Aud-South swine experiment shows crossbreeds outperforming others
Soale widespread changes may be made by the Aud South swine Industry as the rest of an experiment reveals cross bred hogs outperform fibre ity per cent and crossbreds show higher carcass yields 16 pounds average 1 309 pounds per hog plus better litter size and daily gain. Farmers urged to adjust practices including bedding and housing changes to reduce waste injuries and improve pen cleanliness and moisture control.
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Soale
Former 4-H Alumni Honored in National Recognition Program
Kenneth H. Anderson explains the 4-H Alumni Recognition program begun in 1883 to honor former 4-H members who achieved career success and community leadership. About 900 have been honored. awards cover certificates plaques and a gold key for national winners at the Chicago congress.
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Kenneth H. Ande
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Conpeative Fextevision Service
Anderson
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation
Plant Food Division
Little Rock
Arkansas
Chicago
Olin Mathieson
Sonybe
Pelleting Improves Growth and Feed Return in Chick Diets
University of Tennessee poultry researchers report pelleted high protein, high energy diets boost broiler growth and reduce feed cost versus mash. Tests compare 31 percent protein 920 calorie and 25 percent protein 5090 calorie rations with mash, 1/8 inch pellets, and ground pellets. Pelleted feed reduced total feed needed per pound of live broiler, increasing dollar returns.
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University of Tennessee
BR. P. Mitchell
G. EB. Gott
U. T. Poultry Department
Virginia Tech finds ancient Indian burial remains in Roanoke Valley
Three VPI faculty members with biology staff unearthed a grave in the Roanoke Valley believed to be a male Sioux related burial. The skeleton wore a necklace of 140 canine teeth and 49 shell beads, with tools and antler remains nearby. Researchers seek more artifacts to learn if bison once lived in Virginia.
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Blacksburg
Roanoke Valley
VPI Staffio
VPI Bine Heay
Jang
B. §. McGinnes
FB. M. Raflensperber
G. Tillman
Skelton
Raffensperher
VPI
J H
Mosby
Biology
Masby
Virginia
VMI
Parlinen
Lex
Crop Prospects Improve Across U S Agriculture Board Report
Crop Prospects improved as a whole, with total crop production on August 1 within 3 percent of the 1938 record. Feed grains equal 1958 tonnage. corn gains offset declines in oats, barley, and sorghum. Sorghum grain down 17 percent from 1958, at 508 million bushels. wheat at 419 million bushels, above ten year average by 3 percent. cotton forecast 14,815,000 bales, up 28 percent from last year, with yield 474 pounds per acre the highest on record.
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Crop Reporting Board
U. 5
Department of Agriculture
Asus
Iowa Farmer Happy Over Khrushchev’s U.S. Visit
In Coon Rapids, Iowa, Roswell Garst, a leading seed corn innovator, welcomes Nikita Khrushchev’s planned U.S. visit. Garst has hosted Soviet leaders before and sees the trip as a chance to promote world peace and raise agricultural productivity. He notes his hybrid seed program, farm holdings, and Garst Seed Company operations, including a large Corn nucleus and demonstration program.
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Coon Rapids
Iowa
Cool Rapids
Roswell Garst
Eisenhow
Garst
United States
Khrash
Irom Iehrustechev
Jie
Pre Mier
Soviet Union
Garse Hadith Karasbechev
Kremlin
Sal
Itm
Gatal
Dub
Thomas Hy
Copa Rapids
Area Farms Bull Dominates West Virginia Fair Honors
Aberdeen Angus bull owned by Keefauver Bros Farm led a strong showing at the Lewisburg fair cattle show. The herd sire from Allan Dale Farms and White Oak Spring Farms earned champion and reserve titles, with offspring collecting 14 blue ribbons and grand and reserve champion female awards. Shown among 23 herds from four states, the combined show herd of these farms ranks among the South’s top exhibitors.
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Keefauver Bros
White Oak Spring
Ghithows Va
Allandale ParkSport
G. Af. Wheel. Hex
Allandale
Mi Iseason
Furie
Lexington
Moses Hi Eehinereith
Keclawer Bros
Jonesboro
Whealer
Lewisbure
Moses HI Efleenmoreith
County Farmers Receive Tree Farm Certificates in Sullivan County
Sullivan County farmers Bruce Anderson of Kingsport and S. Ramsey of Piney Flats were awarded Tree Farm Certificates by the Tennessee Tree Farm Committee after a summer forestry meeting. The program honors private landowners for responsible forest management and continuous timber production, with backing from the Forest Industries, Tennessee Division of Forestry, TVA, and the Agricultural Extension Service.
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Clan Tectucas Sie
Sullivan County
Tennessee Tree Farm Committee
Duckign
John 8
Tyler
Tennessee True Farm
Forest Industries
Tennessee Division of Forestry
Tennessee Valley Authority
Agricultural Extension Service
Schivan County
Paul J. Gates
Mead Corporation
Armen
Plan Turkeys Park For School Program
The department outlines a school lunch plan using ready-to-cook frozen turkeys and frozen ground pork to supply Lor national school lunch programs. Last fall 1958 frozen turkeys were bought and well received by Wilder and Kwich supervisors. Current plans aim to purchase about six million pounds of pork with offers in September and deliveries planned over September to October.
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Sgriguiture
Wilder
Kwich
Washington
Late Tobacco Should Be Allowed To Fully Ripen
Suillvan County Farm Agent McClain urged farmers to let late tobacco fully ripen before cutting and to avoid crowding cuts in the barn. He noted recent rains aid growth but hot humid weather could hinder curing, and warned moisture could cause decay if air space between leaves is insufficient. He also advised completing alfalfa, orchard grass, and clover bed seeding by September 16th to 20th.
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Suilvan County
McClain
Furty Nyen
McCleln
Late Summer Lawn Seeding Advice From Experiment Station
Late summer lawn seeding improves results over spring, advises a Kentucky expert. Use soil tests, water, and proper seed depth. plant a single grass species, cover lightly with straw, and avoid rolling. Do not seed when soil is wet. expect germination in about ten days. US agriculture figures show ink production below the prior year’s level.
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Wnterwood
Anyonoutst
Kentucky
Missouri
Spray The Nest To Kill Wasps
Washington AP reports agriculture officials advise careful wasp control by sealing entrance cells and spraying nests after dark. Readers are cautioned against unsafe methods and urged to follow product directions and safety guidelines.
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Washington
Tap Agriculture Departant
Fair Will Open Sent 3inLee Fair Will Open Sent
Fair in Pennington Gap Virginia features a three day fair with a Saturday night harness class and a Friday open contest. Entries include horses from Rita Tennessee and Kentucky with John Bush judging and Dev J Linnaham as engineer with the official Veterinarian.
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Pennington Gap
Owsery
Tennessee
John Bush
Dev J. Linnaham
Penplygtoy Gi
Engmisier Widh
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