Company
Westernar
Produce Prices in New York and Chicago Today
New York and Chicago price lists dated May 6 show butter steady to firm with varying creamery and extras. cheese and milk products mixed with near terms. eggs and poultry also listed with receipts and ranges. Midwest markets reflect steady cattle and hogs markets with light gains in lambs and steady beef, plus metals prices in New York and East St. Louis markets.
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Sidto
Wisconsin
Americas
Jbrown
Pacific Coast
Kansas
East St. Louis
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