Floods Hit 1973 Crops as Southern Cotton Struggles
AP reports severe weather and record flooding in the southern cotton region threaten crop prospects for 1973. Only about 30 percent of north central land is plowed for corn and soybeans, with Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana bearing the bulk of flooded acres. Cotton planting is severely delayed in the Mississippi River delta amid shrinking time to plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisana
Mississippi River Delta
Louisiana
Corn and fertilizer trends in midwest and olives outlook
The USDA reports Iowa corn planting at five percent with Minnesota four percent, soybeans soon to follow as soils dry. Winter wheat grows well in the southern Great Plains but slow maturing due to cool weather. Fertilizer shipments run ahead of last year while farm deliveries lag in the Midwest and some regions. Olives will be scarcer this year with Greece and Spain producing 171 900 tons, down 23 percent from 1971. U S crop also fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Iowa
Minnesota
Great Plains
Washington
Fertilizer Institute
Agriculture Department
Greece
Spain
U.S
Foreign Agricultural Service
Organic Aid Helps Prevent Packed Soil
Organic matter makes soil crumbly and porous, boosting water intake and storage. Well managed soils absorb most rain and snowmelt, reducing erosion and floods while supporting crops. vegetables, alfalfa, and corn require large water amounts, underlining humus benefits.
Farmers Should Consider Needs For Fertilizer
Farmers in Douglas County should arrange immediate delivery of anticipated fertilizer needs and store supplies on the farm. Current information suggests fertilizer stocks are likely adequate but distribution and delivery could be severely disrupted during peak demand. State and county ASCS staff have surveyed the fuel and fertilizer situation at the request of Secretary Earl L. Butz, with weekly reports to the Agriculture Department to flag potential shortages and actions. Transportation problems may prevent timely fertilizer if farmers delay, so take action now to fill needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
ASCS
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Department of Agriculture
Art in the Park exhibit and urban horticulture tips
Lawrence Park and Recreation Dept and Douglas County Extension Service host a horticulture booth at Art In the Park with experts George Osborne Chuck Marr Larry Leuthold and Earl Van Meter on hand to answer questions on vegetables shrubs trees flowers lawns and urban agriculture New Extension publications available Peach leaf curl bagworms warm season grasses and peat Transplant containers are addressed with root moisture guidance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Park and Recreation Dept
Douglas County Extension Service
Geroge Osborne
City Forester
Chuck Marr
Larry Leuthold
Earl van Meter
Farmers and OSHA Policies Align With 1970 Act
Farmers must follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act as enacted by the 1970 Congress. The program is administered mainly by the Department of Labor OSHA. The rules cover storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia, slow moving vehicle signage, and employer recordkeeping for work related illnesses injuries and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
AP Farm Writer
Journal-World
Zharm News
Midwest
Edwin M. Wheeler
Institute
Wheeler
Julia Steere
Sellersville
Julia
Kim Wile
Hill and Dale
Lawrence Glass and Mirror CO
N.H
Alexinder
Ascs Director
Farm Bureau Insurance
Lasso
Penniede
Monsanto
TM Control
Monsanto Company
J. West Feed CO
North 2Nd
Roy D. Sinclair
Marle Geyer
Ridge Court
Don Kaiser
Bermuda
Zoysia
Farmers and Osha Policy
E.L. van Meter
SMV
Wickes
Are
Neuna
Lawrence Turnpike
3Rd
Anaes
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