Small Grain Harvest Described As Best In Years In North Carolina
John C. Rice, director of the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association, reports a strong seed crop season with hot dry weather aiding harvest. Yields of 45 bushels of wheat, over 100 bushels of oats, and over 70 bushels of barley appeared among certified small grain growers. The 1956 season will see bags and blue certification tags marking certified seed, with production area up slightly from last year and similar grower numbers due to higher standards and inspections.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
John C. Rice
N. C
Tobacco Field Days and Research Stations Listed
A brief notice lists upcoming events at tobacco field stations and animal husbandry days. July dates include the Tobacco Field Research Station at Oxford and Lovestock Field Day at Coastal Plain Research Station in Rocky Mount with associated activities.
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Holstein
State College
Oxford
Coastal Plain Research Station
Rocky Mount
Poultrymen Urged to Read and Follow Feed Directions
Raleigh poultry expert RA Dearstyne cautions farmers to read feeding directions on feed bags and note changes in nutrition as new findings emerge. He explains guaranteed analysis of protein and fat helps evaluate use, while acknowledging complex ingredient lists can be hard to interpret for busy poultrymen.
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Raleigh
Carcawe
R. S. Dearstyne
Dearstyne
Dearstone
State College
Poultry Science Department
Crop troubles in poultry and tobacco reserve rules
The article notes crop disorders in poultry, including bound and sour crops, with advice against cures for low priced chickens. It also outlines July deadlines for acreage reserve payments for North Carolina tobacco belts and cautions on agreements and compliance with allotments before enrollment.
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Raleigh
Middle Belt
H. D. Godfrey
ASC State Committee
Old Belt
Burley Belt
Border Belt
Eastern Belt
ASC
Bere
Poland and Burma Agree on Diplomatic Radio Exchange
Vienna dispatch reports Poland and Burma will establish a diplomatic radio link. The first ambassador slated is Zygtruyd Wolniak.
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Vienna
Austria
Poland
Burma
Cat
Arsan Radio
Jand
Zygtruyd Wolniak
New Painless Piles Treatment Promises Shrinkage
New York report describes a non surgical healing substance Bio-Dyne claimed to shrink hemorrhoids and ease pain. Case by case relief cited with statements that piles no longer a problem, offered as suppository or ointment labeled H with a money back guarantee.
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New York
M. Y
Cutting Pulpwood Builds Extra Income For Farmer
Clinton resident Lewis Drake of Route 2 reports extra earnings from cutting pulpwood in spare time. He notes a four acre bottomland clearing from years past and uses a chain saw to harvest wood with College extension forestry guidance aiding farmers.
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College Extension Forestry
Lewis Drake
Clinton
Ae Drake
Potatoes a Cheap Energy Food Says Extension Nutritionist
Mrs. Rachel Ferguson of State College extolls potatoes as a low cost energy food providing vitamin C and B vitamins iron and minerals. She notes penny for penny they offer more energy than other vegetables and recommends cooking with jackets to preserve nutrients.
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Rachel Ferguson
State College
Farm Women To Do Much Canning
North Carolina farm women will can a large supply of fruits and vegetables. The USDA has revised canning practices, adding the raw pack method as a time saver with color and flavor retention. Iola Pritchard reports updated processing times and guidance for packing raw fruits and vegetables before heating.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
USDA
Iola Pritchard
State College
Randolph Farmer Solves Rocky Field Problem
Assistant County Agent David E. McCracken notes Wright's land is too rocky for standard farming equipment. Alfalfa struggled, so Wright planted permanent pasture and concentrates on maintaining high milk production to minimize labor and expenses.
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David E. McCracken
Wright
Pritchard or County Agents Offer Access to Materials
The notice states materials can be obtained from Miss Pritchard or through county home demonstration agents, indicating a channel for resources and guidance.
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Miss Pritchard
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