Albemarle, N.C., May 3 (AP)—A. F. Hinson of Oakboro, Route No. 2 in Stanly count, produced 400 bushels of corn on a six-acre field last year as a result of selecting his seed corn in the field, and of using a succession of soil-building crops, according to county agent O. H. Phillips. A demonstration on selecting seed in the field held three years ago was attended by Mr. Hinson, and since that time he has followed the practice in securing his own seed corn. Red clover is used as a soil-improving crop, and has been an important factor in the high yields secured, according to the county agent.
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Lincolnton, N.C., May 3 (AP)—Poultry club members of the Rock Springs high school in Lincoln county inspected a number of poultry farms in the county during a recent tour and are now applying the information secured to the management of their own flocks, reports County Agent J. G. Morrison.
The club has 32 members, and each one is showing great interest in his project, the agent declares. Several farmers accompanied the club on
From page 3 of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926
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