New Soil Fumigants Cut Root Knot in Tobacco Fields
State college scientists report soil fumigation before trans planting tobacco can cut root knot damage and raise yields. Broadcast and drill methods used with fumigants D D (dichloropropane dichloropropene) and Confume W-40 show yield increases from 200 to 300 pounds per acre and higher crop values compared with untreated plots. Timing, soil moisture, and weather affect results. not a universal practice, researchers advise testing on a small area first.
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State College
Nusbaum
Ting
Records Set in North Carolina Dairy Breeding in 1950
Dairy cows bred artificially in North Carolina reached a record 34 416 in 1950, with county stud units and State College Extension Service noting Swain Polk North Con Sampson counties and 57 associations across 67 counties. A county-owned stud led with 1505 cows bred. seven new associations began, while war era totals fell behind.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State College Extension Service
Yth Coun Hictors
Swain
Polk
Northcon
Sampson , Son
More and Better Livestock Coupled With Improved Feed
L I Case, a Tar Heel livestock expert and former extension head at State College, argues in The Breeder-Stockman that North Carolina's fortunes rise with livestock and feed. He cites a revolving fund that buys stock for central distribution, and notes growth in beef cattle and ewes, with pasture improvements boosting farm credit and livestock shows.
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Carolina
L. I. Case
Case
Anim Ry
State College
North Carolina
Asheville
Department of Agriculture
Division of Markets
Tion
Mont
Ment of
Chambers of Commerce
Department of Agronomy
Nicotine
Southern Farmers Top Nation in 1950 Livestock Rise
North Carolina and Southern states led the nation in livestock gains in 1950 with cattle up about eight percent in the 16 state South Atlantic and Central region. Western, North Central, and North Atlantic regions posted smaller increases while hogs and sheep also rose in North Carolina to values around 304 million dollars and over 40 thousand head respectively.
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Raleigh
South Atlantic
Central States
Jack Mod
State College
Western
North Central States
North Atlantic States
North Carolina
Iensaeen
Simnwo
Ion Lars
Acre silage worth more than grain to Ashe County farmer
Ed Hartsog of Idlewild Ashe County says his one acre of silage was the most valuable crop last year. He credits a silo built last fall for solving winter feeding, with no grain fed to beef cattle or milk cows this winter, and cattle thriving. He believes silage suits both beef and dairy herds.
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Jefferson
Ed Hartsog
Idlewild
Ashe County
Hartsog
C. E. Gardner
Ashe
State College Extension Service
Burning Off Land Destroys Nitrogen Resources
Raleigh reports extension soil conservationist Frank Doggett warns that burning corn and cotton stalks and related debris wastes soil nitrogen. He cites Eastern North Carolina losses of nitrogen yearly and cites dangerous human risks including two children burned to death in Wake County during brush burning.
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Raleigh
Frank Doggett
State College
North Carolina
Doggett
Wake County
Nine Herds of Dairy Cattle Inspected
Nine North Carolina registered Holstein Friesian herds in Raleigh Fayetteville Mor pore liga-gy eee Fay etteville and others were inspected and classified for type by L H McDaniel Modesto California official inspector for the Holstein Friesian Association. A total of 309 head were inspected across these herds as part of classification and production testing efforts.
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Brattleboro
North Carolina
L. H. McDaniel
Modesto
California
Holstein Friesian Association of America
McDaniel
Brawley Brothers
Trinity
Aoate Cos College of Agriculture
Raleigh
G. Thacker, Jr
Eat to live or live to eat garden guide
The article argues for healthful eating by choosing protective foods daily and planning a garden. It lists seasonal fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, greens, tomatoes, oranges, grapefruit, cantaloupes, and cabbage to ensure a nutritious year.
Oak View Club Receives Meeting Report
The Oak View Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Roscoe Clinard's Route 1 home. A luncheon at 1 pm followed by a 2 pm business meeting with Mrs. J. E. Reid as associate hostess. Mrs. Roy Samuel reported on county council meetings and noted the period April 29 to May 5. The District Federation will meet in Asheboro at 9:30 am with guest Ruth Current, state home demonstration agent. Instructions for building new rural mailboxes were discussed and available through Mrs. Samuel.
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Oak View
Roscoe Clinard
J. E. Reid
Roy Samuel
Asheboro
Samuel
Ruth Current
Stock Feeding Advice Given Negro Farmers
In Raleigh on April 2 2 187 Negro farmers across 40 counties heard up to date guidance on feeding beef dairy cattle poultry and swine. J S Butler state college Extension Service said hogs can boost farm income especially for tenant farmers citing lower investment space and feed efficiency. Milk production this year trails the 1950 rate and Puerto Rico’s climate suits avocado cultivation.
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Raleigh
J. S. Butler
State College Extension Service
Preservation tips for produce and pantry staples
The list notes safe handling ideas for greens collards and greens stored properly, sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes, frozen fruits, and citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit, emphasizing proper protection and storage.
Big Need For Home Gardening Urged In War Time
Raleigh reports a Winston-Salem meeting on boosting home gardening amid the national emergency. Dr R J Haskell cites wartime farmers success and outlines five objectives to safeguard food supply, stretch budgets, balance diets, ease truck and labor strain, and free transport for fresh produce. Evelyn L Blanchard notes financial sav ings, while W A Maddox links nutrient neglect to armed services rejections.
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R. J. Haskell
Usda Extension Horticulturist
Oe Home Gardens
Haskell
Evelyn L. Blanchard
USDA
Usda Nutritionist, the Financeial Savings
Diane Garden
W. A. Maddox
Atlanta
National Garden Institute
Armed Services
Guilford Cow Sets North Carolina Production Record
Guilford College area dairy records reveal several cows with high butterfat and milk yields. The report lists owners J. K. Glenn and A. L. Shuford Jr along with cows from Winston Salem to Boateng and Dobcaie. Observed in cooperation with the Holstein-Friesian Association and North Carolina State College agriculture program.
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Brattleboro
North Carolina
America
J. K. Gienn
Winston-Salem
Bond Cascade
Joseni Ik
Siete Side
J. K.glenn
Win- Charlottie
Lindsays Ormsby Pontiac Creamelle
David C. Cummings
Guilford College
Mercedes Abbekerk
Snow Lena
A. L. Shuford, Jr
Boateng Ormsby
Bessie Lass
North Cadiana State College Agriculture and Engineering
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Farm Doing Report on Hyline Hybrid White Hens
Farmers in the region report Hyline Hybrid Whites laying well under J. M. King in Winston Salem and plans to replace a 1100 layer flock with the Wallace breed for higher egg production. In Warren County alfalfa and pasture seeding expands as drought concerns persist and water needs rise. A five day calf embryo transfer has been achieved at the University of Wisconsin.
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J. M. King
Winston-Salem
C. E. Bernhardt
Davidson County
State College Extension Service
University of Wisconsin
BC Headache Tablets and Powders Ad
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Combina
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Paul Wagonr
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Guilford County
Chilean Nitrate Etional Bureau
Bill K. Gragg
Farmers Cooperative
George Kenneth Davis
Gaston County
North Carolina Cottonseed Crushers Association
Wagoner
Southern Farmers Top Nation
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Oak View Club
Puerto Rico
Orkin
W. Washington&t
Forsyth County
Pe Pcorn
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Guilford Cow
Warrenton
Warren County
L. B. Hardage
State College Vnsion Service
Hardage
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