Bee Branch Scenic Area to be named a special management area
John V. Orr, Forest Supervisor, will recommend that the Bee Branch Scenic Area and surrounding lands receive special designation. He notes possible Congress action and ongoing deferment of certain activities pending criteria and public consultation with Alabama conservation groups and local meetings. The move could guide future East Coast National Forests.
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John V. Orr
National Forests
Alabama
Bee Branch
Orr
Forest Service
Alabama _ Conservancy
Moulton
Cullmar
Bee
South
Spring grazing lowers butterfat in dairy cows on large farms
County agent explains that abundant spring pasture and reduced fiber in rations can drop butterfat tests. He notes acetic acid from rumen fermentation as a contributor and outlines fiber targets of 16 20 percent in the total ration with 5 6 pounds of long hay daily. He recommends feeding hay or silage after milking to maintain milk fat.
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Connecticut
Emil Mulnite
Hartford
Emil
Russell Anderson
Mulnites
United States
Bloomfield
Radder
Midwest
Charles Barr
The
Association, Inc
New York
Insect fruitworms threaten tomato yields and fish pond oxygen loss
The text warns fruitworms ruin tomatoes and outlines control using Sevin TDE Toxaphene Lannate and Methyl Parathion with first spray at fruit set and 5 to 7 day intervals. It also explains catfish pond oxygen needs, causes of depletion from decay weeds and overfeeding, and management to maintain at least 4 ppm.
Thorough Plant Coverage for Early Fruitworm Control
The article stresses killing fruitworms on foliage before they reach fruit. It urges careful monitoring and timely treatment to protect crops, emphasizing early intervention to prevent widespread damage.
Weedy Threats and Harvest Concerns in Late Cotton Planting
Farmers report a late cotton crop due to weather and are advised not to apply heavy nitrogen or late herbicides. Emphasizes weed control to protect yields and avoid grade reductions from late-season grass. Recommends shallow cultivation or postemergence herbicides and using the best available products.
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Elk River
Tim’s Ford
Elk River Development Association
Ralph Ford
TVA
Taylor Crawford
Fayetteville
Lincoln County
Tennessee Elk Group
Frank Turner
Athens
Alabama Elk Group
Mack Maples
Ed Sandlin
Elk Development
Connecticut River Valley
Joseph B. Treaster
New York Times
East Windson
Conn
America
Real Estat
Charles B. Shepard
Auburn University School of Architecture
Alabama Forest Products Association
Southern Forest Products Association
J. Hilton Watson
AFPA
Christopher Columbus
Trees of America
MacMillan-Bloedel —_ Products, Inc
Camden
MacMillan-Bloedel
Ingo
Greenville
Employment Service
Wine Street
Decatur, Ala
Lorox
Linuron