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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1966

Page

14

Farmers seek yield gains from narrow rows and fertilizer use

The article notes 1965 yield gains of about five percent from narrow rows in Illinois and the Central Corn Belt, with 20 inch rows failing to out-yield 30 inch rows due to cultivation and equipment issues. It also covers Coastal hay fertilizer timing, soil tests, and lime and nutrient recommendations. Washington reports changes to price support will urge higher wheat production in 1967 with potential prices around 1.25 to 1.35 per bushel, while planting allotments rise 15 percent per President Johnson’s recent announcement.

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Farmers Exchange For Sale Geldme Saddle Horse 2

A brief classified item lists a gelded saddle horse for sale from Farmers Exchange. The ad notes a single animal available and provides contact details omitted in the readable text.

Classifieds page with varied local ads and notices

A long list of ads and notices includes farm equipment for sale a registered Angus bull and multiple livestock items reminders to cancel ads and a 1848 Wisconsin admission note. Listings feature tractors Jeeps horses dogs and real estate plus radio schedules and unrelated TV listings.

Mud Tavern Notes and Regional Growth Outlook

Weather and wildlife reflections at Mud Tavern contrast with a regional planning forecast for 2000. Rain boosts pastures while cotton lags. birds, sunsets, and local visits blend with projections for department stores, higher education, health, arts, libraries, and hotels in a 31 county area. A frost forecast from Indiana and sports chatter about hogs, soybeans, and the 500 add context as voting day nears.

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Farm Roundup Details Shift Toward Large Food Firms

Agriculture Department report finds trend toward fewer but larger establishments across farming processing and retailing except meat packing. Farm share of consumer expenditures rose to 41 cents in Q1, up 1 cent from late 1965 and 3 cents from a year earlier. Public eating places show a boom with over 26 percent sales gain since 1958, outpacing groceries and overall food stores.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Cotton pest control urged amid thrips and boll weevil damage

County Agent warns cotton stands suffer from thrips and lice and urges timely insecticide use. Growers should start applications at 10 percent weevil infestation or 4 to 5 young bollworms per 100 terminal buds. Also notes safety reminder about not using old pesticide drums after cattle losses in 1965.

Auburn University Agronomy Short Note on Narrow Rows

A terse note from Auburn University Agronomy mentions narrow 30 inch rows with no reported research results in the Southeast. The brief focuses on potential implications for planting patterns and regional adaptations.

Auburn University Agronomy

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