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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1945
Page
4
C M Ling urges farmers to raise corn per acre by choosing open pollinated varieties and delaying uniform planting. He cites Headland and Wiregrass stations, noting hybrids offer little advantage on normal land. planting dates from March 1 to May 1 show little difference.
Government poultry specialists report egg keeping quality varies with breeding. Over four years, researchers found shrinkage during storage differs by line, with one line showing 2 percent shrinkage and another 33 percent. Shell porosity also varies, affecting egg weight loss and overall quality.
Auburn reports state wide extension clothing program saved Alabama home demonstration club women three million eight hundred thirteen thousand six hundred thirty four dollars. Levice B. Ellis, clothing specialist, directed the program noting savings enable families to buy books music lessons furnishings equipment.
The article explains that corn after winter legumes may not need fertilizer with 15 to 20 pounds of green tops per 100 square feet. Without legumes, apply 200 to 300 pounds of 484 or 410-7 at planting. A side application of 225 pounds of nitrate of soda or 120 pounds of ammonium nitrate should be made when corn is 35 to 40 days old. If corn is seed, avoid planting other crops in corn and note that per acre income may be lower, but per man hour income could be higher than with other crops.
Alabama Experiment Station lists top cotton varieties for North Central and South regions. DPL-14, Stoneville 2B, Fuche White Gold, and Coker 100 best for North Central. Stoneville Wilt and Cook 144 for wilt-infested areas. Empire fails yield tests and is not wilt resistant. advise consulting county agents before buying seed.
The War Production Board warns lumber and pulpwood supplies are at their most critical since the war began. The Forest Service urges selective cutting of mature timber and thinning of young stands to boost better grades and marketable pulpwood while offering expert guidance to farmers, especially east of the Mississippi. Contact your county agent to join the drive.
Auburn reports War Food Administration figures show 1944 lend-lease deliveries of food and farm products to Allies reached 7.272 billion pounds, down from 11.498 billion pounds in 1943. Meat products led with 2.268 billion pounds, followed by dairy at 1.371 billion and grains at 1.324 billion.
Auburn Ala P O Davis extension service director warns farm production faces big handicaps in 1945 due to fewer older workers more equipment and fertilizer uncertainties. He urges planning and early preparation including obtaining fertilizer and equipment and calls for strong action by all. Turkey growers plan to raise 39 481 000 this year up 8 percent over last year as War Food Administrator asks farmers to boost salvage and collection of used household fats for war and civilian needs.
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