Tennessee Star Farmer Is Established Dairyman
Memphis reports an 18 year old vocational agriculture program alumnus from Franklin County named the Tennessee Star Farmer for 1959. The convention awarded prize money and recognitions to multiple FFA members across counties for dairy, crops, livestock, farm electrification and water management, concluding with 300 state farmer degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Franklin County
Tency
FFA
Nessee
Mike Combs
Masheim
Lure Farmers of America
Greene County
Soldiel
Len. Zimmerman
Frank Nessee
FFA Creed
Julius Bealy
Bradley Est
Henry GC. Levan
Grundy County
Gail and Water Management
Richard McGee
Fayeteville
Exit Hirvan
Fayettesville
Record Burley Crop Seen At 638 Million Pounds
The Tobacco Situation notes a 638 million pound burley crop potential across roughly 277,600 acres with 1965 yield projections near 1,900 to 2,300 pounds per acre in key regions. If 1965 output reaches about 633 million, total 1965-66 supplies would approach 2.088 billion pounds, a new high, influencing grower finances and potential acreage-poundage policy shifts. Industry leaders warn for a realistic balance in the central program to prevent future losses.
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Pier
Drouth
U.S. Department of Agri
Burley
Tobado
AML
174 H FFA Members Buy Guernsey Heifers
FFA members from Greeneville and Bristol areas, including Kathy Payne and J T Taylor Jr, bought 17 Guernsey heifers at a TriState Guernsey Breed Association sale. Dairymen Clyde Gibson and Sherrill Doran organized the sale held across multiple Route addresses in Virginia, Tennessee, and nearby towns. The heifers were purchased at cost for member projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Greeneville House
Kathryn
Sal Elizabeth Dayne
Greeneville
Evan
Greene
Washington
Kathy Payne
Tennessee
J. T. Taylor Jr
Washington County
Stuff
Tony
Remas
Bristol
Tenn
Donnie Thomas
Bristol Routeers Association
Alan Thomas
Calvin Kyle
Bristol Rouletary
Gene A. Cunningham
Abing
Idon
Roger
Virginia
New York
Clyde Gibson
Jonesboro
Chappell
Extension Dairymen
Martha Fay Gibson
Lee Flousley
Stickley
Sherrill Doran
Kings
Fred Stick
Edward B. Smith Jr
Prk
Allan Stickley
Bluff City
Thomas A. Way- Blut
Fred K. Payne
Ner
Blountville
4-H Chatter Urges Beef Exhibitors to Send Thank You Letters
Fourteen of eighteen beef steer exhibitors have sent thank you letters to purchasers. Madelyn Freeman Billy Bailey and Teddy Tate copied their letters. Sam Hamblen and Steve Hamblen say they wrote theirs. County All Stars meet at Blumsville High School 4 p.m. Tuesday for nominations and record reviews as winners’ books are redone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Freeman
Billy Bailey
Teddy Tate
Sam
Steve Hamblen
County All Stars
Blumsville High School
All Stars
Beef Supply To Decrease In Tennessee And Nation
Tennessee reports 23 000 cattle on feed April 1 14 less than a year ago and 29 percent below day 4 totals. Feeders plan 14 000 head for April through June, 12 percent under last year. Nationally 9 450 000 on feed in 32 states, 2 percent fewer than a year ago. Heifers and heifer calves up from last year. Local notes mention students, parents, and club leaders amid school community items and a few hospital updates.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Tennessee farm price index holds steady from last year
Nashville report shows the March index of prices received for Tennessee farm products at 254 percent of the 1910 14 average, unchanged from a year ago and 4 points below the February reading. Declines came from wheat rye oats barley cottonseed dark fired tobacco calves lambs eggs milk alfalfa and clover grass hay, while corn cotton sweet potatoes hogs and lespedeza seed rose. national index rose to 239 with gains in vegetables beef cattle cotton chickens soybeans and corn offset by declines in milk sold wholesale hogs lettuce and wheat.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Contest Open To Virginia 4 H Members
TAREWELL Virginia 4 H members contend in the Livestock Conservation Demonstration Program sponsored by Virginia livestock markets. The contest aims to educate on reducing livestock losses from mishandling disease and parasites. The winner earns a trip to the Virginia Short Course at Virginia Tech and coaches join for the national Chicago contest next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarewell
Virginia
Jim Bailey
Tazewell
Virginia Association of Livestock Auction Markets
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Chicago
Sullivan Sixth 441 Cub Meeting Highlights Activities
Linda Bulledge demonstrated pattern use and Linda ran a deviled eggs session at a recent Sullivan Sixth 441 Cub meeting. Mike Hyder spliced. Melissa Pearson gave a lat on horses. Club members entering the Fun Festival entertained the group with songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Bulledge
Mike Hyder
Linda
Sullivan
Melissa Pearson
Ionized Bacon Approved For Sale
ATLANTA The processing of canned bacon by ionization has been approved for public use by the U S Department of Agriculture. The new method will lengthen the storage time before use, officials of USDA's Consumer and Marketing Service said.
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Atlanta
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
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Sandra Bond
Sandra
Milan
Drumbold
UPI
Tennessee Star Farmer
Ona Watt
Alia
Jar
PET
Libby
Ole Diz
Kellogg's
Chase & Sanborn
Clorox
KRAFT
E. Sevier Ave
Wilcox Dr
Guernsey
Helen R. Stocking
Charles D. Holland
Dounly
Linda Grove
Central Heights
Kath Griffith
Blue City
Gayle Fogleman
Central Heights Ith
Herman Neal
Dwight Hanigan
Holston
Dwight
Larry Wright
Joe Wallen
Rock Springs
Jerry Hile
Hays
Madrid
Tan Tom Still Transfer Co, Inc
Bobby Joe Smith
Sullivan High
Jim Withlash Werk
Bobby Joe
Hampshire
Glen Alpine Road
Times-News Phole
Tom Mosier
Extermites
J. GC. Brapforo & Go
New York Stock Exchange
Commerce Street
G. C
Jack) McCall
W. P
Bil) Harrell
KNB
Kingsport National Bank
Exiporit Insurance Corporation
Easiman Road
Colonial Helphis Prep
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