Alabama Ext Agents Promote Gardens and Cotton Varieties
The county extension office invites Morgan County residents to a July 20 garden tour in Hartselle with a morning meeting at the County Agent's auditorium. North Alabama farmers planted Stoneville 213, Deltapine 16 and Dixie King II cotton, Stoneville 213 leading at 35.8% of acreage, with 455,578 bales ginning last season, while milk rich summer foods and protein rich menus are urged amid high costs. Cattle and calves receipts show mixed changes with various feeder classes and cow prices listed.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Charles D. Rutledge
North Alabama
Birmingham
United States Department of Agriculture
Coker
Empire
Hancock
Alabama
What Climate Men Learned From Agnes
An editorial notes the lingering damage from storm Agnes and its unusual behavior. Meteorologists lead the U. S. NOAA in studying a strong low pressure system that lingered, pumped water over a limited land area, and caused unprecedented flooding while questioning links to broader hemispheric circulation and other regional floods.
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Agnes
North America
U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
American Southwest
Ackee fruit tastes like scrambled eggs says Jamaica lore
Jamaican saying attributes the Ackee tree fruit flavor to scrambled eggs. The claim reflects traditional taste associations rather than culinary consensus. Jamaica’s Ackee is a key cultural symbol with regional culinary uses.
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Jamaica
County Agent Warns on Boll Weevil and Pesticide Rules
County agents urge farmers to delay weevil control until truly needed to protect beneficial insects. Frank McQueen predicts weevil numbers rise in early August. Farmers should pick up pesticide permit forms now to avoid delays, and speak with local offices on corn loan rates and CCC programs. FDA to require child resistant aspirin packaging by mid August with safety tests referenced.
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Frank McQueen
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Preparation H Eases Hemorrhoidal Pain and Swelling
A doctor survey shows many physicians rely on Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoidal pain itching and swelling. The ointment or suppositories provide prompt temporary relief for hours and may reduce inflamed tissues, according to tested results.
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