FARMERS & CONSUMERS Market Bulletin Georgia Department of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, Commissioner Volume 61 FOR SUBSCRIPTION AND ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION SEE PAGE 2 Wednesday, Decembers, 1975 Yearbook Features Work Together Experiment Stations Number 50 For Agriculture For the fiscal year 1975-1976 I have the honor and responsibility to serve as President of the Georgia Feed and Grain Association, Inc. Many people in Georgia agriculture not associated closely with our association fully understand its objectives, as well as the objectives of our agricultural associations. Briefly, the following is our present program. We work very j closely with the Georgia State Department of Agriculture, Georgia Extension Services, and School of Agriculture, University of Georgia. It is my pleasure I to report that our ' relationship with these agencies is very enjoyable and productive. A close cooperative relationship allows us to understand mutual problems and gives each the (Our guest columnist this week is Will L. Kinard, President, Georgia Feed and Grain Association, 5825 Glenridge Drive, N. E., Building No. 1, Suite 211, Atlanta 30328.) opportunity .to work together in efforts to better Georgia agriculture in general. Each year a scholarship is awarded to a worthy graduate student at the University of Georgia School of Agriculture. We co-sponsor the yearly Georgia Nutrition Conference with the University of Georgia. This conference has earned the reputation of one of the best in the U.S. A yearly workshop designed primarily for grain dealers is being planned of which the first will be held at Tifton in March 1976 in cooperation with the Georgia Extension Service. This meeting is being designed to give Georgia grain dealers the latest information of all kinds concerning production, handling and distribution of Georgia grains. Close cooperation with the Georgia Department of Agriculture has resulted in expanded grain grading facilities and educational opportunities for Georgia grain dealers. As Georgia expands its production of grain, especially corn and soybeans, it will become more urgent that proper grain grading and handling procedures be known by all people concerned from the far- (Continued On Page 8) Beginning with the frontispiece a full-page, full-color photo- graph of peanut research plots at the. Southwest Branch Station, Plains, agricultural research conducted in the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations is prominently featured in the 1975 Yearbook of Agriculture published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The Yearbook is entitled, "That We May Eat", and is devoted exclusively to research in state agricultural experiment stations in recognition of the Centennial observance of research in the state stations during 1975. Copies are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402, for $7.30 per copy. Harter Named To New Position Walter Harter, head of the Cooperative Extension Service farm management department, has been named assistant Extension director for agriculture and natural resources. Fall Shrubbery In special ceremonies recently at the Atlanta State Farmers Market, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin proclaimed the second annual Florida Citrus Week in Georgia. Joe Cerniglia of the Atlanta Produce Dealers Assn. watched as the Commissioner presented the proclamation to Florida Citrus Queen Sonya Lynn Siirrency. Citrus Week is observed to point out the importance of Florida citrus fruits to our diet and, through the Atlanta Market, to our economy. Planting Seven Georgians Should Be Done Carefully Are you considering making some extensive fall plantings or maybe just planting one or two plants to replace those you lost this summer? If so, now is the time to begin making those plantings. You will likely buy plants grown in a container or plants with an earth ball wrapped in burlap. With container plants be careful will be able to plant the plant soon. in removing the plant from the Once the container is split down container. Many nurseries will cut the side it will no longer hold the container for you but if you do water and the plants will dry out have the container cut, be sure you rapidly. Second Agricultural You will probably also see some little round specks in the container. This is a slow release fertilizer and Legislative Conference indicates to you that the plant will not need to be fertilized the first summer. The Second Annual Agricultural Legislative Conference will be held December 10 from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Atlanta Internation- ale Hotel. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from the Georgia Agribusiness Council, 19 Hunter Street, S.W., Atlanta 30334. Agricultural legislation will be discussed in depth and a legislative package will be presented in preparation for the next session of the For plants with an earth ball, be careful to handle the plants by the ball. Do not try to move the plant by the stem. . If the earth ball is wrapped in burlap you can plant the burlap and all. But if the ball is wrapped in plastic, cut away the plastic before planting. Remember to plant all plants the same height as they were planted before and water all plants thoroughly immediately ,after planting. Georgia General Assembly. (Continued On Page 8) Receive Awards Seven Georgians received top honors at the 41st annual meeting of the National Association of Extension Home Economists (NAEHE) in Knoxville, Tennessee. Four home economists received the 1975 Distinguished Service Award. They were Doe Harden, Bibb County; Irene DuBose, Stewart; Juanita Junkins, Richmond, and Marjorie Mason, DeKalb. Georgia also had three winners of Communication Awards for outstanding contributions in journalism. Frances McKay, Fulton County; Jean Bauerband, Gwinnett; and Pat Barkuloo, Tift. More than 1,800 Extension home economists from the United States and Puerto Rico attended the annual meeting. 4-ff'ers Compete More than 400 4-H'ers from all over Georgia competed in the annual square dance and "calling" contest held at the Southeastern Fair this year. Page 2 id letteu^ J g