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August 16, 1916
Farmers' Champion
Elgin, Fletcher, Comanche County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
Iowa State College's farm crops department suggests early harvesting of oats for hay to address late maturity issues when used as a nurse crop for clover, yielding quality hay and benefiting clover growth by reducing sun exposure and retaining soil moisture.
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EARLY HARVESTING OF OATS
Cutting Early Solves Problem of Disposing of Late Maturing Crops-Aid to Clover.
Early harvesting of oats for hay is the unusual practice suggested by the farm crops department at Iowa state college as solving the problem of disposing of this crop.
As a nurse crop for clover or other legumes, the great objection is its late maturity. If oats are cut for hay when the grain is in the milk stage and properly cured, the hay secured is regarded by many as nearly equal to red clover.
Remove the oats two or three weeks earlier than usual, thus exposing the young clover plants at a time when the heat of the sun is less severe. This practice also leaves more moisture in the soil to be used in producing a strong growth of clover.
Cutting Early Solves Problem of Disposing of Late Maturing Crops-Aid to Clover.
Early harvesting of oats for hay is the unusual practice suggested by the farm crops department at Iowa state college as solving the problem of disposing of this crop.
As a nurse crop for clover or other legumes, the great objection is its late maturity. If oats are cut for hay when the grain is in the milk stage and properly cured, the hay secured is regarded by many as nearly equal to red clover.
Remove the oats two or three weeks earlier than usual, thus exposing the young clover plants at a time when the heat of the sun is less severe. This practice also leaves more moisture in the soil to be used in producing a strong growth of clover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Early Oats Harvest
Nurse Crop
Clover Growth
Iowa State College
Hay Curing
What entities or persons were involved?
Farm Crops Department At Iowa State College
Where did it happen?
Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
Farm Crops Department At Iowa State College
Location
Iowa
Story Details
Early harvesting of oats for hay solves disposal issues for late-maturing crops used as nurse for clover; cut at milk stage for quality hay equal to red clover; removes oats 2-3 weeks early to aid young clover by less severe sun and more soil moisture.