Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-04

Agricultural Agent
443 miles were covered by the
county agriculturist the week Of No.
velnber 20 to 20. A part Of this
mileage was taken up in trip
through the upper Mimbres Valley
studying some Of the sources Of the
water supply. As time goes on. it
is hoped that trips can be made to
different parts Of the Mimbres Val.
ley water shed, SO that a definite
idea may be formed as to its extent.
also ~ to where the larger portion
Of the water seeks its outlet.
The first impression obtained lead
one to believe that the sources Of
water supply for this valley are enor-
nous. The extent Of the concentra-
ton Of the supply as it directly ef-
fects the irrigation possibilities of
the Mimbres Valley is a matter that
will require considerable research
before a definite result could be ac-
curately obtained. Sufficient wells
have been sunk and enough irrigation
has been done, however, to fully dem
onstrate that there is great guam
tity Of water underlying large por-
ton Of the agricultural lands Of this
valley and at a shallow enough depth
to permit Of economical irrigation
under proper management.
Every irrigated community neces-
sarily goes through period when
new method; and new conditions
must be studied and tested. No con-
ditions in any two communities in the
west are alike. The intelligent and
economical use Of water in connee-
ton with diversified and live stock
farming will ultimately make this
valley a large factor in agricultural
production in New Mexico.
A large part Of the work this week
has been taken up in an ehort to Sc
cure suitable market for some Of
the farm crops consisting Of beans.
sweet potatoes. onions and maize.
The difficulty Of marketing these
crops only adds evidence to the fact
that live stock must be the medium
through which the farm crops are To
be sold.
During the same week that siren
nous efforts are being made to real
ize satisfactory prices for the farm
crops inquiries have come in asking
for the names Of farmers who could
furnish dressed pork. II seems that
such a condition of affairs is II
strong enough argument for the en-.
enlargement Of live stock industry.
The creamery proposition contin-
ues to hold an important place in the
consideration Of the farmers. The
merchants and business men OF Dem
ing subscribed over $1,000 for the
$1,000 necessary to build and equ.
the creamery. The balance of the
money was subscribed by the farm.
ers. II is a very good plan to have
this money in sight for the building
Of creamery when the proper time
comes. but I would still strongly al.
wise that the creamery be not built
until sufficient COWS are being MIXED
TO assure the success OF the cream
cry. A most satisfactory market for
cream can be obtained ut the present
time. at n price that will be greater
than that which could be received for
butter Fat through creamery. and
the restrictions and requirements an
the sale Of cream would be- no more
stringent than those required for the
making If n first class butter. u
must be remembered that the price of
butter Fat will drop to twenty-onr
and TWENTY-FIVE cents in the summer
time. while the sale of cream will
demand very good premium for the
manufacture Of ice cream.
There are very few silos in thu
valley and little If any winter pas.
tnre. Provision must first be made
in the systems Of crop and farm
management so that cheap and
succulent feed may he provided for
the dairy COWS. There are number
81 valuable bulletins on silos for dis
tribuiion on file in the Office of the