I no freezing or frost damage has oc curred. , Peaches are in bloom in centra! [and southern counties. Strawberries are blooming later than usual. Alfalfa weevil is appear ing in south central counties and ; farmers are preparing to spray and dust to control this insect. Farm Work Plowing and seeding oats were the principal activities during the .past week but progress was. retarded by heavy rains in most areas. At the end of the week approximately 55 per cent of the spring oats acre age had been sown. Spreading fer tilizer and manure has also been an important activity when weather conditions permitted. Orchardists have been spraying and this work is well along. Generally, farmers have b e e n planting early vegetables in then gardens. Pan Protector

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