Carryover Tobacco Receiving Date Nov. 1 November 1 has been set by Stabilization Corporation to receive growers' carryover tobacco in South Carolina and the Border Belt of North Carolina, according to Fred G. Bond, general manager. 1 Carryover tobacco is tobacco in excess of 110% of the 1982 quota and would be subject to penalty if sold in 1982. Growers should call the following delivery points beginning October 27 to schedule their deliveries: DO NOT CALL BEFORE OCTOBER 27. --T.S. RAGSDALE COM PANY, LAKE CITY, S.C. - (215 S. I PLANT-BED PREPARATION A few farmers have already begun to prepare plant bed sites for their 1983 tobacco. Most growers prefer to apply the plant-bed fertilizer before treating with methyl bromide. Apply no more than 50 lbs. of 12-6-6 tobacco plant bed fertilizer per 100 square yards and mix this into the top 2-3 inches of soil. This is equivalent to 2400 pounds per acre of this fertilizer. Rates higher than 50 lbs. of J 2-6-6 per 100 square yards may cause fertilizer injury and reduce plant stand, particularly on dry, candy soils when irrigation is not available. If extra nitrogen is deeded later because of leaching on sandy soils, 3-5 lbs. of nitrate of ^soda (16-0-0) topdressed per 100 sq. yards usually will be sufficient, i Fumigation of beds with methyl bromide should be done when the fsoil moisture is good for cultivation ' and the air temperature is at least 55?F. These soil and temperature conditions are more likely to occur in the fall than winter^ Methyl Church Street) -- TELEPHONE (803) 394-8567. -MULUNS LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY, MULLINS, S.C. - (118 Cypres* Street) -- TELE PHONE (803) 464-7711. Bond emphasized the following points for growers who plan to deliver tobacco: 1. Obtain a Marketing Card from the County ASCS Office prior to delivery. 2. Have available Stabilization's identification card. All participat ing growers must be members of Stabilization. 3. Schedule the delivery by telephoning Stabilization'* rep re Farm Focus by Richard Mellon Kxtension livestock Agent Banks Wannamaker Kxtension Field Crops Agent bromide, when properly used, will usuaiiy give excellent control of weeds, nematodes, and most other soil diseases. FALL LEAVES Why do green leaves turn red, orange and yellow during the fall? This outdoor art show results from a combination of chemical changes within the leaf due to ccriain weather conditions. By early Sep tember there are three (3) less hours of daylight than in sum mer. The sun's warming rays, now striking the leaves at a different angle, arc refltcted rather than absorbed. This causes the gretn pigment to break down, the yellow pigments to become apparent and ihe formation of the red pigments to begin . A warm dry August, ample early September rains, bright sunny days in late September and early Oc tober, cool crisp but not freezing night-time temperatures are ideal conditions foi producing vivid bright colors in autumn leaves. tentative at one of the designated points, beginning October 27, be tween the boon of 9>00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 4. The tobacco should be deli vered in standard tobacco sheets. At the time of delivery, sheets will be exchanged. 5. Only that tobacco which is graded into Official USDA Stan dard Grades with a support price in )982 will be accepted There will be an Official Govern ment Tobacco Inspector to grade the tobacco A receipt will be given to each grower listing the weight and grade of each sheet of tobacco delivered. Also, the grower will be TO: ALL HOKE COUNTY SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM: IHt GKLAI PUMPKIN asked to sign an agreement making Stabilization the Agent for grower for the handling, servicing, and sale of such tobacco. The tobacco will be received and processed in the usual manner and offered for sale as soon as possible after July 1, 1983. That tobacco which does not sell for a satisfac tory price will be tendered for loan under the 1983 program. Proceeds from sales or loans advanced, less expenses incurred (storage, fumi gation, insurance ? anticipated not to exceed $.01 per pound) during the carryover period, will be distri buted to participating growers after July 1, 1983 DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO PUT POISON IN SOTE HALLOWEEN CANDY? RAZOR BLADES AND PINS HAVE ALSO BEEN FOUND IN APPLES GIVEN TO LITTLE CHILDREN AT HALLOWEEN ! PLEASE ft" EXTRA CAREFUL THIS HALLOWEEN AND REMEMBER A FEW SAFETY TIPS: - HAVE YOUR PARENTS GO OUT WITH YOU AND STAY !N YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD. - UNtY TAKE CANDY FROM FEOPLE YOU KNOW! ' noN'T EAT ANY l.ANDY UNTIL YOU GET IT HOME AND HAVE YOUR "APENTS CHECK IT. DON T EAT ANY UNWRAPPED CANDY OR ANY THAT HAS BEEN OPENfD AND I HEN RESEALED. - IRICK OR TREAT EARLV IN THE EVENINGS. SO, PLEASE EE CAREFUL AMD FOLLOW 1HESE EASY TIPS. ALL THE PUMPKINS AT 1 TH! GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH LCVE YOU AND WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR! f " Posters being i ircuiaied in the county warning Trick or Treaters. WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT THURSDAY