Major Overhaul Likely In Farm Laws Next Year
Washington reports indicate a broad agreement among lawmakers and administration agriculture officials that 1958 will bring a major overhaul of farm laws. Agriculture Secretary Benson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Ellender favor changes to price supports and flexible programs, while Ellender warns he will oppose many Benson proposals. Benson seeks more flexibility and elimination of fixed formulas, moving emphasis from price to volume and market expansion, with debate over maintaining a 76 percent price floor.
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More Tennessee Farms Equipped With Electricity
Tennessee farms with electricity in 1954 totaled 184 521 according to the census. Upstate counties show varying figures with Sullivan Hancock Hawkins Greene and Washington among those reporting electrified farms and related equipment like milking machines tractors and trucks across extensive county totals.
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Greene
Sullivan
M . Hancock
Carter
Benson Backs Wheat Support Policy Speech
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson defended the 1.78 a bushel support price for 1958 wheat at a Minot address to the Greater North Dakota Association. He said the level follows the law and serves the long-term interests of wheat farmers, noting parity rules govern drops if overall supply exceeds a threshold.
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Apple Production Gains in Virginia and Disease Risks
Blackburg veterinarians say rising apple yields and larger livestock herds in Virginia boost farm profits but raise disease risks. Experts note overplanting past wheat allotments and intensified animal production demand stricter preventive care, cleanliness, and prompt veterinary input to curb outbreaks.
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Dire need for rain as Tennessee farms face mixed spring weather
A weather and crop report for the week ending May 3 notes soils too wet in the extreme west and too dry or cool elsewhere, delaying planting and germination. While crops like wheat and hay are good, strawberry beds, corn, and tobacco suffer from insufficient rain, with widespread reports of heat, insects, and disease in some counties.
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Community Champ Open House planned in Knox County
Knoxville Illinois hosts an Open House for Karas Community Improvement on June 1 at Karns High School 1856 East Ten. AesRee. Tours displays and an illustrated presentation will show community achievement. A closed circuit radio transmitter will aid visitors as multiple tours handle hundreds of attendees. U.S. farmers planned as of March 1 to reduce 1987 crop acres to the smallest in nearly 40 years.
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Nine Times As Many Farms Get Electricity In 22 Years
REA marks 22nd anniversary noting from 1935 to now nine in ten farms have electric service. REA boasts 41/3 million consumers financed and reports strong repayment. Administrator Hamilton calls electricity a major farm productivity driver and cites expanded power for pumping, grinding, milking, and irrigation. Rural telephone loans also rising as agriculture and industry decentralize.
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Prospects On Farm Are Bright Despite Weather Delays
The Tennessee extension service notes paved barnyards prove valuable for dairy herds and cattle operations. Concrete guidance covers thickness, edge protection, drainage, and curing. Agricultural summaries report 1957 crop progress, including winter wheat, peaches, oranges, grapefruit, milk, eggs, and potatoes, with prospects mixed but generally positive.
Russell County 4-H Group Plans County Meeting at Lebanon
Russell County 4 H Club Council will meet at Lebanon Methodist Church at 10 a m Saturday. Officials from all clubs in the county are expected to attend. Plans for summer and fall 4 H events will be set, including camp short course rally Rural Life Sunday county fair and contests.
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Rural Life
Insurance Ad Promotes Dougherty-Roller Agency
A terse ad notes real estate rents in California vary by unit and pitches Dougherty-Roller Insurance Agency at 101 Broad Street. It claims to offer top-rated company coverage at lower prices and invites readers to call Circle 5-3167 for savings.
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