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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
24
Soil chemists report seven year tests at Auburn Alabama showing 10 to 20 mesh coarse lime is least effective while finer dolomitic lime improves yields. finer calcitic lime can reduce early crop yields due to soil alkalinity but may vary with time and rate.
Research results in Alabama show most farm poultry flocks are small and non commercial with spring egg production driving surplus. Overseeding sericea sod favors October planting. crimson clover with oats boosts fall and winter grazing. Broilers gain faster on mixed feeds but cost per pound remains similar. Supplemental irrigation raises white clover and Ladino clover yields, while Louisiana white clover strains vary little in dry matter. Crimson clover requires well prepared seedbeds and specific regional planting windows.
Alabama farmers store white corn in airtight cribs and treat with Highlife liquid to kill rice weevils. The gas is heavier than air and must be kept away from light and flame. Use one gallon per 1,000 cubic feet, seal for four days.
Garden readers learn seed selections for August planting including bush and pole snap beans, cabbage varieties like Charleston Wakefield, Savoy greens, mustard, lettuce and non leafy roots. The list names specific varieties such as Alabama No. 1 Kentucky Wonder Mild White Giant and Sebago Irish potatoes plus carrots radishes turnips rutabagas and onions.
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