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Farmers must use the latest
technical know-how in order to
produce good crops. They must
make the right decisions
relating to seed, seeding dates,
fertilization, cultural practices,
harvesting methods, and many
other production practices.
With all of these things handled
properly and with a good
harvest, the job is really only
half done-the crop must be
marketed for the best possible
price for producers to realize a
profit.
Two programs available
through local ASCS offices can
do a lot to assist farmers in the
orderly marketing of grain
crops. The first of these, the
facility loan program, is
intended to assist growers in
erecting needed farm storage.
These loans cover up to 85 per
cent of the cost of the storage
structure or drying equipment.
The loans are repaid in four
annual installments and bear
interest at 6 per cent per
annum.
The second program
available is the commodity loan
program. This is the
mechanism that offers price
support to eligible producers.
Safety With
Pesticides
By C. W. Overman
Agricultural plants have
varying resistance to
chemicals. Plants also vary as
to different chemicals.
Tomatoes are very susceptible
except to certain chemicals.
This just an example of many
plants that are more tender
than others.
In selecting a pesticide for
insect of disease control inquire
for an agricultural authority:
your agricultural extension
agent. VO-Ag. teacher or some
person qualified to give you the
correct answer. Then follow the
instructions.
Be sure to keep the proper
label on every pesticide
container. Several years ago a
certain worker had a container
of 2-4 D herbicide and another
container of Malathion. Neither
container was labeled as to its
contents. The containers were
some different. A friend wanted
some malation to spray his
young apple tree and was told
that he was welcome to get
some out of the can.
The worker explained to his
Iriend which container had
malathion. When the friend
went for the chemical the
worker was away so he got what
he needed. The next day the
apple tree was wilting. Upon
checking he found that he had
made the mistake of getting 2-
4D rather than malation. I
was called to the place for
advice. 1 told him to dig up the
apple tree and start again
because the tree would soon die
and it did.
I have mentioned proper
application of pesticides. By all
means do this. First, it takes the
proper amount to accomplish
the desired results. Next, miss
application can injure the
plants. Again, in the case of a
crop that is about ready for
harvest, mis-application may
result in excess residue that
may be dangerous to the
consumer.
Use a pesticide when it is-;
needed only. This is a tricky
slatement but not so much so if
we only take time to think and
check Check plants carefully to
determine when an insecticide
application is needed.
A few years ago I observed a
field of soybeans showing
wonderful prospects for a good
yield 1 suggested to the grower
that he check the field carefully
every three days. The grower
was very busy and failed to
check the field for a week or
more. When he did check it,
nseets had takes half or more
as the crop.
If you have so much to do you
can't do it all properly, then cut
down to your size.
Steps Up Output
Virginia Electric and Power
Company has received
permission from the U. S.
Atomic Energy Commission to
begin increasing the output of
Surry Power Station Units 1 and
2 above their present level until
they reach 100 per cent power
output, or 788,000 net kilowatts
electrical.
Vepco President T. Justin
Moore Jr. said that the units
will be escalated gradually
from the previously authorized
92 per cent power level limit.
Unit 1 is expected to achieve 100
per cent of power on or about
December 1, followed by Unit 2
on or about February 1, 1974.
Earlier limits of power output
were imposed pending
completion by the AEC of
review of the fuel densification
phenomenon in all pressurized
water reactor designs.
"We are pleased that the AEC
has concluded that both Surry
units can be operated at full
power without endangering the
health and safety of the public,”
Moore said.
These commodity loans make
capital available to producers
to help defray production and
harvesting expenses. The
grower may redeem the loan at
any time before the maturity
,rdate. The feature of the
program allows the farmer to
take advantage of the seasonal
rise in prices that normally
occurs after harvest.
Current prospects are for a
record crop here in North
Carolina in 1973. If farmers are
forced to sell at harvest time
due to a lack of adequate
storage, they cannot expect to
receive the maximum return.
Historically, prices at harvest
time are at the lowest point of
the year.
By using the facility loan
program and the commodity
loan program where
needed, producers can do
a great deal to realize more net
return from their corn and
soybean crops. Producers
interested in either of these
programs should contact their
local ASCS office for full details.
PAP SMEAR
All women should have a Pap
Smear Test for cnacer every
year. If you have not had this
test, talk with your family
doctor or call the local health
department. A Pap Smear
Screening Test will be given on
the second and fourth Mondays
from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the
Chowan County Health
Department, Edenton. Anyone
desiring an appointment is ask
to call the Health Department
at 482-2511.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Sarah R. Hare
would like to express our
heartfelt appreciation for the
many expressions of love and
concern shown during the
illness and death of our loved
one. The memory of these acts
of kindness will always remain
with us.
THE FAMIL»
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LITTLE LEAGUE
Final Standings
Reds 7-5
Yankees 6-5
Orioles 6-6
A’s 4-7
The National League All-
Stars defeated their American
League counterparts 20-11,
pushing across 11 runs in the
third inning. J. Jernigan had
three hits for the winners with
D. Jordan. R. Taylor, A.
Sawyer, and T. Bass each had a
pair of hits.
M. Spear and D. Lassiter had
three hits each for the
American League stars.
Earlier, the A’s, defeated the
Orioles, 7-5, although they were
limited to two hits. D. Jordan
and A. Sawyer igot their hits
while K. Slade was getting three
for the Orioles and G.
Whitehurst was getting two, M.
Cross and B. Ashley one each.
E. Smith had three hits as the
Yankees defeated the Reds, 27-
7. M. Spear had two hits with
Overton, D. Lassiter and A.
..Jones getting singles. J.
‘ Harrell, R. Taylor, J. Chesson
and B. Hutchinson got the four
hits for the Reds.
The Orioles defeated the Reds
in another game, 12-1, holding
them to a single hit by T. Bass.
K. Slade had two hits for the
winners with J. Lavoie, B.
Ashley, H. Powell and M. Cross
each getting one hit.
WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Final Standings
Bankers l-l
Carter’s ink 7-5
Stilley Electric 4-8
George C. Moorv. 2-10
The Bankers defeated Moore,
11-4. J. Bunch got five hits, S.
Jackson, four, and M. Barrow
and M. Jernigan, three each. L.
Campen and B. Spruill got three
hits each for the Moore team
while D. Harrell and G. Gieseke
got two each.
MEN’S LEAGUE
Final Standings
Fiberform 16-1
Jaycees 15-2
National Guard 10-6
Chowan Hospital 9-7
Downtowners 8-8
George Chevrolet 5-11
UPS 4-12
Carter’s Ink 3-13
Spedic 2-14
Fiberform blanked the
Jaycees, 7-0, to win the crown in
this league. The Jaycees were
held to three hits-K. Lowe, B.
Spencer and W. Ashley-while
six Fiberform players were
getting two hits each-L. Evans,
J. Patterson, H. Herman, M.
Spruill, T. Evans and E. Evans.
In earlier action, Fiberform
defeated George Chevrolet, 5-4,
scoring two runs in the bottom
of the seventh after George had
scored three in the sixth to go
ahead. R. Smith bad two hits for
the winners. W. Holley led
George with three hits while B.
Godley, A. Hughes and B.
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