Deming graphic., 1919-12-02
Farmers Of Deming Community Dis
euss Problem

On wednesday, November 20, the
farmers of the Deming community as
semhled at the Farm Bureau office 10
discuss some OF their local farm prob
lens. Those present were Mr.. Albert
Ernst, Il. H. Marr, 5. w. Ruebush and
two sons, and Mr.. ]. Il. Holiday, presi-
dent OF the Farm Bureau, who repre-
scented the executive committee.
one of the first problems that came
up was the eradication OF the larger
corn-stalk borer which has done con-
siderable damage during the past
wear. This pest was also found by
some to work severely on the milo and
to some extent ON cane. But no dhm-
age TO kafir was noticed. Mr.. MARI
attempted to get rid Of the pest on his
place last winter by plowmg the fields
that lad been infected. He noticed
that wherever the corn stubble was
thrown out on top OF the ground that
I'm every instance the worm which
hibernated In the tap root OF the corn
stuble was frozen and killed. But
where the stubbles were covered with
several inches OF soil the pest survived.
Mr.. Marr concludes from this test that
II every farmer will plow his ground
and harrow the stubble so that they
will come out on top OF the ground ana
become exposed to the freezing wealth
er that the pest can be largely eradi-
Gated. This work, Mr.. Marr thinks
ought to be done as soon as possible
i'm order TO take advantage OF any
freezing weather that may come.
No one was appointed to act as
leader on the corn stalk borer project
for this community as none OF those
present intended to grow sufficient
acreage here to make IL worth while
to become leader OF the project.
The second problem for discussion
was the control OF the dry rot ON sweet
potatoes and the growing OF sweet po-
tatoe plants. 1t was learned that Tor
the coming year the following men In
tend to grow these plants and will
have some for sale, Messrs. Ingram.
Ernst. Ruebush and Mari. No fur
ther action was taken on this problem
Mr.. Ruebush was asked TO take the
leadership on Irish potato project. He
will ascertain who expects to grow
this crop and probable quantity OF seed
that will he required. When this in
formation Is obtained, no doubt this
community will cooperate with the
Luxor community In the purchasing
Of seed potatoes.
Several of the men present were en-
thusiastic on making more extensive
trial on cotton growing the coming
season. They are from Texas. have
had experience in growing this crop,
and they are pretty well persuaded
that the crop can he grown here sue
cessfully. II Is their plan to get as
large n number of farmers as possible
10 grow one acre each. BY so doing.
II loss should he sustained, the less
would not be heavy for any individual.
IL the crop should he success the
larger number of farmers who try ".
the more valuable the test will he.
Mr.. r. r. Marr viii act as leader
In this nroicct and he will endeav0r t.
ascertain who all will try the crop and
he will also ascertain from every
source possible which will he the best
varieties to test ont. He will first OF
all consulr with those who for the past
few wears have grown few rows of
cotton in their gardens.
ON "Wednesday of this week meet
ing will be held Mt the home Of Mr.. Ed.
]. Berwick 10 discuss the problems of
the Hondale community.