Strawberry Farm News Shows Promise In Virginia
Crosby Murray named Upper East Tennessee district extension agent effective May 1, overseeing county agents in 41 counties. He succeeds Benton Elrod, retires after 36 years. Murray, a Green County native, led community development efforts and rural programs, previously helping in Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley project. The report notes new Virginia strawberry varieties Bartidawn Redglow Surecrop and their testing results, production traits, frost resistance, yield data, and suitability for different soils and rows, with availability from nurseries this winter and spring.
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Webster Pendergrass
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Estenston
Benton M. Elrad
Biler
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial
Knoxville
Green County
Lincoln Memorial University
University of Tennessee
T the
UF Agricultural Extension Service
Claiborne Couily
Blacksburg
Department of Agriguiture
G. D. Gherie
VPL
Oberle
Virginia
USDA
Binkernure
Electric Meeting Set At Abingdon
Abingdon hosts a training session for county agents economists and power suppliers on home and farm lighting as part of the Virginia Farm Electrification Council program. Ruth Jamison VP I home economist notes many homes lack adequate lighting and believes better lighting benefits the farm business.
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Abingdon
VPI Agricultural Extension Service
Virginia Farm Electrification Council
Ruth Jamison
VPI
USDA Planting Report for 1957 Issued
Washington March report outlines farmers plans for 18 principal spring crops including corn, spring wheat, oats, barley, potatoes, soybeans and sugar beets. It notes potential influence from farm programs and marketing quotas and advises planners to adjust plans after the March 10 release, with survey data reflecting shifts from kindergarten to graduation.
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Washington
INS
Armer
Armers
United States
Lin Department
Crop Reporting Board
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery
Report claims a new healing substance named Bio-Dyno shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case studies allegedly show actual reduction during treatment with suppositories and ointments sold as Preparation 1 by a noted research institute, promising dramatic relief.
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Boney Buck
State 4-H Club Congress Opens Next Sunday Night
Nashville reports the annual State 4 H Club Congress opens next Sunday with Citizenship responsibilities as the theme. About 300 county representatives or Senators will attend with 159 adult readers and county and community demonstration agents supervising 4 H youths. Governor Frank Clement will address the opening session at War Memorial Auditorium. Officers Melvin Fincham, Mary Katherine Newberry, and Buddy Prannel will speak. A general session, tours of the Capitol, a dinner and party, and essay awards are planned, with the Citizenship Plaque presented to a citizen for outstanding support. The event ends with a banquet and recreation period.
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Nashville
Ats
Fyamteneh
Notree
Avtiv
Ant
Frank Clement
Morona Audioriain
Olivers
Congress
Melvin Fiinciphregg
Henry County
Mary Kathering Newberry
Hamiley County
Buddy Pranell
Rutherford Gate
Whinora Auditoriune
Lew Qieers
Bate Capitol
Cry
Citien
Fred Delpy
Southern Hogs Cattle Score More Price Gains
Agricultural Markets report higher prices for hogs and cattle with midweek upticks seen in Louisville and Chicago. Slaughter steers, beef grades, and pork prices edged up while eastern markets kept red meat stocks steady ahead of the next week’s trade.
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Chicago
North Georgia
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Cittes
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Seaboard
Atlanta
Nashville
Memphis
Louisville
Montgomery
Georgia-Florida-Alabamia Motor Packing Plants
Bor
Caroligas
Lato Ba Pa
Datch
Newport Man Exchanges Farmer for E Tennessee Visit
Lemay J Witenn of Newport, 90, chosen by Future Farmers of America to join an exchange program with Young Farm for a June to September tour of British farms. Thomas Bowen Warlow, 24, of Wales, will visit Tennessee for the opposite leg of the exchange. The Tennessee host chapters will arrange visits to farms across the region.
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Tear -Lemay
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Ameren
Ghuibs
Great Britain
Thoms Bowen Warlow
Wales
Tennessee
Thcal Pfa
I Wilson
Asa Wilson
University of Tennessee
FAA
Cocke County High School
Tennessee Associatio Fps Ad
Soil Conservation
En Tennessern
New York
Tate
Tomato Growers Cut Spring Harvest Outlook in South
Nashville preliminary indications show one fourth less acreage of early spring tomatoes to be harvested this year. Federal state crop data foresees partial gains from California while Florida and Texas face heavy cuts. Florida winter crop price stands around 2 282 008, about 19 percent below the forecast a month ago but second highest of record, exceeded only by 1955.
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Nashville
California
Florida
Texas
Tennessee Farmers Report Stripe Mosaic Impact on Wheat and Cotton
Tennessee farmers face reduced wheat yields from stripe mosaic virus suspected after field observations. USDA confirms mild strains can lower yields about 30 percent and has developed seed clean-up methods and tests. Cotton variety Pope shows high yield and early maturity, with limited foundation seed available for growers.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Haywood W. Luck
University of Tennessee Extenon
Pope
Purina Pig Chow and Startena Promote Fast Pig Growth at Market
A promotional note extols Purina Baby Pie Chow and Purina Pig Startena as front runners for rapid pig growth and healthier stock. It urges feeding 80 pound litters, switching feeds to sustain belly growth, and claims all ingredients support growth, disease prevention, and high performance. It promises Purina Research updates and free booklets on best practices, livestock health, and feeders.
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Purina
Pirina
Swine Breeders Meet Thursday in Richmond
Virulula eurebsed Sixige Breeders' Arso rejation will hold its eal meet ing here Thursday, R Goosey secretary announced, with George C Herring, assistant director of the VPI Agricultural Extension Servi as principal speaker. Godney area announced winter sale results: AL Winchester gilt average $92.75, board $44.74. Suffolk gilt $126.69, boards $97.67. Tappahannock gilt $91.03, boards $62.08.
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Richmond
Arsorejation
R. Goosey
George .C. Herring
VPI Agricultural Extension Servi Godney
Ie Association
AL Winchester
Suffolk
Tappahannock
Early Strawberry Crop Will Be Light
Nashville report from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service estimates an early spring strawberry output 13 percent below last year and 7 percent below average. The three state production in this category is about 6,000 pounds, a two percent decline.
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Nashville
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