Backyard gardening surge echoes wartime victory plots
Auburn experts urge Alabama families to test soil and plan 20 by 20 foot plots to grow vegetables saving money as food prices rise. Perry Smith estimates a $150 yield on a $10 to $15 start with guidance on seed, spacing, and planting dates for beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers and more.
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Gasoline tax refund notice for farmers
Farmers may file for a refund of gasoline taxes paid on fuel used in farming operations. If not yet filed, claim during March at the county agent's office or through your fuel dealer. Refunds can total several hundred dollars. obtain forms for claiming.
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Conservation notes and Project Safeguard education update
Article highlights farm erosion control by Jerry Clark with terraces waterways and crop rotation restoring production. It mentions Burl Hardwick’s private recreation area, Project Safeguard pesticide safety education, and USDA VEE vaccination push for horses. Guidance on in furrow fungicides and fertilizer application follows, including Auburn soil-test based recommendations and broadcasting versus row application.
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