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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
7
Farmers are advised to apply nitrate of soda or ammonium nitrate as a side dressing to corn and cotton to boost yields. Recommendations specify 150 to 260 pounds of nitrate per acre for corn and up to 150 pounds for cotton under certain conditions, with timing after planting and during early growth.
John Bagby is named extension specialist in fruits and vegetable marketing by PoD Davis, director of the Alabama Extension Service. A Stevensville Virginia native, Bagby trained at Virginia Tech and taught in Windsor, Virginia before 14 years as state trust and vegetable inspector across several states. He served in the Army from May 1943 to March 1946 and will work with commercial producers under the state wide farm marketing program.
Auburn report notes portable motors and electric pumping could reduce farm chores and boost poultry and livestock care with less labor. Electricity may allow families to handle tasks previously done by hired hands, saving time and effort on the farm.
Housewives urged to conserve paper bags and wrapping due to wartime shortages. Producers cut paper supplies by about 10 percent from last year, prompting stores to limit wrappers and urging reuse. Torn bags should be saved for salvage. washed bags can become ash cloths or washcloths.
Strawberries rank with oranges and grapefruit for vitamin C content. Fresh berries meet daily requirements in a single serving, while canned or bruised berries have less. Washing and handling affect vitamin loss. washing before hulls, and brief standing, preserves vitamin C, while crushing during prep reduces it.
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