Pruning fruit trees in Alabama discusses best practices
Garden expert John Bagby from Auburn University Extension outlines pruning techniques for peaches apples pears plums figs and grapes. He cautions on proper timing shaping and thinning to improve light air circulation and fruit quality while noting disease risks such as Fusiform Rust and pests including the Nantucket pine tip moth with control tips and the role of disease-free seedlings.
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Jack Smith
Alabama
John Bagby
Auburn University Extension Service
Bagby
Auburn University
Martin
Nantucket
Pines as Landscaping Shift Spurs Rust Disease Fears
The rise in pine use in landscaping has sparked concern over Southern Fusiform Rust. The disease predominantly affects slash and loblolly pines and is rare in shortleaf or longleaf varieties. It is easily detected by a large knot forming on the main trunk.
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Ivan R. Martin
Extension Service Forester
Crabgrass Threat Sparks Urgent Pre-emergence Treatments
Extension Horticulturist Troy Keeble warns crabgrass will surge as soil moisture favors seed germination. Each stem node sprouting on contact with soil multiplies growth, prompting immediate use of pre-emergence chemicals such as dacthal calcium arsenate and axzytron to prevent the weed.
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Extension Service Horticulturist
Troy Keeble
Seven Wonders Then and Now Quiz Challenge
A reader recalls ancient wonders listed by Antipater of Sidon and notes the seven modern wonders including the Empire State Building Suez Canal Dneproges Dam Atomic Energy Research Eiffel Tower Golden Gate Bridge and Alaska Highway. Norma Hertel of Kerrville Texas wins $10 for the question.
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Empire State Building
Suez Canal
Russia
Atomic
Hartwell
England
Alaska Highway
Golden Gate Bridge
Eiffel Tower
Norma Hertel
Kerrville
Texas
Southeast Holds Key Roles in Farm Policy Fight
AP report notes Southeast politicians and appointees shaping likely 1960s farm aid strategy. Freeman faces directional choices as Murphy of North Carolina Duncan of Georgia Godfrey of North Carolina implement control plans. Congress sees leaders like Coxley Whitten Ellender Russell guiding farm bills and appropriations.
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Ovid A. Martin Washington
Southeast
Kennedy
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
Minnesota
Charles S. Murphy
North Carolina
Harry S. Truman
Murphy
John P. Duncan Jr
Horace D. Godfrey
Commodity Stabilization and Conservation Service
Godfrey
Congress
Agriculture Department
House Agriculture Committee
Harold D. Cooley
House Agriculture Appropriations
Jamie L. Whitten
Whitten
Senate Agriculture Committee
Central South
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Richard B. Russell
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
House
Russell
Lawn care tips for crabgrass control and turf management
The article advises using manufacturer recommended chemicals such as dac thal in March or April at specified rates and cautions that early treatment is more effective. It notes post emergent options DMA PMA and other arsenate materials after germination and emphasizes that good lawn management including proper mowing and pest control is essential for weed suppression. It also suggests contacting the county agent for more information.
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Keeble
Market Crash of 1962 Survey by New York Stock Exchange
The NYSE reports the May 28 to May 31 1962 crash and recovery with 35 million shares in 673000 trades. The survey shows individuals sold during declines and bought during rises while institutions ducked trends, margin sellers were limited, and lower income investors were net buyers on May 31.
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NEW York
The
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Keith Funston
Laundries Employ About 214000 People in US
The nation operates around 6000 professional laundries employing roughly 214000 workers, reflecting a sizable workforce in the cleaning industry across the United States.
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United States
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