| Summary: | This is the volume X, issue 1, October 1929 issue of Alabama Farmer, a newsletter published monthly during the school year by students in the Agricultural Club of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University). The newsletter includes articles of interest related to agriculture and agriculture education. This item has been aggregated as part of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL)'s "Deeply Rooted: The Agricultural & Rural History of the American South" project.Articles: Duncan Hall dedicated; Experts name small grains for pasture; New professor in agricultural economics; Famous American trees--A relation of historical trees in America and their significance in the country's progress; Farmer's Week--August 5-10--Auburn becomes the mecca for Alabama agriculturists; The South's forest resources contained largely in pines--Longleaf, loblolly, shortleaf, and slash are the leaders; Ag fair notable event--Parade, exhibits, stunts, talks, music and wheelbarrow polo main attractions; Leading winter legumes--Factors to consider in successful growing of these soil builders; (editorials); Look for profits (editorial); Due honor recognized; A typical program from station WAPI; Boo-hoo; Everywhere (poem); Early planting of legumes urged by heads; Prof. Camp states textile school plans; Selection of seed corn--Best time and method for improving next year's yield; New buildings to add to efficiency of agricultural department; Auburn products attractive display at Birmingham fair; Growing oats explained; Ag. alumni page (Miss Moses new agent in Geneva County; Extension worker goes to Oklahoma; P. O. Davis honored); Winter cover and forage crops for Alabama farms; Heavy toll claimed annually by insect pests on farms; Ivey resigns as poultry head after bringing A.P.I. world fame; Broiler raisers may get profit; Auburn attracts numerous visitors--Farmer's Wook contributes; First Alabama Press Institute held at Auburn in August; Egg-laying contest; To prevent ropy milk; Parasites a menace to poultry raisers; Calf club boys receive practical instruction; Kill dreaded peach borers with P.D.B.; Commercial hatcheries to play heavy part; Campus Farmer (WAPI group meets--No definite action from Federal Radio Commission; Ag library to be established soon; Miss Dobbs returns from European tour; Dr. Henry Good returns to city; Improves with age; Executive Cabinet functions; Revised rat rules; Record enrollment--Number in present session runs to high mark; Dr. Cary chosen for foreign delegation; Lions Club sponsors landscaping project; Rural reminders; (editorials); Local cow completes official production test); Sports (Coaching staff additions; Intramural athletics; Freshman football);
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