Prices For Class I Milk Frozen At Winter Level
BRISTOL The U S Department of Agriculture announces emergency action affecting Class I milk prices for 45 federal ordered markets. Hearings in St Louis Minneapolis Denver and Washington led to a suspension of price declines to prevent shortages. National January production fell 5 percent from 1965, with most decline in the Northern Central region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
U.S. Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
Intel
Denver
Washington
Appalachian
TrCitles
Bluefield
Nord Cental
Va. 4509 Best Return In 4-County Burley Test
Virginia tobacco variety Va 4509 showed the top return across four counties with 2 785 pounds per acre and 70 26 per hundredweight selling price. The trial compares several Burley lines including Va 4504 Va 2585 and others, noting yields acceptability ratings and per acre earnings with detailed figures from Scott Lee and Washington counties in 1965.
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la He Obasso
Com- Heynolds
Virginia
Variety
Gate City
Bariey
Scott, Lee
Washington
Ounties
Scalt County
Kennett O. Reynolds
Burley
New White Corn Hybrid Released By UT Station
UT Knoxville introduced a new white corn hybrid Tenn. SOIR developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Tennessee Experiment Station for seed production in 1966. Dr. John A. Ewing said the hybrid mirrors Tenn. 1 in growth and appearance, with seed production via male sterile methods and full pollen restoration. Interested parties may contact Tennessee Seed Producers, Inc. in Nashville or Tennessee Crop Improvement Association.
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UT Station
Knoxville
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tennessee Agriculture
John A. Ewing
L. M. Josephson
C. Kincer
Ewlig
Tenessee Seed Producers, Inc
Murfreesboro Road
Nashville
Tennessee Crop Improvement Association
Broadway
Farmers approve but fail to pass poundage plan in dozen states
Burley tobacco growers in twelve states rejected the U S Department of Agriculture acreage poundage plan by a two thirds margin, keeping the current allotment controls in place for next season. The article notes rising herbicide use and ongoing soil and water conservation efforts in Tennessee as related economic factors.
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United Press
Burley Tobacco
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Burley
Agriculture Department
Certified Burley Seed Is Plentiful in Tennessee
In Knoxville Tennessee University of Tennessee extension agent Raymond E Cobble says certified burley tobacco seed will be widely available from local dealers for the 1966 season. Except for Burley 21 x Ky 10, a drooping leaf hybrid with strong resistance to mosaic and brown root rot but susceptible to black shank, the listed varieties Burley 1 Burley WA Burley 21 and Burley 37 offer varying resistance to mosaic wilt blackberry root rot and black shank, with Burley 37 noted for wildfire resistance and overall vigor.
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Brixky
Weld
Reynolds
Gate City
Knoxville
Tennessee
Fot
Raymond E. Cobble
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Burley
Burley WA
Plastic Covers for Silage Storage and Air Exclusion
An Agricultural Extension note explains using plastic covers on trench and bunker silos to seal out air and water, preserving moisture and preventing spoilage. Proper edge tension and a top plastic layer protect silage from wind, moisture, and pests, with guidance on maintaining airtight, compact storage and the correct material for upright silos.
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Knoxville
Joe
D. Burns
University of Tenness
Burts
4-H FFA Soil Judging Contest Set in Nashville
KNOXVILLE The 1366 State Land Judging Contest for 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America teams will be held at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville on April 11. James H Hobinson of UT Extension announces. Winners of district contests advance to state honors. 4-H teams include Mawkins and Carter Counties. About twenty five thousand 4-H and FFA members participated in 1964 nationwide program, with aims for greater participation this year.
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Knoxville
Farmers of America
Ellington Agricultural Center
Nashville
Jamesh. Hobinson
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Annnounces
Robingon
Mawkins
Carter
FFA
Tennessee
Robinson
Price Rise Report From Tennessee Crop Data
Prices for corn hogs and livestock climbed in February per Tennessee Crop Reporting Service. Hog prices averaged 26.30 per hundredweight, hog-corn ratio hit a February record high, and lamb prices stood at 23.60. Overall farm price index rose to 222 of 1910-14 average, while prices paid reached a record 329. Parity ratio increased to 83.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
4 H Club Notes On County Public Speaking Contest
County 4 H highlights praise for 45 entrants in the county public speaking event. Joe Wallen Sullivan placed second senior boy and will go to the district contest. Teddy Tate chose citizenship. Nancy Fleenor will represent Sullivan County in girls citizenship. Contests at Knoxville on the 19th are noted, with junior members commended for efforts and photos. Seeded by local clubs, March 26 bread baking contest and March 21 record due dates are set, with Demonstration Day on April 30 for juniors and seniors in photography and horse and pony.
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Joe Wallen
Sullivan
Teddy Tate
Nancy Fleenor
Sullivan County
Paul
Ester
Mike
Doe
Teddy
Nancy
Knoxville
You Can Have Better Garden Greener Grass
Washington UPI notes lawn care guidance from the USDA on using herbicides to curb crabgrass dandelions and other weeds. Proper timing before germination is key with DMPA and Two Four D, plus weather checks and safe handling to protect existing lawns and nearby plants.
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Carlo J
Salzano
Washington
UPI
Ollow
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Area Wheat Yields Below State Level
Wheat yields in most Upper East Tennessee counties lagged the state average of 28 bushels per acre. Sullivan County reported about 23 bushels, Hawkins 2, Greene and Washington 24, and Blount County reached 24, per the Tennessee Crop Reporting Service.
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Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Sullivan County
Hawkins
Greene
Washington
Gary Hamblon
Allandale Sells Aberdeen-Angus Bull to Kenwood Farm
Allandale Farm of Kingsport sold a registered Aberdeen Angu s bull to Kenwood Ranch in Newberry DC as reported by the American Angus Association.
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Allandale Farm
Kingsport
Kenwood I Ranch
Newberry
D.C
American Angus Association
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University of Tennesse Extension Service
Robert L. Carter
U. 5. Department
Okio
U. S. Department
Chemical Agriculture
D. M. Gossett
Boeing
Gossett
Nore
Cumberland
Henry Olive Kingapark
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Helen R. Stocking
Wome
Charles D. Holland
Holston
Central Reights
Holston Point
Steve Johnson
Avoca
Earl Hood
Orebank
Rose Mary Feagins
Sullivan Ltd
Richardson
Tose Mary
Rose Mary
Linda Grove
Central Heights 7Th & Sth
Linda
Sammy Jgdge
Mary Hughes
Allandale
KNB
National Bank
Dlnosit Insurance Corporation
Eastman Road
Colonial Heights
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