The United States warehouse act explained to farmers
A historical explainer describes the 1916 United States Warehouse Act aimed at regulating public warehousemen who store crops such as corn cotton tobacco peanuts and canned foods in the Southeast. It outlines licensing requirements inspections bonds and storage standards to protect farmers and receipts and notes many licensed warehouses serve local farmers with regular audits and weighings.
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Congress
Secretary of Culture
United States
Othe Department
Méris
Jersey Bull Sale At Valdosta Georgia In 1990
A bulll sale event in Valdosta Georgia featured Jersey bulls offered by the Georgia Jersey Breeders and related associations. The sale included bulls over 600 pounds and described breeders from multiple regions, with a focus on national cottonseed and cooperative groups.
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RST Cooperative Jersey mL
Georgia
Jersey
Grote Way
Valdosta
Essates College of Refy
Ots
Chamber Wero Commerce
of Cattle Club
Jersery
Genies
Mint
Hiten
Cotton farmers can ve with gardens
Extension horticulturist W R Beattie of the U S Department of Agriculture says every cotton farmer can devote land to vegetables without reducing net income. A half acre can supply a family of six, with detailed plantings for carrots beets peas beans lettuce tomatoes corn potatoes onions cabbage and brassicas to sustain year round nutrition.
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W. R. Beattie
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beattie
Kentucky
Improving the Farm Home Grounds at Little Cost
An article urges farm women to plan and execute home grounds beautification using available resources. It recommends drawing a sketch, planting foundation evergreens and shrubs to frame the house, and consulting the State College of Agriculture for horticulture guidance.
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State College of Agriculture
Harris Ried
Georgia April to May crop conditions report shows mixed progress
May 1 condition of Georgia wheat was 72 percent of normal with an expected yield of 9 bushels per acre and 441000 bushels total. Oats stood at 74 percent of normal with spring sown oats about 32 percent of acreage. Peaches were 58 percent of normal, compared with 60 percent last year and 83 percent in 1928. drought and cool nights delayed germination in the south while northern Georgia progressed.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Georgia
United States
Seine
Women Lead Frugal Move to Beautify Farm Grounds
The article notes women reducing costs while improving farm habitats through landscaping. They tour woods and abandoned properties to gather shrubs such as fucnymus, boxwood, cape jasmine, spireas, and bulbs, exchanging plants and propagating cuttings. Result: many country homes enhanced at low expense, a trend seen in Harris County and urged across Georgia.
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Harris County
Oriental Peach Moth Threat to Georgia Peach Crop
Prof J W Firor outlines the Oriental peach moth as a widespread U S problem. Georgia reports severe damage in 1929 with about half the fruit in the northern region infested. Entomologists offer lime spray control, recommending 2 pounds hydrated lime per 100 gallons and a separate 40 pounds lime per 100 gallons spray between third and fourth summer sprays, plus pruning withered twigs and balanced tree growth.
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J. W. Firor
United States
Georgia
Georgia State Board of Entomology
Crop prospects show 1929-like small harvest in core states
May 1 crop conditions reveal an 11.7 million bushel yield, about equal to 1929’s short crop and 85 percent below the five year average. Coastal states from North Carolina to Alabama may exceed last year while western states run below 1929. Arkansas faces the worst damage with little commercial output anticipated. Georgia, though up from last year, remains roughly 32 percent below the five year average.
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North Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Information on Agriculture Purchases from Georgia Palmer Bureau
If you seek information on agricultural topics or where to buy related articles, contact Georgia Palmer and Fruit Grower Information Bureau at 611 Glenn Ridge, Atlanta, Ga.
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Georgia Palmer and Fruit Grower Information Bureau
Glenn Ridg
Atlanta, Ga
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Moultrie Banker
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Moultrie Banking Company
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