New Madrid County Fertilizer and Water System Notes
County Extension Agents summarize 500 soil tests showing wide fertilizer needs across New Madrid farms. Nitrogen is deficient in Big Prairie township. phosphate generally adequate to high, potash lacking. Lime and magnesium variations suggest targeted limestone use. A modern soil lab costs $1 per sample, enabling informed fertilizer decisions. Water system guidance covers pump selection, lift, installation, and efficiency benefits for farms and homes.
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New Madrid
Herbert Rolt
Rolf
Big Prairie
Big Prairie Township
Sikeston Ridge
Como Township
New Madrd
New Madrid County
Farm and Home
Charles Penman
Portageville
Lorene Sides
Extension Office
Electric water systems urged by county agent in farm plan
Scott County Agent Tom B Stroup says electricity ranks beside power as a farm improvement. He notes electric water systems save effort as farmers pump and haul thousands of gallons monthly, with Ohio State University estimating 10k to 15k gallons per farm monthly. About 65 percent of electrified farms lack such a system. Calculate your farm’s daily water use.
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Tom B Stroup
Scott County
Ohio State University
Missouri Corn Allotments Set for 77 Counties
Washington announced 77 Missouri counties will be designated commercial corn growing areas with acreage limits for 196¢. Farmers outside the area face no acreage limits but price supports pegged at 75 percent of the commercial area rate for 37 counties nationwide.
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Missouri
Washington
Adair
Andrew
Atchison
Aldrain
Barton Bates
Benton
B&hnger
Boone
Buchanan
Bathe
Caldwell
Callaway
Cape Girardeau
Carroll
Cass
Cedar
Charlton
Clay
Clark Clinton
Cooper
Davies
Dekalb
Dunklin
Franklin
Gasconade
Gentry
Grundy
Harrison
Henry
Holt
Howard
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Johnson
Knox
LaFayette
Lewis
Lincoln
Linn
Livingstone
Macon
Maiie
Mercer
Mississippi
Montreas
Monroe
Mcntgomery
New Madrid
Needawas
Osage
Pemiscel
Perry
Pettis
Pike
Platte
Pelham
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Iy Ute
Ture
Monarch
MOORE
Gulbransen Spinet Piano
Governor Winthrops
Ae ‘A
Kom
Thurs
Jan
Sikeston Armory
Chris Belkas
Herb Welch
Moody Palmer
Lee Fields
Stocky Kneilson
Mie
Jos
Insurance Agency
Telephone
Wester Bidg Sikestor
Firma Life Insuraset Company
Hiaral
Coanccucet
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