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County Agent News Brief for Farmers and IFYE Visitor Notes
County agents remind farmers to file form 2240 by Sept 30 to claim a 4 cent federal gas tax refund for eligible farming gasoline from July 1, 1963 to June 30, 1964. Soil testing time arrives as frost nears with phosphorus lime and potassium tests. nitrate option available. IFYE France guest Jean Romand visited Polk County, speaking to Osceola Lions and sharing farming practices. Hosts encouraged to contact 4 H council or extension office for hosting future visitors. Apple pruning guidance advises young trees be trained with lowest limb 30 inches above ground toward prevailing wind. keep limbs 18 inches apart, make clean cuts, and apply wound dressing for large cuts. avoid heavy pruning on dwarf varieties while young.
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Gary B. Garey
District Director of Internal Revenue
The
College of Agriculture
Jean Romand
IFYE
France
Polk County