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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1943
Page
6
The piece argues crop insurance for cotton reduces risk for farmers by guaranteeing a percentage of average yield. It explains premium rates reflect farm risk and droughts, storms, or other losses, with indemnities paid promptly. It notes government support lowers costs and that insurance rewards good farming practice.
Auburn Alabama farmers are advised to continue planting open pollinated corn such as Paymaster Whatley Mosby and Indian Chief based on Alabama Experiment Station results. In 1942 hybrids accounted for 16 of 23 entries with 14 developed under southern conditions. Hybrids should be trial planted and used only if developed in the South with Florida excluded.
A feature on vast greenhouse operations spanning about 3200 acres near Cleveland and Massachusetts, detailing high capital costs over 25000 dollars per acre, diverse crops like leaf lettuce tomatoes cucumbers celery and radishes, and methods including steam sterilized soil, recycled irrigation, tobacco insecticide and sunlit care for war workers. It notes Uncle Sam’s interest, the blend of big business with farming know how, and the emphasis on lettuce for sunless workers.
Auburn Alabama report notes 1943 agricultural production expected to surpass 1942 totals despite civilian shortages. With average yields, continued livestock gains, and rationing, per capita food availability should stay reasonably adequate though below 1942. Fewer low income individuals may improve overall feeding.
War era notice urges prompt filing for classing and marketing services for the 1943 crop. Since 1938 participation and acreage have grown. counties and agents provide instructions and application forms.
The hybrids tested were not always resistant to insects like standard open pollinated varieties. Hybrid seed must be purchased from seed dealers each year since hybrid corn harvested cannot be reused as planting seed, unlike open-pollinated varieties.
Auburn extension engineer FB Wilgon argues erosion control and soil fertility are vital in wartime. Terracing is the primary method, followed by land vegetation like kudzu to stabilize slopes. He notes nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and lime are needed, urging immediate farm planning and soil amendments.
Dale Farmer in Ozark Alasap Jun Winer Jr reports a four acre lupine patch on a Dale County farm produced about 300 pounds of nitrate per acre. Seed sown before peanuts last September and covered with slight tillage, then harvested in November by Mr Wann. The good run of lupine is noted despite minor crop timing issues.
Auburn reports Alabama’s farm labor situation brightening as workers return from industry and farms maximize tools and methods. Extension director Davis cites plans to reduce planting losses, substitute crops, and increase poultry and dairy efficiency.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of nitrate of soda use on a corn crop and a plan to avoid a drought or red tape in February. The readable bits mention February timing and a strategy related to corn production. Entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station outlines how to calculate fertilizer needs by crop. It lists A crops like vegetables peanuts soybeans and long staple cotton with formulae using acreage and past rates, and B crops using past farm or community rates. It emphasizes staying within recommended rates and submitting complaints to County War Boards.
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