13 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1969
Page
1
Burley tobacco is the main cash crop with emphasis on high yields and quality. The guide covers soil type and drainage, southeast exposure, water supply, weed control methods including burning or chemicals, and bed preparation. It notes Burley 21s Ky 10 as a top yield variety with drought and disease resistances but no resistance to black shank.
Southwest Virginia farmers expand trellised tomato growing with over eight acres this year spanning Scott, Washington, Lee, Wise and other counties. Virginia Tech expert notes high labor needs and careful training on overhead trellis. returns up to $3,000 per acre after costs, with market ready by late July.
A Tennessee extension guide urges Unityd dress International University and Clark to plan gardens early with grouped crops for steady weekly yields. It notes spring vegetables like lettuce, radishes, beets, and carrots mature early, while longer-season crops such as corn, peppers, and beans should be grouped together. The UT Extension Service offers gardener guides, and farming wage laws rise to 1.30 per hour, with exemptions for family workers and certain others. The Tennessee breeder’s sale reports an average of 558 dollars for 77 two-year-old bulls, topped by a 1200-dollar purchase, highlighting gains and quality traits in yellow freestall stock and peach varieties developed for longer fruiting seasons.
A fragmented reflection on New Year traditions, mentioning blackeyed peas and collards for luck, and the ritual of gathering at the kitchen fire. The text hints at regional customs and personal recollections about celebratory foods and hopeful outcomes for the caming year.
A reflective note on leaving behind pains and embracing the new year. The author contemplates disappointments and gratitude for family health and love, trusting in Our Father to know what lies ahead and to guide the year with confidence.
Virginia cattle producers report a solid fall with 30,698 calves sold across 37 special calf sales and yearling feeders rising in price. Steer calves averaged about 39.19 per cwt at 90 pounds with overall gains from 1967, while heifer prices lagged steer values. Yearling feeder sales totaled 26,313 head with average weights near 735 pounds and steers averaging 25.17 per cwt.
A Tennessee 4-H Council gathers in Gatlinburg for a weekend with 17 members and leaders, including Pats Barnes of Sullivan County elected speaker. The group, elected at the state 4-H Roundup and Congress, oversees cattle price plans, star events, and long term extension programs.
The 38th annual Virginia Nurserymen's Association Convention will be held at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke in January 1921. Registration and exhibits begin at 2 pm in the hotel lobby. Officers will be nominated Sunday at 7:30 pm. Monday features talks by Wayne H. Dickson on nursery retail research and wage-hour laws by David E. Pickard. Banquet speaker James F. Griffin. Virginia Tech leaders Dr. James Martin and Dr. Howard Rollins Jr. to speak Tuesday morning. Current officers are J D Yeatts president Burt Watkins vice president and James Campbell secretary treasurer.
TLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA. Timber is Virginias top dollar crop with more than 120 million in timber sales. Virginia Tech forestry instructor Donald A Stumbo notes southern pine leads value at 60 million and accounts for 92 percent of softwood volume. Pine lumber, posts and piling drive home construction and pulp and paper demand.
The 4-H calendar outlines events for the year and upcoming club meetings. Margaret Rodgers of Indian Springs Club announces the Share-the-Fun contest set for April 18. Holston Wil and others will receive details on an Electric Workshop at Kingsport Power Company on Feb 1.
The Wii City Beekeepers Association notes strong colonies with about 55 000 to 99 000 bees in a hive. Swarm departures can reach near one hundred thousand, highlighting legal concerns about apiary practices and red lines in crosscomb or box hives under Tennessee law.
Tennessee and national meat production show November gains over 1987 levels but slip from October. Cattle slaughter exceeds year ago for fifth straight month while calves hogs and sheep show declines. Poultry output reaches 795 million pounds in November, with total 48 states at 2.914 billion pounds, barely above last year.
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