Garden Notes On Pruning And Planting Tasks
Divide spring blooming bulbs only when needed this year is not advised. Prune out the old canes on cane berries so next year’s crop develops from this year’s growth.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
7
Motor Vehicle Production in the United States (1958)
Automotive factories in the United States produced 3,887,409 motor vehicles during the same period of 1958, with car dealer activity noted as part of the sector’s market dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Circular On Irrigated Pastures For Kern County Farmers
The Office has issued a free circular titled Managing Irrigated Pastures. It covers seed bed prep seeding and pasture establishment with full descriptions of pasture plants and seeds. Weed control methods both mechanical and chemical are outlined along with pasture management guidance for livestock producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Ere
Eee Advisors
Kern County
Europe moves toward freer goods flow and growth
A plan to permit a freer flow of goods between participating countries is described as a major step toward wagoning unity and economic growth in Europe, with potential to strengthen the entire free world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Free World
Giant Picnic Encourages Outdoor Eating For Family Meals
Nutrition experts say the average American family now eats better and relaxing backyard picnics can boost the family diet. Outdoor eating increases sales of meats vegetables and desserts as working families gather around a charcoal grill to enjoy simple meals.
Two Projects Of Importance To Farmers In Berkeley Meeting
The California Farm Bureau will hold a committee meeting in Berkeley on July 27 to discuss two major farmer programs. One aims to start a weed identification effort to spot early noxious weed growths. the other develops a statewide program to combat yellow star thistle and puncture vine seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Farm Bureau
Berkeley
High Cotton Fields Increase Highway Traffic Hazards
The Shafter Ki Club Agriculture and Conservation Committee warns of rising road dangers as maturing cotton fields and vineyards block intersections. Favorable weather accelerates crop growth this year, reducing visibility at crossings and raising accident risk. Residents are urged to report hazards to committee members Bob Edwards Frank Preston Erwin Toews and Harlin Wilson for safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture and Conservation Committee
Shafter Ki| Club
Shafter
Bob Edwards
Frank Preston
Erwin Toews
Harlin Wilson
Use of Dylox On Cotton Plants
A new recommendation for the use of Dylox on cotton notes moderate toxicity to warm blooded animals at higher doses. It is not effective against bollworms and cabbage loopers, but helps control Lygus bugs leafhoppers stink bugs cotton leaf rollers and leaf marsh caterpillars with a 1 lb acre rate, 1.6 lb for salt marsh caterpillar, seven day preharvest interval, and the powder formulation should be slurried before spraying.
Milk Producers To Offer Dairy Awards
The Kern Delta Milk Producers announce dairy awards to recognize outstanding members in Jr. Farmers, 4-H and FFA groups. First prize is a purebred calf and belt buckle. second and third prizes are belt buckles. Judging emphasizes animal, record, member, and exhibit, with show at the County fair. Three RDMPA board members will judge. Contact local leaders or Farm and Home Advisors Office at 2610 M Street.
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Kern Delta
Iton i
Jr. Farmers
4-H
The
RDMPA
Farm and Home Advisors
Government welfare aid spend hits 3.3 billion for 7 million recipients
Edwin A. Roberts Jr notes in The Wall Street Journal that last year government welfare outlays neared 3.3 billion for about 7 million people, a 9 percent rise from 1957. Recipients ranged from the aged and disabled to dependent children, alcoholics, delinquents, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Edwin A. Roberts, Jr
Government aid split favors agencies over farmers
Earl D. Schlaman of the California Farm Bureau says only about 20 percent of agricultural program funds reach farmers. He argues the federal government should focus on services like grades and standards, research, disease control, and market reporting rather than production controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl D. Schlaman
California Farm Bureau
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