Surpluses To Determine Future Farm Progress
Analysis of Eisenhower Administration farm policy and the prospects for surplus control. Ezra Benson cites Soil Bank and disposal programs as tools, with hopes for increasing exports and farm incomes, while noting ongoing surpluses and drought effects on production and storage.
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Ay Leonard J. Snyder
Wasiknoton
American Agriculture
Essenhower
BNL
Dipartinem
Sol Bank
Zasenhower
Ezra Taft Benson
Eam-Paign
Henson
Imaugura
Fisenhower
Benson
Gobey Field
Reinier
Eisenhower
Eisenhower-Benson
Havest
Bo Great
America
Mitput
Soil Types And Fertilizer Advice For Farmers
Agricultural guidance urges farmers to treat soils individually, test each field, and tailor fertilization. Details cover soil testing, fertilizer costs, profit from precise practices, and extension service access. Pricing and programs include lamb and wool markets, tree planting signup by March 15, and pulpwood production in Tennessee.
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Tennessee
Sail Bank
J. J
Feed Sorghums Rise as Key Export Crop
Washington reports that grain sorghums, long grown in the Southwest, have surged to become a major export commodity. U S exports last year accounted for 89 percent of grain sorghums traded globally, with Milo and Kaffir varieties prominent. Advances in harvesting and breeding boosted yields, supporting larger export markets as war and postwar demand increased feed grain usage.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
Offinin
U. S
Crrntr
Inter
Dixie Hog Price Drops Broilers Advance 2 Cents
Southern hog prices ended last week unevenly lower amid softer receipts though gains outpaced losses in broilers and slaughter cows. Prices in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley rose about 18 cents with 182 cents in Del Marva. Narrows included Chicago Missouri Memphis and Montgomery price ranges, with cutting edges for butchers and sows varying by market.
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Atlanta
Agricultural Marketing Service
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
North Chratina
Sonanandorh
Virginia
Ross
Nashville
Sean
Dairy Institute Scheduled AUT February 18 19
The Dairy Institute will be held at the University of Tennessee February 18 and 19 with fieldmen and health officials set to participate. Visual aids and unified programs will be discussed. speakers include Dr W E Petersohn of Michigan on dairy production research and Rex Paxton of Kalamazoo on public relations in the dairy industry.
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Dairy Institute
Knoxville
Unic Yes
Tennessee
Saler
Inspectien
Fore
Ucleni
Eakers
W. E. Petersoh
Universiti
Mimagola
G. Malcolm ‘Trent
Mielviwg State Unie Versie
UN Céntre
Rex Paxton
Kalamaxoo
Mich
OT Dat
Ean
C Dairy Department
Ac Me
Cord Wall
Ate Uiling
Tran
Wylin
Thy
Exedgior Institute
Avold Reliet
Excelsior Institute
Adereat Excelsior Rnstituta
Dent
Agricultural Market Briefs and Local Agricultural Notes
Fragmented report on livestock prices, fish catch, and farm notes from various locales. Mentions moving cows lon market figures, prices for cabbages, squash, and fish catches, plus county agent remarks and club memberships. Includes scattered place names and organizations reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century agricultural page.
Tennessee Livestock Group Plans Third Annual Meeting
The Tennessee Livestock Group convenes February 13 at Maxwell House Hotel with Deanotew LL Flo as principal speaker. James B. Nance presides. committees report and elections follow as experts discuss selling practices, research programs, and the state’s Master Shepherd of the Year.
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Vevgram
Wejsen
Ong
Miteenda
Mir
Diy
Ate
Cole Massy
Mayo
Corine
Tennesse
Peprurey
Watt
Deanotew LL
Vie
Deke Cipal
Buford Eling
AgriCare
Livestecs Group
Pam
Tennessee
Hanston
Westock
Armour
Ville
University of Ten
Wesrae
Hoobs
Universitei
Fred G. Powell
Mole Minsbatdman
State Aid
Alan McGregor
Clarksville
James B. Nance
Alamo
Wallace Darden
Virginia Teen Farmers To Attend Conference in Kansas City
Virginia youths Glenn Bowmad Paul O’Meore Paul Wil wing and Roland Zimmerman head to the national junior poultry conference in Kansas City as guests of the Virginia State Poultry Federation. The federation supports youth programs with 300 toward meeting expenses. The event runs February 15 to 17.
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Aears Wallace
Kansas City
Virginia State Poultry Federation
Nominion
Selomind
Glenn Bowmad
Bowthurs County
Paul O'Meore
Prince William County
Paul Wilwing
Bergton Fpa
Roland Zimmerman
Dayton Pra
Powery Federation
Sullivan 4-H Club Completes Farm Electric Course
Sullivan County youths finish a farm electricity program at Rinssport Usilives Auditorium. The cohort learned electricity fundamentals, meters, tar boxes, and safety, with hands on projects supervised by club leaders and area educators. Winners were featured on a local achievement day and will represent Sullivan County at Camp Clyde in Greene County.
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Sullivan County
SIF
Orks
Fatiml
Rinssport Usilives
Thier Renerence Sanndays
Repres
Antives
Ann
Wis du
Narmal B. Lee
Assistal Comely Ren
Salil
FS CaRue
Keaterson
Mix
Bender McAlphie
Ciodeta Long
Lee George Gibson
Arcadia
Nancy Freeman
Weadrou
Walker Nottingham
Aresain
Domouscta
Viens
Silivan Coumm
Camp Clyce Austin
Greene County
Natringham
UT Maps Beef Caffle Producers Course in Knoxville
The University of Tennessee hosts a cattle and beef production course in Knoxville led by Sadie and others. Attendees learn breeding, feeding, reproduction, and market practices for beef cattle, with emphasis on practical farm applications and producer networking.
Sharecroppers Show Interest In Soil Bank Program
Washington report on Soil Bank details how tenancy and landlord roles affect benefit sharing. Officials explain landlord decisions, penalties for violations, and one year duration of agreements. The program aims to protect farmers while ensuring fair distribution among tenants and owners.
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Washington
THS
Howarth Oggere
Shorecrepperton Ory
Doggett
Fand
Essen Qal
ASC
Deadline Near For Agriculture Conservation Federal Aid Program
Farmers may file requests with the Sullivan County ASC Office for cost share under the 1957 Agricultural Conservation Program. The program covers 60 percent of materials for soil and water protection, with open farm drainage and pasture improvement to qualify. County officials note deadlines and locations for submitting applications at the Bristol Tennessee office and county chamber events this Friday and Saturday.
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Tsail
Ms Te Wade
Questa de Promary
Incunies
Corattree
Jones
Lipstock
ASG
Hinesport Chamber of Commerce
Imrayeairnt
Kingsport
Sullivan Ceanly
Chamber of Commerce
Swilivan
ASC
Bristol, Terin
Sunes
Weeds as the worst problem for farmers in Virginia
In Blacksburg, Allan Kates, a weed control specialist, warns that weeds compete with crops for water and nutrients. He advocates using chemicals only as a supplement to cultural methods, stressing crop rotation, timely tillage, and tailored solutions per field to manage weeds effectively.
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Blacksburg
Allan Kates
Kates
Outlook for lambs and wool improves prices rise
Knoxville reports show lambs and wool prices expected to stay strong ahead of 1956 levels. UT extension animal husbandry official C Powell notes mid western demand high and wool in the Northwest firm, urging Tennessee producers to market lambs before June for maximum income.
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Northwest
Tennessee Lamb
Fred C. Powell
Husbandman
Knoxville
C. Powell
Tennessee
Farmer Co-Ops Big Business In Fiscal'55
The Agriculture Department said farmer cooperatives did a net business of 1,600,000,000 for the year ended June 30, 1955, with marketing volume at 7,400,000,000 and farm supply volume at 2,000,000,000. Dairy items led with 2,385,000,000 and grain at 1,548,000,000, up 8.1 percent. There were 9,687 cooperatives, down from 10,088 prior year, amid consolidation trends in the industry.
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Audculture
En-Cys
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LOTO
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Tie Eisenhower
Bel Bank
Agriculliré Department
Bell Bank
Anind
Willam
Tenessee
Dixie
Beauty,” & Milch
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Wells
Glencre
Ala
Alnuama
Sil
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Florida
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Conehiend
E.G. Truett
Arthur
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Tenn Hat
Carters
Livesiet Assoc
Tunis
Sce
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McMullin
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Sarfe Py Cupane
Oiicaee
Heshepa Yell
Aton
Livessace
Elyi
Ian Fen Siti
Charles
Charles. i Combing
Okahoma
Willacuys
HAG Neo Production
Weg Preeerm
National Livestnehura Meas Board
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Jai
Hot Rod
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Nick San Mares
San Mares
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Grive
San Marco
Gravely Eariene Daly Son
Magy Alite Osborne
Alf Cane
David Conley
Arcanta
Judy Richards
Sharon Williams
Wallen Nottingha
Donald Reinsey
George Olosun
Orensik
Janice On Depew
Ronnie Porter
Machor ™ Burgess
Sulivan
Barbara Dee Atterson
Susai Masters
Aytaai Grills
Charles Failton
Henry At‘las Wid
Jack Lacy
Beek Spins
Winda Rinkels
Jidie Burson
Carl Len Palutz
Bee Baer
Woodrow
Linds Strickley
Bon Qrerby
Ronnie ‘Tryin Gurnlies
Dorr Holt
Marsha Liutbert
Aimng Weenay
Ali Charles Stevens
Wayne Harty
David Milnler
Bishop
Sepouty
Brno
Farner
Elighil
Tennessee Beef
Ussyr
Leeder
Reston
Aniirat
University of Tennessee
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Naton
Art Tex
National Cotton Council
Agriculture
Hite
Raen
Board News
John Cornwell
Purina
Torncom Wi
Holston Feed Store
West Reveral
TC Sven Coles Medicine
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