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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1958
Page
5
Raleigh report notes white corn prices peak due to 1957 short supply. Everett Nichols of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service says high prices should spur 1958 white corn production. He adds white corn primarily serves milling and does not compete with yellow corn for feed, and prices may fall once milling demand stabilizes.
North Carolina State College developed the Polled Dorset sheep strain by Lemuel Goode, an assistant professor of animal husbandry. Seventy years of breeding led to the first rams being sent to ten states this spring, linking all Polled Dorset lineages to North Carolina.
Dairy specialist Marvin E. Senger says many cows are unprofitable due to feeding and care costs. Keeping production records helps identify cows to cull and improve herd efficiency. Several record plans exist through county farm agents, with Weight-A-Day-A-Month suitable for small operators.
H V Mangum reports a sharp rise in forest tree planting and forestry practices in North Carolina from 1956 to 1957. Acreage and farms using ACP measures increased, boosting soil erosion protection and timber stands while stressing continued planting to sustain the state’s lumber and naval stores industries.
Raleigh reports Tar Heel tobacco growers face renewed pest pressure as cool wet weather boosts midge and crane fly larvae in plant beds. Dr. H E Scott of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service advises treating beds with DDT or parathion as soon as seedlings emerge to limit damage.
J L Nicholson of the state ASC office says plans to identify discount varieties will continue into 1958 with half rate support for eligible grades. Farmers harvesting discounted types will receive limited support marketing cards and must certify if such varieties are grown. False certification risks criminal and civil penalties. changes allowed via county ASC committees with new certification issued. Field determinations will be made by county ASC staff and variety identification specialists.
The couple's separation was announced earlier and in her suit she seeks custody of their children Diana nine and John six.
Greensboro report notes E H Phibbs of Brown Summit and Guilford County Agent E H Taylor advise against spreading resources thin. Phibbs argues a 100 yard bed per acre is wasteful and that 1000 square yards can yield 22 acres with proper management and weed and insect control.
Rudolf Friml, renowned for composing the light operas The Firefly and Rose Marie, is also celebrated as a distinguished concert pianist.
Fragmentary note references a state ASC committee case concerning how tobacco acreage is measured. The readable text hints at official action or deliberation but provides no specifics on parties, dates, or outcomes.
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