Good Corn Crop Prospects Highlight Morgan County Reports
Morgan County farmers witness a rebound in corn prospects as widespread planting on fertile land and heavy fertilization yield a promising season. Demonstrations by John Lile and district Extension notes emphasize nitrogen and seed supply, urging locally grown vetch and clover for next year while warning about coastal seed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagnon
Morgan County
John Lile
Decatur 1
P & MA
Decatur
L. T. Wagnon
D. R. Harbor
Extension Agronomist
Auburn
R. M. Reaves
Theest
Alabama
Patch of corn Wins Praise from County Agent in Hartselle
L. T. Wagnon notes Mr. Stewart’s corn patch near his residence in Hartselle shows early planting and strong fertilization. Tassels appear and multiple shoots per stalk emerge, with another rain expected to boost yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Wagnon
Hartselle
Stewart
Oats Certifying Farms Yield Strong Returns in Morgan County
W M Patterson of Lacon and Robert Atkinson of Lacey Springs planted seed oats from a breeder and had fields inspected for certification. Patterson reported 85 bushels per acre from 25 acres of Victor oats totaling 2125 bushels, while Atkinson harvested 60 bushels per acre from 20 acres of Fulgrain after grazing cattle and hogs, totaling 1200 bushels. Morgan County offers good grain markets and helps farmers pursue certified seed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Patterson
Lacon
Alabama
Robert Atkinson
Lacey Springs
Alabama Crop Improvement Association
L.T. Wagnon
Patterson
Mr. Atkinson
Grop Improvement Association
Atkinson
Morgan County
Austinville News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Church Events
Decatur and surrounding area residents share visits from Birmingham Chicago Talladega Lafayette and Moulton. Church events include Austinville Church of Christ starting July 7 with services July 11 and a singing convention at Center Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harold
Buddy
Anne Jackson
Birmingham
Wilson Kirby
Decatur
Ike Hill
Gordon Hammond
Chicago
Lee Hammond
Talladega
Dick Baites
Betty Jean
Ida Gibson
Dorothy
LaFayette
Tenn
Verna Herron
Joe Douhit
Janet Ellen
Decatur General Hospital
Jones
Good Springs
Martha Magnusson
Austinville
Center Springs
W. T. Landers
Moulton and
Town Creek
Dick Bates
Dean
James F. Bates
Hartselle
Clifford Russell
Curtis
Elmer’ Russell
Leon Russell
Livestock Parasites Cost Industry 125 Million Annually
An agricultural report warns internal parasites in livestock trigger about 125 million dollars in annual losses. It outlines economic impact on farms and potential control measures for producers.
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Jim Stewart
SION
Pan-Am Servicenter
U. 8
Vine St
Western Union
Decatur Delivery Service
Appliance CO
Second Ave
Kent T
Oss
East Moulton
WMSL
E. Moulton St
Sors Lec
Maxwell House
Dixie Club
Liptons Tea
Jim Dandy
Jemima
Duff
Hershey's
DR. Phillip
Texson
Church’s
Stokely’s
LUX
Reg
Lifebuoy
Chase & Sanborn
PT Bot
Bama
Gulf
Stokely
Stokely’s Ciry
Bush
Swan
Country Club
Carton Fresh
Spring River Fresh Creamery
Kraft
Nabisco
RITZ
Hill’s
Okra
Collier’s
Sunkist
Household Institute
Stanford
Morton
Comstock
Tueuree
Blue Plate
Hill’s Quality Meats
Morrell
Rath OR
Zeigler Coneys
OLD Hickory
Rinso
Robert Broaldwa
Best
Can
Sumter
S. C
Boston
Mass
Berlin
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