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7 /> ♦ Thursday, August 10, 1950 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE SHORT COTTON CROP MAY > BRING IN MORE MONEY *4 b Atlanta, Aug. 5—Old King Cotton shows today that he still carries a sizeable cash balance despite his eb bing power over the South’s econ omy. The boss of the Southern Cotton Association predicts, for example, that planters probably will wind up with more money from their “short” ^ crop this year than they did in 1949 with a banner harvest Prices are up. They may go even higher. “It all depends now on the wea ther,” according to J. W. Brooks, ♦ who has observed the ups and downs f of the cotton market for some 23 years. Estimates awaited—Cotton people themselves were surprised last month when the XJ. S. Agriculture Depart ment announced that only a mite above 19 million acres have been planted in cotton this year. They now are looking forward to the government’s estimate of how many pounds each acre will yield. That announcement is to be made next Tuesday (Aug. 8). Most cotton people now think the total crop this year will be close to ten million bales in contrast to the 16 million which last year comprised the fourth largest yield on record. 4 Brooks, general manager of the Southern Cotton Association, pre dicted the yield-per-acre probably will be less than the 284 pounds ex pected at this time last year. Supply-demand—Cotton supply is short. Even the surplus held by the government is dwindling so rapidly that Uncle Sam may have none left by 1951 except what can be hauled from the fields. Brooks said that this situation as sures a high price for the 1950 crop, “provided the government does not impose a quick ceiling.” The price began climbing last month with disclosure that fewer acres bad been planted than expect ed. TJie market opened that day of July 8 at 33.35 cents and closed two cents higher, which was the limit of a single day’s price lift permitted by the Exchange rules. Cotton prices since have hit as high as 39.20—high est since immediately after World War II ended. They may go even higher if the current crop prospects worsen. Weather Vital—'Prospects for good per-acre production are ndrv bright, even when compared with the weevil-ridden crops of 1949. Brooks pointed out: “All sources of information indi cate that planters in the South-east have done more poisoning than ever to.offset insects. This was needed. We had a warm winter. The weevil survived in the fields and started work on the 1950 crop.” Indications were that the fight against insects was being won, but | the last .three weeks have set back , the crop. i Heavy rains and damp weather : from the Mississippi River eastward jhave given the weevil a new lease on life, and Brooks declared: “Unless we get some hot and dry weather now we will have a very small crop in the Soutn.” Allotments—Brooks said that re ports from planters show they are [unhappy about the government ac reage allotment program. Farmers overwhelmingly approved such controls last year. Now, they seem to be “stuck" with their protec tive plan. Some planters simply did not use as many acres for cotton as the gov ernment alloted to them. Others wanted to plant more cotton and were prevented. This, apparently, was responsible in a large degree for the July esti mate being more than two million acres less than anticipated. Moreover, the ratio of supply and demand apparently was not foreseen when the allotments were made. Cotton goods are selling at an in creasing pace both at home and abroad. Still more demand comes with* the Korean war and the emer gency step-up of the United States and allied defense requirements. Brooks said that consensus among cotton people is that the allotments will be raised considerably, if not altogether rmeoved, by next year. shuck covering in protecting corm be protected? Answer. Planting seed can best be protected by drying before weevils do serious damage and then prompt- Page Five be shucked? Answer. The shuck covering should not be removed from corn unless it is to be used very shortly or unless it can be fumigated. The same ap- corn. from weevils? Answer. This varies from season to season and from locality to local ity, but in any one lot of corn there - - is remarkable variation in the de- ^ treating with DOT. I ii can utr i uiiugd icu gree of infestation. For human pur-| Question. Should harvested com plies also to shelled poses, select the least infested ears. 1 ~ Com not infested with weevils is more nutritious as it still contains the germ. Question. In case some fields of corn are more badly damaged than others, which should be fed first?* Answer. Feed the corn with the greatest weevil damage first, _This will be the variety with loose-fitting shucks. Where fences are available, such corn may be hogged off. Questioh. What preparations should be made for storing the new crop? Answer. Clean up the corn bin now. Kill rats. Line the corn barn with builder’s paper to make fum igation possible. Spray the walls and| floors of the bins with DDT. Clean ing the bins will not control field infestations. Question. How can planting seed 1921-1949 Hugh L. Eichelberger NEW YORK LIFE MAN 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE INFORMATION FURNISHED FREE Member The National Association of Life Underwriters J. Wallace Barnhill Called Into Service Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace Barnhill will be interested to know that the latter has been called into army air corps service and will leave today to report at Bilouxi, Miss. Mr. Barnhill holds the rank of Captain. He is a graduate of Presbyterian college and has been a member of tre faculty for several years. LOANS LOANS ON AUTOMOBILES, SIGNATURE, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES Friendly, Confidential Service A. B. C. Finance Co. If You Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News 101 PITTS STREET CLINTON, S. C. Questions And Answers On Corn Weevil Control To Aid Farmers Clemson, Aug. 1—Insect and Plant Disease Notes, prepared by special ists of the Clemson Entomology and Plant Disease Extension Work, give brief answers to several questions on corn weevil control. Question. Why is control of weev ils in corn important? Answer. A substantial portion of the corn grown in South Carolina is damaged by weevils. Estimates range from 50 percent in the Coast al area to as low as 5 percent in the upper Piedmont. Several warm win ters have resulted in more severe damage than usual. An increase in small grain has also tended to in crease the weevil menace. More le- cent stress has been placed on corn for eating purposes and also lor feeding purposes. Question. What practices are of most value in reducing weevil loss? ; Answer. A close fitting ^huck is one of the best means of protection. Question. How effective is the Hear...Allston Calhoun “THE WORKING MAN’S. FRIEND” 4 SPEAKING TO YOU ON Americanism Preferred Allston Calhoun has long been known as “The Working Man’s Friend” because he tells the truth on conditions affecting your work, your every-day existence and your future. TUNE TO WLBG WCRS - FM WKDK LAURENS 860 K. C. . Every Saturday At 8:00 A. M. GREENWOOD 95.7 M. C. Every Monday At 8:30 P. M. NEWBERRY 1240 K. C. Every Tuesday At 6:45 P. M. WESC GREENVILLE 660 KC Every Saturday At 6:45 P. M. 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