Benefits of Corn in Making Rotation
W C Palmer argues corn cultivation improves soil, seeds beds, and moisture retention, boosting subsequent grain and alfalfa yields. Demonstrations 1906 1912 show wheat after corn rising from 12 to 20 bushels and overall three wheat crops after corn surpassing four crops without it. Proper cultivation and fallowing prep the soil for alfalfa and grasses, enhancing next crops.
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W. C. Palmer
North Dakota Agricultural College
North Dakota
North Dakota Experiment Station
Feeding Value Of Alfalfa Grasses And Forage Crops
Agricultural Editor notes alfalfa yields and feed value surpass oats, with one ton equal to sixty bushels of oats and two tons per acre possible under favorable conditions. Alfalfa supports dairy cattle beef cattle horses and even hens, yet remains bulky and not a grain substitute. Emphasizes alfalfa as a dependable, low-labor crop, recommending a few acres per farm as best insurance for stock food. discusses North Dakota pastures where clover and timothy fail due to cold, drought, and hardiness issues, suggesting need for alternatives to these standard hay crops.
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Kata Agricultural College
Timothy
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Feeding Grain To High Producing Cows
Article by H. E. Eckles argues that grain feeding increases milk yield in pasture grazing cows, especially high producers, and notes that grain is needed to maintain continuous milk flow for 10 to 11 months. It warns against overfeeding due to cost and suggests keeping green crops or ensilage on hand for supplementation.
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H. Eckles
Pure breeds are superior in poultry husbandry
The Poultry Journal argues pure-blood hens outperform cross breds. Pure lines yield more prolific, uniform eggs and carcasses, with better feed use. It warns against mongrel flocks and urges adopting pure-bred stock, even at cost, plus a dedicated hospital stable for sick animals.
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Poultry Journal
Hutcher
Unique Sale Bill Noted From Pike County Auction 1864
A scanned notice recalls a 1864 public auction in Pike County Missouri. It lists chattels including oxen and wagons, enslaved people, farming tools, hides and skins, tobacco, and household items, with a note about emigration to California and cider. The piece also cites French cabinet member Louis Klotz and mentions spring fashions and office help.
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Pike County
Missouri
Pike
Coon Creek
Old
Missouri Road
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