The ease with which barley may be substituted directly for wheat in human food and its usefulness to replace wheat milling by-products as feed in the production of the milk supply render its abundant production important. David F. Houston abundantbarleydirectly share on social
The importance to the nation of a generously adequate food supply for the coming year cannot be overemphasized, in view of the economic problems which may arise as a result of the entrance of the United States into the war. David F. Houston adequatearisecome share on social
It is obvious that the greatest and most important service that is required of our agriculture under existing conditions is an enlarged production of the staple food crops. David F. Houston agricultureconditioncrop Change image and share on social
The older, thinner, and less productive grass lands, however, frequently can be made to produce much larger yields of feed in corn than if left, as they are, in unproductive grass. David F. Houston cornfeedfrequently Change image and share on social
The usefulness of cow-peas and soy-beans as human food has been recognized only recently in this country. David F. Houston beancountrycow Change image and share on social
Rice at present prices provides more food for the money than most of the other cereals. David F. Houston cerealfoodmoney Change image and share on social
The most effective step that may be taken to increase the production of these crops is to enlarge the acreage devoted to them in the regions where they are grown habitually. David F. Houston acreagecropdevote Change image and share on social
Barley, where it succeeds, yields a larger weight of feed per acre than any other small grain crop. David F. Houston acrebarleycrop Change image and share on social
Corn is the leading food and feed crop of the United States in geographic range of production, acreage, and quantity of product. The vital importance of a large acreage of this crop, properly cared for, therefore, is obvious. David F. Houston acreagecarecorn share on social
What this loss means will be appreciated from the statement that one bushel of wheat contains sufficient energy to support the average working man for 15 days. David F. Houston appreciateaveragebushel Change image and share on social
