Lupine and Bermuda Grass Help Boost Coastal Hay Yields
County Agent notes lupine increases Bermuda growth and nitrogen supply, with 0 to 100 pounds per acre by March 1 from lupine. Drilling in late Sep or Oct. grazing, mowing, or harrowing aid establishment. Bermuda hay yields rise with nitrogen. 1 to 8 tons per acre across N levels. Protein climbs from 7 to about 18 percent with 400 pounds N. Annual 4-12-12 fertilizer advised. peanut hay decline boosts demand for other hay types. coastal Bermuda hay costs $12 to $15 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Whittle
Joe
Bermuda
Thomas County Eligible for Keep Georgia Green Contest
Thomas County may compete for cash prizes totaling 32000 in the Keep Georgia Green contest sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Association. Counties cooperating with the Georgia Forestry Commission fire control system may enter, with prize money awarded for first through fourth places and funds to be used for local civic or charitable projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Atlanta
Thomas
Georgia
Hugh Dobbs
Georgia Forestry Association
Georgia Forestry Commission
Dobbs
Lufburrow
More Profit From in Your Form
The text argues that no single element grows crops. farmers must supply all required nutrients to protect both crops and human health. It links soil bacteria and sulfur to nitrogen release, protein formation, and livestock production, urging proper land management to boost profits and community health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Paul Tharin
Pecan Marketing Agreement Continues After Referendum Vote
Pecan producers voted 68.8 percent by number and 78.2 by volume to continue the Pecan Marketing Agreement and Order. Since 1949 shipments of unshelled pecans rose from 9 million to 17.5 million pounds, boosting producer confidence. Farmers’ net income in 1952 may fall short of 1951, with higher production costs and offsetting prices. The column urges Farm Bureau membership as the way for farmers to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Georgia Hosts Fertilizer Work Meetings in June
Two fertilizer short courses are set for June 12 at the Fulton County 4-H Club Camp near College Park and June 13 at Conner Hall on the College of Agriculture campus in Athens. W O Collins says state fertilizer experts will present with Associate Dean Paul W Chapman and Commissioner Tom Linder on panels. Collins will cover fertilizer grades ratios and uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
Fulton County
College Park
Conner Hall
College of Agriculture
W. O. Collins
College of Agriculture Agronomy Department
Paul W. Chapman
Farmers College of Agriculture
Tom Linder
Collins
Four-H Camping Season Opens June 6 At Three Camps
Athens reports the 4-H camping season starts June 6 with three camps Chatham County Camp at Tybee Fulton Camp near Atlanta and Camp Wahsega in Lumpkin County chosen for use this year. More than 10 000 boys and girls expected to participate across counties with opening activities June 16 at Chatham Wahsega and Fulton.
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Athens
County
Chatham County
Tybee
Fulton
College Park
Atlanta
Wahsega
Lumpkin County
Washington
Schley
Spalding
Pike
Mitchell
Baker
Randolph
Sumter
Stewart
Muscogee
Talbot
Chatham
Telfair and Worth
Camp
Johnson, Jenkins
Manaoal Sad
Grady County 4H and HD Council Hold Combined Meeting
The Grady County Demonstration Council and Grady 4H chapter met at the courthouse in Cairo on May 31 to elect delegates and discuss the Home Demonstration State council meeting at Athens June 9 to 13. Dress revue crowned top dressmakers and a talent elimination selected two 4-H performers to attend the District Project achievement meet in Americus July 8 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Childs
Clu
Americus
Cairo
Grady
James Wimberly
Orlac
B. C. Gibson
Pine Park Club
Tom Hopkins
Rene Club
Grady County
4-H
Americas
Triple G
Farmers Urged To Program Of Reforestation
Thomas County forester Bill Hyatt urges local farmers to convert idle acres to pine plantings through a reforestation program. He highlights rising pulpwood demand, South region advantages, and profit from thinnings, inviting unproductive landowners to contact the county forester to start growing trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hyatt
Thomas County
Hyatt
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Leo Hester
Elpine
Frances McNair
Faye Stephens
Calvary
Tom ‘Stanfill
Americus Meet
Peter Hodkinson
Thomasville, Ga
Phat Pape
Goodrich
Stee
Cabe OF Mandate
B.f.goodtich
U.S. Patent Office
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