Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-06-14

sections where ~spriuR-whent production
Is known 20 be reasonably promising
and that such increases can be made
without upFetting farm plans.
II Is hoped that many farmers, espe
cially in the northern part Of the corn
belt will find It possible to plant five
to ten acres additional IN wheat In
some cases they will plant more. In
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 re-
established and It Is recommended that
this movement be encouraged.
To q small extent the acreage in
oats, II necessary. could be reduced In
the interest Of wheat. Likewise, .
very small portion OF the acreage
which normally wsuld be planted to
corn in the northern part of the corn
belt might be sown to spring wheat
II the acreage OF spring wheat lndi-
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 II Is q welcome food 10
Europe.
Summary Of Other Recommendation.
Following is a summary of other i'm
portant recommendations regarding
cereals, meat, poultry, and p~erishables.
Hogs. The number Of hogs should
be increased by at least 10 per cent
during the year 1913.
Sugar. Effort should be made TO
maintain the acreage Of sugar cane and
sugar beets. and to increase these
areas In 80 far az these crops are well
established or are necessary to sound
agricultural practice.
Production Of satisfactory substi-
for sugar, including sorghum,
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
he needs OF this country and to help
the increasing demands Of the
allies.
Poultry. Poultry production should
'e Increased greatly, especially in back
ards and on farms where waste mate
Is available and the purchase Of
expensive grains and other material IL
lot required.
Corn. An acreage Of corn approx
nately equal to that Of 1917 should be
tainted, with possible slight reductions
certain sections to free areas for
wheat.
Oats, Barley, Rice, Buckwheat and l
laxseed. The area In oats should be =,
Maintained, especially In regions and !
n soils which are not 30 well adapted !
} other grains, but with a small reduc- .
on to provide for increasing the u
heat acreage. Barley production !
Mould be increased In regions where a
grows best, especially In the north l.
IN edge Of the corn belt and In sec c
ons north and west OF the belt; and
ce, buckwheat and naxseed produc- c
should be maintained and, II DOS r
BILE, increased. \
Potatoes. The normal acreage Of e
ish and sweet potatoes should be p
In 1918, notwithstanding
q large crops In 1917. S
Hay, Forage and Pastures. Wher- n
'er feasible, the area devoted 10 hay. s.
rage and stlage crops should be in S
eased and these products should be 5:
ed to q greater extent In place Of s:
aims and other concentrates. h,
Beef Animals. The number Of beef 7
finals should be maintained and, IN -
cas- where 1t Is clearly the best range !
ID farm practice, should be increased.
Beans, Peas and Peanuts The pro-
'ction Of beans and peas should be At
In regions to which they are q,
apted, because Of their high food r.,
lue, keeping qualities, and availabil- p
for domestic or export trade. Soy =,
ans and peanuts should be increased %
order to supplement beans and peas
human food, MS a source OF much T.,
eded oil, and as animal feeds. ~
(a) Market gardens ~
ar large consuming centers should =.
Increased 30 as to meet, as nearly ~
possible, the needs OF the communi- w
and In order to obviate the neces It"
Y Of transporting such products On
distant points.
Is important TO do all that Is sos
Ne to relieve the strain upon trans
facilities. Oh
(b) The planting of home gardens,
for family needs and for
food for future use. again
ould be emphasized. sa
(c) The commercial production of in
rishables generally should be in tr,
above normal wherever II Is st;
lsonably clear that transportation ma
marketing facilities will be avail. d.
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