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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
4
O N Andrews says cotton damage seen from 2 4 D drift stems from nearby sprayed areas such as lawns and ditches. He notes county reports of 2 4 D injury and urges safeguards to prevent drift including applying on a still day and using boom hood equipment to protect cotton and other susceptible plants.
John P Weeks, API poultry markets specialist, urges broiler producers to arrange marketing days before sale. He says this speeds a high quality bird to consumers. Weeks adds to load and haul broilers in the early morning to reduce shrinkage.
Applications for federal classing service last year came from 203 one variety Alabama cotton communities and 176,592 samples were classed. Bill Andrews of Alabama Polytechnic Institute says Alabama led all southeastern states in this work. Lower grain higher hogs.
The fall garden should be planted after soil is properly prepared with plowing two months before planting. Harrow or drag the soil well immediately after plowing and again after each rain to keep down grass and weeds.
A report from agents notes that winter resets and spring conditions will affect corn yields. Farms are urged to plan now to maximize acres across one or more of these crops to boost production.
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