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TIAAES-NEWS, Thurs., Mar. 29, 1973 r X' msSm vgfimSs Inventory Of Hogs, Pigs As Of March 1 Released RALEIGH — Hogs and pigs on North Carolina farms March 1, 1973 totaled 1,975,000 head, according to a report just released by the North Carolina Crop Reporting Service. The March 1 total includes 326,000 head or 17 percent for breeding and 1,649,000 head for market or other purposes. North Carolina as of March 1 ranked 9th in the Nation in the number hogs and pigs on farms. Beginning with this release. North Carolina along with Georgia, Kentucky and Texas have been added to the quarterly hog estimating program. This program will make available to North Carolina producers and the industry, inventory and pig crop data four times a year — March, June, September and December. The combined total from the 14 States will provide information on about 85 percent of the Nation’s hogs. During the three month period, December 1972- February 1973, N. C. producers farrowed 125,000 sows, and increase of 4 percent from the same period a year earlier. Pigs per litter Oliver Tractor Scores Highest CHARLES CITY, IOWA — An Oliver tractor and plow manufactured by White Farm Equipment Company, a subsidary of White Motor Corporation, outperformed camparable products built by three other major manufacturers in four out of five tests during recent competition supervised and evaluated by the United States Auto Club (USAC). Officials of USAC said that this is the first time farm equipment has ever been matched and rated by an independent testing organization. Competitors included comparable tractor-plow teams built by John Deere, International Harvester, Massey-Ferguson and White. White Farm’s entry, the new 145 PTO horsepower Caterpillar-power Oliver 2255 tractor and new 588 plow, out performed the competition in four of fiveUSACperformance tests: fastest cold weather starting, starting under load, highest productivity and shortest turn radius. White scored its only second place in cab sound level competition. White-Evans Equipment Company of Perrytown is the local White Farm Equipment dealer for Oliver and Minneapolis-Moline products, parts and service. For Corn ^ . By ELBERTLONG Associated Agricultural ' Extension Agent Lime and Fertilizer Optimum pH levels and adequate fertilization are a liiust for top corn yields. It is not too late to apply lime if you need it. Optimum pH levels for corn are 5.8-6.0. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash requirements for a 100 bushel corn crop are 140 units of N, 60-70 units of P205, and 140 units of k20. Varieties Use the multi-variety concept. Plant two or three varities with different maturity dates. (Ex. 30-40 acres per variety.) Plant mainly early to medium early varieties if you plan to harvest in September Mixing Varieties Mixing varieties may improve pollination. If you use this practice, use varieties with a three-five day maturity difference. It is best to select your mixing varieties from the same seed company in order to key maturity dates accurately. Planting Time Early planting is another secret to top yields. Plant as early as the weather and soil conditions permit. Land Preparation “Haste makes waste’’ is a familiar adage. Early planting is important, but let’s be sure we have done a good job in land preparation. Drill Spacing Space seed approximately eight inches in the drill. Open stand to 10 inches for light textured soils and when planting late. Spacing should be based on (1) time of planting, (2) soil capability, (3) amount of fertilizer, (4) variety adaptability. Seed Drop Accurate seed drop is important in order to effectively utilize rainfall, fertilizer and sunlight. Be sure your planter speed, plates, and seed size are accurate in order to get a uniform seed drop. Round seed and proper planters usually give a more regular seed drop. Nematode and Insect Control Nematodes and soil insects have been reducing corn yields severely in some fields. If you have fields that have a nematode and-or insect history it will be profitable to use control measures. Continuous corn rotations usually have soil insect problems; therefore be sure to protect these fields with an insecticide. UTILIZATION OF FARM LANO 1971 PERCENT OF TOTAL CROPS HARVESTED 1971 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS FARM LAND — Total land in farms is the sum of the acreage of all tracts reporting harvested or idle cropland or livestock on hand. IMPROVED PASTURE — Any pasture which has been seeded with recommended pasture grass mixtures such as Ladino or grass mixtures, fertilized or otherwise improved. This figure excludes new pasture seeded in the fall of 1971. UNIMPROVED OPEN PASTURE — Includes all open pasture not reported as improved, but excludes woodland and swampland used for f)asture. CROPS — Reports for all crops except peanuts are for acreage harvested during 1971. The acreage of peanuts is acreage grown alone for all purposes. LIVESTOCK — Due to incompleteness in reporting and variations in definitions, January 1 inventories shown for livestock may be substantially less than final official estimates. Plan Ahead in Making Major Furniture Buys for the period was 7.20 and the pig corn totaled 900,000 pigs. The February snow storm in Eastern North Carolina adversely affected the average litter size. Tar Heel hog producers intend to farrow 128,000 sows during the March-May period — an increase of 10 percent from the 116,000 farrowed during the same period a year earlier. During June-August 1973 producers intentions are to farrow 104,000 sows, which is realized, will be 16 percent above the 90,000 farrowed during June-August 1972. 10 & 14 STATES Hogs and pigs on farms March 1 in the 10 Corn Belt States are estimated at 42.7 million head - 2 percent more than a year earlier. Hogs for breeding at 6.8 million are up 5 percent while market hogs at 35.9 million are up 2 percent from March 1972. The number of hogs and pigs on farms March 1 in the 14 States are estimated at 49,125,000 head. Hogs kept for breeding are placed at 7,857,000 head and market hogs at 41,268,000 head. Sows farrowing during December 1972-February 1973 in the 10 States totaled I, 944,000, 9 percent above a year earlier. The average litter rate was 7.09 compared to 7.30 in 1972 and 7.01 1971. The pig crop at 14,132,000 head was 6 percent above a year earlier. Sows farrowing in the 14 States during December- February totaled 2,363,000 up 8 percent from last year. The average litter size in the 14 States was 7.08 producing 16,719,000 pigs. Hog producers in the 10 States intend to farrow 3,245,000 sows during March- May, 5 percent more than last year. ,Hog producers in the 14 States intend^ to farrow Man From N.C. On National Potato Board ATLANTA, GA — The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) named Vernon G. James, Elizabeth City, N. C., to the National Potato Promotion Board. He will serve a three-year term beginning April 1. The board administers the potato research and promotion plan, developed to increase consumption and exftjd domestic and foreign m^ets for Irish potatoes. The plan was authorized by the Potato Research and Promotion Act, enacted Jan. II, 1971. Officials of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) said James was one of 10 new members and 16 incumbents named, as well as one appointee to the unexpired term of a deceased California member. This brings the board membership to 83, representing the 48. contiguous states. RALEIGH -- The amount of money avail able to spend on house furnishings will vary from family to family. Income, size of house, size of family, stage in family life cycle, plxis values and goals, all influence t^ furnishings budget, ol4erves Mrs. Edith McGlamery, exten sion house furnishings specialist. North Caro lina State University. There is no inile of thumb that can be applied to all situations, but some authorities suggest that an amount equal to one- fourth the cost of the house or an amount equal to one-half one year’s income should be invested in furnishings. If income fluctuates, Mrs. McGlamery sug gests you use an average of income over a period of years. Most families, she notes, must budget such a sizable investment over a period of time. The logical approach to acquiring furniture is to invest the greatest sum possible in those items that receive the hardest wear and that are of a more lasting nature, such as sofas, uphol stered chairs, chests of drawers, bedsprlngs and 3,628,000 sows during March- May 1973. If realized, this would be 6 percent greater than in 1972. The fist i^ntions estimate of sows to fjAow June-August in the 10 ^Wtes is 2,431,000 head, 4 percent above 1972. Intentions to farrow in the 14 States during June-August totaled 2,781,000, up 5 percent from last year. Extension Chairman Suggestions mattresses. Spend lesser amounts on accessory furniture that goes in and out of fashion more quickly and is less expensive to replace, such as lamps, and coffee and end tables. 1 Accent on A6RIGUITURE BY B. C. MANGUM N. C. Farm Bureau Federation Plants and The Environment RALEIGH — Scientists have known for decades that animals depend on plants for 3xygen and plants depend on animals for carbon dioxide. Just how dependent are plants and animals on one another? It was recently pointed out by a botany specialist at N. C. State University that an acre of growing corn will release about 16 pounds of oxygen per day. A person engaged in moderate activity will VICKI EASON of Jackson shows her hog in the individual competition Wednesday in Murfreesboro at the 4-H Market and Hog Show. This hog placed second in the show. consume about 1.1 pounds of oxygen per day. Thus, an acre of growing corn will support about 15 people. This is only during the actual growing season, which is about 100 days for the average crop. An acre of pine trees will release about 30 pounds of oxygen per day, and this will continue throughout the year because pines are evergreens. READ AND USE THE CLASSIFIED WANT ADS State Income Tax Is ROANOKE RAPIDS - W. J. Murray, local Revenue Collector for the North Carolina Department of Revenue, advises that personnel to assist in the filing of State Income and Intangibles tax returns will be available in the Courtroom over the Police Station in Roanoke Rapids April 11, 12, 13, and 16. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Murray requests that taxpayers bring with them the pre-addressed forms which were mailed to them from Raleigh. WANTED Extra $1 Mfllion From Peanut Sales In Northampton In 1973 Serves Farmers, Growers and Ranchers. Operating Loans • Capital Improvement Loans. Farmer O.wned-Far mer Operated-Farmer Oriente>d.| Roanoke Production Credit Association WELDON Ahoskie —Windsor B. H. HARRELL County Extension Chairman Growers are urged to give serious consideration to the following: Peanut Seed Growers who saved seed are urged to have a germination test run soon. For some unknown reason many lots of seed have deteriorated rather drastically since being put in storage. Shell one pint of a representative sample of each lot and bring to the County Agents Office for a growth test. This is extremely important if you have saved seed. Land Preparation Avoid preparing land when it is too wet. Breaking, chiseling, or bedding wet land can cause serious production problems - weed killers will not work effectively, reduces percentage of seed that germinate, and seriously affects yield and quality. Lime and Fertilization Do not apply fertilizer to peanut fields when potash and phosphorus levels are above 50. If the pH is 5.7 or above do not apply lime. Additional lime or fertilizer above these levels will cause serious production problems. Peanut Storage Growers are urged to make arrangements now to build or lease approved storage for at least two-thirds of their expected production for 1973. Without the sheller purchase program (No. 2 program) this Fall, growers without adequate storage could be in serious trouble. Loans can be obtained at the local ASCS and FHA offices. Pesticide Law Both the Federal and State Pesticide laws are now in effect. Always follow the manufacturer’s label that is on the container when using any pesticide. Misuse of a pesticide can be costly. Vernam—Nemagon Tank Mix Approved State regulation has been approved for this tank mix for controlling weeds and nematodes. It is now legal for growers to use this mixture in North Carolina. MEHERRIN Agricultural & Chemical Co. Red Kay Insecticides For All Field Crops Tel. JU 5-2366 SEVERN Of AHOSKIE : KW^- KEEL PEANUT CO. CERTIFIED SEED PEANUTS GREENVILLE, N. C. NEW PRACTICES THAT WILL RETURN MORE PROFITS (1) BED PLANTING: Planting on a bed will improve seed germination, reduce water damage, improve harvesting efficiency, and increase yield and quality. (2) INCREASE-SEED RATES: Plant at least 125 pounds per acre of good peanut seed. High plant population is necessary for high yields. (3) BROADCAST FUMAZONE OR NEMAGON EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE: Research has proven that broadcasting one gallon per acre of Nemagon or Fumazone — EC disced immediately 4 to 6 inches deep is more effective than chiseling at planting. This method also gives cocklebur control. (4) FURADAN10G: Furadan lOG should be used at the rate of 20 pounds per acre with 5 to 6 pounds in the boot with the seed and 14 to 15 pounds incorporated in a 14-inch band over the row. This treatment aids in controlling nematodes, sucking insects,and pod rot. (5) MOCAP 10G: Mocap lOG should be used at the rate of 30 pounds per acre incorporated in the soil over the row. This treatment aids in controlling nematodes. Six to eight pounds of Thimet or DiSyston should be used in the boot with the seed. CONTACT THE COUNTY AGENTS OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING CALL Times-News LE 9-2859 RALPH C. ASKEW & SON Buyers of Peanuts Sheller of Peanuts and Storage Agent for ROBERTSON'S PROVEN FERTILIZER JU 5-3666 MILWAUKEE See Your Local Farm Equipment Dealer For Johnson Sprayers 5EPECO BRAND 5EED PEANUTS Certified Non-Certified QUALITY SEVERN PEANUT CO. SEVERN S85-7811 - S8S-7821
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