15 Jul 1968
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
1
Blacksburg Va. agricultural economist Dr W L Gibson Jr argues that suburban demand for land inflates values, making real property taxes highly regressive. He notes farmers bear higher tax burdens as land income declines while local public services rise, urging tax law amendments.
Tennessee crops show fewer snap beans for processing at 11,200 acres, down from 11,600, with production down 8 percent to 19 000 tons. Fresh market peppered by a 6 percent drop in siap beans and 5 percent rise in tomato acreage, while strawberry output falls 17 percent to about 5.61 million pounds as Tennessee Crop Reporting Service notes.
In Blacksburg Virginia an old article notes that mead, the oldest home brew, enjoyed popularity among Anglo-Saxons from king to common man. It highlights enduring consumer interest and the social reach of this beverage through historical times.
The PACA revoked the license of Jack W. Kirby doing business as Jack Kirby Produce Co at 207 Sunny Lane Knoxville Tenn for failing to pay more than 73000 to 30 shippers on 167 totals of fruits and vegetables. The action cites violations of safety rules and improper pesticide handling with warnings about mislabeling and improper disposal. The company faced penalties and potential further action after admitting charges.
Safety rules for pesticide use are outlined along with storage, labeling, and protective practices. The Hawkins and Hamblen Counties Soil Conservation District reports a pasture contest in progress, detailing scoring categories and entry deadlines. The article also includes a historical aside on mead from Virginia Tech expert John Amos, noting its varieties and uses in medieval times.
An article blends historical note on mead use with practical farming advice. It cites Amos on mead quality and recipes, then shifts to J. W. McClain urging soil testing and lime application timing for small grains and pastures. Testing now aids next year’s yields as summer conditions favor lime effectiveness.
Last Thursday eleven girls modeled fifteen outfits in school, best, and party dress categories. Contestants included Linda Tallman Holston Valley Nancy Brooks Sullivan Barbara Heninger Halston Valley Susan Jones Halston Janet Laws Halston Valley Mary King Blountville Becky Farris Bluff City Ruby Tatum Blountville Glenna Elsen Mary Hughes Phyllis Tatum Blountville Jane Pecktal Blountville. Luncheon followed judging with Italian menu chaired by Nancy Fleeway Bluff City assisted by Carol Riley Bl Bluff City Ann Jones Holston and Nancy Peektal Central Heights. A Bays Mountain Home Demonstration Club donation supported the luncheon. Thirty Junior and four senior club leaders attend Greeneville 4-H camp this week with plans for July 2 attendees. next week’s Chatter will cover camp reports and fair activities.
GLADE SPRING Va Livestock producers were urged to solve their own marketing problems by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation president Robert B Delano at the Southwest Virginia Sheep Field Day and Ram Sale He told about 30 sheep producers buyers and extension staff that government has failed to solve agriculture issues and that farmers hold vast market power The event sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Purebred Sheep Producers Association featured a 10 am start with a 4 H FFA junior judging contest a lamb barbecue and an afternoon purebred ram sale Delano saidFarm Bureau has helped organize livestock committees to seek solutions and urged organized groups to carry the load in solving industry challenges.
Wytheville Va July 23 Wythe County Farm Bureau dedicates its new building with Congressman W C Wampler organist Charles B Shuman president State Sen D Woodray Bird and Farm Bureau leaders as speakers County officials school band will furnish music and refreshments will be served The program runs 2 10 to 4 p m and the building cost about 26500
Southeast Milk Sales Inc merges with Dairymen Inc in a regional consolidation plan. Cooperatives across Virginia Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee vote to join, forming a 7000-dairyman marketing cooperative with headquarters in Louisville beginning Sept. 1.
United Press International reports that Charolais beef cattle, highly anticipated by farmers, will be judged for the first time at the Tennessee Valley Agriculture Industrial Fair to be held Sept. 14 in Knoxville. Officials say the breed’s growing popularity reflects the improving cattle show scene and favorable conditions after a drought period.
The Tennessee Youth Fair Council formed in 1968 aims to boost youth involvement in fairs across Tennessee. Led by chair Jerry Liner and secretary Anne Lafting, the council coordinates with 4-H, Future Farmers, and homemakers groups to emphasize educational value and active participation in livestock shows and fair events statewide.
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service notes 918,000 broiler chicks placed in Tennessee during the week ending July 6. The report, spread through market and grower channels, highlights regional movement and pricing patterns amid seasonal demand and farm market activity.
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