Farm News Tennessee Corner on Cattle Disease and Pine Plantations
The Associated Press reports on hoof and mouth disease prompting slaughter and vaccine research led by USDA scientists. It notes cross border outbreaks, vaccine hopes, and Dr George W Irving remarks. Farmers plan to plant about 19 100 acres of poor and follow ing trees next winter. Tennessee growers face low yields with around 23 bushels per acre of corn versus national averages.
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Associated Press
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Mexico
United Sattes
George W. Irving
Agricultural Research Service
U. S. Dep . of Agriculture
Wall Ae
Bross
Tennessee
Morse Urges Farm Honesty in USDA Plans
Washington based Agriculture Under Secretary Frue Morse told farmer elected committees in West Palm Beach Florida and state county boards to root out dishonesty in USDA programs. He warned violators face enforcement and stated the department will back honest audits as it oversees program administration and funding.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture
Frue Morse
U. S
Morse
West Palm Beach
Rabbit Blood Used To Save Farm Crops
The Department of Agriculture has organized a rabbit blood tank to provide antibodies for testing young plants against viruses affecting barley mosaic and other grains. Rabbit serum helps detect specific viruses. rabbits produce antibodies after virus exposure, enabling blood collection for testing and potential disease control.
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Bladksburg
Department of Agriculture
Virginia 4 H Members Begin State Short Course at VPI
Virginia 4 H youth start the 33rd annual State 4 H Short Course at VPI with about 1500 participants from across the state. The program includes classes in leadership agriculture and home economics, All Star ceremonies, and finals in state contests with trips to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago and cash prizes.
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Chicago
All Stars
am Ronorary +H
VPI
Ed Felton
Nansemond
Max Brugh
Botetourt
Gen Flora
Franklin
Nancy Chiles
Henrico
Patricia Alvis
Appomattox
Karen Johnson
Roanoke
Pata Steckler
Spotsylvanis
Clay Lawrence
Wythe
Scout
Zona Mae Fairbanks
Henrica
W. A Turner
W. 5. Newman
W. H. Daughtrey
VPI Agricultural
John R. Hutcheson
VFI
General Assembly
Agriculture
B. B. Dietrich
WPI
State College
International Farm Youth Est
Virginia
General Motors Corporation
Pond Fish Content Raised By Farmers
BLACESSURG Va Your farm pond will produce six to eight times more fish if fertilized says Dr J 8 Lindzey director of the Virginia Wildlife Research Unit at VPI A one acre pond should yield 300 to 400 pounds annually The fertilizer feeds pond plants which feed insects and small animals that become fish food Begin fertilizing late March or early April and repeat weekly until water turns green or brownish Fertilize only when the water is clear about one foot down Apply 6 to 12 times per season Broadcast into the water from shore or a moving boat Don t fertilize a muddy pond
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J. 8. Lindzey
Virginia Wildlife Research Unit
VPI
Tennessee youth learn forestry at fall creek falls camp
Seventy five Tennessee high school students attended the Tennessee Forestry Training Camp at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The event, run by the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association with state forestry and vocational divisions, teaches tree identification, timber measurement, and fire control alongside nature study and recreation.
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Pikeville
Venn
Tennessee
Tennessee Forestry
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Southern Pulpweod Conservation Association
Division of Forestry
Division of Vocational Education
Champion Paper At Fibre Co
Canton
N. C
Mead Corporation
Nature
New Farming Method Not Used In Russia
Ten Oklahoma cattlemen and farmers returned by plane to New York from a tour of Europe including Russia. Clarence W. Burch said modern techniques were shown in Moscow but no evident farm methods on the ground. Henry Hitch called Russian farming crude and a drab existence.
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New York
INR
Russia
Europe
Clarence W. Burch
Mill Creek
Okla
Agricultural Academy
Moscow
Henry Hitch
Guymon
Purina Growing Pullet Feeding Guidance Promotes Fast Development
The piece stresses careful nutrition for pullets during early growth, claiming 18 pounds of Purina Growing Chow and grain can yield well developed layers from 4 to 41 weeks to laying age. It notes smaller feeding plans and offers Purina Bite-Size Growena Checkers and Pullet Developer for larger programs, claiming cost efficiency in the long run.
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