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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
4
Reports from farmers across the county say boll weevil numbers are up due to ideal winter conditions. Calcium arsenate dusting is advised when 15 to 25 percent of squares are punctured, with timing adjusted for land quality. Counts guide repeat dustings every 4 to 5 days, protecting bolls after the crop sets.
AUBURAN ALA Households conserve surplus eggs for winter by the water glass method. Clean fresh eggs are jarred with a lime water solution and kept in a cool container. older eggs and washed eggs are discouraged. Candling ensures freshness and shell integrity.
Auburn Alabama faces a growing need to plant sweet potato cuttings this June as extension horticulturist Lyle Brown urges farmers to prepare vines for market next winter. He cites the Porto Rico variety as rich in Vitamin A and notes the crop’s high food value versus Irish potatoes carrots and rutabagas.
War Food Administration announces a loan and purchase program for early 1945 oats in Alabama and the southern states. Eligible oats must be Grade No 3 or better and free of specific defects. moisture limits apply. Alabama loan rate set at 60 cents per bushel stored on farms or in approved warehouses, with carload purchase prices equal to loan rates on track. Government loans to producers by CCC on notes and chattel mortgages with seven cent warehouse deductions unless storage charges paid through April 30 1946. Loans available until December 31 1945 and mature by April 30 1946. purchases through December 31 1995 unless terminated earlier.
Levada Curtis of the PI extension notes improvements in pressure cookers include a combined control valve and pet cock replacing the safety valve. The auto cleaner prevents dust and debris buildup. careful heat control avoids overpressurizing the canner while allowing a steady steam flow to prevent spoilage.
A 1945 survey shows dairy production in Alabama rising with higher milk output and protein content. Officials plan preparations and adjustments to sustain gains into the year, noting statewide efforts to boost dairy farmers and processing capacity despite earlier declines.
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