State Farm Sales Gain Highlighted in 1968 Receipts
Tennessee cash receipts from tart marketings in 1968 totaled 623.15 million, up 19.61 million from 1967, with livestock and livestock products driving gains. Cattle and calves led receipts at 24.7 percent, dairy products 17.3, tobacco 13.1, soybeans 9.5, cotton including cottonseed 7.25, eggs 5.45, and chickens 3.7. For the first five months of 1969, cash receipts from farm marketing were estimated at 176.30 million, livestock at 137.31 million, crops at 39.23 million.
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Crumsan
Stalk shredder advised against hornworms by UPI
A fragmented report notes North Carolina State University extension entomology specialist Hubert Robertson endorses using a stalk shredder as the best remedy for hornworms on tobacco. The text mentions harvest end, limited pesticide numbers, and low pesticide usage this year.
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United Press International
North Carolina
Tobacco
Robertson
Hubertson
Alfalfa Weevil Not Major Problem Now
Alfalfa weevil has not been a major problem in spring alfalfa growth. The decline is linked to resistant Tean and Weevichek varieties and farmer preference for high quality hay. Proper harvest timing, stand health, and winter growth are crucial, with research noting budding issues if cut too late.
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Blacksburg
Tennessee Reports Record Calf Crop for 1969
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service pegs 1969 calf crop at 1,109,000 head, up 2 percent from 1968 and a state record. There are 1,274,000 cows and heifers two years old and older on Tennessee farms as of Jan 4, up 2 percent. National calf drop estimated at 44,473,000 head, up 1 percent with the South region showing the greatest gain. Texas leads states with a 45 percent larger calf crop.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
South’ Atlantic
South Central States
Texas
Monon Favorite Wheat Variety Dominates Tennessee Acreage
NASHVILLE The leading wheat variety grown on Tennessee farms in 1909 was Monon, planted on 49 percent of total acreage, a rise from 19 percent in 1964. The report notes shifts in calf and other crop figures across western states and discusses weed control trends and herbicide use as cheaper, more effective than hand labor.
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Gosset
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Central
California
Montana
Knox
Vermont
Bhiboy
New York
Gaasel
4 H Chatter Delagare County Leaders Return From Exchange
Delaware County 4 H members recount a nine day exchange visit starting in Kentucky and Indiana, touring Manchester and Wisconsin with farm tours, picnics, dances, and Rotary hospitality. They praise Iowa agriculture, vow to share experiences, and credit leaders Mrs Lane, Mrs Wagree, Mrs Hannigan, and Mrs Henninger for organizing the trip.
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Manchester
Iowa
Delaware County
Air State
Mwe
Dmr
Nor Adit
Jack Lane
Harald Wagree
Roy Hannigan
Warren Henninger
August reflections on summer memories and garden yields
Country ByEWELL GARDNER reflects on August as a bittersweet bridge between seasons. He notes a busy pleasant summer with tomatoes peppers and a burst of beans while potatoes are dug and plans sowing turnips greens and sweet corn for mid September. He describes cicadas kalydids frogs and night sounds, and observes children resisting the school reopening while valuing family time and home security.
Remembrance of a Child’s Departure For School
A narrator recalls leaving home for school after a holiday of lasting warmth. He remembers being eleven, the pull of Mama’s farewell on the porch, and the momentary return for lunch before rejoining classmates. Affectionate maternal memory and a reflection on busy minds retrieving a past moment.
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Ant
Will
Eros
Mama
Church Hill 4-H Poultry Champion to Represent Tennessee
Church Hill 4 H member Larry Byinglon, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Byinglon, will represent Tennessee at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago from November 30 to December. He earned state honors in poultry at the State Hl Roundup in Knoxville with a demonstration Quality yes and is a 4 H District winner. A senior at Church Hill High School, he has eight years in 4 H work, exchanged to Manitoba in 1967, hosted a Canadian student last year, and attended the National Junior Fact Finding Conference in Kansas City. He belongs to the Hawkins County 441 Honor Club and District All Stars, plays baritone, and attends Church Will Baptist Church where he sings in the youth choir. He helps in the family business, Kacy Jones Tax Service.
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Church
Lary Byinglon
Alts
Fred Byingloty
Churely Mil
Tennessee
Chicago
Larry
Knoxville
Church Hill High School
Manitoba
Canada
Temwester
Kansas City
Hawkins County
Baptist Church In
Church Will
Farm Equipment Show Plans Taking Shape
Richmond plans for Electra Age 70 exhibit in January with 14,000 farmers expected. The three day event at the Richmond Illinois Arena aims to showcase irrigation, material handling, feeding systems, pumps, drying equipment, silage and manure handling, garden tractors, and more from firms nationwide to help farmers compare and decide on new equipment.
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Richmond
Electra Age
Carolina
Washington
Virginia
Ohio
New York
Georgia
Wisconsin
Maryland
Illinois
Electra Ag
Harald Dohnson
Electra
Electric and Power Company
Tolwell
Valley View Farms
Jackson St
Kingsport
Silaj
American Pollad
Nereford
Farmers Can Association
Kansas City
U S Farmers Borrow Billions In A Year
U S Farm credit system loans outstanding reached a new high by June 30. Governor Jaenke cited an 8.2 percent year over year increase in loans while noting the third straight year of slower growth due to high interest rates. Farmers rely on credit to modernize and expand operations amid rising costs and price pressures.
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Washington
B. A. Jaenke
Karn Credit Administration
Ehough
Jaenke
Jaenke Gall
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Farm Report
Warlan Wiute
Muldlebore
Roberson
Corrick
Carrick
ESSEE
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jSscoerate Extension Agronomist
Monon
Jon M. Barker
Fiat
Delagare Couny
Ova
Dave Altogetter
Inia
Kentucky
Indianape
Nna
Philipi
Manchest
County
Tre Work
Phillips
Lawa
Gardner
Larry Byington
Church Hill
The
Kacy Jones
Valley View
Nereford Group
U.S
Call
Bhitae
Coe
Baeduta
Moore
Witeax
Cap'nighin
Caan Eae Meese
Sk Be
Ane Parker
Jane Parker
eRe
Eunah Retl
ABP
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ASP
Karcoal
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