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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1891

Page

6

August 1891 Georgia crop outlook reports show corn strong

The USDA August 1891 summary records 18 Georgia reports with promising corn outlook and only moderate cotton. Drought, rust, caterpillars and shedding affect small areas, but most of the state shows high yields. Cotton futures remain uncertain. corn gains priority as fodder and feed needs rise. Farmers urged to save hay and diversify crops.

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Monthly Talk to the Farmers urges diversify Georgia crops

The article advocates shifting from exclusive cotton to abundant home grain production. It urges sowing small grains like rye oats and barley in September, improves soil with deep preparation and fertilizer, and outlines methods for a resilient farm system, including stock and forage plans, plus notes on an agricultural bulletin and a Georgia Experiment Station at Griffin with detailed funding and location history.

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