The state herald., 1918-03-01

ANSAsAA OoAVtA WCI03x9 IN L0o lH4t Qv0
years was that Of 1871. 900, 900; Mn
nesota'h 100000 In 1917; Montana's,
$4,000 In 1918, and Idahe's, 100000 In
1913. North Dakota's record acreage
in the last hvs years was $3.50, 900 In
1919; Minnesota's 4.1b0.000 In 1913;
Montana's 1,122,000 In 1917, and Ida
hos $4,000 In 1917. North Dakota's
hve-year average (1912-191e) was
7,o57,00o; Mlnnesota's S,S95, 900; Mon
tana's $4,000. and Idaho's 23l, 900.
Montsna's annual planting has shown
increases during the last four years a.
follows: 1914-15, 1000; 1876,
$4,000; 1918-17, $4,000. What these
states can do this spring II is difficult
to determine.
1t Is hoped that many farmers. espe.
cially In the northern part Of the corn
belt, will find 1t possible to plant five
to ten acres additional In wheat. In
some cases they will plant more. In
number Of states In the eastern and
central portions of the country where
spring wheat has not been grown In
recent years. the crop is now being re-
established and 1t is recommended that
this movement be encouraged.
To a small extent the acreage In
oats, II necessary. could be reduced In
the Interest Of wheat. Likewise. a
very small portion of the acreage
which normally would be planted to
corn In the northern part Of the corn
belt might be sown to spring wheat.
If the acreage Of spring wheat indi-
Gated for some Of the states cannot be
planted, the barley acreage, which IL
known to grow better In some locali-
ties, might be increased. The use of
barley for food is increasing in this
country and II IL q welcome food In
Europe.
Summary Of Other Recommendations.
Following Is summary Of other i'm
portant recommendations regarding
cereals, meat. poultry, and perishables.
Hogs The number of hogs should
be increased by at least Is per cent
during the year 1918.
Sugar. Effort should be made to
maintain the acreage Of sugar cane and
sugar bects, and to increase these
areas In so far as these crops are well
established or are necessary to sound
agricultural practice.
Production of satisfactory substi-
tutes for sugar, including sorghum,
corn and cane sirup, maple products
and honey can and should be In
creased.
Sorghum sirup. It Is pointed out. may
be produced In nearly every state In
the Union, and increased production of
sorghum sweets would enable the pub
lie to conserve still further the sugar
supply in the form most available for
transportation to our soldiers.
Dairy Products. The supply OF dairy
products should be maintained to meet
the needs Of this country and to help
supply the increasing demands Of the
allies.
Poultry. Poultry production should
be increased greatly. especially In back
yards and on farms where waste mate
rial IL available and the purchase Of
expensive grains and other material Is
not required.
Corn. An acreage Of corn approx
mntely equal to that of 1917 should be
planted. with possible slight reductions
in certain sections to free areas for
spring wheat
Oats, Barley, Rice. 6uekwheat and
FIaxsssd. The area in oats should be
maintained, especially In regions and
on soils which nre not so well adapted
to other grains, but with small reduc-
ton to provide for increasing tho
wheat acreage. Barley production
should he increased In regions where
II grows best. especially In the north
ern edge Of the corn belt and In Sec
tlons north and west OF the belt: and
rice. buckwheat and fiaxseed produc-
tion should be maintained and, II pos
slble, increased.
Grain Sorehums. The production Of
grain sorghums tkafir. milo. feteritn,
etc) should be increased greatly
throughout the drier portion Of the
Plains region. Kafrs are the most
certain grain crops In this section and
they can be made to supplement wheat
MS human food and TO replace corn as
animal food.
Potatoes. The normal acreage Of
Irish and sweet potatoes should be
maintained In 1918. Notwithstanding
the large crops In 1917.
Hay, Ferage and Pasturss. wher-
ever feasible. the area devoted 10 hay.
fornge and silnge crops should be In.
crensed and these products should be
used 10 a greater extent In place Of
grains and other concentrates.
Beef Animals. The number Of beef
aniris,s should be maintained and. In
areas where II 10 clearly the best range
and farm practice. should be increased.
Scans, Peas and Peanuts. The pro.
duction Of beans and pens should be
Increased In regions TO which they are