Gambill Sees Dairying Outlook as Most Promising in 1960
UT extension economist Eugene Gambill reports Tennessee dairying has the most promising outlook among major livestock for 1960. He predicts dairy consumption and supply will balance, supporting milk prices, with cows culled and better management shaping plans. Beef price-driven culling and shift to beef raise 1960 gross milk sales and returns.
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Knoxville
Tennessee
Eugene Gambill
UT Extension Service
Gambill
Dasry
Mii
Ford
Ihncome
Farm Bureau Plans Group Aiding Marketing Across Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation approved establishing a national marketing association to coordinate price, supply, and demand data. It aims to aid farmers in planning production, support local bargaining, and possibly negotiate with processors and distributors. The convention also urged changes to wheat programs, explored price support reforms, and discussed long term farm income stabilization.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farker
Federation
Melion
Eisenhower
Sail Bank
Tennessee Farm Economics Ahead of 1960 Outlook
A University of Tennessee agricultural economist predicts higher farm costs offset by rising farm income through 1960. Eugene Gambill cites aging equipment, rising production inputs, and utility expenses as key cost increases while farm prices trend up about 7 percent. He warns diversified enterprises will better shield farmers from income drops as costs climb.
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University of Tennessee
United States
de Eugene Gambill
Tennessee
1959 Brought Disappointments To Nation's Agriculture Picture
Washington AP reports 1950 saw farm prices fall further and income drop about 15 percent from 1948. Costs rose for machinery and other inputs as surpluses grew, farm assets slightly increased but growth slowed. Economists predict 1960 may see continued price and income challenges with no clear government action.
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Washington
Nah Ane
Agnyan Farm Bureau Federation
Ske
Winter Injury Destroys Leaves on Plants at VPI
Dr. R H Gruennhagen plant pathologist at Virginia Tech warns winter injury is often confused with damage from sun bacteria or insects. Cold temperatures and wet conditions weaken tender plants making them susceptible to frost rather than fertilization in fall. Water during rain and protect bases to reduce damage.
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Blacksburg
R. H. Gruennhagel
VPI
Suni
Gruerhagen Antes
Jose
Sony
Oak Glen Club Names New President and Officers
Oak Glen Club elected Frank Broone as president at last week’s meeting. Weldon Sevice presides. Mrs Canon Morrison is assistant VP. Leroy Pearson serves as secretary. Miss Helen Brandon as assistant secretary. Jar Gardner as treasurer. Mrs Kermit Crawford as assistant treasurer. The club adopted a resolution commending retiring officers and announced upcoming programs from 7 to 9 p.m. for the season.
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FAM
Brandie
Frank Broone
Oak Glew
CUI
Weldon
Canon Morrison
Leroy Pearson
Helen Brandon
Jar Gardner
Kermit Craford
Waldon Morrison
Lillie
Machinery Has Lightened Load Of Dairy Man
A Virginia report outlines how modern milking systems reduce labor and boost efficiency. Different parlors and layout options cut per cow costs, with herringbone and double-stall designs enabling higher throughput.
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Blacksburg
Grand Na Judd
Murker
Amille
Pra
Griffith
Hawkin s County gains Watershed Board director
Farm officials report only one member remains to complete the Horse Creek Watershed Board. J. J. Henry Jr. was chosen to represent Hawkins County at a meeting held at Sullivan High School. Greene County director to be elected later.
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Horse Creek
H. C. Green
Sullivan High School
J. J. Henry Jr
Hawkins County
Greene County
Greene
Hawkins
Green
Oscar Bailey
H. L. Riggs
Norman King
H. O Boling
Fred Childress
Harry Honeycutt
Sullivan County
W. G. Armentout
Tron
Washington County
Bailey
Federal Grading Sparks Debate Over Government Role
Washington dispatch reports opposition and support as the Department of Agriculture suspends a two year grading service for lingbo id mutton beginning Jan 4. The action widens the clash over federal standards for meats and other commodities and signals ongoing tensions between mass distribution and government grading.
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Washington
Fis
Pra Burrs
Actin
Department Of,iculture
Nortandards
Feeding Tests Take Gamble Out Of Bull Buying
Culpeper Virginia tests aim to reduce risk in beef bull selection. Virginia Tech and Culpeper Agricultural Extension join the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association to feed 1939 spring born steers and three groups of bulls for carcass evaluation over 210 days. Carcass data and growth rates will be recorded, influencing future bull tests and semen selection for precise breeding.
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Culpeper
Hoh
Dickenson
VPI
Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Culpeper Agricultural Ente
Virginia
Catre Peles
BCTA
Wey
Dickensor
Fragmented OCR Note on Grading Standards and Uniformity
A garbled excerpt discusses vegetable products and grading standards. It mentions graders from different groups and the idea of a single uniform system, noting federal grading and the possibility of time consumption and varied appetence among graders. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
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Bureau Plans Group
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Blagesburg
Vpi Agricul
Redea
Simon
Mary
Mary Chipperfield
London
Tennessee Farmers’ Corner
Garehyl
Gambelt
Ganbili
Tau Trom
Oak Glen Club
Fleets Broome
Shington
Robert D. McMillen
Corn Industries Research
McMillen
Chicake
Jean Craig
Craig Craig
Benry
Home Credit Company
Broad St
Farm News
Ovid A. Martin
Fress
Denartiieal
Raul Proveit
Government of P
Your Family Gift Center
Wklow Prisas
Anderson Furniture CO
Times-News
E. Market Street
Lynn Garden Hardware
Lynn Garden
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