The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-01

rcrerges can be secured IN states nnd
sections where sprlng.whoal production
Is known TO be reasonably PROMISING,
and that such increases can be made
without upgpttine farm plans.
II Is hoped that many farmers, csre'
cially ln the northern part of the corn
belt, viii find It possible to plant tiva
to ten acres additional In wheat, In
some cases thoy will plant more, Ia
a 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 rH
established and Il Is recommended thar
this movement be encouraged.
10 a small extent the acreage In
oats. If necessary, could be reduced In
the interest of wheat. Likewise, II
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 lndl-
Gated for some Of the states cannot be
planted the barley acreage, which Is
known to grow better in some locall-
ties, might be increased. The use of
barley for food is increasing In this
country and 1t Is a welcome food In
Europe.
Summary of other Recommendations.
Following is a 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'191S.
Sugar. Effort should be made 10
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-
tutes 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 10 that of 1917 should be
planted with possible Slight reductions
in certain sections to free areas for
spring wheat.
Oats, Barley, Rice, suckwheat and
Flaxseed. 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-
Iion to provide for increasing the
wheat acreage. Barley production
should be increased in regions where
It grows best, especially in the north
arn edge of the corn belt and in sec
lions north and west Of the belt: and
ice buckWheat and ilaXseed produc-
ion should be maintained and, if pos
5ible, increased.
Potatoes. The normal acreage Of !
irish and sweet potatoes should be /
maintained in 1918, notwithstanding /
he large crops in 1910
Hay, Forage and Pastures. Wher- /
,ver feasible, the area devoted TO hay, |
'orage and silage crops should be in /
reused and these products should be !
lsed to a greater extent in place Of .
rains and other concentrates. /
Beef Animals. The number Of beef .
.nimals should be maintained and, in
lreas where it is clearly the best range /
md farm practice, should be increased. /
Beans, Peas and Peanuts. The pro-
luction Of beans and peas should be
increased in regions to which they are
Ldapted, because of their high food
,alue, keeping qualities, and available
ty for domestic or export trade. Soy
leans and peanuts should be increased
n order to supplement beans and peas
IS human food, as n source Of much
Ieeded oil, and as animal feeds.
Perishables. (a) Market gardens
ear large consuming centers should
re increased so as te meet, as nearly
S possible, the needs of the communi-
V, and in order to obviate the neces-
ity of transporting such products
rom distant points.
1t is important to do all that is pos
ible to relieve the strain upon trans
facilities.
(b) The planting Of home gardens,
specially for family needs and for
reserving food for future use, again
hould be emphasized.
(c) The commercial production of
erishables generally should be in
reased above normal wherever it is
clear that transportation
nd marketing facilities will be avail
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