Average Price Of Standing Timber Increased In 1943
Auburn reports that standing timber prices rose about 24 percent and log prices about 18 percent in 1943 compared with 1942. Forest Service economist Henry B. Siegr cites removal of price ceilings and other factors, with stumpage averaging 10687 per 1000 board feet and logs at 7353 per 3090 board feet. Overall lumber output reached 34.39 million board feet in 1943.
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Auburn
Henry B Siegr
Secior
U. S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Winter born calves need vitamin A analysis
Auburn dairy calves may lack vitamin A in winter pastures and silage. U S Department of Agriculture studies show newborn calves have little vitamin A stored and rely on the mother's colostrum for an immediate supply. Colostrum vitamin A depends on cow feed.
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Auburn
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cotton yields rise per acre outpacing other crops
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones testified before Congress that cotton yields per acre have increased more than any other crop. He cited a 16 year predrought average near 170 pounds per acre, with recent years around 270 pounds, attributing gains to better varieties, irrigation, land and water conservation, and improved farming overall. He warned weather may vary but farming progress should continue. Also notes mending sheets and pillowcases before washing to prevent holes.
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Auburn
Marvin Jones
al Cor
Vitamin A for Calves From Colostrum to Milk
Pasture and leafy hay supply vitamin A to calves through colostrum and milk. If dairy cows lack good forage, calves risk weakness blindness and infections. Daily fish liver oil supplement in calf feed provides adequate vitamin A for normal growth.
Feed Production Is No. One Job On Alabama Farms
Auburn reports that 1945’s top task for Alabama farms is sufficient feed for livestock and poultry. State extension director P. Davis notes progress in livestock and poultry, but profits depend on planned annual feed production with grazing hay and grain. He urges equipped farms, fertilizer use, and steady plans with county agents to expand feed capacity.
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Alabama
Auburn
P. ©. Davis
Davis
Pruning Spraying Are Winter Jobs in Home Orchard
Auburn Alabama report identifies pruning as the first winter task for home orchards followed by dormant-season spraying. Do not prune or spray while trees are frozen. Dormant oil emulsion sprays control scale insects when diluted per container directions.
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Auburn
Ala
Horses and mules decline foretold by agriculture report
In Auburn Alabama a U S Department of Agriculture forecast shows fewer horses and mules on farms each year ahead. Over thirty years farm horses drop from 21 million to about 9 million while mules fall from about 6 million to roughly 3.5 million, and the trend continues.
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Auburn
Ala
Dobbin
Maud
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm War News Inspires Conservative Farm Practices
Alabama farmers compile simple classified records of receipts and expenses to gauge profitability. FSA borrowers increasingly use long-term leases, with six of seven renting farms now under written agreements. Kudzu program pricing and free advisory services aid veterans and farmers. Small oranges, milk products, and home canning trends shape civilian markets amid rationing.
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Alabama
Veterans’' Advisory Committee
Counts
Frank Hancock
FSA
Kudzu
A. W. Jones
United States
Wise Gardeners Get Early Start In Alabama Gardens
Auburn based extension guidance urges early garden work. Apply 200 pounds of manure per acre and 10 pounds per row of lime on acid soils, spade to 6 8 inches after drying, prepare furrows, plant as soon as rows are ready. Plant Irish potatoes around January 15 in southern Alabama, with crops like cabbage and carrots also possible. Low temperatures may hurt, but more often they succeed. Cottage cheese and soft cream can substitute for meat when scarce.
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Auburn
Ala
W. A. Ruffin
API
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