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The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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US advances toward potash self-sufficiency for agriculture, countering German claims of dependency after the below-normal 1916 wheat crop. Iron and cement industries can supply two-thirds of needs as by-products, with other sources for the rest.
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The Potash Supply
When last year's American wheat crop was below normal, there was rejoicing in Germany, not only because our exports to the allies were cut, but because the shortage was attributed to a lack of German potash. At the time it was stated freely in Germany that the 1916 crop proved the dependence of America on Germany for fertilizer. Since then we have made great strides toward independence in this regard. The experts scout as ridiculous the idea that the United States cannot eventually produce its own potash. It is said that the iron industry and the Portland cement industry can each produce one-third of the necessary annual supply as a by-product. Certain southern iron ores yield eighty pounds of potash for every ton of iron. and some of the cement mills are selling so much potash today that they are able to make considerable reductions in the price of their cement.There are numerous other possible sources of potash to make up the other necessary third for our farms.
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United States
Event Date
1916
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strides toward independence in potash production; iron and cement industries producing by-products; reductions in cement prices.
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Last year's below-normal American wheat crop attributed to lack of German potash, leading to German rejoicing and claims of US dependence. Since then, US has advanced toward self-sufficiency. Experts dismiss idea that US cannot produce own potash. Iron and Portland cement industries can each supply one-third of annual needs as by-products. Southern iron ores yield 80 pounds potash per ton iron. Some cement mills sell potash, reducing cement prices. Other sources for remaining third for farms.