The Farmers Salt Book Offered Free to Farmers
A new booklet titled The Farmer's Salt Book explains many salt based uses on farms. It compiles practical tips from farmers state stations and U S agencies plus the International Salt company research division. Free copies available by writing to International Salt company Scranton Pa or New York City, noting Florida Farm & Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Salt Company
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Scranton
New York City
Florida Farm & Grove
Pullets Vie In Florida Egg Laying Contest Start
The ninth annual Florida national egg laying contest opens with 75 pullets from Florida and other states ready for 51 weeks of competition. E F Stanton reports all birds are disease free and in good condition. The eighth contest in September 22 had a high pen with 3 020 points for 2 887 eggs. Also noted is the African Tulip tree blooming at Pocahontas Park near Vero Beach, introduced from South Africa and reaching 40 to 50 feet.
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Florida
E. F. Stanton
United States
Pocahontas Park
Vero Beach
South Africa
Florida Peanut Growers Expected to Earn 33 Million
Washington estimates place Florida peanut farmers on course to receive about 33 million dollars from this year’s crop double last year’s harvest.
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Florida
Washington
Small Competition For Florida Celery Crop Is Predicted
Florida celery plants are not expected to be excessive this season while California spring acreage remains smaller than last year. Heavy shipments from New York Oregon and Idaho are anticipated for October and the holiday season demand will influence prices around a dollar per crate in New York city.
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Indian River
Florida
Florida Farm & Grove
P.O
Orlando
Fila
New York State
New York
New York City
California
Oregon
Idaho
Michigan
Manatee County growers expand pepper tomato cabbage lettuce acreage
County Agent J. H. Logan reports truck growers in Manatee County have planted larger than usual acreages of peppers tomatoes cabbage and lettuce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
J. H. Logan
Florida Farmers See Higher Prices in 1934 Period
Florida farmers report higher crop incomes with corn at 80 cents a bushel on September 15 up from 67 cents a year earlier and cotton at 12.8 cents per pound, plus tobacco at 19 cents. Hog prices improved from 3.55 to 1.50 per hundredweight, while government payments under farm programs total over 1.12 million dollars in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
United States Crop Reporting Board
State Agricultural Extension Service
Hogs in Taylor County Plan Big Feeding Season
Taylor county farmers expect a strong season with about seven thousand hogs to be turned into the fields. County Agent Dennis noted rising meat prices and a resilient crop mix of peanuts and corn, despite screw worm threats.
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Taylor County
Dennis
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Florida Farm and Grave
P.O. Box
Fla
Alturas
Polk County
A. P McKinley
Tampa
Fis
Orange Grove
Heart of Indian River
Elmawood Wrecking Company
Galesburg
U. S
Dept
St. Louis
Texas
Arbee Products
Sta. A
Dallas
Hamilton
Ont
Romano Coinshop
Springfield
Mass
Georgia Plant Co
Piedmont Plant Co
Albany
Albany Plant Co
Albany, Ga
Georgia
Coleman Plant Farms
Tifton
Bermuda
Quitman Potato Co
Quitman, Ga
Farmers Supply Company
Franklin
Valdosta Plant Co
Valdosta
Florida Garden and Field
Suants
Prevatt & Company
Seville
S. C
Clover Valley Poultry Farm
Ramsey
Ind
Jacksonville
Southern Hatcheries
Ries
Bass
Lumberton, Miss
Italien
eAs
Sam
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Europe
Ing
Orlando, Florida
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