Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1917 — WHISKERS ON BARLEY. [ARTICLE]

WHISKERS ON BARLEY.

[Nation?, t Crop Inprowneat Senrteo.J ' Considerable- complaint has been made in the past on account of the obnoxious character of thfe beards of barley during harvesting and subsequent handling. This objection has been largely removed since the introduction of the binder, self feeder attachments to threshing machines and self straw stackers. There is little danger in using the straw for feeding or bedding for stock. -