Park Broiler Prices Fall as Cattle Markets Rise
Prices for hogs cows bulls and calves fell slightly while broilers moved lower with heavy poultry output. Regional market reports show declines in Georgia Florida Alabama and Nashville with drops in packing plants and farm sales. Cattle prices held steady with varied ranges at Louisville Nashville and Chicago and prime beef quotes rising in some markets. Southeastern fruits and vegetables moved to market with moderate to light volume as shipments declined.
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August Rains Lift Some Crops in Tennessee Report
Tennessee's weekly weather and crop report shows rainfall in mid August easing drought in parts of the state. Pastures and late crops benefited, but late rains reduced corn, tobacco, and hay yields in the eastern half, with barley prospects fair to poor. Tobacco cutting progressed, some counties still harvesting, others half finished. County notes: Grainger reports short pastures and below average tobacco. Hamblen received 1.4 inches, easing drought. Hancock 3.4 inches worsened drought. Hawkins rain too late for corn and tobacco. Sullivan best rain since June. Washington best rain in 4 weeks.
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Tennessee Farmers Corner Science and Poultry Health Notes
Tennessee farmers face rising insect and disease pressure on crops and poultry. The University of Tennessee reports vitamin K in plant fats reduced bleeding in birds, while synthetic feeds and minerals reshape farming costs. Cotton weevils, boll weevils, and cecal coccidiosis drive losses, urging rapid mitigation and continued agricultural research funding.
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Rock Springs Youth Wins Show at Sullivan County Pallet Event
Rock Springs youth Pallets by towell Fish of Rock Springs captured the top award at the Sullivan County 4 H Club Pallet Show held last Thursday. Norman Lee, assistant county agent, announced the prizes and details. The show, staged by Libell Tri City Motor Building, awarded cash prizes to top entrants and highlighted the role of proper inoculation and soil rotation in poultry and legume cultivation. The program emphasizes inoculation, soil health, and future chick rearing, with experts noting milk production impacts where artificial breeding is used.
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East Hawkins Fair Winners Listed In Livestock Show
East Hawkins Fair ledger lists winners from the livestock show at Church Use and surrounding areas. Names include Jim Erwin, Clarence Skelton, Gerald Kincheloe, Perry Davis, and others across cows, heifers, bulls, and calves in various classes.
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Spider Mites Studied at VPI Experiment Station
Blacksburg Virginia researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agricultural Experiment Station study whether fertilizer treatments influence spider mite buildup on low plants. They test methods and seek better control approaches.
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Vpe Agricultural Experiment Station
Blue Lights Attract Night Flying Insects
In a Virginia Piedmont note entomologists at VPI explain yellow lights do not repel insects but are less visible to them. Insects are drawn to blue and ultraviolet light. For fewer bugs at a yard picnic use yellow lighting and place a strong blue light in a remote corner to lure insects away from people areas.
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Farmers Should Apply Nitrogen On Berries
Claude Prince, Sullivan County assistant agent, urges applying nitrogen to strawberries by September 1 as buds form. Broadcast 100 to 200 pounds per acre of granular ammonia citrate and brush leaves off to avoid leaf burn. For home gardens, dilute amounts with water and wash off. Ensure proper spacing, typically six inches, and check bed health. continue every three weeks while new blossoms appear. Details in the bulletin Growing Strawberries in Tennessee at the County Agent's office.
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Sullivan County
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Bris
Geraus
Tennessee
August Weather Fuels Late Tomato Blight Across Virginia
In Blacksburg Virginia cool nights and humid days boost late tomato blight across several counties including Grayson Patrick Bath Montgomery Pulaski and Floyd. Pathologist Feane urges home gardeners to spray weekly with fungicides such as maneb giney or Bordeaux mixture and start before symptoms appear. Blossom end rot is a separate non infectious condition caused by moisture fluctuations. control focuses on soil moisture and organic matter rather than spraying.
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Virginia Dairymen Face Feed Shortage Amid Dry Weather
Virginia dairymen face forage and feed shortages as drought strains pastures and corn. Only western and southwestern counties report usable grazing while Eastern regions report reduced corn and silage concerns. VPI expert Griffith advises stocking hay and alfalfa, preserving tall pastures, and planning for next year if a late winter freeze occurs.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
Willand
Griffith
VPI
Blue Ridge
Bees Could Boost Virginia Apple Harvest Proton Pollination
Blacksburg Virginia fruit expert Pred R Drelling says bees aid pollination and can raise apple yields. Many orchards suffer from insufficient pollination, and a healthy bee colony could address these production problems.
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R. Drelling
Virginia
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