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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1952
Page
7
Farm families face higher living costs and farm costs in fifty two. Families may need to work more, with farm women and older children contributing income. Military service, relocation, and caregiving challenges stress family life, but planning and cooperation can sustain wholesome family life and essential family worship.
Brattleboro Vermont reports a dairy cow named Guilford achieved 576 pounds of butterfat and 18 179 pounds of milk during a testing period overseen by North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering with the Holstein Association of America. County officials plan to select a community to demonstrate the program and will hold meetings to explain the plan and provide countywide assistance.
Small grain stands appear unusually good in Ca Barrus County per J Ray Allen county farm agent. A few farmers report damage to late outs from cold weather, but most crops were on time with adequate moisture to brow the crop up, except some early oats.
Discussions on tobacco varieties for 1952 planting were held in five Wayne County communities. Emphasis was on resistant varieties and rotation soil fumigation curing of Dixie Bright 101 and 102 and fertilizer application. The 1951 honey crop in North Carolina is estimated at 6,426,000 and NC imported about half as much milk in the first nine months of 1951 as in 1950.
Rural sociologists in North Carolina find that wealthier farmers tend to adopt more farm improvements. Eugene A. Wilkening reports higher status farmers use pure hogs and cattle and permanent pastures and see delayed returns from newer practices. The study suggests a cumulative cycle where wealth and social contacts spur further adoption.
Blue mold was detected in Cook County Georgia on January 22 attacking dime sized plants. Georgia Experiment Station scientist Dr. John G. Gaines notes a high risk of disease losses unless growers act. North Carolina growers are urged to stock recommended chemicals and ensure spraying equipment is ready for timely treatment.
Columbus County strawberry growers rush to plant the Albritton variety released by the North Carolina Experiment Station and Agriculture Department. Since December 15, over 300 growers, including Archie F Martin, have ordered plants, with many requesting 100 plant lots. Growers cite improved yield potential and seed quality as key factors driving adoption.
February events include farm management short courses at State College Raleigh and Negro farmers course at A and T Greensboro. Spotted Poland China State show in Wilson and Duroc sale in Rocky Mount. North Carolina Farm Bureau convention in Raleigh February 10 to 13. Market Milk Conference at State College Raleigh February 11 to 22. Floricultural farm tour and commercial flower growers course at State College Raleigh. Ice cream marketing course February 25 to March 7 at State College Raleigh. Hereford State show and sale in Statesville March 1.
Extension specialists urge NC farmers to profit from woodlands in 1952 by selling timber with contracts, valuing veneer, thinning stands, and removing cull trees while prices remain near recent levels. Pine pulpwood at $3 per cord and seedling programs are highlighted amid fluctuating market demand.
Bobby Jordan of Wilmington on Route 1 sold three year old red cedars as Christmas trees and made about one dollar net profit per tree. Large numbers of Beltsville white turf are being grown in the United States as Braheart plans to run for an all time high.
A North Carolina led study unites North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Forestry Department with researchers from Madison Wisconsin and federal stations to establish uniform veneer grades. James L Bethel heads the project to improve pricing and use of high quality veneer logs from virgin timber. The four phase plan begins with log appearance and knots then moves to standard grades and practical mill testing in North Carolina. Initial species include red gum black gum and yellow poplar as primary study logs.
Doane argues long seasons and mild climate can lower costs and support top yields with top‑grade management. He cites a 6500‑pound cow at 5.5 percent milk producing about 472 dollars daily, and stresses the need for herd and crops records as a dairy farmer’s foundation.
Albert Vann and Robert Kent Tevice, 11, members of a Gates County 4-H club, raise New Hampshire chicks in a 40 by foot brooder house. They bought 2,000 chicks for 300 dollars, lost 244, and sold the rest at 12 weeks for 1,378.40 dollars gross, netting 222.82 after labor. They plan 1952 improvements in tobacco and corn farming.
Mise Florence Cox former home demonstration agent in Halifax County joins State College Agricultural Extension Service to conduct a yearlong educational program enriching corn meal. She will work with farm people corn millers and staff of other agricultural agencies funded by the W. Waterman Research Foundation of New York.
The North Carolina Agricultural men convened at the State College for their annual meeting. J. W. Gibsonville was named sentinel of the Im gement Association. Aurora elected vice president and Moretta Davtate College re elected secretary treasurer. Three year terms were chosen for A. Q Ketner Murpy Scott Kenly C B Ca ean Ebon KJ Shaw and Ben Haigh Raleigh as directors. Previal elect directors remain serving include Joe Grantham J A Patterson China Grove John Wagoner Giville Walter Broome Aurora J Norwood Moyock and Enos Blair. New trustees named M J Wood Statenville and W T Mos Youngsville. Trustees include J A Pat-
E. L. Topping of Johnston County State Ext Service says Jimmy, a Pine Level boy, fed 500 cedar tree seedlings in an abandoned chicken yard. About 400 survived, reaching five feet by last month. Jimmy sold many as Christmas trees for 1.25 dollars each, with practically all money being clear profit.
David Reeves Noland Jr. of Waynesville receives a $150 scholarship from the North Carolina 4-H Dairy Scholarship program. A seven year 4-H member, he built a dairy herd of 35 Ayshire animals and earned $21,754.57 from seven projects. He has been county 4-H winner in 1948 49 and has led club activities including secretary and president roles.
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