Hog Prices Drop in South As Market Volume Swells
Southern hog prices fell up to 50 cents per hundredweight as volume rose last week, while Chicago and Louisville saw gains up to 25 cents. Cattle and calves weakened in parts of the region, with U.S. No. 1 to grade butchers pricing shown for several cities. Southern centers reported nearly 24,600 hog arrivals, up from 20,000 prior week, yet overall volume lagged last year due to drought and holiday effects.
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Beetles Weaken Locust Trees Across Sullivan County
Locust trees in Sullivan County show early signs of locust leaf miner damage as insects burrow into the upper leaf surface. Assistant County Agent Claude Prince notes the annual onset around April, with trees browning from a distance. Adults measure about a quarter inch, black with orange bands. Control is limited. around the house use 50 percent DDT at two pounds per 10 gallons or two tablespoons per gallon, with two to three applications at 10 day intervals for partial to full effect.
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Sullivan Country
As-sistant
Claude Prince
Prince
Alfalfa Acreage Urged In Sullivan County
County agents Claude Prince and J W McClain urge Sullivan County farmers to plan larger alfalfa plantings this fall as the best hay crop. They advise land selection with good drainage, soil testing, weed control, early plowing, certified seed varieties Buffalo Atlantic Narragansett Williamsburg and Oklahoma, lime and fertilizer per soil results, and seeding between August 15 and September 18 at 20 pounds per acre. Iris Mabel Kien earns public health master’s degree after wheelchair confinement since 1940.
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Sullivan County
Claude Prince
Prince
J. W. McClain
McCtain
Tennessee
Buffalo
Atlantic
Narragasett
Williamsburg
Oklahoma
Tennessee Farmers' Corner Asks Safe Grain Storage Tips
The Associated Press reports steps for farmers to prevent grain losses from weevils and insects in Tennessee. Entomologist R P Mullett advises cleaning storage before new crops, using DDT indoors, planning future fumigation, and establishing permanent grain protection stations. TVA meeting notices and farm family demonstrations also highlight regional agricultural cooperation.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Mullett
University of Tennesseek
Keep Fragrance Of Your Roses By HENRY PRER In addition to the Summer Skies
An unusually heavy crop of giant Pacific hybrid delphiniums disturbs gardeners seeking blue flowers. A Rosetta Clarkson recipe combines rose petals with Anchusa and other plants to perfume jars, then layered with spices and lavender to create a potent rose fragrance for petals. The article notes staking delphiniums early for sturdy growth and cautions on storage conditions.
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Henry Prer
Milford
Crater Lake
Big ET Angus Field Day Scheduled For Thursday
An Pinst Tennessee Angus Meld Day will be held at Allandale Barn No 1 across O S Highway 11 W from Aree B Holston Ordnance Works at 9 30 a m Exhibitions and grading demonstrations are set for the morning with discussions on improving production and sale of Angus cattle in the afternoon Speakers include W L Clover president of the Virginia Beef Cattle Breeders Association on testing for performance and Bill Tyrrell of the University of Tennessee Extension Service on feeder calf sales East Tennessee Angus sales program and other breeders will present a program and cattle will be graded by a panel including Dr E J Warwick and Dr C M Kincaid Lunch will be served on the Brooks lawn with an afternoon program starting at 1 30 p m Hosted by Harvey Brooks.
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Charlottesville
Virginia Beef Cattle Breeders Association
Virginia Association
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University of Tennessee Extension Service
H. B. Duncan
East Tennes Angus Breeders Association
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East Tennessee
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Allandale Barn
S. Highway 11
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Holeplate
Elleenmere
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E. J. Warwick
C. M. Kincaid
Virginia Polytechnic Tustle
Neil Bell
Tennessee
Angus Heldman
Jim Large
Shelby ‘Turner
Jack Keelanger
Hoat
Brooks
Harvey Brooks
Purina Pullets and Fly Bait Featured in Kingsport Ad
A Kingsport advertisement promotes growing hardy pullets with new bite size checkers to boost fall egg output and profits. It touts Purina growing plans, low cost feeding, and early lay prospects while also promoting Purina Fly Bait for barns and outbuildings with claims of rapid, lasting fly control.
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Purina
Mies
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