Pasture Strips Create Cost‑Efficient Fire Breaks
John Gray of North Carolina State College forestry extension explains 40‑foot wide pasture strips as low‑cost fire breaks for southern woodlands. Four years of USDA and state trials show well‑grazed strips provide forage revenue while reducing fire risk, using a legume‑grass mix with da llis grass or lespedeza to boost summer grazing and weed control.
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Raleigh
John Gray
N. C. State College
Gray
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State of
North Carolina
Usda-North Carolina
Food spending rises 25 percent 1948 to 1955 in US survey
A nationwide USDA study shows family food expenses climbed about 25 percent per household from 1948 to 1955 while retail prices rose 6.5 percent. The average weekly bill was 27 dollars with 3.43 persons per household and regional differences noted between urban and rural areas.
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Raleigh
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Department
Agricultural Research Service
Agricultural Marketing Service
North Central
Fruits and Nuts Among Current Good Food Buys for Christmas
Raleigh area markets show abundant cranberries and quality oranges though prices are high. Apples are stored and pricier. sweet potatoes cheaper and potato prices vary by variety. Poultry remains plentiful while turkeys, red meat, beef, dairy and cheese offer a range of options for holiday menus.
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Raleigh
George Abshier
State College
Raleigh- Durham
Abshier
Lime Can Boost Income for Farm Soils
Madison County Agent Harry G. Silver says lime, used with phosphate and potash, greatly raises yields on acid soils. Experiments at North Carolina Experiment Station showed ladine clover moving from 2 607 to 6 103 pounds per acre with lime and fertilizer, and soybeans returning $41.6 per dollar invested with lime versus $2.04 without lime. Soil testing urged via county agents or local SCS ASC VOAg teachers.
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Raleigh
Department of Agriculture
Madison County
Harry G. Silver
North Carolina Experiment Station
SCS
ASC
Voag
Feed Makers Gather at Annual Animal Nutrition Conference
Raleigh North Carolina State College hosts feed manufacturers from the eastern and central United States for a two day conference on December 6 and 7 1956 on the west Raleigh campus. Noted speakers include L E Hansen University of Minnesota E P Singsen University of Connecticut H L Wilcke Ralston Purina St Louis Missouri and L S Mix Beacon Milling Company Cayuga New York. Singsen recipient of AFMA Poultry Nutrition Award in 1954 and Man of the Year 1956. Wilcke director at Ralston Purina and Mix dairy research head at Beacon Milling Company named director in 1956.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
Middle United States
West Raleigh
L. E. Hansen
University of Minnesota
E. P. Singsen
University of Connecticut
H. L. Wilcke
Ralston Purina
St. Louis
Missouri
L. S. Mix
Beacon Milling Company
Cayuga
New York
New Jersey
American Feed Manufactures Association
Northeastern Poultry Industry
Harold L. Wilcke
Town State College
Ralston Purina Company
Wilcke
AFMA
Freight cars on British rails carry heavy loads
A report notes some freight cars in Britain have 56 wheels and can carry loads up to 150 tons. The data mentions California Illinois and Los Angeles as context for the broader discussion.
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British Railways
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