Saving Seed Saves Money on Alabama Farms
Extension agronomist J. C. Lowery explains that saving home grown planting seed reduces crop costs and improves variety reliability. He cites Crimson clover, lespedeza, dallis grass, cowpeas, oats, and kudzu as viable seeds to harvest on the farm, enabling more spendable funds for soil amendments.
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J. C. Lowery
Agronomist
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
K. G. Baker
Black Belt
Four Awards For 4-H Meat Animal Project Winners
The tenth season offers county state and national awards with cash scholarships for 4-H boys and one girl. Since inception 34 boys and one girl have earned all expense trips to the Chicago convention and $5,400 in college scholarships. County state and national winners receive watches and gold prizes funded by Thomas E. Wilson. County winners submit forms and write an experience story with no fee. State and national judging occur in Chicago with committees of leaders.
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Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago
Death calls Athens county official as father dies
Mrs. Marvin Gray secretary of the county board of revenue will return to duties at the courthouse after being called to Leighton by the sudden death of her father. She has served in charge of the board of revenue for many years.
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Athens
Ala
Marvin Gray
County Board of Revenue
Leighton
Lawyers Convene for Alabama Bar Annual Convention
About 250 lawyers have reserved spots for the Alabama State Bar’s annual convention in Selma. Registration headquarters announced the event time set for July 7 and 8.
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Selma
Ala
Alabama State Bar
Farmer Jones Demonstrates Profits From Sound Practices
Collinsville Alabama farmer J O Jones owns 80 acres in Hig Valley and demonstrates winter cover crops legume pasture and lime phosphate use along with farm electrification. He reports higher profits from poultry and livestock sales plus crops with 1938 figures showing cotton yield per acre 500 pounds and corn 40 bushels with nitrate of soda side dressing.
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J. O. Jones
Collinsville
Alabama
Hig Valley
Himseelf
Mr. Jones
Mr Jones
Farmers, Merchants, and Banker Optimistic on Cotton Crop
The column notes improved weather lifting spirits in Decatur area farmers traders and bankers. It cites hopes for a strong cotton crop with local fields showing better growth and recent grain harvests. It mentions Delta conditions worse than the area and reports beef cattle expansion including Henry Zeltler and Dr Dinsmore’s Bee Line farm yield observations and a recommendation for small grain followed by lespedeza as a money maker.
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Decatur
Wheeler Lake
South Limestone
Henry Zeltler
Farmer readers urged to share opinion on Giant Bur Clover
In Arkansas delta country and on large farms the Giant Bur Clover replaces vetch for pasture and soil building. If it provides pasture and soil benefits as claimed it should suit valley farms. Readers are invited to write letters sharing opinions.
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B. G. Hall
Delta
Arkansas
New Smoked Virginia Ham Idea Delights Breakfast Lovers
Smoked Virginia hams excite appetites with tales of traditional pairs like red gravy honey and hot biscuits. A fresh twist on smoked foods adds a new appetite appealing angle to breakfast menus.
Seedlings to Stop Losses in Tennessee Valley Lands
Auburn Alabama farmers in 15 Tennessee Valley counties join a TVA aided seedling program to reduce erosion and boost timber. In 1937 38 they planted 136 250 black locust and pine on 113 1 2 acres. 1938 39 saw 547 350 seedlings on 435 1 2 acres. One million trees allotted for 1939 40. Farmers apply via county agent. TVA forester reviews, arranges land prep and delivery, and planting instructions follow.
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Auburn
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Rufus Page
Alabama Extension Service
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Forester
Peach Trees to Be Saved in Morgan County Campaign
The Virginia Department of Agriculture launches a program to remove all diseased peach trees in Morgan County. By digging up and burning infected trees, the effort aims to reclaim peach orchards, preventing spread of a new disease nicknamed a song. R. C. Bradford oversees theMorgan County work.
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Department of Agriculture
Morgan County
Georgia
South Carolina
R. C. Bradford
Morgan
Smoked Turkey Prospects Boost Local Growers
Country Gentleman reports growers hope the Beltsville MD Bureau of Animal Industry research on curing smoking and storage of dressed turkeys will broaden the market. Investigators yet to finalize instructions but provide helpful small scale tips via A H D Mimeograph 28 from the Bureau in Washington. Readers may request or inspect the guidance.
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Beltsville
Maryland
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
Washington
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