New Madrid Extension Highlights for 1949 Activities
The 1949 New Madrid County Extension summary outlines countywide agricultural programs led by the Extension Service in cooperation with Farm Bureau and many local groups. It notes increased staff, a 12 month program cost of 7299.29 dollars, and community donations for a song laboratory and 4 H camp at Wappapella. The report emphasizes Balanced Farming, soil improvement, and home and community development, with yields and fertilization data from participating farming families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid County
New Madrid
Agricultural Conservation Program
The
Farm and Home Administration
Rural Electrification Administration
National Farm Loan Association
Production Credit Administration
Extension Service
University of Missour
Farm Bureau
Wappapella
Wilbert Lucker
Cr. G. Scott
Ted Mangner
KMOX
Missouri
Sikeston Ridge
Bob Matthews
Herbert Rolf
J. A. Parker
Parker
Soil Testing Shows Fertilizer Need Varies by Field
Counts Extension Agents tested 500 soil samples over the year, finding nitrogen needs in most fields and proving soil testing guides fertilizer use. Demonstrations across the county show nitrogen from winter legumes boosts yields. mismatched fertilizer can reduce output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madad County
Lucker
Lee Coon
Frank Ellis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beauty
Soils Laboratory
Hugh Rogers
Coner
David York
Dola York
Pharris Ridge
Landers Ridge
Canaleu
Matthews
Kewanee
Marston
J. Y
East Gideon
Cox-Baderville
New Hope
Shamrock
Mangner
John Haubold
Wendell Crosby
Ralph Hubbard
John Westen
A C Hampton
J HO Anders
den Brewer
Thelma Story Man
Roy Stanley
Do N
Fat Barrow
Apriard
Siris Merchiris
Ralph Hubbard Sant
Mr Hubbard
FUP
Nigwi
RWSB