Early maturing Fox cotton praised by county farmers
County Extension Agent reports Fox cotton as early maturing with three varieties in trial. Eleven bales were picked from 86 acres with pickers claiming Fox yields higher per day. Experimental tests show Delta Pine 15 and Fox results, noting Fox opened earlier and yielded more lint in first picking.
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Pastor Killed in Morgan Tractor Accident
Thomas James Ross, 49, pastor of the Hancocs Christian Church of Morgan, Missouri, died in a hospital from injuries after being found beside a tractor with a broken neck. He had lain for five hours before discovery, his wife nearby. LAIR'S credit line referenced.
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PICK YOUR PROFIT IN COTTON HARVESTING TIPS
Scott County urges joint responsibility between producers and ginners to boost bale value up to $20. Farmers should allow cotton to open, dry after rain, avoid dew, pick clean, avoid trampling, remove rocks and metal, and aim for 500 lb bales. Improved equipment and better harvesting practices raise grade and reduce losses.
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Tom B. Stroup
Missouri
Free multifora rose fence demonstration offered
County Agent Tom Sticup notes the Conservation Commission offers free demonstration plantings of multiflora rose to create a living fence. To qualify landowners must have a well-traveled road frontage and meet several steps including an eight foot bed and two years of cultivation and fencing. The commission provides plants and a fee for hire. the farmer installs them and receives guidance from agent Stroup in Fenton.
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First Wheat Club Applicant Seeks SEMO 40 Bushel Club
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce received the first application for membership in the SEMO 40 Bushel Wheat Club. Denis F LeGrand of Benton Route 1 filed to join, with his wheat crop to be grown in Moreland Township, Scott County. Applicants must obtain an card from a county agent, return it, and harvest 40 bushels per acre on at least five acres in 1953. Members will be honored for outstanding yields.
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Sikeston Chamber of Commerce
Novel winter livestock show uses color photos
The Farm Bureau board discussed a plan to display color projector pictures of each animal at county schools instead of transporting livestock. The idea aims to attract breeders, allow county agents to discuss feeding and management, and extend meetings on short notice.
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