Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-03-09
INCREASED COTTON
ACREAGE INDICATED
The Atlanta Journal News Bureau,
80, 623 Riggs Building.
BY THEODORE TILLER

.. WASHINGTON, March 8.-Heavy
demands in Georgia for improved
cotton seed and a general tenden-
ey for an increased acreage of cot
ton in the cotton belt are condi-
tions reported for the last half of
February in summary from field
agricultural statisticians in different
sections to the bureau of markets
and crop estimates here, made pub
lie today. Parts of the report say:
Corn blowing and preparation of
soil for planting is in progress in sew
eral states. Seed corn is being test
ed in Indiana, and the supply of
seed corn is reported ample in Mis-
sissippi. Some of the seed corn in
Illinois is reported to be infested
with disease and careful selection is
being urged upon farmers. Prices
are higher in general and surplus is
being marketed more freely, al
though in some sections there is a
tendency to hold stocks for further
increase in prices.
a. Wheat ana aye
The condition of winter wheat in
Kansas has been improved by in
creased supply of moisture, although
growth has been retarded by cold.
Lack of moisture has resulted in a
poor condition of the crop in parts
of Nebraska, Colorado and New Mex
leo. Some damage from alternate
freezing and thawing is reported in
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Condi-
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trail Iowa, Georgia, North Carolina
and Virginia. Lack of snow cover
in the southern parts of Iowa and
Wisconsin is detrimental to the
growth of the crop. The condition
of winter rye is generally favor
able in the central states, although
some injury from alternate freezing
and thawing is reported. In east
ern Colorado the condition is below
normal, due to an insufficient sup
ply of moisture. Injury from an ice
sheet covering is feared in southern
Wisconsin.
Larger Cotton Acreage
The general tendency indicates an
increased acreage of cotton. Prep
aration, of land for planting is in
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some planting has been done in
southern Texas and Florida. All
seed for planting in New Mexico is
being treated for destruction of the
pink bollworm. A heavy demand
for improved cotton seed is report.
ed in Georgia.
Potatoes-Planting of Irish pota-
toes is in progress in the southern
states and in some instances an in
creased acreage is reported. Ship
ment and marketing of the crop In
northern states is retarded by low
prices and bad condition of roads.
An increased interest in seed pota'
toes is manifested in Oklahoma and
Mississippi.
Sweet potato beds are being plant.
ed in Florida. An increased acre
age in South Carolina is expected.
New storage houses are being plan
ned in Arkansas and Louisiana.
Cooperative Marketing
Live Stock, Hay and Pastures
Live stock is generally in good con-
dition and health losses have been
light. A good demand for stocker
hogs and brood sows is reported In
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ly higher and sales Of sheep and hog
are more profitable. Interest in CO.
operative marketing of dairy prod
ucts is manifested in louisiana and
a better grade of dairy cattle is be-
ing shipped in. A considerable in.
crease in the number Of poultry is
reported in Arkansas.
Seeding of clover is in progress in
some parts of Illinois and a heavy
demand for high-grade clover seed is
reported. Some injury to clover and
alfalfa fields is reported in Indiana
and Wisconsin because of the unfa-
vorable weather conditions. Pastures
and ranges are generally improved
by increased supply of moisture.
Farm Labor-The supply of farm
labor is generally plentiful at low
err wages. The demand for labor
ers is limited by low prices Of farm
produce and lack of finances. Men
from cities are seeking employment
on farms in Michigan, but wood
cutting is practically the only work