HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FARMERS' MONTHLY 



Dairj- Farmers' 



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Soil Fertility' System 



A field which was once good, but which 

 is run out, shows a decrease in three 

 things: — (1) Organic matter; (2) Nitro- 

 gen; (3) Available Phosphorus. For 

 the millionaire, soil fertility is no great 

 problem because he can supply these ma- 

 terials by buying manure and fertilizer. 

 The working dairy farmer must use less 

 expensive methods. 



His system must start with manure 

 conservation. This means simply having 

 a tight floor where the liquid voided by 

 the cows can be stopped long enough to 

 be absorbed sponge fashion with bedding. 

 In some cases this will mean a tight floor 

 in the stable, in others it will be under the 

 barn. The reason for this is that about 

 two-thirds of the nitrogen and four-fifths 

 of the potash voided by the cows is in the 

 liquid portion of the manure. The soon- 

 er manure is spread after it is made, the 

 better. Manure conservation results in 

 returning both organic matter and Ni- 

 trogen to the soil. 



llse of Acid Phosphate 



The second step is the use of Acid 

 Phosphate to balance manure. Experi- 

 ments have proven that 10 tons of manure 

 plus 400 lbs. of acid phosphate per acre 

 equals 15 tons of manure alone for crop 

 production. This means that 5 tons of 

 manure can in this way be saved for use 

 on other fields and there are few farms 

 that could not use more manure. For 

 seeding down, the acid phosphate should 

 be spread broadcast. For corn, it gives 

 best results in the hill. In spite of tradi- 

 tion that the corn crop needs a little 

 nitrate to start it on manured land, fully 

 one hundred demonstrations in all parts 

 of the county have shown that acid phos- 

 phate alone gives equally good results at 

 one-half the cost. 



Use of Clover, third Step 



Clover, in this section where it occupies 

 land but one out of 7 to CO years, en- 

 riches the land mainly thi'ough the 

 manure pile. Its greatest value is as a , 

 feed for dairy cattle rather than a soil 

 improver unless the crop is plowed under. 

 No dairymen in the county has been dis- 

 covered, to date, who would, could or 

 should plow under a clover crop. This 

 year, know where your clover seed was 

 grown. Purchase only Northern Grown 

 American seed. Imported .seed is not 

 satisfactory here. 



The Keystone of the Arch 



The top-dressing of every acre of hay 

 land each year with either manure in the 

 fall or a high grade nitrogenous fertilizer 

 in the spring is the keystone of the arch 

 of soil fertility. No net gain is made if 

 a piece of land is built up in fertility for 

 the corn crop and then allowed to stay 

 for years in hay without further fertiliza- 

 tion. Everyone knows that a good sod 

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KEEP YOUR BOY ON THE FARM 



Is your son interested in YOUR farm ? 



Does he want to stay there and help to make your busi- 

 ness grow and be a success ? 



The Primary Objed ot every Smith School course in 

 Agriculture is to Interest YOUR Boy in his home farm. 



He tests soil from home fields. 



He determines butter fat content of milk from the home 

 cows. 



He cost accounts the home farm crops. 



He learns auto repair by overhauling the home tractor, 

 truck or car in the school shop under the guidance of an 

 expert. 



If you wish your boy to becoine your partner and in- 

 terested in your farm, send him to Smith .School. Free 

 text books. Tuition free to you. 



H. N. LOOMIS, Director. 



Northampton, Mass. 



