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David F. Houston quotes about food

American Politician February 17, 1866 – September 2, 1940

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David F. Houston quote: "The duty of the individual farmer, at this time, is to..."
The duty of the individual farmer, at this time, is to increase his production, particularly of food crops. David F. Houston
The high food value of field beans and the shortage of supply due to the light yields of 1915 and 1916 render them of great importance in the regions to which they are adapted. David F. Houston
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. David F. Houston
In the southern half of the country perhaps no crop has larger possibilities for quick increase of production of food for both men and animals than the sweet potato. David F. Houston
David F. Houston quote: "Rice at present prices provides more food for the money than..."
Rice at present prices provides more food for the money than most of the other cereals. David F. Houston
David F. Houston quote: "The usefulness of cow-peas and soy-beans as human food has..."
The usefulness of cow-peas and soy-beans as human food has been recognized only recently in this country. David F. Houston
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
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
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
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

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