Westmoreland Named Southwestern District Agent
Mrs Myrtle H Westmoreland of Iredell County is named to succeed Esther G Willis as Southwestern District Agent State Home Agent Ruth Current announced. A Plymouth native and East Carolina College alumna, she joined the Extension Service in 1947 after roles in Farmers Home Administration and Dairy Council work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Myrtle H. Westmoreland
Iredell County
Esther G. Willis
Southwestern
Ruth Current
Westmoreland
Plymouth
K. R. Hopkins
Hopkins
East Carolina College
Tobacco Insect Control Saves North Carolina Farmers Big Losses
North Carolina aims at 100 insect pests as D Jones of State College reports the 1952 insecticide program saved farmers 375 million dollars on more than 700000 acres of tobacco and other crops. Boll weevil and hornworms impacted fields but drought and careful checks reduced damage. County agents logged extensive field work and thousands of calls supported entomology efforts.
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Raleigh
Bildollar
D. Jones
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
North Carolina
Jones
Hes
Watauga
Coming Events for March at Various North Carolina Towns
A list of events includes Western Jersey Parish in Waynesville on March 23, Grain Marketing School in Randolph on March 24, Greater Mecklenburg Jersey Parish in Shelby on March 24, Negro Speaking Contest state finals in Greensboro on March 25, Negro State Council of Home Demonstration Clubs in Raleigh on March 25, Grain Marketing School in Guilford on March 25, Silo Demonstration School in Davie on March 25, Grain Marketing School in Davidson on March 27, and a Marketing School event in Stokes on March 31 with other entries noted as incomplete.
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Western Jersey Parish
Waynesville
Randolph
Greater Mecklenburg Jersey Parish
Shelby
Greensboro
Negro State Council of Home
Meres
Raleigh
Guilford
Davie
Davidson
Mae
A. Ane
Stokes
Rural Churches Seek $12,200 in Development Awards
North Carolina leads with about 130 churches joining the Town and Country Church Development Program, part of a Sears Roebuck Foundation effort administered by Emory University. The plan awards up to 66 cash prizes totaling 12,200 with a top Rural Church of the Year in the South receiving 1,000.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Town and Country School of
Emory University
Atlanta
Sears Roebuck Foundation
L. R.,harrill
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Harrill
South
Georgia
Tar Heel
L. R. Harrill
Ricks Hall
N. C. State College
Cowing Down Bull Pranks End in Nose Ring Show
A Columbia demonstration by 4-H and FFA youths on cowing a bull ends with the animal bolting as workers probe its nose. No injuries occur. the bull wears a nose ring, and the scene shows an exaggerated display of emotion.
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Columbia
4-H
FFA
Record Milk Output Sets January High and Crop Outlook
Milk production on farms reached a January record of 8.7 billion pounds, while spring vegetable supplies are expected to rise about 7 percent from 1952. The European corn borer has been detected in 1,503 counties across 37 states.
New weed killer hype meets garden reality in North Carolina
A Raleigh column warns against overhyping maleic hydrazide as a miracle lawn and hedge treatment. The chemical has not been tested on grasses or shrubs at the North Carolina Experiment Station, though used elsewhere since 1949, often delaying growth or reducing yields, with no proven home-use guidance yet.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Experiment Station
Plum Curculio Emerges as Spring Arrives in North Carolina
Raleigh report notes plum curculio emergence from hibernation as spring begins. N C State College entomology head Clyde F. Smith urges peach growers to start treatments with parathion or EPN 300, especially where frost may have damaged crops. He says curculios emerge with two to three days above 90 degrees and recommends targeting outer rows near woods and monitoring insect appearance.
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Raleigh
Clyde F. Smith
N. C. State College
Smith
N. C. Agricultural Experiment Station
Aromatic Tobacco Production booklet released for Tar Heel farmers
A new 12 page publication Aromatic Tobacco Production issued by North Carolina State College Agricultural Extension Service outlines latest methods for growing curing and planting the aromatic Turkish tobacco. The revision by H Crouse updates a 1949 Duke University authorship and is available through county agents or the Publications Department Raleigh NC.
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Raleigh
Tar Heel
N. C
North Carolina
South
H. Crouse
Agricultural Extension Service
R. R. Darkis
J. R. Mattison
Duke University
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
North Carolina hosts foreign students during Easter holidays
North Carolina home demonstration club women invite foreign students into rural homes for Easter. Ruth Current notes clubs promote citizenship and international relations through hosting and sharing meals and worship. Northampton County is among early supporters with six women already signed to welcome students.
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Raleigh
Ruth Current
North Carolina
International Farm Youth Exchange
Home
Pen Pal
Northampton County
Geraldine Stevenson
Northampton
Stevenson
Corn borer loss and Guernsey cow size facts
The record notes that the European corn borer destroyed about 53 million bushels of U S corn in 1952. It also states Guernsey cows should reach 550 pounds and a 57 inch girth before breeding.
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United States
Guernsey
Shortage Seen in North Carolina Sweet Potato Seed Stock
North Carolina faces a seed stock shortage for the 1953 sweet potato crop. H M Covington of the state Extension Service warns growers must use stored seed stock and practice selection and seed treatment. He outlines four key traits for Porto Rico seed and urges treating with Semesan Bel to prevent disease. Detailed guidance appears in Extension Circular No. 353.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Henry M. Covington
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Covington
Porto Rico
Agricultural Extension Service
N. C. State College
New Milking Guidance Folder From North Carolina State College
The Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State College releases an eight page folder titled Steps To Good Milking. Prepared by George Batt, R. Marley, and J. A. Arey, the guide promotes sound milking practices and proper equipment to prevent Mastitis, including strip cups and clean utensils. Copies are available through county agents or by writing Extension Folder No. 99 to the Department of Publications.
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Raleigh
Agricultural Extension Service
N. C. State College
George Att, Jr
R. Marley
J. A. Arey
State College
Department of Publications, Agriculture Extension Service
Price supply on chemicals won’t change
Raleigh reports decontrol of probes on chemicals is not expected to affect the supply or price of insecticides fungicides or other agricultural chemicals. Industry officials say prices stay well below ceilings and North Carolina farmers are urged to stock a small supply to avoid a possible June shortage.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
George D. Jones
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Tar Heel
DDT price cuts noted in tobacco control mixups
Jones noted reductions in the price of DDT amid ongoing discussions of pesticide mixtures including toxaphone BHC Aldrin and DDT for tobacco control. The fragment suggests price changes reflect adjustments in chemical formulations used for crop protection.
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Jones
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