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The article features George Danforth Taylor, owner of Taylor Farm in Stamford, Delaware County New York. It touches on how Taylor was able to overcome the challenges of post-war collapse in farm prices to become a successful farmer. Two of the problems he encountered and solved were how to make money and how to make a living on a hill farm. Details about the development of Taylor's dairy herd, a cash-crop system without extra labor and the mechanical advantage in farming are discussed.

The article focuses on the 1930 inventory reveal of livestock on American farms issued by the Department of Agriculture relevant as of February 15, 1930. The author discusses an increase in the population of cattle and sheep. Topics include a potential overproduction in dairy industry, data on the expected slaughter volumes of beef herds, and expectations concerning an increase in swine production by the spring of 1931.

The article reports on the crops production in the U.S. as of May 15, 1932. The Department of Agriculture's general program of Spring work has been implemented more than a week late due to bad weather in March. Trade and prices of farm products have not improved as compared in 1931.Traders have been experiencing problems such as the bad condition of the Western and Southwestern Winter wheat belt, the abandonment of wheat acreage in Nebraska and southward and the delayed seeding of Spring Wheat.

The article discusses ways to lighten the financial load of U.S. farmers, as of 1932. It also discusses the tax and mortgage delinquencies resulting from the 1931 farm income deemed insufficient to cover taxes, interest and a family's expense. It offers information on the U.S. federal land bank system, the annual farm mortgage debt in the country and in several U.S. states, and on dealing with the problem of high fixed mortgage charges.

The article discusses the agricultural industry of the United States as of January 15, 1932. Topics mentioned include the outputs of crops including cotton, winter wheat, and barley, the effect of the Great Depression on crop prices, and the percentage of farm mortgages held by life insurance companies.

The article discusses the availability of credit for farmers in the United States as of November 15, 1931. Topics mentioned include a large number of farmers in debt, statistics for the average income per cow for dairy farmers in Iowa, and the amount of farm mortgage credit compared to the statistics for 1910.

The article discusses crop yields in the United States and provides statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture. The international trade of agricultural commodities is also highlighted, including for the cotton trade, the wheat trade, and the economic conditions of farmers in the United States.

The article discusses the economic aspects of the agricultural industry in the United States at the beginning of the harvest season for crops in July of 1931. Government policy towards agricultural aid is examined. Topics include the sales and prices of crops, taxation of the farming industry, and government policy towards farmers.

The article discusses the special interest of businessmen in the continued downward price movements of farm products in the U.S. as of November 15, 1930. The common assumptions for the price slump of general commodity prices include overproduction of farm products, low demand and a rising value of gold. The trend in price decline is also reportedly driven by cotton and wheat.

The article focuses on the outlook for the U.S. agricultural sector in August 1930. According to the author, the central regions of the U.S. has been affected by a prolonged drought and heat waves although crop prices have not yet increased enough to lead to an offset. The author notes that the Farm Board seems to be firmly against further massive operations in wheat or cotton except in helping cooperatives to handle their portions of the crops.

The article reveals agricultural developments in 1930. The agricultural reports in June 1930 showed that winter wheat harvest was predicted to reach 532 million bushels, which would be 46 million bushels reduced from June 1929. Global supply of old wheat fell at 100 million bushels, as caused by supply reductions in Argentina. U.S. wheat imports were affected by tariffs imposed by foreign countries including France with 85.5 cents per bushel, and Italy with 86.75 cents a bushel.

The article focuses on the U.S. agriculture as of May 15, 1930, with attention paid to a comment from economist Leonard P. Ayres on the optimism in business. The author discusses the prices of grain, cotton, potatoes, and beef cattle, the price indexes of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and data on the dairy production, in particular the butter production, in the U.S. for the first quarter of 1930. Topics include Spring wheat, the drought in the Southwest, and the acreage of tobacco.

The article focuses on the decrease in the price of grain in the world markets as of March 15, 1930, with attention paid to the impact of 1929 Argentine harvest on the U.S. grain prices. The author discusses the creation of a Grain Stabilization Corporation by the U.S. Federal Farm Board that will control a potential surplus in the commodity and will serve as a marketing agency. Particular focus is given to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the migrations of the farm population.

The article presents a review of developments in U.S. agriculture in 1929 as of January 15, 1930. Topics addressed include the total earnings from crop yields, the decreased earnings from crops including wheat, and the increased profits from crops including cotton. An estimation of cattle prices is also provided.

The article looks at issues relating to the U.S. agricultural industry as of December 1929. Several agricultural products that may be affected by business depression include cotton, wool, butter, fresh eggs, lamb and other semi-luxury farm products. Purchasing power of several producers represent an item in U.S. retail trade including those involved in cattle, sheep, dairy products, poultry, wheat, corn, cotton, and potatoes.

The article reports on the grain yields in the U.S. which declined in the 1929 season due to drought. Figures indicate the estimated yields for crops including potatoes and commercial apple. The effect of the dry conditions on the sowing of winter wheat and the intentions to increase the acreage of winter wheat is discussed. Concerns regarding the surplus problem in hard red winter wheat and on prices of farm products including milk are raised.

The article reports on the condition of the crops in the U.S. as of September 1929. It reports that the combined yield of important crops, such as corn, potato and wheat, will be around five percent for the year, which will be lower than the previous year's harvests. It discusses the reasons behind the lower harvests, including prolonged dry weather and reduced acreage. The higher yields expected for crops such as cotton, tobacco and sweet potatoes in the South U.S. are also reported.

The articles looks at how the agricultural sector respond to the agricultural situation as the new U.S. Federal Farm Board gets started and moves slowly. It cites the impact of dry weather in the U.S. Plains States and in the western Canadian provinces on the production and prices of wheat. It also notes the lower yields of potatoes and fruits, the surplus problem facing cotton, and the favorable markets for livestock lines.

The article examines how the U.S. Farm Board and its operating fund will operate in 1929. According to the author, the Farm Board is tasked with bringing agriculture up to economic parity with other industries. The author adds that the Farm Board will promote co-operative marketing, sound land policies, and stabilized production.

This section offers world news briefs as of June 15, 1929. It discusses the continuing legislative debate over the farm relief bill, the proposed disposal of surplus farm products, and the decrease in prices for wheat in the U.S. It also mentions Italy's foreign trade in March with exports showing a steady increase during the quarter, and the growth of construction activities in Canada.

The article examines developments in the agriculture industry in the U.S. as of mid-May 1929. It cites the farm-relief program being advanced by U.S. President Herbert Hoover to resolve the agricultural issues in the country. It claims that the frosts seen in April have affected production of such crops as peaches, cherries, and prunes. It reports that the winter wheat crops are in good condition.

The article discusses the looming shortage in the transportation sector which may vitally effect food supply in the U.S. It notes how farmers have become dependent on rubber tired, motor driven vehicles to haul their produce to market. It points out that American farmer is currently dependent on cars and trucks to move his output and get supplies to his farm. It suggests organizing the motor transport by counties and by individual neighborhoods.