North Alabama aims to make counties famous for winter green fields
The API Agricultural Experiment Station tests new legume varieties for forage and soil improvement. Discoveries include Auburn reseeding crimson clover and Wooly pod vetch, with hybridization to enhance seed retention and adaptation across Alabama and neighboring states. Breeding programs extend to sericea lespedeza and white clover improvements to increase palatability, disease resistance, persistence, and yield.
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Dixie
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Milk production value per acre on grazing program
The Black Belt Substation reports a milk production value of 29.33 dollars per acre on a grazing program, indicating economic efficiency from pasture feeding.
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Black Belt
Beef Cattle To Need Grazing In Morgan County Farmers
A practical plan for Morgan County farmers to enter beef cattle involves planting early winter grazing crops and buying stocker steers in October to winter on grazing plus dry hay. Steers can be sold in May or June when prices peak, with gains of 200-300 pounds per animal reported and three profit avenues including lower October prices, weight gain, and fatter spring beef. Good green crops also supply vitamins for chickens and reduce pullet costs.
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Morgan County
H. B. Thornhill
County Agent Offers Advice For New Sheep Farmers
Farmers considering sheep production should consult their county agent for guidance on securing breed stock developing a grazing program and managing flocks. The agent can provide information on selection grazing plans and herd management to help beginners شروع.
Increase in Morgan County green cover tied to seed production
Greater green cover crop growth in Morgan County farms stems from higher legume seed production. H. B. Thornhill notes seed supply and price shaped acreage for winter legumes and pasture mixes, with farmers investing in seed-cleaning gear and combines to harvest high quality seed.
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Morgan County
H. B. Thornhill
Dairy Grazing Trial Shows Sericea Milk Yield High
A. P. I. Agricultural Experiment Station reports sericea as a grazing option producing 4 783 pounds of milk per acre. Alabama farms could benefit from sericea, with examples of alfalfa yielding over 6 400 pounds of milk per year per acre when combined with hay. Farmers shift to land cover to protect soil and boost grazing hay and seed output.
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A. P. I. Agricultural Experiment Station
Alabama
Green Fields Save Feed During Winter For Milk Producers
The 241 Tennessee Valley winter grazing demonstrators used winter crops to save 101334 dollars worth of feed during 1948 49. They used 8214 acres to feed 1855 dairy cows 3856 other cattle 348 sheep and 1512 hogs and saved 18112 bushels of corn 1658 tons of hay 1870 tons of silage and 171 tons of cotton seed meal. They reported an average 4.6 pounds more milk per cow per day and 124 pounds more beef per acre grazed, aiding winter production.
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Tennessee Valley
F. H. Orr
A. P. I. Extension Service
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Don Lenhardt Hits 26 Homers for San Antonio
Don Lenhardt, former Browns standout, slugged 26 homers for the San Antonio club last season and had 22 the prior year at Springfield Illinois.
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