Grandfather of Crimson in Talladega County
An elderly Talladega County farmer, T. J. Watson, 77, known as the grandfather of Talladega crimson, explains how he began planting crimson clover in the early 1920s after acquiring unwanted seed and has since reseeded it annually on his Lincoln area farm while visiting farmers from seven Southern states observe.
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T. J. Watson
Talladega County
Alabama
Lincoln
Ala
Watson
Talladega
Classed Jerseys In Ala Show Mixed Results
Classified by the American Jersey Cattle Club 12 animals evaluated by Dr M P Jarnagin of the University of Georgia scored eight Good Plus and four Good for an average 80.83 percent. Owners include Shirley Doss Danville Arthur Lee Jr Danville and others in Falkville Hartselle.
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Alabama
American Jersey Cattle Club
M. P. Jarnagin
University of Georgia
Shirley Doss
Danville
Arthur Lee, Jr
Willard
Billy Penn
Fred W. Glasgow
Falkville
Grady Bailey
W. E. Ryan
Higher Corn Yields Race Is On Again In Alabama
Alabama corn growers resume demonstrations on thick spacing and high fertilization as county agents report more demonstrations this year. The 1949 state average rose to 21.5 bushels per acre. organizers aim for 30 bushels in 1950 with one-acre, five-acre, ten-acre, and whole-farm plots using 600 pounds of fertilizer in the one-acre demo and 300 pounds at planting for others. Certificates will be awarded to participants who record accurate yield data.
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Alabama
J. C. Lowery
A.P.I. Extension Agronomist
Auburn
Lowery
Enriched corn meal urged to strengthen Alabama families
Nutritionists urge use of enriched corn meal in bread to prevent nervous ailments anemia and weak bones. Grist mills in Alabama offer the additive via a small hopper, with about 500 mills equipped to prepare enriched corn meal for households and farmers.
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Alabama
John Bell
A.P.I. Extension Service
Bell
He Beieves
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Randolph County
State Bankers Association
Gerald Boggs
Wedowee
Rt. 1
John Robert Harris
Wadley
Larkin Waters
Anita Stewart
Almond
Randolph
Crimson
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