Check With ASC Before Trading Allotment Land
Farmers planning to buy or sell part of a farm should consult the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office before deeds. ASC Chairman Mields warns missteps affect crop allotments, noting division of allotments on original farms and potential gains or losses over years if deals are made without prior office contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
R. Mields
Scott County
ASC
Fields
1965 Wool Payment Claims Now Urged For Filing
Growers urged to file 1963 marketing year wool lambs and mohair applications by end of January. Payments for the 1965 marketing year set to begin in April, with late 1965 sales deemed 1966. Reports before year’s average price determinations help set incentive levels. Mohair payments cover 1985 sales with 1967 incentives at 62 cents per pound for wool and 72 cents for woolair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
M. R. Fields
Scott County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Fields
ASCE
Gia
Virginia ASC Committee Reappointments for 1966
The Virginia State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee members are reappointed for 1966. James E. Warren of South Hill serves as chairman, with Thomas G. Fugate of Eowing, Willams Knight of Suffolk, and Percival A. Lewis of Manassas. W. E. Skellen of Tacksourg becomes an ex officio member as extension director. William T. Powers remains state executive director. Fugate farms 1200 acres in Lee County and previously represented the Ninth District in Congress. he has wide banking and civic ties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hill
Thomas G. Fugate
Eowing
Willams
Knight
Suffolk
Percival A. Lewis
Manassas
W. E. Skellen
Tacksourg
Virginia
Willian T. Powers
Amt Heat
State Office
Fugale
Lee County
Congress
Allandale Sells Aberdeen Angus Bull to Lambert Family
Allandale sold an Aberdeen Angus bull from its Allandale herd to Mr and Mrs George Lambert Jr of Maryville Tennessee. The sale was noted in a statement by the American Angus Association which accredits breed affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allandile
Kingsport
George Lambert Jr
Maryville, Tenn
American Angus Association Repairs
4-H Chatter and Camp Plans Highlight Feb Meeting
Central Heights and Cold Spring 4-H clubs discuss separate boys and girls camping, a county speaking contest set for March to boost member skills, and a cherry dessert recipe for February. Leaders note club officers commendations and note chicken chain details for the Chick Chain project with payments via pullet returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNE
Mirstime
Nersial Helter
Central Heights
Timmy Banghers
Emmett Ath
Heck
Me & Tie County
March & Mery
Debbie Phillips
Andre Thomas
Cold Spring
Signup Starts Jan 31 For 1966 Farm Diversion Choices
Signup for the 1966 wheat and feed grain programs begins January 31. Sullivan County Conservation Committee chair J. L. H. W. Copenhaver announced no signup deadline for the year. Also starting then is the Cropland Adjustment Program CAP. Farmers filing intentions under CAP but not entering final agreements have 15 days to apply for one or more annual commodity programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jl. H. W. Copenhaver
Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Copenhaver
Neno
ASC
ASCS
Wheat Program Little Changed in 1966
H W Copenhaver, chair man of Sullivan County Conservation Committee, says most provisions of the 1966 voluntary wheat programs remain the same as last year. Farmers signing for wheat and feed grain programs must meet allotments on their farms and others of interest. Signing for diversion programs requires a formal application at the County ASCS Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Capenhaver
Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
50 Percent At Signup Still Applies In 1966 Plan
Sullivan County farmers enrolling in the 1966 feed grain program follow signup steps similar to last year. County ASC Committee chairman W. Copenhaver notes the process includes filing an intention-to-participate, designating diverted acreage, establishing approved conservation use, maintaining a conserving base, and not exceeding the diversion base on other farms. Farmers may receive 50 percent of any diversion payment, earned at signup time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
W. Copenhaver
ASC
ASCS
Enn
State's Burley Growers Oppose Control Changes
NASHVILLE UPI Middle Tennessee otatco growers indicated last Tuesday they are satisfied with present federal controls in tobacco following a year in which prices paid for the crop set an all time record. Monday tobacco farmers in Last Tennessee indicated similar feelings in a Greeneville hearing. About 40 farmers at Ellington Agricultural Center heard federal officials explain proposed changes in the federal program and informally voted to keep the program as is. Secretary Freeman has proposed changes that would include either reduced acreage allotments or a shift to an acreage poundage system. James F. Long president of Robertson County Farm Bureau asked for a show of hands on the proposed changes. no hands were raised. Although volume declined on Tennessee's market this year, average prices set an all time record.
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Nashville
UPI
Middle Tennessee
Otatco
Tennessee
Greeneville
Ellington Agricultural Center
Orville Freeman
James F. Long
Stobertson County
Borea
Burley Taxpayers Face Poundage Policy Clash in 1966
Dealers press for a higher 1966 burley crop and flexible poundage control, arguing current USDA quotas starve demand. They warn a 15 percent acreage cut without curbs on flue cured would harm farmers, urging a 640 million pound target and rejection of strict poundage reductions.
Fruit School Set At Wise
Wise residents will host a fruit school in the courthouse on February 3 led by Dr. Howard A. Rollins Jr. and Virginia Tech specialists. Topics include site soil and seed preparation tree spacing ordering hardiness planting and training as well as pest and weed control and nutrition. A 1966 spray program will be discussed by Rollins C H Hill and G C R Drake. Similar sessions follow in Boones Mill February 4 and Amherst February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Rollins Jr
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Horticulturist
Virginia Tech
Rollins
C. H. Hill
Winchester Research Laboratory
Gr. C. R. Drake
Long Range Farm Outlook Favorable for 1966 Says UPI
United Press International reports a favorable long range outlook for U S farm operations with 1966 expected to be encouraging. University of Kentucky Extension Service economists note rising costs and stable to lower prices with export gains and government programs balancing production. The piece also advises on soil sampling and weather impacts on farming decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
U. S
Aubrey Brown
Wilmer Browning
Two Tobacco Meetings Set In Blountville Wednesday
Two tobacco production meetings will be held Wednesday at the Farm Bureau building in Blountville Sullivan County. Agent J W McClain announced Gilber Rhodes University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service agronomist will lead discussions. The program is the same for both sessions and tobacco growers are invited to attend at either 1 30 pm or 2 30 pm. McClain urged bringing soil samples to be mailed to the soil testing laboratory for analysis. Topics include plant production varieties fertilization rotation insect and disease control suckering topping and overall production of high quality tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathi Bureau
Blountville
Sullivan County
J. W. McClain
Gilber, Rhodes
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Agronomist
McClain
UT Sets Dairy Institute at Miles University
UT announces the Annual Dairy Institute to be held in Miles. J. Miles, head of the UT Dairy Department, reports expected attendance around 150. The program runs Jan 31 to Feb 1 with registration at 20L and sessions on milk production, dairy marketing, forage crops, dairy equipment, and industry outlook. Special sessions for field men and dairy workers are included.
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Knomville
Allerng
University of Miles
Dr.j
J.T. Miles
UT He ‘ Fe F
Aera
McCord
Fion
Masllis
Lohttcentral
Alfalfa Weevil Central
A. Ewing
Dairy Institute
Mit
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Allandale
Hubert Morelock
Goshen Valley
Morelock
David Kincheloc
Hy Helen &, Stocking
Charles D. Holland
Daly Council
Elaine Bealson
Fran Chicago
Biull City Mills
Juncheon
Weve
Bona Blackburn
Donal
Peggy Dickens
Candy Cave
Martone Wyatt
Toultry Project
Forvaces Dealers Association
Burley
Nastwide
Justj
USDA
Hurley
U. S. Burley
Wise
Boanes Mill
Amherst
University At ‘Tennessee Soil Testing Laboratory
Joseph N. Matthews
JUT Agriculural Extension Seri
North Carolina State University Astiy
JF. Tule
Mede-tomder
North Caro
Hina State
Belles
Matthews
Kingsport National Bank
the Bank
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Deantown
Eastman Road
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