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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
7
Louisiana Extension Service findings show flame cultivation replaces hoe labor in northeast district cotton and corn, lowering overall weed control costs to about 1.25 per acre. Two to four row flamers cover 1.5 to 4 acres hourly, with fuel use 4–6 gallons per acre.
Louisiana livestock owners urged to monitor herds for screwworms after no detections this spring. Veterinarian in charge advises collecting larvae from infected wounds, sending samples to inspectors, and treating wounds with FQ-335 or Smear 62 or organic phosphorus spray.
Soil Conservation Service personnel assist with drainage plans for rain pooling and water supply for crops and pastures. Farm pond construction rises in Ouachita Parish and nearby hill areas for irrigation livestock and recreation. Ponds stocked with bass bluegill and red ear sunfish. blue channel catfish to be stocked per National Fish Hatchery plans.
Ouachita Parish Agriculture reports key chinch bug control for St Augustine grass. Meadows notes proper chemical use and ample watering, detailing products, rates, and a 100 gallon per 5000 square foot minimum. Also stresses flaming cotton and water safety guidance.
Agronomy Specialist A G Kilgore of LSU Agricultural Extension notes cultivation does not prevent soil moisture loss but can help by killing weeds and breaking surface crusts. This allows rainfall to enter the soil more quickly and become available to crops under cultivation.
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