11 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1957
Page
1
Sullivan County Farm News reports on the fight against Southern hog and cattle price trends. Prices showed gains for select weights, with arrivals slower at southern markets and mixed demand for butcher hogs. Reports cover packers, regional centers, and various regional price ranges while noting the start of Lent and Ash Wednesday effects on market activity.
A local animal health drive outlines vaccination and testing for cattle herds, aiming to protect calves and improve herd immunity. Officials set age thresholds and testing schedules, with district and veterinary staff coordinating activities across multiple counties and farms.
Hawkins County Church group plans to test all water supplies this year and work with the Health Department. Mr Abernathy urged filtration, well guarding, pump and water treatment improvements, and announced a free health clinic at Church Hill School on Wednesday afternoon. The club funded a $10 gift to the 4 H scholarship fund and a telephone extension project was discussed. County agent Dewey Cavin and Ross Cavin represent the McPheeters Bend Club on the county committee.
The sixth annual meeting of the Keep Tennessee Green Association will be held Thursday in Chattanooga. Ernest Clevenger of Chattanooga presides. sessions run 9 a.m. to mid afternoon at the Patten. Topics include forest fire prevention, reforestation, wildlife, water, and watershed protection with farmers foresters and wood products interests attending.
Community leaders and fair officials from East Tennessee join UT Extension to plan a joint workshop on urban and rural education and development. The event at the University Farm Friday aims to boost public education, with emphasis on south participation and collaboration among local groups. The workshop runs from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. with guests including executives and committee members from the East Tennessee Fair Association and UT services.
In Sullivan County dairy results supervisor Herman S. Smith reports Hare's Herd at Bloatville tops the county with 16 cows averaging 93.8 pounds butterfat per cow and 2,050 pounds milk for a single cow. Second place goes to N. O. Presley of Bristol with 42 cows averaging 46.5 pounds butterfat, while C. Warren Flesner of Holston Valley ranks third with 25 cows averaging 38.4 pounds. Individual records include Wilbert Shive ll with 9 cows at 60.9 pounds butterfat and a Fleenor cow producing 2,770 pounds milk.
County agent Sullivan McClain urges proper seedbed prep and a two to six acre mix of grass and red clover for pastures. Use one pod of meadow fescue or alfalfa than six to eight pounds of clover per acre with precise lime, fertilizer, and timing for a healthy stand.
A New Jersey poultry farmer unveils an egg selling system called the egg o mat at a roadside store. Customers insert coins to trigger doors that release eggs. the setup includes front office candling grading cleaning and packing. The farmer’s operation blends viewing of processing with direct purchasing for customers.
Water planning guidance for farms outlines calculating daily needs per animal and person, then matching to well capacity. It advises projecting future operations, mapping water points, and engaging dealers to size pipes and pump locations for an efficient system.
Alice Johnson of Rogersville has been chosen as one of four Tennessee delegates to the 4-H National Conference in Washington, June 13 to 21. She was chosen from eight groups of top 4-H boys and girls. other Tennessee delegates include Thomas Carpenter, Mosville, and Ruth Jover, Franklin County, among four finalists.
Washington reports the U S cattle population fell by about 1 6 million head from January 1949 to January 1957, driven by drought and reduced slaughter. Beef prices fluctuated, with continued slow price recovery expected. Regions like Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Nebraska accounted for most declines while the Southeast and Corn Belt showed mixed trends.
A Tennesee farm report highlights farmer Pruett adapting irrigation, subsoiling, nitrogen applications, and diverse tillage to reach high cotton yields. The piece notes regional fertilizer and irrigation practices, plus a USDA survey on farm expenditures and population growth affecting future supplies.
Agricultural experts from Virginia Tech explain pH as a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. A reading of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline. Soil tests show the pH and whether lime or amendments are needed, with urging to test now and consult the county agent.
Representatives of Upper East Tennessee Farm Bureau women will hold a district meeting in Morristown Recreation Building on Tuesday. County chairmen and other delegates are expected to attend. Luncheon will be served at noon and adjournment follows. The aim is to boost member participation in the Farm Bureau program.
The Pleasant Hill Community Club will host a meeting Tuesday where the McPheelers Bend Community Chapter shares a story illustrating local work. Hawkins County winners from previous years will participate, with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broke and Mrs. Carl Smith among those handling the projector.
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