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A Thee arc several good varie ties recommended for each area ill Virgiiva. County agents can furnish 1’sts of adapted va'ieties. and can also give information oil yields, standabilitv, insect and d'sease re sistance. as shown in tests through out Virginia Q Is it too late to see permanent pasture? A Yes. all pastures in Virgiiva should have been seeded by April 11. and earlier in eastern areas. To extend summer e-azing. seed Sudan grass and-or millet. Q What s the production outlook for the fruit crop this year? A A recent survey of the major frn’t grow ne counties in Virginia s' wed httle eomme'C’al kill, al though there was some damage to buds in low a-pas Generally pros pec's a-e b-iirht for a good Crop of b-th appi'-s and peaches O How can I reduce losses of hogs on flic way to market? A An-il. May and June a-e the ent'cal hot - weather hog - shipping months. Hog shippers can guard against losses by insisting on a well ventilated tH>ck with wet-sand bed ding -and a trucker with lots of "beg know-how Q -Should 1 topdress my alfalfa pew nr whait until after the first cutting? A Wait and topdress it immedi ate’’- after the first eutt'ng. If you do it now you run the risk of tramp ing r dpwn. i-r ••burning” the plants which are growing. Q Should I sell my heifers and buy steers, ot should 1 feed my heifers on!0 A Unless you can get steers for a very lew price which is unlikely go on and feed your heifers and sell as top good or choice. Q When should I spray to con trol the alfalfa weevil to get the ; best kill0 A In most areas of the state the ■ time has come to apply the hep lachlor spray A single properly tinted application should be enough to protect the first cutting of alfalfa Q — How can 1 tell if my elms have dutch elm disease0 Are they i likely in be affected this year? A A laboratory diagnosis must hr made to determine the presence if the disease Collect a sample of ftte or s;\ recently damaged twigs and ser-d to the Southeastern Forest t-x;-.r::..- Station. Federal Build
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