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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
12
Mules aged seven and four from Garland Moore Rt. 3 ville are for sale. Also a milk cow listed by Frank E Terry Rt. 1 Hillsboro. A large wooden shed with windows, about 130 by 30 feet, advertised with phone contact in Hartselle.
Weather chaos stalls seed sprouting after dry spells and late rain. Northerly winds dried moisture quickly, leaving many fields bare. Crop letters shift from good prospects to cautious forecasts as farmers await more rain and steady moisture for a viable stand.
Rain renews cotton stands and erosion concerns top a soil and seed crop report. Olan Steele grows fescue under trees while Isley Holliday expands seed patches for sericea and fescue. Holliday's long term plan favors permanent pasture on Class Ilw land, with seed crops emphasized as cash returns.
The Decatur host of the Morgan County Junior Dairy program is praised as one of the better farm youth efforts and has contributed significantly to developing the dairy industry in the region.
The first Brown Swiss cattle show in Tennessee opened Monday in Fayetteville. The dairy breed, one of the largest, is gaining traction in the state and could appear in the Valley in coming years.
A brief note announces a straw berry auction debuting in Tennessee this week, highlighting community interest and local participation.
Growers deliver berries to a local warehouse for a 5 cent per crate fee. Berries are weighed on government tested scales and checks issued the day of sale. The market is expected to improve growing conditions for berries in north Alabama.
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