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Show Larger Crops Result Of New Machines New machines produced by American industry, and new methods meth-ods following in their wake, are resulting in larger and . larger crops on America's farms. Here are some: One-man combine, doing the work of 12,. harvests practically all types of crops. ' Hydraulic loader that changes the farm tractor into a small power pow-er shovel said to be ideal for stacking hay. Cotton picker that accomplishes as much work in a day as 40 to 60 people. Can pick a 500-lb. bale in 75 minutes. Forage harvester said to be able to cut down nearly any plant suitable suit-able for silage. For Smaller Farms Tiny tractors for smaller farms, equipped with plowing, harrowing, planting and cultivating attachments attach-ments soon to be available. Flame cultivator that kills weeds, especially in sugar beet crops, but doesn't harm the plants. Tractor and harvester that will dig 50 tons of sugar beets 3aily. Run by three men, it will do the work of many. Industry's engineers have evolved evolv-ed new methods for drying hay, with fans or in sheds constructed to form an artificial draft. This means the farmer can take in being dependent upon sun curing and good weather. |