First State Market Hog Show Set for Aug 24 in Raleigh
North Carolina will host its first State Market Hog Show on August 24 in the swine barns at the State Fair grounds. The event aims to promote better hogs for packers and housewives, with hopes to attract about 500 hogs. James H. Prevette chairs the overall committee. Al Howard serves as secretary and finance chair. Hogs will be auctioned after the show. juniors aged 10 to 20 and statewide hog producers may participate across seven breeds seeking breed champions.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
N. C. State Fairgrounds
J. K. Butler
State College
Butler
Cers
James H. Prevette
al Howard
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Prevette
Dairy Cattle Groups Plan Meetings In North Carolina
Two NC dairy breed associations plan annual meetings at Statesville with Ayrshire and Jersey groups convening next day. Speakers include Roger Denny and Paul Reaves with awards for 4-H and Future Farmers. Parallel reports cover tobacco crop woes, fertilizer use, and livestock feeding in several counties.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Statesville
Ayrshire Association
Vance Hotel
Jersey Breeders Association
Roger Denny
National Ayrshire Association
Frederick
Somata Menting
Ayetens
George Hyatt
State College
J. W. Poll
Department of Animal Industry
J. D. George
Carlton Blalock
Jersey Breeders
Paul Reaves
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Curtis Hobson
Southeastern Jersey
Manae
Mariu Farm
Jersey Association
More Money Available for NC Farmers Conservation
Raleigh reports that 1 599 600 more dollars are available this year under the Agricultural Conservation Program for North Carolina farmers to carry out soil-building practices. H V Mangum notes the timing is critical as abundant crop supplies and limited production on five major crops heighten the need to rebuild soil humus for future productivity.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
H. V. Mangum
ASC
Mangum
Ons
Eine
Ans
North Carolina expert predicts stable farm costs in 1955
NC State College farm management analyst forecast costs similar to 1954 with two exceptions. Machinery prices likely steady though demand weak. land values may ease further after 1953 peak. Turner cites steady building materials, ample fertilizer, and continued easy credit supporting a stable cost outlook for 1955.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
W. L. Turner
North Carolina
Turner
Cn Ming
Gardening tasks shift as weather improves in Raleigh
In Raleigh guidance urges timely spray of fruit trees and shrubs for scale using oil-based products with brand names like Volek and Sealecide. Inspect pyra cantha and flowering quince for scale, avoid spraying if plants are scale free, and follow container directions. Also advise planting shrubs and trees when soil is workable, pruning shade trees and fruit trees, grapes, evergreens, and spring blooming shrubs after forsythia buds form.
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Raleigh
Department Pe A
State Ge
Volek
Sealecide
Cow needs constant hay access in dairy rations
A dairy cow requires hay in its ration at all times since no substitute matches hay for nutrition and digestive health. The statement emphasizes the importance of continuous hay availability to support milk production and overall welfare.
Market Prospects Fade for Hogs by October
A garbled note indicates hog market demand weakening through mid October with cautious outlook for pricing and volume. specifics are unclear but traders anticipate slower sales and potential price dips into autumn.
Leading Veterinarians to Speak at State Conference
Local veterinarians attend the 17th annual Conference for Veterinarians at State College starting tomorrow and ending Friday. Speakers include W J Gibbons from Alabama and J L Krider of Fort Wayne with sessions on poultry diseases, parasites, mastitis, and swine practice.
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Raleigh
State College
C. D. Grinnells
Grinnells
Cere
State Veterinary Veoven Association
W. J. Gibbons
Alabama
Sar Dy Institute
Auburn
J. L. Krider
McMillen Oe Mills
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wendell Krull
Veterinary Edicine
Oklahoma
J. H. Mark
Pennsylvania
Niveen Semaestes
USDA
Afiinte Ad Laboraes
H. ¢. Stephenson
College Union
Ray, Gibbons and Krider
Santi
Akers
W. D. Collins
inston-Salem
N. C. Veterinary Medical Ascae
Shell Chemical Grants North Carolina Station Research
The North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station received a 2500 grant from Shell Chemical Corporation to study pesticide residues on crops. Bowery will supervise the project, focusing on effects on pests, plant growth, soil productivity, and consumer health. The work builds on Bowery’s prior pesticide chemistry research under the Nie ls for Know-How program. Oats are mentioned in relation to poultry use.
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N. C
Bowery
Peterson
Caution Against Untreated Colds Boosts Creomulsion Use
Advertises Creomulsion as the potent remedy for chronic bronchitis risk from untreated coughs and chest colds. Claims beechwood creosote blends with medicines to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes, contains no narcotics, and is guaranteed with druggist refund if not pleased.
160 Chosen To Attend Short Course
More than 160 young farmers from 81 counties were selected to attend the third Short Course in Modern Agriculture beginning February 7 at North Carolina State College. The two week program, sponsored by the North Carolina Bankers Association and run by the State College staff, offers intensive training in agronomy animal industry poultry engineering horticulture forestry and agricultural economics through classrooms tours and demonstrations.
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Raleigh
N.C. Anteliege
N. C. Bankers Association
State College
R. W. Shoffner
Agricultural Extension Service
Shoffner
Short Courses Set By School Of Agriculture
Raleigh State College announces three short courses this week led by the School of Agriculture. Pest control equipment operators attend a two day school in the College Union. A cottage cheese making course runs today at 2 Fay in the College Creamery and at Southern Dairies in Charlotte on Wednesday at 7 am. Commissioner L N Ballentine will speak at a Pest Control Operator's School dinner Tuesday at 6:30 in the Union Building.
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Raleigh—State College
School of Agriculture
College Unioning
Fay
Southern Dairies
Dalton Ave
Charlotte
Ballentine
Commissioner of Agriculture
Union
Farm course ends February with bankers banquet
The text notes a course ending February 18 and a bankers association event featuring entertainment for farmers, including a banquet and a basketball game.
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Bankers Association
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