Single Family Farms Still Most Common In America
The Agriculture Department surveyed ownership of farm land across the Great Plains and western states, showing about 830000 farm units with less than 1 percent held by corporations. Family units controlled roughly 92 percent of land, while corporate holdings comprised around 8 percent of total farm and ranch acreage. The study covered North Dakota to New Mexico, a 47 percent share of U.S. farm land.
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America
Ovid A. Martin
Associated Press
Weiler Tlon
Washington
Agriculure Department
Great Plains
North Dakota
South
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Pritam Wales
Great Plains States
Pee
Niue Ldl
Plains States
Prices Advance on Cattle Hogs Broilers in Southern Markets
Atlanta market reports moderate gains for cattle and hogs with some price rises at Nashville and Louisville. Broiler prices recover marginally while sweet potatoes and vegetables trend downward. tobacco season nearing end in Georgia Florida and South Carolina. A Plains land ownership survey notes most land remains in individual ownership despite corporate holdings and details owner demographics and farm sizes.
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Atlanta
Southern
Veslers
Nashville
Atlan
Alabama
Louisville
Caralutus
Chicago
Memphis
IMR
Montgomery
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
North Cayalifa
Virginia
Del-Marin
Birmingham
Atlagia Partners
North Carolina
Gearelh
South Carolina
Georgia - Florida
Middle North Carolina
Community Tree Exhibit Noted At Hawkins County Fair
The McPheeters Bend Community Club tree display drew attention at the Eastern Hawkins County Fair. The scene illustrated branches of community life and farm income, now accounting for about one third of farmers total net income according to a U S Department of Agriculture report.
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Hawkins County
McPheeters Bend
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Moore Cows Lead County DHIA In Output For July
Randy Moore's herd of over 39 cows topped Sullivan County Dairy Herd Improvement Association in July milk production. Allen's herd of 25 cows averaged 1,016 pounds of milk and 38.6 pounds of butterfat per cow, with several top individual producers. Other high herds included B R Harr y and C Warren Gle n or, while the 831 cows in the association averaged 704 pounds of milk and 26.9 pounds of butterfat.
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Randy Moore
Sullivan County Berry Herd Improvement Association
Wille W. J. Allen
Herman Silk
Ihrer
Muse
Allen
B. R. Harri
C. Warren Gleenor
P. J. Skivell
Harrison Opposes Farm Labor Control Plan
Congressman Harrison criticizes proposed federal rules for interstate recruitment of seasonal farm workers in Virginia and beyond. He notes a public hearing set for September 10 and worries the plan imposes arbitrary limits on local employers, labeling the modification of the original proposal as unfavorable.
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Washington
API
Burr P Anrsison
D-Vai
Department of Labor
Virginia
Harrison
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
Honey Used In Some Medicines
Washington report notes honey as a home remedy revival in modern pharmacy. USDA research with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy shows honey enhances palatability and acts as a slow release vehicle for certain medicinal preparations. Findings cite tonics cough medicines and some vitamins stable in honey for weeks.
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Washington
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Sullivan 4-H Clubbers Seek State Honors
Five Sullivan County 4-H members will Demonstrations at the State Roundup in Enosville on Monday. About 500 top 4-H youths from across the state attend the event, with regional winners advancing to Chicago for National 4-H Club Week. Rebels include Vivien Harr Blountville Gail Chase Sullivan Calvin Collins Sullivan Jerry Hite Sullivan Larry Blakes Nelston. registrants Danyee Wagner Haleston Lou Ann McCultey Sullivan Wayne Weaver Blountville Jack Allen McNau Halston. Sullivan County Farms Bureau funds their fees.
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Sullivan County
Enosville
Sullivan Cananans
Vivien Harr
Blountville
GailyGhase
Sullivan
Canning
Calvin Collins
Sullivan Cauty
Danyee Wagner
Halston
Lou Ann Mccultey
Wayne Weaver
Blouncvite
Jack Allen McNau
Sullivan County Farms Bureau
State Far Bureau Policy Meetings Begin Next Week
The Tennessee Farm Bureau launches a year ahead policy series starting August 24 with sessions in John Sevier Hotel at 6 38 p m August 25 Morristown Lite Dutch Diner 6 30 p m August 26 led by president Tom J Hitch. County leaders and committees gather to discuss issues, with no formal action at meetings. later positions may be adopted by the resolutions committee, final reconciliation at the November convention.
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Johnson Cipy
Tennessee Park Bureau
John Sevier
Morristown
Tom J. Hitch
Tennessee Farm Buréaut
Paris
Dilteh
Allie
Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
Mobile Milker Brings Automated Dairy Barns Near
James R. Reid reports on a new mobile milking machine tested at Shelby County Penal Farm in Tennessee. The self contained unit moves among cows, milks them in minutes, cools milk, and reduces labor and gear costs. Designer FeuIdolph Jones says one machine could serve many dairies, allowing farmers to invest in more cows. Estimated equipment cost runs around 35,000 dollars.
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James R. Reid
Memphis
Tennessee
Feu
Idolph Jones
Caw
Jones
Iminy
Lui
Shelby Coun Fenrl
White Jones
Shelby
County
Miz
Europe Uses Sabs For U S Burley
LEXINGTON Ky Directors of two burley tobacco wraps report European cigarette makers are using substitutes for American burley Italian and Japanese burley are most common. Frank Snodgrass said European firms add substitutes at deal time citing higher American prices and hope for price stability in the U S market.
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Lexington
Frank Snodgrass
Durley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Agsn
Burley and
Dark Seaf Tobacco Export Assn
Sundgrass
Europe
Sandgrass
Tennessee farmers urged banks to boost intermediate credit
The Associated Press reports Tennessee bankers call for more intermediate term farm loans to fund machinery, equipment, and refinancing. W B Miller of First National Bank Johnson City cites a rising farm credit need based on an ABA summary, noting 60 percent of production credit originates with banks and that real estate and nonreal estate loans support ongoing operations.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
W. Bopanks
Tennnessee
Make Miller
Hamillisreer Farm Loans
Federal Land Credit Associations
Jending Institutions
Mi Tee
Liveslo J
Sid
Most Hungarian Peasants Prefer Collective Farms
In Gyder Hungary farmers show mixed views as opinions shift toward collective farms, with many peasants questioning the traditional rural model and debating the proper place of farming in the economy. Local discussions reflect uncertainty about efficiency, autonomy, and future livelihoods.
Students urged to consider agriculture as a career
Wallington AP reports farm leaders urge students to view agriculture as a viable future. The piece discusses engineering, science, and business roles, noting growing demand for engineers in farm machinery and the expansion of agricultural fields including research, industry, education, and services. It cites Dr. Roger B Corbett of New Mexico State University on science training and labor needs.
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Wallington AP
Wan
Roger B Corbett
New Mexico State University
Thas
Ise
Assi
Earl L. Butz
Agriculure
Wool Crop Smaller This Year in Tennessee and Nation
The Federal-State Crop Reporting Service estimates Tennessee wool production at 1,562,000 pounds for 1939, down 5 percent from last year but 15 percent above the 1948-1951 average. Nationally, wool shorn and to be shorn in 1959 is about 351,929,000 pounds on a greasy basis, up 5 percent from 1958 and 1 percent above the average.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Gian Tis
Sullivan Soil Conservation District Enrolls 194 Acres At Research Farm
Spring House Pennsylvania report on Sullivan County Soil Conservation District with 194 acres in crops and weeds at the research farm. It details crop coverage including alfalfa grasses potatoes and corn and notes wooded and open drain projects and district governance. The article also covers a commemorative soil conservation stamp and remarks by officials on weed control and ongoing agricultural research.
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Sullivan County
Servation
Bailey
Ox Spring House
UPI
Tion Servier
H.C Green
Millsapore
Tie
Paul O'Dell
Oflhonoring Soil Conservation Du'ty
Pennsylvania
Blountville
Oscar Bailey
Swtivan Tricis
John ‘ King
Holstontian
Hawkins
Fawn
Wesley
Herbert Muiils
Bloff City
Rap.j
Arichem Corp
R. Harr
Bristol
Ji City
S. D
America
Atulf
Coveryday
Ani Jole
G. EB. Blackman
Oxford University
Amcricm
Blackman
United States
Great Britain
Robert Neally
Amber
Bleckerman
Amichem
John E. Gallagher
Sheep Fit In Well For Many Farmers Around Tennessee
Tennessee sheep farming is described as prosperous by UT Agricultural Extension officials. Agricultural economist Kugena Ambi notes high returns per animal versus other meats while spring land prices rise and wool prices stay above 1958. Powell of the Extension Service cites early spring feed costs and market prices around $1.63 to $2 per hundredweight, higher than last year.
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Enoxville
Tennessee
Capes
Sarviere
Powell
Across the Counter and Liability Insurance Ad Policy
A fragmentary ad piece discusses lawsuits and damages from accidents, noting Americans' eagerness to sue and advocating liability insurance. It mentions Moore & Walker Inc at 111 Broad Street as an independent agent offering insurance, loans, and real estate services.
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Moore & Walker, Inc
Broad Street
National Association Insurance
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