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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
11
The Everglades agriculture scene shows a large tomato crop with estimates of 10000 acres. Growers expect May heavy production and good profits amid favorable weather, amid past setbacks with other crops. Observers note variability in yields from year to year in muckland Glades soils.
Hernando county farmers plant about 200 acres of cotton this spring led by County Agent B. E. Lawton. Nearly 20 farmers participate with Sea Island cotton, while a cotton gin lies about 20 miles away in Inverness and Brooksville remains the central growing area for short and long staple varieties.
Rob ert J. Dixon of Port Byron New York chose Florida for beef cattle investment after years of seeking safe opportunities. He and two Auburn New Yorkers and Ellis Meserve of Okeechobee run a private venture near Okeechobee with plans to expand. They credit breeding stock and scientific methods for profits while splitting time between Florida and the North.
New Smyrna has been a celery shipping point this season and growers urge nationwide promotion to boost demand. They note East Coast land behind Titusville Cocoa New Smyrna and Daytona Beach suits celery culture and has produced fine crops, though acreage remains small. A coordinated national campaign is seen as necessary to expand demand without overproducing.
H A Marks citrus statistician for the United States Department of Agriculture in Florida surveys the state for the upcoming 1936-37 citrus crop. He cautions it is too early for official estimates and notes the heavy bloom and mid season rains may influence final figures. His cautious forecast reflects his long standing reputation for accuracy in forecasting Florida orange and grapefruit production.
Considerable quantities of snap beans and some limas will thrive in hammocks behind Tusville Cocoa and nearby areas this spring. Farmers report the soil is rich and frosts are late, helping beans perform well. Quality matches top bean regions.
Florida farmers begin summer with a busy but rewarding pace as they recover from winter campaigns and prepare for new crops. The piece notes citrus, truck crops, cattle and general farming activity, with readers and visitors recognizing summer as a productive season for planning, reading agricultural literature, and discussing market conditions.
Tom P Howes, an Orlando amateur chicken fancier, has received hundreds of letters after a Farm & Grove story about his Dark Cornish Game chickens. He says he has no chickens or eggs for sale and cannot spend all day answering inquiries. He does have a dozen hens but will not part with them for any price.
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