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Wide Awake Farmers Remain Optimistic About 1951 Outlook
Alabama farmers anticipate a shift from last year’s surplus fears to improved market prospects in 1951. The year 1950 saw cuts in cotton and other crops, with price supports and war-driven demand shaping chances for livestock and machinery, while funding and labor remained tight. Ann Adams, Alabama Maid of Cotton for 1951, crowned in Birmingham, hails from Tuscaloosa and will represent the state in Memphis in the national contest.
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