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Producers Vfili m Over 3,000 PigS G. W. KOONCE Asst. Ext. Agent Warren County swine produc ers will sell well over the three thousand feeder pigs produced for market last year. An esti mated 10 to 15 percent Increase In pig sales occurred during the first six months of this year. The basic factors contri buting to Increased production t'.as definitely been breeding and general management, states G. W. Koonce, Agricultural Ex tension Agent. According to Koonce, most feeder pig pro ducers realize that their busi ness enterprises must be well planned and managed to be economically sound. Producer Concern Producers of feeder pigs are deeply concerned about the tnriftiness of their pigs, Ut ter size and weight, and lean cuts. This is where the extra doUars are realized when pigs are sold. So what are pro ducers doing about these things? Some of them are doing plenty. In their breeding program, producers are genetically seeking good traits for cross bred feeder and market hogs. One of the popular crosses of today is a Hampshire Boar with a Yorkshire sow which yields pigs 1/2 Hamp and 1/2 York. The latter mentioned gilts crossed with a Duroc boar yields 1/2 Duroc, 1/4 York. The latter mentioned gilts crossed with a Duroc boar yields 1/2 Duroc, 1/4 Hamp and 1/4 York pigs for market. Large litter slz?, Yorkshire and Landrace. Growth rate, Duroc and York shire. Feed Efficiency, Duroc and Yorkshire. Carcass Quality, Hampshire and Poland China. Terry cloth is an extra ab sorbent cotton with warp threads woven into loops. Boy Finds Wildlife Camp A Most Rewarding Experience By RONALD JUDKINS I never knew a study of plant and animal life could be so re warding until my recent stay at 4-H Wildlife Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp, Ellerbe. WhUe at Millstone along with 95 other 4-H'ers from throughout the State of North Carolina, we received instructions In many subjects, some of which In cluded Plant Identification, Fisheries, Forest Manage ment, Ecology, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife, Soils and Entomo logy. A group project during the week consisted of collecting 30 leaf samples and mountingthem In a notebook furnished to each camper. We identified the leaf samples by common names, Bo tanical names, type of plant, the plants normal locations, their companion species and at least two uses 01" the plants. Our Instructors for the week were Hugh Fields, Wayne Haines, Joseph Phillips, H. El don Scott and William M.Stan ton, Specialists of the N. C. Agricultural Extension Service, Raleigh. Also, Eugene Hester, Director, Cooperative Fisher ies Unit, Fish and Wildlife Ser vice, N. C. State University, Raleigh, and Conley Moffett, Jl'DKlNS Chief Naturalist, Division of State Parks, N. C. Department of Conservation and Develop ment, Raleigh. Following our daily class period, we participated In swimming, competitive sports, assemblies, evening vespers and taps. I learned many things at camp about our natural surroundings and it is my desire to share this Information with fellow 4-H'ers of Warren County upon request. Sick Soils Cost Crop Loss ine soil resting Division 01 N. C. Dept. of Agriculture re ports 45 per cent of the people asking for help in July had plants that were sick because of low soil pH, reports L. C. Cooper, Agricultural Exten sion Agent. Pallor In plants, as in man, indicates sickness. This un healthy yellow color in plants usually means sickness caused by hidden hunger. Only a few plants can show unmistake able symptoms of nutritional deficiency. Starvation symptoms in plants are not always caused by actual lack of the essential plant nutrients in soil. These elements may be present but unavailable to the plants be cause the soil is too acid. The soil pH range, like the temperature range, is lmport ant to the health and well being of plants. Most plants grow best between pH 6.0 and pH 7.0. The measurement of soli acidity is done In units on a pH scale which runs from 0 to 14. Values below 7 are call ed acid. Values above 7 are caUetb alkaline. The term pH Is an expression of a rather technical chemical relationship involving the potential acidity In the soil. The first step to Insure the proper pH nutrition of your soils and plants is to periodi cally test your soil. The entire soil testing service is offer ed without charge. Perfecting all-cotton durable press is a major objective of the industry. 70 Bushel Corn Yields Expected Com acreage yields are ex pected to reach 70bushelson an estimated 7,000 acres of corn planted for grain, states, G. W. Koonce, Agricultural Extension Agent. The approximately 650 acres of corn planted for sil age is expected to yield 16 tons of green chop per acre. Koonce said that the expected yield increase can be attribut ed to more seasonable weather and improved production prac tices. Specific problems limiting the corn yields of many corn producers in Warren County has been the lack of soil testing for proper liming and fertilization, poor seeding, inadequate plant population and late harvesting. Falling to use adaptgd high yielding corn varieties and chemical weed control are also basic factors of limited pro duction. We are gradually improving our lot In the production of corn, says Koonce. He states that the adoption of improved cultural practices among pro ducers are on the upswing. Im proved methods of production and yield increases are be coming more apparent and no ticeable among producers of corn exceeding 15 acres. This seems to be the point where mechanization and capital In vestment bring on business en to change a few attitudes. Decided To Build "We are happy we decided to build and not remodel. That's the feeling of the George Pittman family, Tarboro, Rt. 3. For a difference of $2,400 the family was able to enjoy a new house built from an ex tension house plan. This includ ed removing the old house, attorneys fees and closing costs. The Plttmans' and other fam ilies have discovered that ex tension agents are trained In housing and have a stock of free house plans for low-to-med ium-cost housing, Mrs. Hazel S. Parker, home economics ex tension agent, adds. SOYBEANS GROWING ON M. C. HICK'S FARM ON NORLINA ROAD Hicks Produces Seven Soybean Varieties By L. C. COOPER Agriculture Agent Seven different varieties are being grown on the Hick's Farm, Norlina, M. C. Hicks, the co operator. tithe test plot the varieties grown are Dare, York, Lee, Pickett, Bragg, Coker 208, and Hampton 266A. L. C. Cooper, Agricultural Extension Agent says the pri mary purposes of this de monstration Is for producer to observe different varieties grown under Warren County soil and environmental condi tions. Critical Period Warren County produces 12, 000 acre soybean crops; The ahead. Insect damage during the pod forming stage In late summer can be severe and costly. Soybeans are blooming now and will be setting pods within the next two weeks. Pod dam age can be In the form of corn ear worms or fall army worms. However, foliar damage can be quite extensive before loss can be detected. The Mexican bean beetle and Japanese beetle are the main foliar insects. Growers are strongly urged to keep a close watch on their fields for insects and take ap propriate control measures. Use Sevlnor Methyl-Parathion. Popular Crop Next to corn, soybeans are produced on more acres than any other crop in Warren Coun ty The yield was alow 12 bushels per acre after the dry hot sum mer and fall of 1968. This year soybean producers have over 12,000 acres in com mercial soybeans and its looks like a record yield of 25 to 30 bushels per acre. However, numerous growers will make 40 to 60 bushels per acre. With the low support price and large carryover of soy beans, prices are expected to be even lower at harvest time. Precautions to follow: Keep check on insect damage; treat witii Sevin or Toxaphene DDT. Do a good job of harvesting. You can only market the beans you save. Welcome . . . - TO THE ? WARRENTON It is our sincere wish that you receive top prices for your tobacco GEORGE W. SHEARIN, Agent NATIONWIDE INSURANCE (WARREN FCX BUILDING) WARRENTON The CITIZENS BANK WARRENTON, N. C. Pays tribute to Warren County farmers because of their continuous, loyal service to this area .... I SERVICES ? Savings Accounts ? Checking Account ? Auto Loans ? Personal Loans ? Commercial Loans ? Life Insurance Loans ? Collateral Loans ? Mortgage Loans e Safety Deposit Boxes ? Night Depository ? 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