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  County Agent's Notes: Farming without plowing; is it really possible? - October 9, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about farming without tilling. He encourages it as a conservation method and believes that herbicides can be used to kill weeds.

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  County Agent's Notes: Farming without rain is difficult - March 14, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the lack of rain in the area, Flint's own research in attempting to understand weather cycles in the Attala County area, and how the drought may affect more than just how the crops grow.

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  County Agent's Notes: The environment is important, however - April 23, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the perception of farming and agriculture and how its not at odds with the environment, but the backbone of people's accustomed lifestyles.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - January 16, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the selection of varieties of cotton, corn, and soybeans for this next growing season.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - January 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the year's forecast for cotton, corn, and soybean production and how to prepare for each crop.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - March 25, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the current state of corn, soybeans, and cotton in regards to when they were planted, weather, diseases, and insects.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - May 4, 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the current state of corn, soybeans, and cotton in regards to the lack of rain. The cotton needs some rain, but the corn and soybean fields have held up fairly well.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - September 2000

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the expected yields from corn, cotton, and soybean crops.

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  County Agent's Notes: A crash course on spring stuff - February 22, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about preparing your garden, law, trees, and shrubs for spring.

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  County Agent's Notes: A "Green Thumb" starts with soil preparation - March 20, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about preparing soil for planting.

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  County Agent's Notes: Another story about weather - July 17, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about weather patterns and how solar activity can affect temperatures on the Earth.

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  County Agent's Notes: Are my trees dying? - August 25, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about signs if a tree is dying or reacting to the environment around it.

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  County Agent's Notes: Attala County has company coming - July 31, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the National Association of County Agricultural Agents coming to Attala County, Mississippi and the current condition of the crops growing there.

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  County Agent's Notes: Care of Fruit and pecan trees - March 6, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about caring for fruit and pecan trees.

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  County Agent's Notes: Cattle are grass harvesters - September 25, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about beef cattle and how farmers could change their feeding habbits in the winter to help reduce costs.

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  County Agent's Notes: Community Pride is more important than we may think - October 30, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how people should take pride in their community and the place they live. He doesn't believe it has to manifest in grand acts, but rather in small acts, such as having a good personality or not littering.

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  County Agent's Notes - December 22, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about preppring plants for cold weather and getting gardens ready for Spring.

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  County Agent's Notes: Farmer's Market Coming Soon - June 5, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the start of the farmer's market and the caring for your vegatable garden.

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  County Agent's Notes: Forestry Workshop scheduled in November - October 23, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about a forestry workshop to be held in Attala county and a bit about the history of timber in the area.

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  County Agent's Notes: Get ready for gardening - February 13, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about getting ready to garden. Only the two sentences of this note are visable.

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  County Agent's Notes: Have a SAFE and MERRY CHRISTMAS - December 18, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about following rules and regulations for dangerous gifts for children, including 4 wheelers and any firearm.

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  County Agent's Notes: It's time to prune shrubs and trees - January 31, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the best time to prune trees and shrubs.

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  County Agent's Notes: Just a few thoughts - May 23, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about about how to start a garden and then how to maintain it past the initial year.

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  County Agent's Notes: Manging moisture for plants - July 24, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about managing moisture for plants.

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  County Agent's Notes: Master Gardeners are active in Attala Co. - October 16, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the master gardeners in Attala county.

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  County Agent's Notes: Master Gardener training to start soon - January 17, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the Master Gardeners training, which is a program that helps the Extension offices. Volunteer pay fifty dollars to receive extensive horticulture training and then must complete 40 volunteer hours with others to spread the knowledge. Materials for these sessions are covered by the Extension office.

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  County Agent's Notes: Mulch plants with good quality materials - April 17, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about mulch quality and how to use it. He discusses how mulch can help control moisture and prevent weeds.

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  County Agent's Notes: My pear tree is dying! - May 8, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how recognize and prevent fire blight, a type of fungus, in pear and apple trees.

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  County Agent's Notes: New Master Gardener class to be organized - November 20, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the Master Gardeners training, which is a program that helps the Extension offices. Volunteer pay fifty dollars to receive extensive horticulture training and then must complete 40 volunteer hours with others to spread the knowledge. Materials for these sessions are covered by the Extension office.

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  County Agent's Notes: New tax incentive available to forest landowners - January 24, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about a new tax incentive available to forest landowners.

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  County Agent's Notes: Plans for the year 200 - January 3, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the Extension office's plans for the year. Flint discusses some of the programs he would like to see happen and some of his goals for the year.

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  County Agent's Notes: Plants have air conditioning - July 9, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about ensuring your plants are handeling dry and hot weather. He discusses how leaves should always feel cool and that watering should be done carefully to not accidently drown the plants.

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  County Agent's Notes: Poisonous plants in pastures - August 21, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about poisonous plants in pastures.

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  County Agent's Notes: Rep. Pickering hosts 3rd District 2000 Agriculture Forum - February 28, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about Representative Chris Pickering hosting the 3rd District 2000 Agriculure Forum.

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  County Agent's Notes: Soil moisture levels getting critical - February 13, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the dry coniditions of the area, how mositure in the winter and spring can affect summer crops, and the dangers of extremely dry land.

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  County Agent's Notes: Stay cool and stay around - June 26, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about staying cool in hot weather. He suggestions actions such as avoiding strenuous activities in the heat of the day, wearing light and loose fitting clothing, and checking on people who are prone to heat sickness.

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  County Agent's Notes: The Fall Garden - August 14, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how to transitition a summer garden to a fall garden.

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  County Agent's Notes: The long hot summer is here to stay - June 12, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the challenges of growing plants in hot and dry weather. He discusses techniques for keeping moisture in the ground and different pests that may attack your plants.

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  County Agent's Notes: There's more to mowing than the mower, or, how to cut grass - May 1, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how to properly cut grass. Flint discusses types of law mowers, mower blade height, how often to cut, and what to do with the grass cuttings

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  County Agent's Notes: The Space Age is coming to the farm- December 12, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about potential uses for GPS (global positioning system) technology on farms.

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  County Agent's Notes: Weed control in home gardens - May 13, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about controlling weeds in home gardens through means of herbicides and natural remedies.

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  County Agent's Notes: Why not Wisteria? - March 27, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about wisteria.

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  County Agent's Notes: Winter forages may be critical for cattlemen - August 7, 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how winter forages and grasses may be critical for cattlemen that do not have enough hay. By planting good winter grass, a farmer could also save themselves some money by not buying cattle feed.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - December 2000

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter is mainly about a cotton growing shortcourse he attended. He also dicussed the prices of corn, growing conditions for wheat, and variety of soybeans. This is the same document as filename FCNL. Dec. 2005.

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  County Agent's Notes: Farmers' Market time is here - June 1, 1999

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the rules and regulation's for Kosciusko's Farmers Market and vegtable garden pests.

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  County Agent's Notes: Take advantage of good moisture in gardens - July 12, 1999

  Ernest Ernie Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about taking advantage of extra rain in July for a longer growing season and how to continue to manage weeds, pests, and diseases.

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  County Agent's Notes: 1999 is a gardener's challenge - June 29, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about challenges, including diseases and insects, that gardeners face when growing vegetables or plants, or tending to landscapes or lawns.

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  County Agent's Notes: Agriculture is more than an industry - September 20, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about agriculture as an holistic industry and not just a business. He discusses how things such as trade deals affect agriculture, and then how agricultural practices affect the environment.

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  County Agent's Notes: A long winter in store for Agriculture - September 6, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how the upcoming winter could be difficult because of low crop yeilds and low selling prices.

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  County Agent's Notes: Beneficial insects; good guys of the garden - July 19, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how some insects are beneficial to gardens. He discusses how predator instects usually balance out pest instects, but human intervention may be necessary when there is a major change in your growing practices.

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  County Agent's Notes: Control fireants to avoid stings. - October 10, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about controling fire ants. He explains the five variety of fire ants in Mississippi and which types of insecticide to use.

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  County Agent's Notes - December 13, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, include a special invitation to the Central Mississippi Holiday Classic livestock and discussion of the relationship between Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Stations (MAFES) and Mississippi State University Extension Services (MSUES) and some of the programs they host.

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  County Agent's Notes: Feed your grass for winter hardiness - September 13, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how to prepare grass and lawns for winter. He recommends testing the soil to see what nutrients are necessary for the upcoming months.

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  County Agent's Notes: Get ready for insects and diseases - May 24, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about preparing a garden for insects and diseases.

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  County Agent's Notes: Hardwood Shortcourse to be sponsored by Attala Forestry Assn. - August 30, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how the Attala Foresty Association will sponsor the course, Introduction to Hardwood Management.

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  County Agent's Notes: Irrigation may be needed for gardens - June 14, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about proper irrigation for gardens. He explains several ways to test if the soil has enough hydration and how encourages people to not overwater their plants.

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  County Agent's Notes: It's transition time for gardens - August 9, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about transiting from summer gardening to fall and winter gardening and proper irragation of plants in hot weather.

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  County Agent's Notes: Let's talk hay crops and pastures - June 20, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about encouraging cattle producers to do their best in managing hayfields and pastures. Doing this will decrease the cost of buying cattle feed, which will overall help their business.

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  County Agent's Notes: Livestock show was a big success! - December 27, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the 4H livestock show. He discusses the activities that happened during the day and gave thanks to the Mississippi State University Extension Service for ensuring the show went well.

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  County Agent's Notes: Master Gardener course to be offered in Attala County - November 4, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about Master Gardnener course to be offered in Attala County. Master Gardener courses is a nationally recognized program that teaches volunteers how to advise other persons on a variety of gardening questions.

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  County Agent's Notes: Outdated Mississippi Seed Law may be changed soon - November 28, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how the Mississippi legislature will update the Agricultural Seed Law, which concerns the labeling of seeds for sale.

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  County Agent's Notes: Should row-crop agriculture take a different road? - October 24, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about row crop agriculture and how no or low tillage farming could help move them from being in debt to gaining a profit in their job.

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  County Agent's Notes: Take advantage of good fall weather - November 15, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about using the fall to test soil fertility in preparation for Spring gardening. He explains how to properly collect samples.

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  County Agent's Notes: Take care of yourself in the heat - August 2, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about taking care of yourself when the weather is extremely hot and/or humid. He gives recommendations such as working early in the morning, drinking lots of water, and taking breaks.

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  County Agent's Notes: What's the big deal about turkeys? - November 22, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about the American turkey, its reputation, and differences between domesticated and non-domesticated breeds.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - August 3, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about the current crop conditions, which are not good. Many cotton fields are doing extremely poorly and some are not even worth trying to harvest. He went on to discuss the current market prices for corn and soybeans, which are low. Flint tries to offer advice and encouragement in this trying time.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - July 1, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about how the cotton, corn, and soybean crops looking fine all around the area. He discusses how it would be better if current selling prices were higher. Flint encourages the farmers to reach out to elected representatives as a discussion of the state of agriculture is being discussed in Congress.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - July 24, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about cotton conditions in Mississippi verses Tennessee in regards to boll weevils, the condition of corn in the areas and how best to harvest them to get the greatest yield.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - June 1, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about how the weather, cool days and nights, and environmental conditioins are affecting the growth of cotton, corn, rice and soybeans. He also discusses how to control weeds and pests.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - June 2001

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about how prices are poor, but farmer's have to continue doing critical pracrices that will allow crops to produce well. He gave updates on cotton, corn, and soybeans and discussed how growing ultra narrow cotton has picked up in some places and encourages farmers to share their successes and failures in trying this type of cotton.

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  Field Crops Newsletter - November 24, 1999

  Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

  Flint's field crops newsletter about farms not being able to gain stable profits from farming. Flint discusses some of the reasons he believes hurts farmer's profits and how they can help to combat it.