National Farm Safety Week Set For July 19 25
National Farm Safety Week runs July 19 through 25 by presidential proclamation. The National Safety Council and the U S Department of Agriculture sponsor the campaign with dairy, extension, and farm safety groups assisting. Howard M Ellis of North Carolina State College Extension Service leads agricultural engineering efforts to boost farmer participation and reduce risk.
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Raleigh
National Safety Council
United States Department of Agriculture
Howard M. Ellis
N. C. State College Extension Service
North Carolina
Ellis
Agriculture
Benson
Filis
Rotary Hoe Gains Popularity In North Carolina Peanuts
In Eastern North Carolina the rotary hoe earns praise from State College agr icultural engineers for early peanut and row crop cultivation. Demonstrations in six counties show it can cut hand hoeing by about 60 percent and, under ideal conditions, eliminate it entirely. Dealers note rising sales of two row attachments as farmers see efficiency gains.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State College
J. C. Ferguson
Ferguson
Chowan
pamphlet on raising hogs available from state college
A six month survey of 358635 hogs across 49 plants found 94 percent bruised with average loss $1.38 per hog. North Carolina State College Extension publishes Raising Hogs in North Carolina by Jack Kelley and H A Stewart, a 16 page guide on hog production and injury causes.
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Raleigh
New State College
Jack Kelley
H. A. Stewart
North Carolina
Department of Agricultural Information
State College Extension Service
College Station
N. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Peanut leafspot control boosts yield in NC trials
North Carolina researchers report leafspot control in peanuts raises yields and profits. Copper-sulfur dust outperforms straight sulfur, with average 3-year gains of 402 pounds per acre and about $43.73 extra profit per acre, plus guidance on timing, rates, and equipment for field dusting.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
J C. Wells
State College Extension Service
Wells
New Spray May Control Disease
Experiments at the U S Department of Agriculture Beltsville Plant Industry Station show halo blight in beans can be halted with streptomycin sulfate sprays. The antibiotic reduced disease when absorbed through stems and moved to leaves, with no entry into pods. General-use recommendations expected in a year or two.
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Raleigh
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beltsville
Maryland
Peach Crop Moves Through North Carolina Markets
North Carolina peaches begin moving from the Sandhills led by Mayflower with Dixie Reds entering markets. Dixie Gems Triogems Golden Jubilee Southland Sunhi Burnette Elberta and Hileys Georgia Belles follow through July with an estimated 600000 bush crop.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Sandhills
George Abshier
State College Extension Fruit Marketing Specialit
Dixie Reds
Southland
Sunhi
Burnette Elbertas
Hiley
Georgia Belles
Elbertas
Abshier
Tar Heel Gardener Raleigh Advice on Tomatoes
Daily gardening notes explain tomato fruits may be scarce when temperatures exceed 90 degrees or drop below 70 to 85. Adverse weather, humidity and drought cause blossom drop and leathery rot. Hormone sprays sold as fruitone blos som-set sure-set may help small plantings. start fall crops now.
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Raleigh
Fruitone
Voluntary Leaders Link Home Demonstration Progress
North Carolina relies on 34,036 volunteer club leaders and 7,030 4-H club women to expand home demonstration programs statewide. Leaders train, organize, and report back from state to local level, spreading education and improving family life.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Edith Wharton
Miss Wharton
Colchester man finds his fortieth four leaf clover
Colchester England reporter says Dennis Larter found the 40th four leaf clover in his garden on Sunday. He noted the plant has yielded several each year since the first discovery years ago.
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Colchester
Eng
Dennis Larter
Supplemental Grazing Brings Saving For Madison County Farm
C E Marshburn, a Madison County farmer, proves savings from supplemental grazing. Previously his 211 head calves got hay and range cubes, while another 20 head received cotton seed meal and crushed corn, costing high daily sums. Grazing rye, barley and oats cut costs by about 10.37 dollars daily, totaling 207.40 over 20 days. Cover crops also reduce erosion and serve as green manure and pasture.
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Raleigh
C. E. Marshburn
Marshell
Madison County
D. D. Robinson
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Marshburn
Robinson
2000 Help Celebrate County Dairy Festival
More than 2000 people gathered on the Alexander County Courthouse lawn to celebrate the county dairy festival. The crowd consumed 2600 half pints of milk and 3000 squares of ice cream. Grade A dairymen donated 145 gallons of milk for free distribution. George Hyatt Jr of the NC State College Agricultural Extension Service spoke as a dairy specialist. The event featured a milking contest a milk drinking contest and an ice cream eating contest.
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Taylorsville
Alexander County
George Hyatt, Jr
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Coming Events June 22 27 State Negro 48 Club Week Greensboro
Event list of upcoming meetings and contests includes State Negro 48 Club Week in Greensboro June 22 to 27 and related activities across the state with UMW Conference in Manteo and multiple elimination contests in Statesville Winston-Salem Asheville and Whiteville.
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Greensboro
Manteo
Statesville
Whiteville
Winston-Salem
Asheville
Tar Heel Broiler Industry Booms in North Carolina
C F Parrish of the State College Extension Service notes a growing broiler trade in North Carolina. The state yields about a million broilers weekly, aiming at 50 million birds for the year as demand grows and exports to nearby states rise. He predicts 20 pounds per person in 1953.
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Raleigh
C. F. Parrish
State College Extension Service
North Carolina
Parrish
Turkeys Need Lots of Shade for Better Yields
NC Extension expert urges shade for turkeys on range to prevent losses. Natural or artificial shade works. pine woods pose chigger problems in May and June. Advice includes chemical controls and shelter plans from county agents and the Poultry Extension at State College.
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Raleigh
W. C. Mills Jr
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Mills
Poultry Extension Department
State College
Close Brush With Brer Fox Seen Near Harrellsville
The Mitchell brothers and their dog encountered a fox foaming at the mouth at daybreak near their pasture. The fox chased the dog, then turned on it before being caught with a hog catcher. A veterinarian is testing the animal for rabies.
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Harrellsville
Mitchell Brothers
Near Here
Brer Fox
Thurman
Linwood
Joseph
Rover
Seat of trouble in Glastonbury case draws police
A mother told police her two year old needed medical help. Officers explained the area of a child’s anatomy can redden after a spanking, and went to the home in Glastonbury where the incident began.
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Glastonbury, Conn
Prospects for High Quality Peach Crop Talked
Ab Shier says recent rains will improve size and quality of the peach crop with prospects for good fruit free from insect damage.
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Els
Abshier
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