When was it published?

July 4, 1893 in Mississippi Leader

Domestic News July 4, 1893

Mississippi Leader

Q: What keywords are associated?

Corn Crop, Cotton Prices, Farming Experience, Crop Yields, Rain Impact

Jackson, Brookhaven, Hinds County, Lincoln County, Mississippi

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What is this article about?

Farmer G. W. Didlake near Crystal Springs shares 40 years of self-sufficient corn farming; last year's yield 35-40 bu/acre sold at 75¢, this year reduced by rain; cotton promising despite expected low prices.

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Mr. G. W. Didlake, whose farm is near Crystal Springs, told a reporter of The Leader the other day that he had been farming forty years and had not bought four bushels of corn in all that time. He said last year his whole corn crop averaged 35 to 40 bushels per acre, and that he had over 200 bushels to sell at 75 cents per bushel, but this year it is not near so good, on account of too much rain. He said cotton is looking a good deal better than it ought, considering the price next fall is likely to be 5 or 6 cents.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Economic

What keywords are associated?

Corn Crop Cotton Prices Farming Experience Crop Yields Rain Impact

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. G. W. Didlake

Where did it happen?

Crystal Springs

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Crystal Springs

Event Date

The Other Day

Key Persons

Mr. G. W. Didlake

Event Details

Mr. G. W. Didlake, a farmer near Crystal Springs with 40 years of experience, stated he never bought more than four bushels of corn. Last year's corn crop averaged 35 to 40 bushels per acre, with over 200 bushels to sell at 75 cents per bushel. This year's crop is poorer due to excessive rain. Cotton looks better than expected given likely fall prices of 5 or 6 cents.