Sullivan County 4-Hers Study Government in National Short Course
Ten 4-H members from Sullivan County spent seven days in Washington D C attending the National Citizenship Short Course. They stayed on campus at the University of Maryland and at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase Maryland. Delegates held discussions on local state and national government and toured government offices in the capital. Attendees included David Overbay Richard Price Kathleen Lane Ruth Ann Garst Evelyn Wagner Patsi Barnes Rena Robinette Ann Jones Susan Jones and Teddy Tate of Holston.
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David Overbay
Kathleen Lane
Ruth Ann Garst
Evelyn Wagner
Patsi Barnes
Rena Robinette
Sullivan County
Washington, D.C
University of Maryland
University
Chevy Chase
Richard Price
Blountville Club
Ann Jones
Susan Jones
Teddy "Ate
Holston
Beefs cattle mineral needs highlighted at sales
United Press International reports on supplementary calcium and phosphorus for cattle. Williams urges free access to a mineral mix including salt, lime, and dried meal to prevent deficiencies, noting salt as the essential, cheapest mineral. Boar sales include purebred gifts, with half the lot passing soil tests and potential meat type sires. UNC says North Carolina soybean harvest may reach a new record near one million acres.
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The
North Carolina
Half State's Soil Needs More Lime
The university warns of insect threats to crops and urges lime soil treatment, with field inspections and autumn sampling advised. UT Extension notes 20 tested animals and soil tests needed, cost-sharing available via ASCS. two demonstration sales set for Aug 30 at Trenton and Aug 31 at Cookeville fairgrounds.
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Tennessee
North Carolina
University of
Howard Small
North Am
Carolina State University
Sullivan Insects
Tennessee and Conservation Service Office
Trenton
Cookeville Fairgrounds
James G. O'Nead
Hampshire
Yorkshire
4 H Chatter Highlights Local 4 H Awards and Classes
Evelyn Wagner of Holston placed runner up in the District Dress Revue earning a cash award and ribbon and also finished in the top five in the Fairest of the Fair at Sullivan County Fair in Blountville. A week of sewing and fashion construction classes for junior members starts today at Blountville High School with leaders Linda Tallman Jade Pecktol and Evelyn Wagner assisting.
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Evelyn Wagner
Holston
Evelyn
Sullivan County & & I
Blountville
Blountville High School
Linda Tallman
Jade Pecktol
Dee-Dee Harklerand
Avoca
Kaye Greene
Shirley Shaffer
Nancy
J. Fred Johnson Memorial Liberary
Kingsport
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
Sullivan County
Kroxville
Bee Business Improves in State
Nashville officials report Tennessee beekeepers show improved prospects this year. Crop data indicates July 1 colony numbers at 86 percent of normal, 4 percent higher than last year, while nectar plants reach 5 percent of normal, 10 percent above a year ago.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Farming Still Dominates Sullivan County Land Use
Sullivan County with a population over 120,000 remains largely agricultural. A Soil Conservation Service survey shows 180,785 of 264,990 acres as agricultural while 83,555 acres are non agricultural, including urban build out, federal land, and water. East Tennessee overall remains mainly agricultural despite rapid growth.
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Sullivan County
Cittes
Sullivan
Soil Conservation Service
East Tennessee
State Agriculture Department
Knox
Knoxville
Hamilton
Chattanooga
Knox County
Hamilton County
Hawkins County
Upper East Tennessee
Mineral supplements boost beef cattle health in summer
Sullivan County agent J W Melsin urges mineral supplementation as pastures fade. Cattle need major minerals especially salt for productivity. calcium and phosphorus can be added in several forms. A free‑choice mix of steamed bone meal, ground limestone, and salt is recommended, with a covered feeder near water and shade to reduce waste.
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United Press International
Beeg
John Willians
Williams
Sullivan County
J. W. Me
McClain
Time To Apply Nitrogen To Strawberries Now
Sullivan County agent Claude Prince urges timing nitrogen applications for strawberries and corn silage. He notes higher corn silage value if harvested at full dent stage and recommends 125 to 200 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre, with final nitrogen in August or early September to support leaves roots and fruit buds while avoiding burn.
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Sullivan County
Claude Prince
Prince
Sullivan
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