David F. Houston
David F. Houston
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth17 February 1866
CountryUnited States of America
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adequate arise cannot coming economic entrance food importance nation result states supply united view year
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.
acquired beans commercial crop excess far generally human oil previous quickly recognized standing year
The value of the beans for oil production, as well as for human food, has become recognized so quickly and so generally during the past year that the crop has acquired a commercial standing far in excess of its previous status.
crops devoted grown increase regions taken
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.
velvet beans crops
For the Gulf States, perhaps no forage crop of which the available seed supply is relatively abundant exceeds the velvet bean in potential value. This legume possesses also the ability to make a crop when planted relatively late.