Weevil Dispersion Begins Across State Farm Fields
Clemson College reports boll weevil migration starts mid August with widespread northern spillover. Entomologist Prof. A F Conradi urges farmers to destroy winter refuges, plant cover crops, and report suspicious pests to Clemson for rapid control. Also warns of Mexican bean beetle and velvet bean caterpillar spreading from Florida and Georgia toward South Carolina, risking crops.
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Piedmont
Clemson College
A. F. Conradi
Florida
Georgia
Long Creek
Easley
South Carolina
Conradi
S. C
New Fast Lawn Method Spreads Grass Roots Across Golf Greens
USDA botanists reveal a quick method to establish sod stands in weeks. Bent grasses are cut into 2 inch ribbons and shredded, then sown broadly on prepared ground. For greens a 1 inch cover and rolling aids establishment. Golf courses nationwide have adopted the technique, with Potomac Park’s Washington green hailed among the best.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Potomac Park
Washington,d. C
Chamberlains Tablets Purgative Promoted For All Ages
Advert about Chamberlains Tablets as a purgative suitable for adults and children. Claims strong yet mild effect with gentle bowel movement and pleasant taste. Highlights ease of use and agreeable action.
Farmers Meet to Hear Expert Friday Next
Columbia September 5 Carl Williams Oklahoma City president of the American Cotton Growers Exchange will address a state wide meeting of farmers in Craven Hall Friday September 4 at 12 oclock noon The meeting called by Harry G Kaminer president of the South Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association aims to promote cooperative marketing of cotton The event draws leaders from Clemson College and county extension agents and seeks broad county representation as one of the most representative gatherings in the state.
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Columbia
Carl Williams
Oklahoma City
American Cotton Growers Exchange
Craven Hall
Harry G. Kaminer
South Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Wiliams
United States
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Oklahoma Farmer and Stockman
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Kaminer
R. C. Hamer
South Carolina
American Cotton Association
Cooperative Marketing Organization
W. W. Long
Clemson College
Hamer
Cotton Association
Dr. Long
Oklahoma farmer meeting with Mr Williams urged
The speech will address state problems and solutions for farmers. The meeting at Craven Hall is open to all farmers in the state and organizers expect a full house when Mr Williams speaks, promising that no attendee will regret hearing him.
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Oklahoma
Craven Hall
Williams
Crop in Barnwell Fails This Year
Barnwell county faces a near total cotton crop failure due to boll weevil damage and prolonged wet weather from June through August. Farmers reduced acreage and fertilizer use, planting was late, and replanting followed cold snaps. Reports cite small yields, with ginners processing only about 20 bales by Sept. 1, far below last year.
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Barnwell
Barnwell County
Questions and Answers on Plant Diseases and Pests
A reader asks how to handle rust on enclosed bean leaves and rose powdery mildew on Dorothy Perkins roses. Responses advise resistant bean varieties, avoid cultivation when wet, Bordeaux mixture spray for mildew with spring first applications, and biweekly treatments through bloom. Additional notes cover black blister beetles on tomatoes and cabbage, hoofbeat myths about cowpea weevils, and seek to identify timing and control methods for pests and weeds.
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L. B. A. Greenwood
Dorothy Perkins
Dorothy Berkins
Ideal harvest stage for pea vine hay yields most per acre
From a feeding standpoint, cut pea vine hay when pods are two thirds full for maximum tonnage per acre. Bloom stage yields palatable feed but less total per acre. A humorous exchange follows about a sunset and a teetotaler farmer.
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