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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
2
An agricultural bulletin outlines methods for planting sweet potatoes including bed preparation, planting by hand or machine, spacing, and spacing ranges from four to eighteen inches in rows four and a half to four feet apart. It details transplanting, watering after planting, and cultivation steps to maintain soil moisture and control weeds.
Rain is needed in Mobile County as gardeners report healthy crops. English peas tomatoes beans potatoes and strawberries show good growth with recent plantings of corn and new ground. Satsuma trees are fertilized and blooming while spraying has mostly stopped.
Farmers report a cold snap last Friday and Saturday damaged crops with fruit killed. Several hampers of potatoes shipped last week and little cotton is being planted this year as gardeners hope the cold weather is over.
General crop conditions are improving as warmer weather arrives. There is little shipment from here except radishes, which fetch good prices. Farmers focus on cattle dipping to control ticks at season start and discuss silo-building at an upcoming meeting with interested parties expected to attend.
Crary notes show active farming with large acreages in cantaloupes and watermelons. Tree planting finished, fruit damaged by Friday night cold but rain improved soil. Farmers push corn and potatoes planting, expect brisk shipping. more corn and rice than usual and expanding diversification amid favorable recent rainfall.
Crichton reports land preparation and best methods for planting crops. Cowpeas and clover are grown to improve soil fertility while corn and sweet potatoes progress. vegetables are developing as favorable weather supports growth.
Farmers report ongoing orchard work with late fruit trees still being planted. Field prep for sweet potatoes is advancing quickly this week while market produce remains sparse. Sugar cane nearly all planted, orange trees totaling about 100000 set out at Delchamps, beans sprouting, corn acreage light, and cow peas under 100 acres planned.
Weather remains fair with no rain since the last report as farmers plow and plant. Truck farms thrive and vegetable supplies will soon reach markets while corn yields rise locally and livestock profits are forecast to be the main payoff. New ground is being cleared and many Satsuma and pecan trees have been planted recently.
The week brings excellent weather aiding corn planting and planting of cantaloupes watermelons and beans. Farmers report ample feed crops for stock with growing crops looking promising and projections of good yields. Cold snaps caused little damage and fruit profits seem assured.
No rain since last report the dews have moistened and brought out growing plants Casheens are grown extensively and liked. Cold weather slowed strawberry growth but some fruit has been marketed. Picking will begin in about two weeks Satsuma orange and lemon trees Budding nicely cultivated fertilized lime spread this week conditions look bright though crops are a little late.
The latest bulletin from Kushla notes cold weather causing minor setbacks for truck farms but no material damage. Farming operations push ahead as bees begin swarming and cattle are dipped in a newly finished vat. Dippings occur every two weeks in vats owned by private parties with neighbor access. Summer weather supports strong growth.
North Theodore reports completion of melon planting and ongoing corn, poultry, dairy, and home garden efforts. Weather is favorable, crops growing, and all planting expected to finish within two weeks if conditions hold.
Weather last week favored planting with corn and beans thriving. Ground was plowed and sweet potatoes prepared on new ground while fruit trees endured cold spells better than expected. Cotton planting is down compared with prior years as farmers focus on sweet potatoes and forage crops.
The cold spell damaged crops including beans peas potatoes and melons but farmers plan replanting as warmer weather brings hope for a good crop. Fall cabbage is ready for market and spring cabbage has been transplanted. The area hosts large gardens of onions beans turnips rutabagas beets and cabbage with growing emphasis on poultry and eggs profits.
SEMMES reports farmers in the area busy planting corn and potatoes after an early frost killed part of the corn. Replanting aims for a good stand while many plan to raise grain and cattle to feed themselves and stock hogs for sale. No cotton will be planted this season and most farmers rely on family help rather than hired labor.
Toulminville reports slow second bean planting due to cold soil and frosts. Truck farmers plant tomatoes peppers and eggplants and seek rain after a warm spell. Land on St Stephens road lies uncultivated while gardens look well despite a poor season. Hen roost thefts taint Toulminville’s reputation as residents boost chicken production.
The past week brought cold weather causing some losses to beans and melons while this week brought improvement. Corn and velvet beans are being planted and ground prepared. Most crops run about two weeks late with profits eyed in melons but potatoes and sugar cane still likely to yield the most. Home food production remains a focus and livestock interest grows.
In Wheelerville, cold weather damaged young vegetables and fruit trees but farmers persevere. They plant more watermelons this year, increase corn and vegetables, and cultivate for market yields amid rising cattle herds.
Weather remains favorable in Wilmer as gardens are prepared for planting and crops develop rapidly. Farmers expect the largest yields from corn and Irish potatoes, with spring pasture improving for livestock.
In Bay Minette and surrounding Baldwin County the warm spell brings farmers to work harder on crops. Many hire extra help to plant corn and prepare seed beds while fertilizer use increases to speed growth. Ground warms and orange trees flower soon, signaling overall farm conditions improving from last week.
This week brought warm conditions aiding crop development as farmers push remaining planting. Crops already up show good progress and a light rain would help, though losses are not evident. Orange trees are flowering robustly and nearing full bloom.
Farmers state the planting delay due to cold weather is ending as this week brings ideal conditions. Warm sun and rising soil temperatures encourage spring crops and overall cattle range shows improving grazing and better grass.
The Bon Secour section reports warm weather boosting crop growth after a cold spell last week. Farmers are replanting damaged fields and busy planting new crops for spring. orange trees are growing well and near full bloom as conditions improve.
Brady farms report warmer weather as seeds go out quickly. Winter crops fared well and summer crops promise better yields. Ground is ready, season trails last year, some Satsuma orange trees are already germinating, and plans to plant more trees grow if they bear well.
Farmers push planting to catch up after a late season and cold snap. The crop progress lags behind previous years as residents note unusually cold weather for this time.
Farmers in the region report a week of warm weather boosting planting and field work after a cold spell delayed sowing. Ground preparations were already done, orange trees show buds, and overall crop conditions improve with expectations of a later but strong season.
Farmers in the region are busy with spring planting. Some who planted early faced replanting due to cold weather. Orange trees planted show growth and new roots while cattle on the range find better feed and begin to recover.
Farmers hoped to bring crops to market early this year but geomer indications show the latest ever season. The cold weather persisted longer than oldest inhabitants recall. Work was delayed but improved weather this week allowed progress and reduced fears of further cold.
Weather improved over the past week boosts farm work as Easter has passed. Farmers expect to complete planting soon with earlier damaged crops largely replaced. Ground warms and crops look better overall, though harvest may come later than planned.
The report says crops will be bigger than ever this year and trees are starting strong.
Farmers pressed planting as seed went into the ground. Last week started warm but turned cold late injuring some sprouts. Cattle range improves with warmer weather and forecasters expect better growing conditions ahead.
Farmers here are encouraged by improving weather this week. They planted new seeds and replaced frozen ones, noting better overall farming conditions. Crops look good and orange trees are budding, signaling a strong upcoming harvest.
In Little River farmers push spring work after cold delays. Warm spell improves seedbed. they expect rapid planting now that soil is well prepared and weather favors early crops.
Good yields reported as cattle on the ranges benefit from rising grass. General farming conditions are much better than last week and are expected to improve through spring.
The week brought fine weather for farmers who are busy in fields. Cold spell late last week slowed crops, but overall conditions improved. Fruit trees such as oranges are growing well and expected to bloom soon, with crops running later than last year.
Farmers report all early crops replanted after frost damage and growing well in warm spell. Many push planting in good weather while nearby towns missing rain. Orange trees sprouting. some very early Irish potatoes already harvested from winter garden in Morriston Morriston area.
The report notes faster growth this spring with improving crops after a cold spell. the entire spring crop will be fed soon. Fruit trees on farm places show peach yields and orange trees begin to sprout with buds and blossoms expected shortly.
Farmers report warm conditions this week after cold snaps and say crops will be as late as ever. Many completed planting after previous delays and some early damaged crops have been replaced as field work resumes. Overall conditions improve across the area.
Weather conditions have improved the crops in Peabody this week after a cold spell delayed growth. Planting is expected soon, with the crop now likely later than earlier thought if ideal weather continues. Orange trees are sprouting and will bloom soon, and overall crop conditions are better than at any time this spring.
General farming shows notable improvement in Pine Grove over the past week with positive signals from local agriculture notes. The brief item mentions continued coverage on page three.
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