Houston Farmers Exceed Peanut Goal In 1944 War Crop Plan
Houston County farmers are set to grow a large share of Alabama’s 1944 war crops with a county goal of 65 000 acres for peanuts plus production plans for sweet potatoes vegetables poultry milk pork and cotton. Despite shortages of fertilizer and equipment, optimism remains as farmers prepare pro rata shares and aim for a strong harvest aided by a favorable season.
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Farm programs push peanuts milk poultry in war effort
Government announces price support for peanuts at 30 per ton basis No 1 grade with premium for higher quality. County aims include 3 000 acres of potatoes and boosting milk to 117,400000 pounds in 1944 while noting high feed costs limit gains. Poultry and eggs are encouraged to match last year’s output though prices for eggs and feed are unfavorable. Broiler production is expected to shrink.
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Farmers weigh hog and crop choices in wartime Texas
Houston County farmers confront high feed costs and volatile prices. If hog production declines, growers push peanuts and corn strategies while maintaining vegetable output for war needs. Cotton faces reduced acreage due to labor shortages, cost, and price competition as officials urge steady, efficient farming.
Wickard Endorses Bond Bringing Farm Aid Hope
Secretary Wickard endorses bond to aid farmers facing land price spikes. He argues against speculators buying up land and calls for measures to help producers avoid crude forms of investment, stressing that farmers should not be priced out of ownership.
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