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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1943
Page
8
Agricultural expert C M Ling explains inexpensive step by step methods to make artificial manure from leaves, straw, and crop residues. Build a weathered compost pen, layer straw or leaves with fertilizer and soil, wet thoroughly, and allow three months to mature. Use ammonium sulfate, basic slag, lime and superphosphate separately to fertilize. no weed seeds survive the decomposition.
Alabama forests hold hundreds of thousands of pulpwood trees that can improve forest stands and boost farmer income while helping supply wartime needs. Forester Charles RK Roas notes the potential for mobilizing this resource in Auburn.
Extension forester Ross says Alabama farmers can harvest pulpwood now while preserving stands. Cut crooked, diseased, or weak trees and remove black pine where crowding longleaf and slash. cut low with small stumps and tops four inches. Pulpwood demand tops 1,250,000 tons for munitions, containers, and supplies. Farm owners should contact county agents and pulp mills for prices, and cutting and hauling themselves can yield higher profits.
Alabama farmers preparing to plant winter legumes are urged to establish a seed patch for next year. Monantha vetch, tested across state fields, proves a strong seed producer and provides green matter to nourish summer crops. Seed yields vary by location. advice cautions lower seeding rates to avoid excessive green matter and dense growth.
Auburn home economist Mamie Whisnant urges careful maintenance of carpet sweepers to extend life and efficiency. Follow oiling and cleaning directions, remove dust and wax buildup, replace worn brushes, sweep with even strokes, avoid excessive pressure, and store properly. Regular cleaning preserves the appliance and its value.
Alan Hans Auburn and John Ivey extension poultry specialist advise removing hens that stop laying or rest for long periods at the first signs. They say July August and September are the best months to cull as poorer layers exit production while the top layers continue through summer.
Auburn Alabama households are urged to use early potatoes to reduce waste. Potatoes offer vitamins C and B1, protein, minerals, and starch. cook with jackets on when possible and peel thinly if peeled. Bake to save fuel. for six, a potato chowder recipe includes raw potatoes, onion, milk, flour, and optional carrots corn or fish.
Alabama farmers will have six grades of mixed fertilizer available next year. Dr N J Volk agronomist notes the War Food Administration aided design to maximize nitrogen phosphate and potash usage. Estimates show U S farmers used about ten million tons in 1942 with 5 to 10 percent more expected. nitrogen and phosphate in greater supply while potash may be lower. Group A crops including peanuts beans carrots cabbage onions and corn receive first priority with application rates per university recommendations.
A fragmentary pest note outlines a poison bait method using tartar, water, and absorbent material to trap ants. It mentions placing bait near nests and openings, using a tight wad to force bait into the nest, and applying the mixture around shrubbery and yard areas to deter ant activity.
Auburn horticulturist Lyle B urges gardeners to save seeds from home gardens to sustain crops. Advice covers vegetables including beans paragus cucumber eggplant cantaloupes potatoes peas squash and tomatoes for future plantings and food security.
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