North Carolina farmers set to use more fertilizer in 1954-55
Louis Wilson of Washington told the Farm Press, Radio and Television Institute in Raleigh that North Carolina will top 1953-54 fertilizer use as supplies of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash rise by about five percent. He cited a $3 to $15 return per dollar invested and urged continued efficient farming to lower production costs.
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Raleigh
American Plant Food Council
North Carolina
Louis Wilson
Washington
Farm Press, Radio and Television Institute
Wilson
Wilson Soc
H. B. James
State College
Demand For NC-2 Peanut Big This Year
Raleigh reports demand for the NC-2 peanut variety remains strong this year as agronomy specialist Perry notes NC-2 yields higher per acre and greater value. A survey of 20 growers shows NC-2 at 2,220 pounds per acre versus 1,935 for farm stock peanuts, and $328.28 value per acre compared to $262. Farmers are urged to order from proven seed sources promptly.
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Raleigh
Sun College
Perry
North Carolina farmers gear up for a better year
North Carolina farmers push pre season work after three hard years. Tobacco growers report higher yields with irrigation and soil prep. Poultrymen pool culled hens for efficient processing. Strawberry plants and coastal Bermuda pastures expand. Christmas tree seedlings begin five year plan to replace lost cash crops.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Coleman Goforth
Shelby
Route 1
Cleveland County
Goforth
W. S. Strickland
Guilford County
Arch Johnson
East Bend
Yadkin County
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Cleveland Poultrymen
Cleveland
Maryland
Richmond County
J. B. Lassiter
Osborne
Edwin Pate
Bermuda
Mr. Lassiter
Jake White
Hertford
Perquimans County
Course For Dairy Herd Testers Set
A training course for prospective Dairy Herd Improvement Association testers will be offered at North Carolina State College March 14 26. Jobs pay 200 to 300 dollars monthly, testers supply their own car, and farmers reimburse mileage. Testers visit member herds once a month to record production and feed data and compute return above feed cost per cow. Applicants should plan to stay at least a year, as dairy records require long term effort.
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Raleigh
N. C. State College
M. FE. Senger
Agricultural Extension Service
Senger
Dairy
Three Vegetable Market Studies Published in North Carolina
Raleigh reports the State College agricultural economics department released three studies on vegetable marketing. The work, done with the U S Department of Agriculture, covers the southeastern United States and southeastern North Carolina. Researchers include R A King and A D Jr, then with the Agricultural Marketing Service and NC Experiment Station.
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Raleigh
State College Agricultural Economics Department
U. Ss. of Agriculture
United States
North Carolina
R. A. King
A. D. Jr
Agricultural Marketing Service
N. C
Seale
Agricultural Extension Ce
TAR HEEL GARDENER PRUNING GUIDANCE FOR SHRUBS AND TREES
This Raleigh gardener advises pruning lightly through the year and saving heavier cuts for flowering shrubs after bloom. He covers pruning methods for grasses vines fruit trees and hedges noting caution with junipers and evergreens and warning against topping trees.
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Raleigh
Millions of Gallons Needed Annually for Road Line Paint
A study estimates more than five million gallons of paint are required each year to replace road white lines across the United States. The finding highlights extensive maintenance needs and budgeting implications for state transportation agencies.
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U.S
Fire losses rise in 1954 report from underwriters
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports U.S. fire losses for 1954 at 870.984 million dollars, up from 903.4 million in 1953 and 784.953 million in 1952.
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U.S
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Penalty on Excess Flue Cured Tobacco Set at 26 Cents
H D Godfrey of the State ASC Office says the 1955 penalty on marketing excess flue cured tobacco is 26 cents per pound, applying to the 1955 crop. He notes the 1954 average price was about 52.7 cents per pound and compares penalties to 21 cents per pound last year.
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H. D. Godfrey
ASC
Godfrey
Congress
Goths
Rey
Steel production share announced for Pennsylvania
A report notes that nearly one third of U.S. steel is produced in Pennsylvania. The statistic highlights the state’s major role in national manufacturing and industrial output.
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United States
Peinsylvania
Farm and animal breeder events sweep through North Carolina
A series of March events across Raleigh Greensboro Statesville and Rocky Mount highlight breed shows sales and training for cattle enthusiasts. Notable items include Purebred Angus and Hereford bull sales Shorthorn spring sale and multiple breed short courses and farm educational meetings. More than 30 000 U.S. tourists visited Ireland in 1954 spending about 200 dollars each.
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Raleigh
N. C
Greensboro
Piedmont
Statesville
Farm Woodlands Sa
N. C. Farm Bureau Educational Meeting
Rocky Mount
U.S
Ireland
Potato grading boosts prices for baking boiling frying uses
Research shows consumers willing to pay more for potatoes graded by purpose baking boiling or frying. This indicates clearer labeling helps buyers choose and firms capture value across formats and markets.
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Lambeth
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Excelsior Institute
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Missouri
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A&p
Sunsweet
Prunes
Crystal
Libbys OR
Delmonte
P.L. Sour
Jane Parker
A&p Pineapple
Sultana
Me. Ac
Nabisco
Cello
North Main ST
South Main ST
TAR Heel Paving CO
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IF. Moore
Clover Brand Dairies
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