Animal fats replace corn in cattle rations in NC study
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station researchers show 5 percent fat in fattening beef diets yields faster gains. In 141 days, fat-fed cattle gained 32 pounds more per animal and about 0.25 pounds daily, with similar or lower feed use, and slightly higher carcass finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
E. R. Ck
T. Blumer
E. A. Dillard
W. L. Brown
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station
North Carolina
Barrick
Fed
Charlotte
State's Small Grain Fields Inspected for Certification
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association field workers inspect 5714 acres on 200 farms across 43 counties for seed certification eligibility. Over 160 farmers applied, with Taylor wheat and Anderson wheat among grains examined, Atlas 66 the largest acreage rise, and oats showing notable gains in Victorgrain 48-93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
Fort W. McLaughlin
Crop Improveme Association
McLaughn
McLaughlin
Taylor
Anderson
Coker
Atlas
Chancellor
Thorne
Atlas 66
Arlington
Tips on Making Farms Less Hazardous For North Carolina
Safety guidance from a Raleigh feature notes farm accidents kill workers at thrice the rate of industrial jobs. It urges hazard recognition at home and on farms, emphasizes stove and burn risks for all ages, and calls for practical fixes to reduce injuries nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
United States Department of Agriculture
Hot Weather Brings Woe For State's Poultrymen
NC State College expert R S Dearstyne warns hot weather forces changes in poultry houses to maintain egg production. Increase ventilation, avoid crowding, monitor for external parasites, and adjust at night to keep hens comfortable and profitable during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
R. S. Dearstyne
Department of
Poultry Science
N. Ctate College
North Carolina farm scene shows strong crop prospects
Reports from Surry, Alleghany, Wilkes, Lincoln and Catawba counties indicate a favorable spring with healthy tobacco plants, ample pastures and rising livestock efforts. Growers expect full allotments, beekeeping in orchards improves pollination, and streams of wheat and berries promise solid returns amid 25 million acre cuts in corn, cotton and wheat.
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Raleigh
Piedmont
Foothill
North Carolina
Neill Smith
Surry
W. W. Holder
Elkin
Route 1
Holder
James B. Caudill
Surry County
Emerson Black
Alleghany County
Guy Duncan
Duncan
Wilkes
Asa Kerley
Taylorsville
Kerley
North Carolina Wheat Farmers Face Possible Losses
Raleigh report warns NC wheat farmers may lose up to 75 cents per bushel if selling at harvest. F R Keith ASC committee chair urges on farm or commercial storage to access CCC loan support. He notes a 1954 grain crop increase and calls for quick storage assessment and possible metal bin purchases.
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Carl van Deman
Kerley
Lincoln County
Lincoln
George Stoudemire
Carl Cox
Shelby
Route 2
Fred Setzer
Oliver's Cross
Raleigh
Tar Heel
F. R. Keith
ASC
North Carolina
ASC County
Keith
Omaha
Neb
Midwest
CCC
Armyworm Threat Reaches North Carolina Crops
State College entomologists George Jones and H. E. Scott report armyworms damaging 75 acres of pasture in Pamlico County and scattered barley fields near Statesville and Asheville. They warn of potential injury to clover and legume seedlings, urge vigilant scouting, caution against hay cutting, and recommend DDT or toxaphene spray or dust with livestock kept off treated areas for a week.
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George Jones
H. E. Scott
State College
North Carolina
Pamlico
Statesville
Asheville
Jones
Scott
Gros
Tar Heel Gardener by John H Harris
Raleigh reader T M Wilson of Garnettsville grows a one tenth acre garden that feeds a family of four. From 132 tomato plants he produced fresh tomatoes all summer canned 25 quarts and sold 381 pounds for 83 dollars 65 cents. He sold berries baskets of two pounds at 50 cents each and kept a freezer filled from summer harvests. His garden included mustard onions corn cabbage potatoes radishes beets carrots squash cucumbers cantaloupes tomatoes snapbeans and okra. He stakes and prunes to one stalk and mulches to improve yields.
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Raleigh
T. M. Wilson
Garnet Te 1
Wilson
30000 NC Farmers Yet to Take Soil Samples
About 30 000 North Carolina farmers have not submitted required soil samples under the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program. H D Godfrey says samples are needed to determine lime requirements, with waivers for some counties. The State Soil Testing Laboratory expects to clear backlogs soon and urges mailings to the Raleigh laboratory.
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N.C
Raleigh
North Carolina
H. D. Godfrey
Warren
Franklin
Wake
Harnett
Hoke
Scotland
Washington
State Soil Testing Laboratory
Godfrey
Soil Testing Laboratory
State Agricultural Building
Frey
Coming Events May 17 to 23 at Winston-Salem and nearby
A sequence of events listed include Guernsey Sale of the South in Winston Salem May 17, Angus Sale in Enka May 18, Negro Extension Conference in Brinks May 18 20, Commercial Flower Growers Short Course at State College May 19 20, State Extension Conference in Winston Salem May 19 21, Fat Stock Shows with Sanford and Hendersonville May 20 and National 4H Club on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Sale
South
Winston-Salem
Enka
Brinks
State College
Minors on Farms: Illegal to Hire Under 16 During School Hours
North Carolina farm managers were told it is unlawful to employ children under 16 on farms while school is in session and crops are shipped out of state. The rule applies only during school hours. working before after school or on holidays is allowed, with records required for minors under 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Wiliam L. Turner
State College Extension Service
Rou
Samme
Eden
Milk price support: 10 percent bought by CCC
During the marketing year end March 31 the equivalent of 10 percent of the nation's total milk production was purchased by the Commodity Credit Corporation through the price support programs.
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Ommodity Credit Corporation
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United States
Agricultural Comment
Comage
Baleion
N. C
N. Main St
West End
G. C. Meeks
Strand Products Co
St. Clinton
Chicago
John H. Harris
Tzom Acting
New York
TED
Columbus County
Lennons
Wake Forest
Service TO
Inston
Alton A. Lennon
James Clontz
MGR
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