Peanut Industry Grows From War Echoes in Wiregrass
Davis argues peanuts became a national crop after the Civil War, tracing the Wiregrass Alabama Florida Georgia and Texas regions as early hubs. He notes 30 percent of Alabama farmers and 48,400 acres grown last year with rising then falling prices, and highlights peanuts’ food value and spread through hogs and products like peanut butter.
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Careful Handling Of Peanuts Before Marketing Advised
Farmers should ensure moisture is low before marketing as recommended by APL extension agronomist J. C. Lowery. He outlines steps for curing peanuts: dig, stack to protect from weather, allow about three weeks of drying, sample check before delivering, and spread or turn peanuts to speed drying.
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Parity peanut era notes reflect loan program impact
Parity year averaged 10.2 cents per pound with a large share of the commercial crop entering the government loan system. Peanuts show gains over time as the industry expands and strengthens connections, despite fluctuations and past issues.
Spann Hardware Company Era In Wiregrass Roots
The Spann Hardware firm in Dothan traces its 30 year service to the 1919 Spann Marchman partnership. Founders P. N. Spann and Wilbur C. Stewart shaped a family managed business now led by M S Spann J F Spann G Spann Mrs T A West and Mrs Watie E Spada with eight employees. It supplies hardware, building materials, electrical goods, appliances, sporting goods, and farm feeds from peanut byproducts.
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J. R. Gamble
Charlie Espy
Carrie A & Complete Fine
Wilson Company Growth Highlighted in Dothan Plant
Wilson and Company packing plant in Dothan Alabama, the third largest U S meat packer, expanded last year with 13 million pounds processed and 5.9 million dollars in business. The plant employs 175, serving the Southeast and as far as Miami, with thousands involved in beef, pork, sausage, and dairy products.
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Dothan Ala
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Dunseth
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Morvis and Company
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Wilson
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Wilson Packing
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Wilson Company
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Miami
Peanut Cake Recipe and Miscellaneous Notices
A jumble of recipe text for a peanut confection cake from the National Peanut Council of Atlanta appears. The fragment includes ingredients and steps, then shifts to brief local notices about a garden hose incident in Spokane and TV safety guidance in Cleveland followed by a stitching tip from a police skywriting safety campaign.
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National Peanut Council of Atlanta
Quality Peanut Yields Possible In South Alabama Area
Quality peanut yields can be increased in South Alabama by using best practices. Plant on suitable light soils after fertilized crops, use proper land prep, timely seedling, and rotation with winter legumes. Apply recommended fertilizer per acre, use Dixie and Spanish seed with proper spacing, employ careful planting, weeding, and curing, then use soil-building crops after harvest to protect soil and quality.
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Dixie Anal
Full of minerals Peanuts rich in protein and minerals
A compact note explains peanuts are high in quality protein, vitamin B1, and minerals calcium iron and phosphorus. It compares calories to roast beef and clarifies peanuts are legumes not true nuts with a pod filled interior like beans.
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Peanuts Marketed In Different Forms Across Markets
Peanuts reach markets in forms such as peanut butter boiled roasted and in confections and oils. Meal and flour are produced as well. Large exports occur and a few shellers and merchandising groups work to curb peanut sale in consumer packages through retail stores.
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