Soil stewardship tied to moral duty urged by experts
A Virginia Tech constrained report argues conservation farming hinges on moral responsibility and spiritual values. It notes 3700 locally managed districts, unpaid boards, and outreach by ministers stressing earth as the Lord's storehouse. Labor trends show farm wages flat while nonfarm demand grows, pressuring farmers to boost efficiency.
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aBuy
D. A. Williams
Bevs
Muplugen
Technavina
Soil Conservation Service
Soll
Walter Conservation
April Sales Lag at Kingsport Farmers Market
Kingsport Farmers Market reported April sales of 19 dollars and 129.68 total. The best day was April 21 at 62.40, with April 14 at 24.25 the lowest. the market offered items including hams, cheese, dried fruits, eggs, butter, canned vegetables, and dressed hens.
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Kingsport
J. B. Anderson
Antibiotics Boost Pig Litter Size in Gestation Trials
Researchers led by Dr. R F Kelly at Virginia Tech report that supplementing a sow’s gestation diet with aureomycin yields an average of about four more pigs per litter. USDA tests show higher pig survival to weaning, with no increase in birth weight. Carryover benefits observed in chicks and swine indicate reproductive cycle feeding with antibiotics is not more harmful than growth-period use.
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Blacksburg
Usda Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Chemicals Aid Card Of Annual Weed Bill
BLACKSBURG Virginia Chemicals used to control weeds show progress yet the annual weed bill in the United States nears five billion dollars. Virginia Tech researchers report reductions possible with 2,4-D derivatives and related compounds in foliage sprays using water or fuels for application.
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Blacksburg
United States
VPI
Spring Strawberry Plants Should Be Deblossomed
Sullivan County Agent J. W. McClain explains deblossoming prevents wiry runners and ensures next year’s production. New plantings should be dusted with a percent chlordane for control. Malathion can be used on old patches and within three days of harvest. Publication 344 Growing Strawberries in Tennessee available at the County Agent's Office.
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Sullivan County
J. W. McClain
McTain
Tennessee
Field Day Set At Tobacco Test Station
GREENEVILLE The annual field day at the Greeneville Tobacco Experiment Station is set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m. The event will feature plant beds, fertilization rates, weed control, antibiotics and insect disease control, demonstrations of equipment, a cattle program discussion, and invites all former attendees.
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Greeneville
Iso
Dairy Field Day Slated by Tri State Guernsey Breeders
A Saturday event at the Herman Haga farm on Abingdon Highway begins at 9 00 a m under the Tri-State Guernsey Breeders Association. Clyde Chappell of the University of Tennessee Extension Service will supervise judging classes for adults 4H and FFA members. Sullivan County Agent J W Mc Clain invites old dairymen and their families to attend.
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Tri-State Guernssey Breeders Association
Herman Haga
Abingdon
Clyde Chappell
University’ of Tennessee Extension Service
Flying Banana Crash Injures Two at Gaineboro Tennessee
A Flying Banana helicopter from Sewart Air Force Base crashed in a wooded area near Gaineboro Sunday, injuring two crew members Capt. David R. Johnson of Idaho and Lt. Edwin A. Honnington of New York. Both pilots crawled from the wreckage after sustaining severe burns and other injuries. one sought help at a nearby farm for medical aid.
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Gainesboro
Tenn
Sewart Air Force Base
Here
David R. Johnson
McCamnon
Idaho
Edwin A. Honnington
Walervliet
Cartier
Sewart
Egg Grading School Held at UT Tomorrow
Knoxville officials announce a egg grading and marketing school at the University of Tennessee Farm. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and partners will teach production, grading, and marketing under the Tennessee Egg Law. Sessions start Tuesday at 9 am 1 pm and 7 pm and continue Wednesday at 9 am and 1 pm.
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Knoxville
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Lego
University of ‘Tennesse Bouttry
Farming Is Still Basically Sound Amid Price Declines
Washington top economist Dr. Karl Brandt said 1954 saw farmers investing more in capital goods and predicted continued productivity growth to meet rising population needs. He warned price manipulation harms market adjustment and urged flexible supports. Ezra Benson attended without speaking. In Catasaqua Pa Pete Edgar, 66, visits Sunday school at the Presbyterian church, noting he has attended for over six decades and jokes about not chasing records.
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Washington
INS
Karl Brandt
Food Research Institte
Stanford University
American Farm Economic Associaton
Brandt
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ezra Taft Benson
Catasauqua
John
Pete Edgar
Presbyterian Church
Tennessee Farmers Corner From The Associated Press
Tennessee farmers weigh garden value vs buying vegetables. UT extension outlines a half acre yields enough for a five person family with costs and labor estimates. USDA notes soybean and fats demand while plans to plant less sweet potatoes may push prices higher. Early spring prep includes soil work, equipment checks, and pest control measures.
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Associated Press
University of Tennessee Extension Service
Virginia Rural Electrification Contract Opens
Roanoke Virginia conference notes 17th annual Virginia Rural Electrification Conference May 70 with VPI agr. eng. head B T Swink as council chair. Key speakers include DeHart of VPI Extension Service, Henderson of ASA Agricultural Engineers, McLearen, Rees, Eatson, Blackwell, Crabtree and Schsenzer from REA Washington.
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Roanoke
Virginia Rural Electrification
B. T. Swink
VPI
Virginia Farm Electrification Council
Virginia
H. DeHart
Ceres
J. P. Schsenzer
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, B.C
USDA Officials See Encouraging Farm Income Outlook
USDA officials say that although a drop in net farm income has occurred, the outlook remains encouraging for most farmers. Cattle slaughter should be similar to last year with weaker top grade prices, dairy production stays at record levels near 127 billion pounds in 1958, poultry egg supplies stay large, hog production likely to decline later this year with higher hog prices, fats and oils see steady per capita use, soybeans and feeding grains maintain large supplies, wheat yields average with around 904 million bushels and prices firm on tighter supplies and demand.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
Umola Shipping
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