Dairy Product Export Increase May Not Last
BLACKSBURG Va Exports of U S dairy products have been annually large during the past two years Agricultural economist DY MC Comer at Virginia Polytechnic Institute reports Government holdings of dairy products have been greatly reduced He believes the U S cannot continue to find large outlets for commercial sales of dairy products as a solution to supply demand problems in dairying
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Blacksburg
U.S
DY MC. Comer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Conner
Plant Trees To Put Idle Land To Use
Knoxville notes advocate tree planting to utilize idle farm land. James G. Warmbrod of the University of Tennessee Extension Service says planting now helps stop soil erosion and provides wildlife cover. Seedlings from the State Forest Tree Nursery cost $1 per thousand. cottonwood cuttings and walnut seeds priced per thousand or per 200 400 1000 units.
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Knoxville
James G. Warmbrod
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Tennessee
Warmbrod
Slate Forest Tree Nursery
Counary
P. Q
Jackson
Lespedeza Seed Production Gains in Tennessee
Tennessee crop report shows average annual lespedeza seed production rose to 10,947,000 pounds in 1958-42 from 8,468,000 in 1919-38 while harvested acreage fell from 43,400 to 44,400 acres.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Servier
Artificial Breeders State Annual Meeting
The Sullivan County Artificial Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Bluntville High School auditorium. Dr. William M. Miller and Leland Slanfill will be on the program. Prizes include a grand prize of 90 dollars, a 10 dollar door prize for a lady, and a 10 dollar cash award to a 4 H or FFA winner. The meeting should end by noon.
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Sullivan County Artificial Breeders' Association
Bluntville High School
William M. Miller
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Leland Slanfill
East Tennessee Artificial Breeders’ Association
Maxine
Urce
Future Farmers of America
Pierce Armstrong Heads Livestock Association
Pierce Armstrong was elected president of the Hawkins County Livestock Association with E. T. Eck Carter as vice president Tom Carney secretary and Neil Miller treasurer. The group aims to improve quality calves for feeder buyers and plans annual sales and market trend analysis to aid farmers in pricing and production decisions.
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E. T
Eck) Carter
Tom Carney
Neil Miller
Tressurer
Rogersville
Pierce
Hawkins County
Corn Belt Association
Carney
Haw Association
Carey
Salt Ginger Snaps On 4 H Program
High producer Linda Rutledge demonstrated how to make ginger snaps and Jimmy Stead spoke on Salt and Its Importance at a Sal- Carney 4-H Club meeting. Charles D. Holland discussed uniformness, electric wires, and splices as part of the session, with 11,750 pounds of milk and 37 pounds of butterfat judged in 305 items under the American Guernsey Cattle Club testing supervised by the University of Tennessee.
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Linda Rutledge
Jimmy Stead
Sal- Carney
Sky Valley
Helen
Tennes
Guernsey
Department of Agriculture
Charles D. Holland
P. J. Shivell
Kingsport
Helen Stocking
Linda Sander
devo|Cattle Club
Lions
Brenda Kite
University of Tennessee
4 H Leaders Can Save Income Tax
Tennessee 4 H Club leaders may deduct charitable expenses on itemized returns. Administrator Robert L. Carter cites deductions for out-of-pocket transportation to 4 H events, unreimbursed expenses for contests and training, meals lodging and transport while away, uniform upkeep, and cash or in kind gifts at fair market value. Keep records of all expenses. no deduction for time.
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Carter
Written Lease Advised For Landlord Tenants
Knoxville reports that University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service promotes Form 1 557 Crop and Livestock Share Farm Lease for landlord and tenant use. The lease aims to detail farm description term parties ownership of feed crops machinery and equipment division of expenses income and other matters to reduce misunderstandings. Copies available from county Extension offices.
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Knoxville
Eugene Gam
Service
University of Farm Lease
Tennessee
Sion
Economist
Gambill
Esland
Chinery
Tennessee Announces Third Poultry Essay Contest
Knoxville Tennessee announces the third Tennessee Poultry Essay Contest open to all high school students. Dr O E Goff head of the university poultry department says the goal is to spark interest in poultry career paths and the need for skilled workers in science business and production. Sponsored by rural groups the contest offers 25 for first 15 for second and 10 for third per grand division plus 25 for the overall best essay. Further details from Dr C E Goff UT Knoxville.
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Knoxville
O. E. Goff
University of Tennessee
Goff
Tthe ‘Tennessee Hatchery Association
The
Tennessee Poultry Jand Egg Federation
Ten] ‘Nessee Egg Producers Association
University of Tennessee Poultry Department
C. E. Goff
Loans To Help Develop New Sources Of Income
GATE CITY Va Measures provided by the Acts to help rural families develop new income sources will play a major role in stabilizing Scott Wise and Dickenson Counties. FHA supervisor Cecil Mann cites long term loans to finance small family businesses such as machine shops roadside markets guide services home crafts harvesting and processing facilities. Loans cover operating expenses equipment land and buildings. Eligible rural residents with low total income may qualify for an opportunity loan if no credit is available locally and proof shows the need is not met. Loans may reach up to 230 and carry 4.85 percent interest repaid within 18 years. Information available at the FHA Western Office in Gate City.
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Gate Cipy
Ath Congress
Scott, Wise
Dickenson
Cecil Mann
Farmers Home Administration
Mani
Farmers Home
FHA
Omer
Allon
PHA
Ismal! Ural Cooperatives
Ors
I Lenne
Mann
Gate City
Nss
Guernsey Breeders Set Annual Dinner Meeting
TRISTATE Guernsey Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 pm in the Country House Restaurant in Wristol. Scott Stickley announces the secretary treasurer role. Clyde Chappell of the University of Tennessee Extension Service will be main speaker. Directors and officers will be elected. Plans for the Junior Heifer Sale Field Day and Junior and Open Show will be announced. An invitation is extended to 44 art FFA members. Supper reservations to Stickley Blair City or President Philip Shivell Kingsport.
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Stickley
Blair City
Philip Shivell
Kingsport
Gaetula Alfalfa May Doom Weevils
Dr. John Dudley reports that Gaetula alfalfa from Algeria shows resistance to alfalfa weevil. Tests indicate far fewer eggs laid on Gaetula than on Atlantic, with an average egg reduction of 19 to 8 percent. Breeding programs aim to transfer this resistance to commercial alfalfa varieties.
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John Dudley
N.C. State
Atlantic
4-H Members Learn To Shop at January Meeting
Holston Senior 44 Club members practiced shopping skills in the school cafeteria. Evelyn Wagner demonstrated how to be a welter shopper. Mrs. Helen Stocking presented home accessories, with scores to be revealed next meeting. Charles Holland taught wire splicing. Carolyn King led devotions, with Jerry Wagner as program chairman.
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Holston
Evelyn Wagner
Helen Stocking
Charles Holland
Carolyn King
Jerry Wagner
Cost Sharing Requests Due Before February 15
H W Copenhaver, chairman of the Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva tion Service ASCS reminds farm operators that cost-sharing requests through the 1965 program must be filed before February 15. Eligible practices include permanent vegetative cover, rotation cover, liming for legumes and grasses, tree planting, ponding, pipelines for livestock water, woodland improvement, sediment waterways, open drainage ditches, and developing springs. Requests are filed at the Sullivan County ASCS Office in Blountville.
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H.W. Copenhaver
Seeps
Sullivan County Agricul
Allon Committee
Farm
Penhaver
Sullivan County
ASCS
Blountville
Agents Take Plant Orders From Sullivan County Office
The Sullivan County Agent's Office will pool orders for strawberry plants again this year. Claude Prince, assistant county agent, urged interested buyers to call in Bristol at 7645196 and place orders early to ensure plant availability as some varieties may be scarce this year.
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Sullivan County
Claude Prince
Bristol
Prince
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Tennessee Association of Soil Conservation Districts
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Soil Conservation Service
Artificial
Pierce Armstrong Heads Livestock Association
Kloxville
Robert L. Carter
Golf Said
Times-News
TOM Still Transfer CO
FIA
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