Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-08-17
With The COUNTY AGENT
Hi Spots from the County AgricuItu-
raj Office
Don't Fall Far This

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startling claims are made when used
to inoculate the soil. In response
to many inquiries Professor E. B.
Fred of the Agricultural College has
examined the product and ne agrees
with authorities at the Ohio and Him
ois agricultural colleges that the stuff
IS OF little value. The best thing con-
corning it is the sensational claims
made in the advertising. Every so
often new product is launched into
the market, designed primarily TO ex-
tract a few dollars from the farmers
pockets.
State Fair Premium List
The coming state fair will recog-
nize the crops department generously
IN the distribution of premium money.
1t IS likely that many exhibitors will
be discouraged from preparing sam
pies for this years shows because the
grain crop viii be light and not of the
best quality We should remember,
however, that we are all in the same
nix and that it is much more creditable
to do our best when conditions are
not very favorable than it is to wait
for easy sailing in good year Our
shows and exhibits are a powerful
factor in developing our sale of seed
grain, and we must do our best for
the local fairs, the State Grain Show,
and the International.
Winter VS.. Spring Wheat
Winter wheat is rapidly growing in
favor in Wisconsin because of the sus-
ceptibility of spring wheat to damage
by rust and hot weather. To get best
results, winter wheat should be sown
before September 10TH A long grow
ing season in the fall gives the plants
good start and enables them to
come through the winter with little
winter killing. The Pedigree 2 and
Pedigree 408 varieties have given the
best yields to northern Wisconsin
where it originated.
Richland County Dairymen Picnic
August 4th, 1921 marked the day
of celebration of dairymen in Rich
land county, especially members of the
four cow testing associations now ac-
lively engaged in the production of
better livestock. Some 1900 people
assembled at Turkleson's Grove, Boaz
to review the progress of dairy devel-
oprient of the past few years.
The four COW testing associations
represented were Buena Vista, Mr. F.
A. Gaiser in charge; Boaz, Mr.. V. K.
Sherbourne in charge; Sabin, B. R.
Smith in charge; and the Richland as
ISOLATION, G. A. Patterson in charge.
Through the efforts of these asso-
Citations much improvement in live
stock is being shown. The relative
Importance of dairying with dairy cat
tie Is shown through the increase in
number of pure bred dairy sires now
used on farms of association mem
bers as compared to the number of
scrubs and beef sires used two and
three years ago. Further results of
COW testing work is shown in the re-
cent change in the system of crop ro-
tation. Clovers, grains, and corn now
take the place of the one time popu-
lar tobacco field.
Most interesting and enlightening
facts were brought out by the speak
ers of the day, namely, Messrs. A. j.
Cramer, Dairy Extension Dept, Univ
ersity of Wisconsin,; A. o. Eliason,
State Veterinary Department, Madi-
son; Prof. Alberto, of the Agronomy
department, University of Wisconsin;
G. R. Thompson, Banker of Richland
Center and c. McKenow, President of
the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
The program of speaking was most
appropriately interchanged with sell
ections of the Sylvan band and con-
elusive proof of the greatest and most
vigorous growth of interest in better
livestock was evidenced in judging
contest concluding the program. Three
breeds of cattle Holstein, Guernsey
and Jersey of four females each were
placed by score card regulation Re-
suits of the contest showed that Mr..
G.. Fogo of Richland Center most near
ly agreed with Mr.. McKenow in his
placing of the animals. Mr.. Togo re-
ceived a seven dollar set of milk scales
as his prize. Second prize, two dol
lar milk pail, was won by John Null
Ter of Richland Center. The seven
nearest competitors for high honor
following Messrs. Togo and Muller
are Miss Ruby Taylor, Messrs. Harry
Bailey, Curtis Flamme, Carl Smith,
Jay Eckleberry, G. L. Moss and J. w.
Dorgan.
Vernon County Exhibit
Vernon county will exhibit at the
Junior Livestock show, Madison, 0c-
tober II, 1921. All Junior Livestock
Exhibitors are requested to make en-
tries at once to Mr.. George Davies,
Secretary of the Wisconsin Livestock
Breeders Association, Madison, Wis
Do it today. Entries close on Aug
ust 18th, 1921. After notifying the
Secretary then notify the county ag-
ricultural agent.
Rhinelander, August 10th
Vernon county will be represented
at the celebration of the tenth ami
versary of county agent work in Wis
consin at Rhinelander August 10th.
Vernon's contribution is that of a float
showing Vernon county's geographic
cal position in relation to the Father
Of Waters and adjoining counties, and
featuring seven community fairs
scheduled throughout the county 1921.
Accompanying this arrangement of
posters are these words: "Get ac-
quainted with your neighbor; you
might like him."