The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-03-01

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sections where spring-wheat production
is known to be reasonably promising
and that such increases can be mad,
) without upsetting farm plans.
1t is hoped that many farmers, espe
cially in the northern part Of the corr
belt, will find it possible to plant five
to ten acres additional in wheat II
some cases they will plant more. Ii
number of states in the eastern an(
central portions of the country where
spring wheat has not been grown In
recent years, the crop is now being re
established and ii is recommended that
this movement be encouraged.
To small extent the acreage in
oats, if 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 is
known to grow better in some locali-
ties. might be increased. The use of
barley for food is increasing in this
country and it is a welcome food in
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Summary of Other Recommendation
Following is Il summary of other i'm
pOrtant recommendations regarding
cereals, meat, poultry, and perishables.
Hogs. The number of hogs should
be increased by at least 10 per cent
during the year 1918.
Sugar. Effort should be made to
maintain the acreage of sugar cane and
sugar beets, 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-
tures for sugar, including sorghum,
corn and cane sirup, maple products
and honey can and should be in
creased.
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 is available and the purchase of
expensive grains and other material is
not required.
Corn. An acreage of corn approx |
mately equal TO that of 1917 should be
planted. with possible slight reductions |
in certain sections to free areas for |
spring wheat.
Oats, Barley, Rice, Buckwheat and |
FIaxseed. the area in oats should be !
especially in regions and
on soils which are not so well adapted |
to other grains, but with a small reduc-
ton to provide for increasing the
wheat acreage. Barley production
should be increased in regions where
it grows best, especially in the north
ern edge of the corn belt and in sec
tons north and west of the belt; and
rice, buckwheat and flaXseed produc-
ton should be maintained and, if pos
sible. increased.
Potatoes. The normal acreage of
Irish and sweet potatoes should be
maintained in 1918. Notwithstanding
he large crops in 1917
Hay, Forage and Pastures. Wher-
,ver feasible, the area devoted to hay,
'orage and silage crops should be in
.reased and these products should be
Used to a greater extent in place of
,rains and other concentrates.
Beef Animals. The number of beef
nimals should be maintained and, in
reas where it is clearly the best range
nd farm practice, should be increased. !
Beans, Peas and Peanuts. The pro- ;
uction of beans and peas should be ,
increased in regions to which they are I
dapted. because of their high food
alue. keeping qualities. and available
~ for domestic or export trade. Soy {
cans and peanuts should be increased !
I order to supplement beans and peas
S human food, as a source of much
eeded oil, and as animal feeds. /,
PershabIes. (a) Market gardens Il
ear large consuming centers should n
e increased so as to meet, as nearly !.
$ possible, the needs of the cOmmuni- .
:. and in order TO Obviate the neces- ,
ty of transporting such products "
'om distant points. n
1t is important TO do all that is pos n
BILE to relieve the strain upon trans q
)rtation facilities. II
% The planting of home gardens, o
specially for family needs and for n
deserving food for future use, again r,
lould be emphasized. %
(c) The commercial production of if
,rishables generally should be in r
eased above normal wherever it is n
asonably clear that transportation
Id marketing facilities will be avail OF
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