Growers Urged to Watch Late Blight in Potatoes and Tomatoes
Agricultural guidance warns growers to monitor late blight as rains threaten outbreaks. Garriss endorses fixed copper products such as Tribasic Copper Yellow Cuprocide or CCCS for tomatoes and potatoes plus zinc fungicides if copper is unavailable. Copper-containing dusts should be around 7 percent metallic copper, with directions in Extension Circles 331 and 368. Obtain copies from county agents at no cost.
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Garriss
C.C.C.S
North Carolina
Plans Set to Identify Discount Flue-Cured Tobacco
Raleigh officials outline plans to identify discount varieties of flue-cured tobacco. Farmers harvesting discounted varieties on their farms will receive a limited support marketing card proving ineligibility for full support. Field determinations will occur as acreage is measured, with careful certification procedures advised.
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Raleigh
H. D. Godfrey
ASC
Godfrey
Poultry Supplies Plentiful and Seasonal Produce Prices
Cabbage remains the most abundant green vegetable while squash beans and peas show varying quality. Tomatoes peppers cucumbers and corn command high prices. fruit counters are slim with pears citrus watermelons and cantaloupe costly. Strawberries short in supply. buy soon as they last. Smoked picnics and whole or half loins offer economical pork options.
Support Rates For Wheat Told
RALEIGH The U S Department of Agriculture announced 1957 county price support rates for wheat in North Carolina at 2.21 per bushel for No 1 grade. Discounts apply to lower grades, with loans and purchase agreements available through Jan 31 1958 and loans due Feb 28 1958. Farmers must meet acreage allotment and hold a marketing card to receive support.
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Raleigh
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tilman R. Walker
ASC
Walker
North Carolina
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Saving a Nickel Per Dollar to Curb Inflation
A call to reduce inflation through personal thrift and saving an extra nickel per dollar earned. Emphasizes cutting government spending and financing growth via savings, citing 106 million life insurance policyholders as backing. Life insurers urge duty to preserve dollar value for policyholders and all citizens.
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Life Insurance
America
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