War on weeds and stumps to boost southern farming
A reform urged to remove stumps, brush, and weeds from fields to cut costs and raise farm productivity. Emphasizes deeper cultivation, better implements, and intensive mowing of roadsides and field borders. CRIMSON CLOVER forage noted as a soil conditioner with oats or barley as winter grazing.
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Winter cover crop plan for soil health and yields
A farmer should plant cowpeas in corn, harvest in September, pasture cows in October, then sow rye in November. Rye is hardy, winter-kill resistant, and tolerates poor soils. it survives frost, withstands trampling, and fits between cotton rows if no boll weevil is present, using about one bushel per acre.
Local notes and arrivals fill Otar with changes
A midweek shower pleased turnip planters while Miss Sallie Johnston faces a setback. J T Cooper plans a new residence and will relocate the post office to his bank building soon. Various visitors and students arrive or depart, school opens strong with Rev. O Neal delivering an education talk, and town optimism grows for a successful school year.
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Winter cover crop facts from S A Knapp on soil benefit
A winter cover crop helps prevent soil erosion across lands, reduces weed seeding, increases soil humus, and adds value when land would be idle. It boosts rainfall retention, improves soil structure, and provides substantial grazing for young stock at low labor cost. noted by S A Knapp, Special agent in charge.
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