Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-02-22
Milo. KAFFlR. FETERlTA
CONE INTO THEIR Ohm
War Brings Higher Than Indian Corn
Price Of Grains That Went
Begging Fow Years Ago

oNo "~E Iiuuu " New MEXICO rs On
fact that the search for wheat flou
substitutes has developed into bi,
money crops and popular foods thre,
cereals that ten years ago were cur
losities and regarded fit for onl,
stock feed.
These are milo maize, kafir corr
and feterita.
Under stress Of war New Mexico
has learned that these great droutE
resistants, which can be grown prac-
tically anywhere in the state, are
splendid for human food; mills are
grinding them, consumers are smack
ing their lips over them. and New
Mexico has a splendid opportunity IA
save wheat to win the war.
Commercially New Mexico will
benefit from this phase Of the var
emergency.
A few wears ago when growers Of
milo maize tried to sell it in the
Deming district. merchants and
stOckmen alike were ignorant Of its
feeding value and its price was two
thirds to one-half that Of Indian
corn. These three "little strangers
met with a cold reception; buyers
were no more interested in kafir and
feterita than milo.
Now it is recognized that they are
even more palatable as human fCod
than corn and they command a high
er price than corn. These non-sac-
charine sorghums are raised success.
fully anywhere not over 5000 feet
elevation: with careful cultivation,
seed selection and adaptation, the
food administrator is confident that
they can be raised in any agricultur-
al district in the state. Farmers"
says the administrator, "can produce
an average Of 35 TO so bushels per
acre safely, under reasonable condi-
tons and with good cultural meth
DDS. They should contend with
beans for the distinction Of being the
big cash money crops Of New Mex
leo. The war has brought both the
New Mexico pinto beans and sor-
ghums into their own.
'Feterita flour" says Mr.. Ely. "is
as tasty as buckwheat, and is less
disturbing to the digestive system"
The state food administrator isl
deeply gratified at the splendid spirit
IF cooperation by New Mexico bust
ness men in the task Of conserving
wheat.
While'the job of procuring substi-
tutes to follow the $3.50 rule has
not been easy, there has not been
single complaint or protest; every
me has been cheerful and everyone
is working his level best to comply |
With the rule.
The Deming Roller Mills have in,
tailed a process for grinding milo
maize flour and the flour is increas-
ng in popularity by leaps and
bounds, This plant bought from G.
D. Hatfield Of Miesse a carload of
milo at $4,000 and the same grower
las three more carloads available.
1t is believed that as soon as the
temporary demand is satisfied and
car shipments can be made the price
Of corr meal will come down. While
there was a big eastern crop, early
frosts and wet weather produced
much soft corn"
The Forty-Eight Star mill at Albu-
nueroue is grinding corn and will
soon be able to supply the demand in
Albuquerque and outside points.
Bond & Nohl at Espanola have To-
,ated a good supply Of corn. They
are grinding native corn for local
consumption but as soon as the other
arrives will be able to supply outside
demands. This will be a big help
in the upper Rio Grade country,
Two mills in Las Vegas are grind
ing native corn as fast as they can
procure it. They are not vet able
10 handle all the local demand but the
is relieved there.
The Clovis mill and elevator com
Dany, while it has had difficulty in
yetting enough milo, is grinding milo,
'eterita and kafir and will soon be
lble 10 care for the outside trade.
The shortage Of substitutes has
,een decided in the Pecos valley but
several mills are ready 10 grind ms
loon as they can get substitutes. The
lame drouth that hit the livestock
asst year impaired the cereal crop.
MANY smaller plants are serving
lust as efficiently as the larger
Mills" said Mr.. Ely today, "Our
,eople are keenly realizing the ma
iOnal wheat emergency and are
Meeting the crisis mamificently.
rhev are rninp ON the $3.50 hnsia