Value Of Tennessee Crops Up in 1955
Tennessee farm values rose to 946.6 million in 1955, up 7 percent from 1954 as higher crop production offset lower prices. Cotton led with about 115 million, corn tobacco and soybeans followed, while peaches and pears suffered from a late freeze. The report notes tobacco’s 1955 value relies on 1954 prices, and farm use remains focused on staple crops for on farm consumption.
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Tennessee
Servces
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Aly Randor
Lie
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VPI
Ci. M. Kincaid
Solfram
Kincaid
Hawkins County
Virginia
Edi Trease
Blalock
Font Royal
Four-H Club has Strong Year in Sullivan County Work
Sullivan County 4-H members under Charlie Newton reported one of their best years in 1958 with cattle exhibitions across fairs, prize money totaling 433 dollars, and multiple projects from dairy to crafts. The Gunnings and Partners tax booklet program offered tax guidance for farmers and self employed workers.
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Gunnings
Sullivan County
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Kingsport
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John R. Holt
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J.C. Barnes
Washington County
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Community Club
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Washington
Burley Varieties Displayed In State
About 60 baskets of various types of tobacco grown in Tenessee will be on display to the public here Wednesday morning. J. Hugh Fells, superintendent of the UT Tobacco Experiment Station, announced the display details.
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Jogndoris
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J. Hugh Fells
UT Tobacco Experiment
Stalian Hhere
More Winter Wheat Expected In Year
Farmers are seen producing more winter wheat in 1956 than in 1955 despite a government support price drop from 2.08 to 1.31 per bushel. Crs Report says December 1 conditions point to about 735 million bushels, roughly 30 million above 1955.
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Washington
Ins
Hormone-free broiler method draws ASA convention notice
At an ASA convention Dr Goff outlines hormone free poultry methods enhancing lean meat without implants or injections. He notes poultry stock movements and feed prep affect slaughter timing and profit. Florida tests show farm size shifts and tillage impacts on crop yields as Tennessee farmers adapt to new feeding programs and market demand.
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Washington State College
Crete
Mayer
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Tennessee
Sears
Rite Department
Wessing
Sciariig
Gockena
Assn. Oi American Feed Officiel Asa
Virginia Farm Bureau Chief Reports Growth
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation head H. G. Blalock announced a net increase of 1,404 farm families in membership, rising certified members from 12,008 to 14,082. Six new county units were formed, totaling seven county organizations in 73 counties, with emphasis on farm legislation and the expansion of Public Law 480 for exporting surplus crops.
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Blalock
Farm Bureau
Soil Fertility Bank
4-H Garden Club Rules Are Revised
In Blacksburg Virginia the Virginia 4-H garden program was revamped by L B Wilkins of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, widening participation for younger members around age ten to eleven. The new rules set minimum plot size at 1000 square feet and require a single leafy vegetable, a root vegetable, and one fruit or other vegetable to be grown under Unit 1, with families assisting.
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Blackshurg
L. B. ‘Wilkins
Farm Leaders Meet To Talk Farm Problems
Washington INS reports presidents of the three largest farm organizations will meet Tuesday to discuss current farm problems and proposed solutions. Attending are Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Herschel Newsom of the National Grange, James Patton of the National Farmers Union, M. J. Briggs of the National Council of Palmer Cooperatives, with others invited.
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Ins
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National Farmers’ Union
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National Council of Palmer Cooperatives
PHS Extending Studies On Cancer Detection Methods
Sullivan County farmers receive aid through soil conservation programs as the county ASC office outlines cost share practices. A February 10 deadline sets priority for cost-sharing requests to fund permanent pastures, grazing, ponds, and water pipelines. Congressman Jones notes 56,585.73 allocated for eligible farmers to adopt approved practices, with emphasis on noncrop land pastures and terraced rotations. The program aims to boost early detection efforts and support agricultural stability while linking to broader public health initiatives in Memphis and Washington.
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