Language Matters in Predicting Meme Success: A Feedforward Connectionist Network

The challenge of predicting meme success has gained attention from researchers, largely due to the increased availability of social media data. Many models focus on structural features of online social networks as predictors of meme success. The current work takes a different approach, predicting meme success from linguistic features.We propose predictive power is gained by grounding memes in theories of working memory, emotion, memory, and psycholinguistics. The linguistic content of several memes were analyzed with linguistic analysis tools. These features were then trained with a multilayer supervised backpropagation network. A set of new memes was used to test the generalization of the network. Results indicated the network was able to generalize the linguistic features in order to predict success at greater than chance levels (80% accuracy). Linguistic features appear to be enough to predict meme transmission success without any information about social network structure

Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Annual Progress Report, 1963

This is the third annual progress report of the South East South Dakota Experiment Station near Centerville, South Dakota. This annual progress report includes research on the following topics: Fertility and Cultural Practice, Forage Study, Soil Potassium of the Southeast Farm, Weed Control in Corn, Herbicide Residue Study, Standard Variety Trials of Small Grain, Grain Sorghum Performance Trials, Corn Performance Trials, Soybeans, Crop Disease, Swine Research, Cattle Feeding Trial, Beef Research Unit Feeding System, Electric House Heating

Organic Trenching in South Dakota Claypin Soils: Effects on Grain Yields, Soil Moisture, Root Penetration

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the practicability of placing an organic wedge in a solodized-solonetz soil and to compare the effect of it to other mechanical and cultural practices currently used for improving grain yield, root growth, and moisture in filtration, such as subsoiling chisel or deep rooted legumes in a crop rotation

Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Annual Progress Report, 1962

This report marks the completion of the second year of research at this farm. Experimental work was continued in the areas of fertility and cultural practices, plant disease control, crop management, and crop variety testing. Investigations were expanded into corn plant populations, potassium deficiency, plant breeding and genetic studies on corn, grasses, legumes, sorghum and soybeans. Livestock research was initiated in the spring of 1962 when 106 feeder pigs were placed in three temporary buildings constructed for this purpose. Results of this trial are summarized in this report. Ninety(90) fall pigs have been started as a continuation of this experiment

Utilization of Drought-Stricken Corn Silage by Yearling Steers

Corn silage is a very versatile and palatable feed that fits well into many cattle feeding programs. Insufficient rainfall in several areas of the country in recent years has resulted in many additional acres of corn being ensiled due to the low potential grain yield. Harvesting drought-stricken corn silage results in at least partial salvage of the crop. However, many farmers have expressed concern about the feeding value of drought-damaged corn silage and how it can be best incorporated into feedlot rations for optimal performance and maximal economic return

Minimum Tillage for Corn

This publication explains several minimum tillage planting methods such as strip processing, till, chisel, wheel track, and plow planting, modified rototilling, hard ground listing, and once-over tillage. Problems, advantages, and disadvantages of minimum tillage are also discussed

Fertilizer Recommendations for S.D. Crops

The use of fertilizer is rapidly becoming recognized as an essential part of a good soil management program. Fertilizers, however, are not a substitute for other well established soil management practices. A good rotation is the foundation of a sound fertility and soil building program. Commercial fertilizer should be used to correct the plant food deficiencies that normally occur under our best soil management systems. It should be emphasized that the fullest use be made of legumes and grasses, crop residues and. manure to maintain the organic matter supply of the soil and to reduce the amount of fertilizer required for maximum crop production

Minimum Tillage for Corn

Minimum tillage for corn discusses methods of planting, including strip processing, modified rototilling, hard ground listing, chisel plowing, wheel track planting, plow planting, and once-over tillage. Included are advantages and disadvantages of water infiltration, soil erosion and temperature, water evaporation, soil compaction and aeration, soil structure, and adaption to soil types. Problems, such as weed control, fertilizer placement, insect control, and the economics of minimum tillage, as also discussed