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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1949
Page
5
Alabama's agricultural progress notes 65 livestock markets now hold regular sales, bringing cattle hogs and other livestock to farmers statewide. Clark County Stockyard at Grove Hall, organized in 1939, exemplifies market growth and its impact on local agriculture.
4-H hog show notes praise for quality hogs and advise entering the 1950 Witagrass Market Hog Show by selecting sows bred to purebred boars. Also sections warn about boll weevils, recommend burning non-cotton buildings cautiously, and urge farm cleanup, erosion control, and early spring planting prep. Includes fruit cuttings and orchard notes for figs pears and grapes with timing.
Representatives from classes are chosen to compete in the Early County farm face facing contest sponsored by the County Farm Bureau. Winners may receive 80 dollars for first in the white division and 40 dollars in equipment. in the colored division first prize is 20 dollars with 10 possible second prize.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecasts lower retail food prices next year amid high economic activity. Expected larger supplies for foods like pork cheese canned vegetables and dairy aim to ease costs. Milk butter poultry and grain output rise from the previous year with strong export potential.
The department notes foreign demand for food could drop in 1930 from this year. It cites a continued shortage of dollar expressions and the recent devaluation of foreign currencies as factors likely to restrain exports of IS fond.
Auburn seed crops face damage from improper handling and storage. Ralph Jones urges immediate cleaning after combining and thin spreading for drying. Do not harvest corn and cotton until field dried or processed. Fumigate seed after drying, with soybeans and grains needing later fumigation. Store seed in a cool dry well ventilated building to prevent losses.
Farmers report using a blend of sericea and crimson clover or Caleyrte Wil furrash grazing from January 1 to October 15 to reduce central erosion. The reseeding of winter legumes should be timed with frost, aligning sericea competition to end.
A mother reflects on past harsh discipline toward her son Jimmie and explains how adopting patience and understanding improved his school grades and happiness. She notes how avoiding punishment, preventing overnight outings, and focusing on causes behind low marks fostered better behavior and family harmony.
Southeast Alabama Council officials gather in Ozark for a three workshop series beginning tomorrow. Leaders from Dale, Barbour, Henry, and Houston counties will join Auburn district home agent Margaret Olver to learn 1959 home demonstration plans and club program emphasis. A similar Andalusia meeting follows with Covington, Crenshaw, Geneva, and Coffee counties, then Aubin hosts a third session for Lee, Russell, Macon, Seosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, and Bullock.
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