Expensive Weeds Take Profit Toll On Area Farmland
ENDRVILLE Weeds cost Tennessee farms millions yearly and cut major crop yields. Lewry Dickson UT extension agronomist cites losses of seven and a quarter million bushels of corn and 40 200 bales of cotton annually, plus reduced forage and seed quality. He outlines weed control goals prevention eradication and methods including cultivation discing crop rotation and selective chemical use.
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Endrville
Tennessee
Lewry Dickson
UT Extension Agronomies
Dickson
4-H Summer Camp Draws Big Group From Sullivan
Sullivan 4-H members travel to Camp Glyde Austin in Greene County for a week of crafts sports swimming and games. Five buses depart Hickory Tree at 12730 pan with routes to pick up campers at pre-arranged spots then head for camp. Total cost is ten dollars for the week plus one dollar for transportation, with water prepaid.
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Pive
Swilyan County
Ninher
Camp Glyde
Austin
Greene County
Costa
Wate
Recent Rains Proved Help To Area Crops
Weather and crop report for the week ending June 16 notes general showers in most upstate areas and drying in early times. Corn progress is good though some insect damage requires rereplanting. hay harvest slowed by dry spells but small grains mature. wheat yields strong and tobacco largely set. County notes from Hamblen Hawkins Jefferson Johnson Sullivan Washington report variable moisture with some areas needing rain for pastures and tobacco transplanting.
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Teppesse
Individus
Hamblen
Garl
Thurstay
Hawkins
Jefferson
Johnson
Sullivan
Washington
4-H All Stars Top 130 Members At State Session Virginia
Blackshurg ceremony closes the Virginia 4-H Short Course with more than 130 top 4-H members inducted as A Star and adult leaders honored. Max Brough of Botetourt County named next year’s short course president. Santue D. Poster of York chosen Virginia 4-H Adult Leaders Association president. Notable inductees include Lochiel Hughes Charlie BI Chase Dickenson Dickenson Vivian F. Brooks William D. McNeil Mary Byrd Meredith Louie Dickenson Nancy Barrett Raymond P. Conley Marie Carter Billy Wright Rogers Martha McDonald Peggy Dunford Nora Sur Kidd Edwin Harris Mustard Dorothy Jean Williams Elizabeth Jo Edmondson Charlotte Wilson Graham G. Watson.
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Blackshurg
Virginia
Max Brough
Botetourt County
Sant Ue
D. Poster
York
Virginia 4H
Lochiel Hughes
Chariie BI Chase
Dickenson County
Vivian F. Brooks
William D. McNeil
Lee County
Mary Byrd Meredith
Pulaski County
Louie Dickenson
Nancy Barrett
Raymond P. Conley
Russell County
Marie Carter
Billy Wright Rogers
Scott County
Martha McDonald
Smyth Comy
Peggy Dunford
Nora Sur Kidd
Edwin Harris Mustard
Tastwell
Dorothy Jean Williams
Elizabeth Jo Edmondson
Washington County
Charlotte Wilson
Graham G. Watson
Wythe County
Broyhill seeks re election to U S Congress from Virginia
Alexandria Va Tenth District Republicans nominate Rep Joel J Broyhill Arlington for a third term at a district convention Also elected delegates and alternates to the Republican national convention in San Francisco Delegates are Charles C Pratt and Mrs Bilbe Trner Alternates J Fuller Groom and John Schull The convention endorsed Eisenhower and Nixon and unpledged the district delegates A tax refund claim tip for Arlington farmers notes forms and deadlines for claims of gas tax refunds for 1952 1953 and 1954 purchases with records advised McClain urges keeping receipts and records
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Alexandria
Joel J. Broyhill
Arlington
San Francisco
Charles C. Pratt
Bilbe Trner
J. Fuller Groom
John Schull
Fairfax
Eisenhower
Nixon
Orin KR
Lewis
10Th
GOP
Klingsport
Bristol
Teancke
J. W. McCintn
Broynin
Cattle Prices High With Steady Market in May
Washington reports from the Department of Agriculture show a three percent rise in the index of prices received by farmers between mid-April and mid-May. Prices paid for goods and services also fell, though more slowly, lifting the cattle-prices indicator to 83. Abel Wo percent higher than mid-April and one percent lower than May 1985.
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Washington
Fmeruers
Department of Agriculture
Abel Wo
Below Average Peach Crop Estimated by Agriculture Dept
The U S peach crop was estimated at 61 million bushels as of January 10, about 1 to 10 per cent larger than the 1955 crop but 8 per cent below the 1945-54 average. Production in the southern states was estimated at 44 million bushels, 2 percent below average.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Tennessee Farmers Corner By the Associated Press
Tennessee farmers face market pressures milk, tobacco, and pests. Dairymen seek broader demand while critics warn adults may not need milk. Tobacco growers confront lung cancer fears, reconstituted tobacco threats, and pests like leafhoppers and hornworms. University experts urge vigilant insect control and proper chemicals.
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Associated Press
Hattire
American Dairy Council
Louis Krause
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Mit
Memphis
Krause
Tennessee
Electric fan cools cattle in summer for profits
The Agriculture Department reports that use of an electric fan to cool cattle in hot weather boosted average daily gains in Mevelard steers by about a pound a day. Scientists say natural summer breezes can raise production and profits for cattlemen. In Roanoke VA, A Kavarian of Michigan State University told the American Society of Agricultural Engineers that hogs in air conditioned or insulated houses outperformed hogs in conventional pens.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Catia
Gallierpla
Imperial Valley
EB. A. Kavarian
Michigan State University
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
July Registration Deadline for Indiana H Contests
Folk-H Club members planning dairy cattle shows must register animals in the member’s name by July 1 with Norman B. Lee, Sullivan County agent. Applications and help available from the County Agent’s Office or breeders. Health requirements apply. check before shows. Vaccination certificates allowed for Bangs exhibition under age two. animals over two should be tested.
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Norman B. Lee
Sullivan
Aggs
Lee
Silage test guides good farm results says UT expert
UT Extension Engineer M T Gand er outlines practical tests for silage quality. Finely chopped silage that holds shape and releases juice signals proper moisture, density, and packing. Early harvest or poor mixing reduces feed value, while correct sizing and complete covering minimize losses.
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Knoxville
M.T. Gander
UT Extension Service
Growder
Southern Hog Prices Fall as Poultry Rises in Atlanta
Southern hog prices slipped to the lowest since early May with most hogs down about 78 cents per 100 pounds as demand for fresh meats softened. Cattle, calves, and steers also weakened across Memphis, Nashville, and Louisville, while pockets in Georgia and Florida saw fewer losses due to spring rains boosting stocker and slaughter demand. Wholesale meat trading was slow along the eastern seaboard amid heat, with pork loin and spring lamb prices dropping and prices at regional markets varying by area.
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Atlanta
Agricultural Marketing Service
Brollers
Georgia
del Mar-Vay
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
Montgomery
Florida
New York
Frozen Fruit Market Makes Big Strides in Production
The Agriculture Department reports six fold growth in frozen fruits and berries from 1937 to 195? with strawberries and cherries driving most gains. It notes peaches apricots apples and prunes boosted output during 1944-46 and that strawberries accounted for 41 percent of the 1955 pack, cherries 17 percent.
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Washington Insi
Agrealure Department
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