Screw Worm To Meet Real Opposition In South This Summer
The U S Department of Agriculture with a $480000 appropriation joins seven Southeastern states to combat screw worm in the region from Florida to southeastern Texas. The plan funds field agents, treatment materials, pens and chutes, and research to slow spread and reduce losses. Cooperation among federal, state, and local leaders and timely treatment are stressed to halt breeding and protect livestock.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carol
Texas
Department
Lee A. Strong
Bureau of Entomology and
Atlanta
Strong
F. ©. Bishopp
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
W. E. Dove
Bureau of Entomology
Thier
U. S. Department
of Agriculture
Base for Posts In Basement Support System
Base for a wood bearing post should rest on a durable foundation that rises above the basement floor. Use concrete metal rock or similar material and damp proof it to prevent floor dampness and water from seeping in. The base keeps the post dry and sound over time.
Live At Home Program Proves A Happy One
Florida climate supports year round gardening and small livestock, reducing need for costly chicken houses. Thousands have moved from urban areas to farms over five years. Hillsborough County census shows rural precincts with 25,596 residents this year up from 18,757 in 1980, suggesting about 15 families choose garden security and modest livestock over urban industrial work.
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Florida
Hillsborough County
Paint for Light in Interior Shafts and Skylights
The article advises using white or light finishes on light shafts and skylights to maximize light reflection. It notes dark red shafts reflect 15 to 20 percent, while white or light colors can reflect up to 80 percent of entering light.
Watermelon Demand Hampered by Cold Weather in Markets
The season sees poor demand as cold wet weather keeps buyers away and slows stocking. Early shipments brought decent prices but bids dropped with time. If North Florida and Georgia crops come through, melon supplies could surge. strawberries and cantaloupes compete as Florida watermelons approach peak availability.
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New York
Consuman
Florida
North Florida
South Georgia
Georgia
Imperial Valley
Egg Laying Returns to Normal Yet Egg Supply Remains Tight
Egg production is near normal for this time of year but has not met market needs due to fewer hens. Prices have risen contrary to typical seasonal declines while the poultry industry sees a brighter outlook prompting more chick rearing.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Weather impacts watermelon market and melon demand
The note suggests two commodities will hit the market together and that hot weather would boost demand for all three. Cool spring weather could harm watermelons, a hot weather product, explaining why southern markets outperform northern ones relative to melon size.
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Clyde-Mallory Lines
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Miami
Tampa
New Orleans
G. W. Bartlett
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J. H. Bonfiglio
R. L. Gillett
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R. I. Vervoort
New York City
Pier 34
N. R
Aero
NitrogoLtiydretse
American Cyanamid Company
Edgewater Drive
Orlando
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