South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-19
More Wheat and
Hogs Urged In
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Plant-
ing of an increased acreage to
spring wheat and the production OF
an increased supply Of other food
products and of livestock. especraf-
iy hogs, is recommended i'm a sup
Elementary food production pro-
gram issued Monday by the depart
ment of agriculture. reempha-
sizes and amplihes the program for
1918 issued by the department last
August and later suggestions re
garding increased pork production
and increased production of food
stuffs in the south.
Notwithstanding an increased
production of staple crops in the
United States in 1917 there is need
for more food" the statement says.
Taking into account our needs the
needs of the nations associated with
us in the war and the needs OF
friendly neutral nations, our best
efforts Will be required to provide
enough food in 1918. Whether the
war continues or not the demands
on this country. because OF the in
u td~lllS UOBuidLlDu anu the HetuS
of Europe will be great
More Wheat and Hogs.
Chief emphasis should be given
10 the production of the great staple
food products with special stress on
wheat and hogs. the leading war
foods 1t is believed that the neces-
sary production can be secured
through the use of the best farm
methods. but it may be necessary 20
a small extent 10 sacrifice certain of
the less important farm crops tenn
porarily i'm the interest of others
which rank highest in Importance
as food for man.
The south is urged TO provide
food for its own people and feed for
its livestock and then to plant as
much cotton as can we'll be cult
waited and harvested. To raisers Of
hogs and beef animals the world
need for meats and fats is made
clear. Farmers are urged TO join
with the men on the ranges in pro-
viding sheep whose wool is needed
10 equip soldiers.
Hope to Get Enough Labor.
Discussing the farm labor prob
lem the program says that while
the labor situation still presents diff
iculties. the farmers succeeded in
overcoming last year and that with
better organization and especially
with deferred classification of skill
ed farm labor. the difficulties again
can be surmounted.
The department states that it will
continue 10 assist farmers in every
feasible way 10 secure and safe
guard their seed supplies and TO
prevent losses of foodstuffs from in
sect pests and diseases of plants
and animals
The acreage of spring wheat
should be increased" the statement
SAYS. I'm order To make certain that
We shall have an adequate supply
of wheat for our own uses and 20
meet the needs of the allies.
The department believes that it
will be possible this year TO secure
an acreage in excess OF the record
acreage in 1911 without UpsettinS
farm plants.
Appeal TO Northern Farmers.
1T is hoped that many farmers,
especially in the northern part OF
the corn belt will ind il possible 20
plant I'VE TO ten acres additional
i'm wheat In a number states i'm
the eastern and central portions OF
the country the spring wheat crop
is now being reestablished and it is
recommended that this movement
be encouraged.
To small extent the acreage in
oats. IL necessary, could be reduced
in the interest of wheat.
IF the acreage of spring wheat
indicated for some states cannot he
planted, the barley acreage might
be increased Barley is a welcome
food IN Europe.