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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

7

Auction and sale notices from Decatur area catalog

Multiple classified items include crocheted tablecloth and bedspread for sale, Jersey cattle described, kitchen cabinet sale, farm rental near Decatur Pleasant Hill, and a 1937 Chevrolet pickup truck listed at 200 dollars. Names and locations include Mrs. Leonard Turney Houte Somerville M-25 Route 3 Decatur, W. R. Routch, P. Box 121 Seregy, and M. Blanken.

Ecru Leonard Turney Houte Somerville M-25 McDangel Brand W. R. Routch Decatur Pleasant Hil Eo M. Blanken

Farmers Face Crop Hurdles As 1949 Season Opens In Alabama

Auburn May 21 Alabama farmers are deep into planting the 1949 crop with good weather improving conditions after a rough start. Prospects for a record harvest depend on weather and market prices, as labor and supplies are more available than expected. The piece lists farmer tips from county agents on soil management, planting alfalfa, grain sorghum, kudzu, potatoes and tomatoes, plus guidance for hogs and pests.

Robert Chesnutt Auburn Ala Alabama Farms

Valley visitors discuss Puerto Rico farming and land values

Frank Stewart of Alabama Agriculture Department escorted Puerto Rico Commissioner Ramon Colon Torres to Decatur to tour processing plants. They noted land values from 300 per acre locally to 1000 to 1500 per acre in Puerto Rico and discussed rainfall and markets on the island.

Our Frank Stewart Alabama Department of Agriculture Puerto Rico Senor Ramon Colon Torres Decatur B. M. Murrell United States Alabama Lems States

Cotaco FFA wins county beef judging at Decatur Stock Show

The Cotaco Chapter FFA took first place in the County Beef Cattle Judging contest at the Decatur Stock Show last week. Team members include Johnnie Perry Olfe Blg Gene John and Donald Bowen.

Coiaco FFA Decatur Johnnie and Stroke Perryolfe Gene John Donald Bowen Perry Rolfe Cotaco Birmingham

PMA Payment for Small Grains and Grazing Guidelines

The PMA will subsidize part of seeding costs for winter small grains. Eligible crops include oats wheat rye and barley with specific payment rates per pound. Home grown seeds qualify and grazing is allowed if land is well managed. Seeding rates per acre and fertilizer recommendations are outlined to improve grazing, sod density, erosion control, and winter protection.

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Editor VIEWS VALLEY on daily developments in the Valley

Chas Ball associate editor of the Southern Agriculturist in Nashville surveys Valley developments reported Monday and Tuesday with notes on progress and events affecting the region.

Chas. Ball Southern Agriculturist Nashville

Dairy program praised by Ball amid regional grazing update

Ball observed a fine herd and dairy program while Casto Jarvis of Carnation discussed dairy development. The grazing program in use impressed Ball, with local farmers and valley residents noting notable strides in dairy care and pasture management.

Ball Hesa Casto Jarvis Carnation

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