Scattered Showers Bring Benefit as Late Planting Ends
Tennessee crops fared fairly well as late planting wrapped up across the state. Dry spells harmed wheat and tobacco while corn shows large July tasseling in West Tennessee. Rain in the east is needed as farmers report fair to good pastures and ongoing harvests on the Cumberland Plateau and Johnson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannacgee
West
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Cunberland
Johnson County
Aix
West Tees
Weteather
Wbacco
Field days keep farmers up to date on farming methods
Farmers bypass free advisory services, but field day programs by agricultural agencies, seed growers, and county agents offer practical demonstrations. County agent A. W. Reid notes demonstrations cover cotton, pastures, soybeans, and alfalfa to show scientific methods for higher net income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Reid
Clale
Shelby
Field Day Slated For Greeneville Area
East Tennessee tobacco farmers will attend a Summer Field Day at the Greeneville experiment station on August 9 to view experimental barley and tobacco varieties and irrigated and nonirrigated plots. J Hugh Felts notes demonstrations on fertilizer rates plant spacing irrigation and disease resistance plus pasture plots featuring bluegrass white clover hop clover alfalfa and newly seeded white hardgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneville
Tennessee
East Tennessee
J. Hugh Felts
Prices Say As Livestock Floods Markets In Southern Sections
Southern markets show higher prices across cattle hogs and poultry with Georgia Florida Alabama activity. Livestock receipts at six centers totaled about 36 000 head this week, while prices for hogs ranged around 20 75 to 21 50 per hundred pounds and broilers held steady amid strong demand. Georgia peach and cantaloupe markets softened as fruit shipments moved to southeastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langhouse
Uute
Paulry
Georgia
Agriculture Department
Joseph P. Quinn
Anj
Georgia-Florl- He
Louisville
Atlanta
Memphis
Montgomery
Nashville
Morehan
Sumner
Alabama
Carolina
Mississippi
Shenandoah Valley
South
Virginia
Del-May-Va
Lanta
Seaboard
Ballex
Boston
New York
Phila
Washington
Uharal Antints
Reith Mata
Lawrence County Roy Wins State Contest
Lawrence County 11 year old Roy Harlan won the state 4 H sheep shearing contest at the Middle Tennessee Expert Tem Station with an average score of 94.3 using the Australian method. He is the son of J. F. and Mrs. Harlan of Loretta. Terry Holder of Franklin County was the alternate winner. Both Roy and Terry will represent Tennessee in the National 4 H Sheep Shearing Contest in Chicago in late November or December.
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Middle Tennessee
Roy Harlan
Lawrence County
Roy
J. F. Harlan
Loretta
Terry Holder
Franklin County
Terry
C. B. Holder
Winchester
Tennessee
Chigaza
Delegates Elected For Youth Camp
Tennesser will be represented at the American Youth Foundation Camp Stoney Lake Michigan July 29 August 10 by Joyce McMaster Hardeman County and Joe Ward Booth Washington County August 12-24. These delegates were selected on their outstanding 4-H records in project achievement leadership ability and service rendered to Junior 4-H members. They have each been enrolled in the 4-H Club for nine years. The camp program is dedicated to assisting young people of capability in life planning leadership training and balanced four fold living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennesser
American Youth Foundation
Stoney Lake
Michigan
Joyce McMaster
Hardeman County
Joe Ward Booth
Washington Couny
Thair
Sheep farming shifts east as western declines hit lamb crop
Washington July 28 1950s report shows sheep farming becoming an eastern enterprise as western states suffer a three percent decline in the lamb crop. Half a million fewer lambs were born this year with drought and poor pasture driving ranchers to cull flocks. eastern states saw growth while western totals fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Alber M. Hermie
Texas
Oxag. Atl
Congress
Local Winners Attend Demonstration Day in Knoxville
Delegates from across the state gather for 4-H Demonstration Day at the University of Tennessee, showcasing tractors, baking, food prep, and other subjects. County and district winners prepare acts, with 4-H Congress prizes and Share-The-Fun festival highlights. Roundup runs August 1 to 7, featuring the All-Star Conference and leaders associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
University of Tennessee
Givcus
Lattair
Yall
Chicago
Acholarsigs
Olhay
New Type Of Spuds Offered In Markets
Washington July 28 The Agriculture Marketing Service reported that a new hot potato like product called distant mashed potatoes is pleasing housewives in test markets and may offer a new outlet for potato producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Marketing Service
Battle Over Farmers and Labor Roils Congress Scene
Washington battles intensify between farm groups led by the Farm Bureau and organized labor. Testimony cites trucking unload fees, wage rules, and shop practices. Teamsters and unions face scrutiny as Senate hearings loom.
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Congress
Washington
INS
Farm Bureau
Senate Labor Rackets Committee
Teamsters
Bur Yeau
Matt Triggs
Consumers’ Study
Victor L. Antuso
D-N
Srings
Bureway
Middle Atlantic
Apeglal ‘Teamsters Union
Trigas
Triggs
Butchers
Trigns
X Gains
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Pe UB. Department of Agricule
West Tennessee
Soil Bank
Farmers Corner
Greeneville Area
New Jersey
Harold Hill
University of West Virginia
Longhouse
Faymant
Oram
Meath Tasso Forte
Community Finance & Thrift Corporation of
Kingsport
East Market Street
Circle
TDG
Bennett & Edwards, Inc
J. T. Parker Ins. Co
Price & Ramey
Kingsport Development Co. Insurance, Inc
Christopher Cawood
Seneta
E Oy
Willian
Pridemore Parks
Atlantic Life
Jerry Hove Uefty
Jimmy Hite
Kingsport Times-News
Board News
Cornwall
Fall Branoh and
Lovelace
Sampsons
Sam
Wille
Purina Malathion
Thie Lima
Stiagarden
Alfulla
Purina
Holston Feed Store
Kingsport, Tennessee
West Revere
John Cornwall
Fala
Sama Hanny
Milliana
Doat
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