N ? FOOD THE AGRICULTURAL*^ EXTENSION SERVICE ? Farmers Get Higher Ratings For Lumber Higher priority ratings for soft wood lumber required for essen tial agricultural usee are provid ed in an amendment to the soft wood lumber conservation order, according to G. T. Scott. Chai I - man of the State USDA Wai B?Under the new ruling, farmers are provided with an AA-3 prioi ity rating for lumber used in maintenance and repairing of farm buildings, other than dwell ings An AA-4 ratijjg is provid ed for most other agricultural uses, such as constructing shel ters. barns, pens, sheds for live stock and poultry; and other es sential buildings. , "Automatic preference ratings are not provided for new soft wood lumber to be used for ?uch agricultural purposes as con struction of new dwellings, gar ages, machine sheds, repair shops and similar buildings," Scott said. "The softwood lumbe. conservation order, however, does not affect the use of home sawed, used, or hardwood luni-^ ber for any purpose, unless other wise rsetric'ted. Regardless of the type of lumber used, present con- < servation orders prohibit con struction of agricultural dwell ings costing $200 or more and other agricultural buildings cost ing $1,000 or more, without prior approval of the War Production Board." , I He said the amendment makes it compulsory for dealers to fill ; purchase orders carrying a prei-i' erence rating if they have the material on hand and do not ha\e orders pending with higher pii ority ratings. 11?11 Growers Are Offered New Publication on l'eanuts A new publication entitled "Producing Peanuts For Oil" has just been issued by the Extension Service of N. C. State College. Growers may obtain a 1 free copy by addressing a postcard to the Agricultural Editor of the Col lege at Raleigh. The bulletin discusses "Proper Soil Selection," "Choosing a Va- . riety," "Seed Treatment," "Fer tilization." and many other fac tors involved in successfully growing the crop. Farmers who' are planting peanuts for the first 'tirhe, as a part of their war ef fort, should by all means get a copy of this publication and study the many practical sugges tions found in -it. Other grow-j ers, who have been producing the crop for many years, will, find' It interesting and instruc-j tlve. . ' The national farm program Is, calling for a large increase in the peanut acreage, since oil-bearing nuts are so sorely needed to re place the imports which have been cut off by the war. Thous ands of "new" growers are put ting in peanuts and "old" grow ers are expanding their acreage to help in the war effort. . | "What are the lime require ments of the crop?"; "Should Peanuts be Inoculated?": "What Cultural Methods Have Proved Best these and many other questions are fully answered in the new publication. Dr. E. R. Collins. In charge of Agronomy Extension at State College, compiled the Informa tion In cooperation with other agronomists of the Extension Service and the N. C. Experiment Station. He points out that it is imperative that the crop be produced with the most efficient1 use of land, fertilizer and labor, at all times keeping in mind the maintenance of soil fertility for other crops. o Junior ? Daddy, what Is metnt by "the bone of contention?" Father ? The jawbone, my son. "What IfouRutf, With WAR BONDS Refrigerators are out for the dura tion. Manufacturers have now tooled their plants for production of wai materials. Common-sense-folk, how ever, aie saving now, not spending, and building up a fund for purchase of refrigerators and other domestic needs through investment in U. & War Bonds. Your Money put into War Bond* today will bring you back M for 13 at maturity. ' So ftart saving tor ' those domestic needs when you will b? permitted to buy them. Join the Payrell Savings Plan at your office or factory and let's all "Tap that TVn Percent." v t \ U. S. Treasury Utparlmtnt Your Federal Income Tax Expenses of Farmers ? A farmer who operates a farm for profit is entitled to deduct from gross income a3 necessaiy expenses all amounts expended (other than those constituting capital expenditures) in the car jying on of the business of farm ing. The cost of feeding and raising livestock may be treated as an expense deduction insofar as such costs represent actual outlay, but not including the val ue of farm produce grown upon the. farm or the labor of the tax pcyer. Also deductible is the cost of seed, minor repairs to farm buildings (other than the dwelling of the farmer), and small tools used up in the course of a short period. The cost of fuel and oil used for farm work, as well as repairs and maintenance of farm machin ery, is deductible as a business expense; but the cost of farm ma chinery, equipment, and farm buildings represents a capital in vestment and is not an allowable deduction. The cost, however,! may be recovered by depreciation allowance. In the case of a far-l mer, the farm dwelling is not de preciable, except such part of it as may be used directly in farm ing operations. The cost of gas oline. repairs and upkeep of an automobile if used wholly in con nection with the taxparer's farm operations, as well as deprecia-l tion thereon, may be deducted, but if an automobile is used part ly for business and partly fori pleasure or the convenience ofi the taxpayer or his family, the cost of operation nlay be appor-j tioned according to the extent of the use for purposes of business, and for pleasure or convenience,! and the portion attributable to business will be deductible as a necessary business expense. The cost of hired laborers and hired machines on a farm and the part of the hoard which is pur chased for hired laborers are de ductible. The value of products furnished by the farm and used in the board of hired laborers is not^a deductible expense. Ra tions purchased and furnished to laborers or sharecroppers are de ductible as a part of the labor expense. Amounts paid to per sons engaged in household work to the extent that their services are used in boarding and other wise caring for farm laborers are deductible, but amounts paid for services of such employees en gaged in caring for the farmer's own household are not a deducti ble expense. Amounts expended in the de velopment of "farms, orchards, and ranches prior to^ the time when the productive state is reached may be regarded as in vestments of capital. The cost of planting trees, as well as the amounts expended by a farmer in the restoration of soil fertility preparatory to actual production of crops and the cost of liming soil to increase productiveness over a period of years' are capital expenditures; but the cost of commercial fertilizers, the .bene fit of which is of short duration and which have to be used every year or so, even after a farm' reaches the productive state, Is deductible as an expense. \ Amounts expended in purchas ing work, breeding, or dairy ani mals are regarded as investments of capital and may be deprecia ted unless such animals ' are in cluded in inventory. ? a ? ? ? ? On Pay Day, Buy Bonds ? U. S. Certified Pullorum Tested BABY CHICKS For Sale Now B. P. ROCKS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. Improve your Flocks with these R. 0. P. Sired Baby Chicks. Orders taken now for Delivery any time. HATCH EACH WEDNESDAY Louisburg Hatchery Macy 6. Brewer Louisburg, N. C. R 2. % /ICTOR.Y | 0 H THE FARM FRONT ? Mil VS from th t Agricultural hlmion Stnkt STATE COLLEGE ANSWERS TIMELY FARM QUESTION'S QUESTION : What is the lime requirement!! of peanuts. ANSWER: Peanuts need lime stone both in the root zone and in the area of the land where the peanuts are forming. Four hund red pounds of ground dolomitic limestone should be applied in the row and mixed with the soil with a fertilizer distributor. Burned lime, potash lime or gyp sum (land plaster) may be ap plied along the row where need ed. QUESTION: How can I distln Kuish blue mold in my tobacco bed? ANSWER: The plants may show various symptoms such as slight wilting, pale-green * color, or dead Jenves. The presence of gray to 'blue mold on the lower side bf the pale-green or dead leaves is a sure sign of the dis ease. This symptom distinguish es it from cold injury, frost in jury, burn from nitrate of soda, or other conditions sometimes confused with it. If the night temperatures are below 45 de grees or above 65 degrees, the disease does not develop rapidly. QUESTION ! Are all ftreen crops satisfactory for poultry nu trition . ANSWER: "No" is the answer to this question. There is a fel lacious belief that anything that js green is satisfactory for poul try nutrition. While in the young and growing stages, most green plants probably have some food value, it is also likely that after a certain stage of growth, some of these plants may be highly fi brous and of little food value. Ql'ESTION : How should eggs be stored? ANSWER: They should be stored in a cool, fairly moist, well-ventilated place. Moisture is just as necessary as keeping them cool. Both make for retaining good quality. Put them on a concrete floor, which has been sprinkled, if possible. The best temperatures for keeping eggs are between 40 and 60 degrees. a Coffee Gets An other Christening! Lakehurst. N. J. ? Known as Blackjack to the Army, Swamp Water to the Marines, and Java to the Navy, coffee has now ac quired a new name ? Jamoch- ? which is heard only among crews of our gigantic "Bloodhounds of the Air," the lighter-than-air blimps at the tremendous blimp base in the Naval Air Station it Lakehurst. As part of our first line o^ American coastal defense against the ever-increasing ravages of j enemy U-boat raids on United Nations' shipping, these air go'os !are under constant strain. Conse quently, they frequently relieve tension and raise body tempera ture in the frigid atmosphere over the sea with a handy pa-per cup of steaming > Jamoch. It gets mighty .cold over the Atlantic, even inside a "Bloodhound of the Air." 1 ? j Modesty is a virtue, but one seldom gets his salary raised on [account of it. - !?# FARM QUESTION BOX by ED W. MITCHELL Form Advisor Guttural Btctric Station WGY i). lit it time now to buy baby chicks?. A. That depends on how early you want to start them. They are produced and started every month of the year now, but it you want only a few for your own use watt until about April or May. f? 1 Q. Would you advise building in one op two-story cow barn? A. One story, with cows facing out. Use hay barracks and si I los for the hay, straw and silage. 1!? H Q. What garden crops would profit most by- being planted where soy beans were grown last year? I A. Crops that will benefit mostj by the nitrogen left by the roots, I of the soy beans are leafy vege-! tables such as lettuce, spinach,1 'and Swiss chard. H? IF Q. What is the formula for making bordeaux mixture for spraying purposes? A. The most popular formula; iis 3-3-50, but it may be altered; to suit crops or conditions. Dis-I solve 3 pounds of copper sul-J phate in 50 gallons of water and J add 3 pounds of lime mixed to ai thin paste; then add 2 pounds of! arsenate of lead and % pint or nicotine, if needed, and apply promptly. Keep the solution ag-! itated all the time. 11?11 Q. What is the difference in quality and abundance of crop between the winter and spring wheat . A. Winter wheat yields a bet ter crop and is a hard wheat suit able for milling. H? H Q. Is there any way to deter mine the approximate age of an old apple tree. A. An experienced orchardist can guess pretty close by looking at it; or if a lower main limb is cut off you can count the rings and add three or four and get an accurate count on the age. H? 1 Q. What is the best 8oy bean to plant for food? A- Sousei. Kanum, Chusei or Etum. n?1 n Q. M there a fertilizer that can be used on all sort of garden vegetables? A. Yes; the 3-8-7 Victory Spe cial. Usp some mixed with the soil at planting time, and more if and when needed as a side dressing. , IT ? H Q. Can sheep manure be used the same as row manure? A. Yes, except it is stronger in plant food and adds less hu mus to the soil than strawy cow manure. Humus' is one thing a soil needs. o The teacher had recited "The Landing of the Pilgrims." 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