Hog Prices Reach Eight Month High In Sluggish Supply
Southern and Midwestern hog prices rose to near September highs as seasonally shrinking supplies boosted cash bids by 25 to 76 cents. Cattle trade was weaker in the south, with cows under pressure from packer buyers. Spring lambs gained strength in Nashville and Louisville, while wholesale pork and beef markets showed mixed to firm movements across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Agricultural Marketing Service
Florida
Stees
Helfers
Nashville
Louisville
Nash
Ville
Louis
Seaboard
Lestong
Chicago
Agerade
Georgia - Florida
Alabama
Memphis
South- Pyero
Wheat Crops Shrink as May Estimates Miss Last Year
Washington agencies report 1956 winter wheat at 1.881 billion bushels as of May 1, about 35 million less than April, 3 percent below last year and 22 percent under the national average. Acres to harvest reach 38.0 million, 6 percent above 1955 but 25 percent below average. Yields hover near 9.1 bushels, far from last year’s 20.9 and well under the 38.3 average. Forage crops slow, grain plantings delayed by cold weather. May 1 crop conditions at 77 percent of normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
West North Central
Ohio
Colorado
Texas
Idaho
Oklahoma
Montana
Kansas
Nebraska
Poultry Inspection Debate Shapes Policy Path
Virginia researchers report by products from poultry processing may gain use in feeds with 70 percent hydrolyzed feather meal and tankage value under study. Congressional push seeks mandatory federal inspection, Agriculture Department opposes broad agency shift, arguing for tailored legislation and continued voluntary inspection overseen by AMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksrurg
E. J. Wisman
VEI
Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry
Virginia
South Carolina
Maryland
VPI
Wiseman
United States
Jadming
Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
Iesistant
Bert L. Butz
Senate Labor Committee
Burr
Wellats Department
Food and Drug Administration
House
Senate Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Tel
Agriculture Jepartment
Amalgamated
W. Barker
Urban
Agricultural Marketing Service
AMS
Tt Camb
Food, and Drug Administration
Bricklayers Return To Work In Memphis
About 260 iron yard workers returned to duties after securing a wage raise to 3.74 per hour. The week-long strike involved 66 masonry firms under the Masonry Contractors Association. Agreement reached Saturday. contract length and details to be negotiated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ion
Aphid Plague Threatens Alfalfa Crops Across Several States
The Agriculture Department warns that spotted alfalfa aphid damage could exceed last year as the pest spreads across the Southwest and into the Mississippi Valley. Heavy losses, leaf curling, yellowing, and honeydew reduce hay quality, with early-season beetle control limited and ongoing regional damage including Oklahoma Logan and Gilpin Counties and Texas areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
Utah
Ariz Vona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi River
Alachua’ County
Fla
Louisiana
Kanzas
California
Tvo
Co- Operative Economic Insect
Department
Research Service
Logan
Gilcoin
Okla
Uish
Washington County
San Juan
Denton
Kaufman
Rockwall
Atom Power Meeting Set For Agriculture
The Rural Electrification Administration will sponsor a conference on nuclear power for rural consumers. It opens at 9 a.m. EDT Monday at a downtown Washington hotel. REA borrowers Minnesota’s Rural Cooperative Power Association and Michigan’s Wolverine Electric Cooperative have in principle approval from the Atomic Energy Commission to build nuclear powered plants, while loan applications are being expedited. The item also notes crop insect pest issues in the Southwest and ongoing pest management concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Agriculture Department
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Atomic Energy Commission
Rurel Cooperative Power Association
Minnesota
Wolverine Electric Cooperative
Michigan
Snail Invasion Reported in Damp Basements in Sudlivan County
Sudlivan County Avenue Office reports numerous complaints about snails invading damp basements and cellars, attracted by moisture and cool temperatures. Snails are mostly garden pests but can enter homes. control focuses on removing shelter, cleaning debris, and using commercially available poison bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudlivan County Avenue
Snells
Claude Prince
Prince Mild
Prince
FBI Accuses Man Of Extortion Try In Threat Letter
Bolivar Tennessee resident M A Taylor, 44, is accused by the FBI of attempting to extort $35,000 from an auto dealer by threatening death. The same day, dealer Richard W Nelms reported an unsigned note demanding $25,000 and a gunshot through a bedroom window. Taylor was arrested Saturday and jailed in Jackson on federal extortion charges. A preliminary exam before U S Commissioner R J Holt Jr was scheduled for May 25. FBI Memphis agent G H Piner said the charge involves depositing a threatening letter in the U S mail at Bolivar on September 4, 1954. The arrest followed extensive investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar, Tenn
For
M. &. Taylor
Bolivar
Auta
Richard W. Nelms
Taylor
Jackson
U. S
R. J. Holt Jr
G. H. Piner
FBI
Memphis
U. 8
Jeter
Richard Nelms
Hallypr
Salt Pipex
Three Sailboat Champs At McKellar Lake Regatta
Memphis hosts a three category sailboat regatta with winners from Louisiana Georgia and Kentucky. Frank M. Taylor of Sareveport won the Thistle class with 1515 points while Jane Allen of Louisville triumphed in the Penguin class with four and Harold Gilreath of Atlanta topped the Snipe class with 4741 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Louisiana
Georgia
Kentucky
McKellar Lake
Frank M. Taylor
Sareveport
Jane Allen
Louisville
Harold Gilreath
Atlanta
Farm Secretary Ezra Tall Benson Visits Farms in West
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Tall Benson will tour a score of farms in Texas and Nebraska Thursday and Friday. He will be accompanied by one Washington aide on a two day motor trip through parts of the two states. The trip aims to give farmers a chance to speak informally about farm problems and concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Agel Pulture
Ezra Tall Benson
Nebraska
Tehxon
Two Holston Valley Herds Lead For Sullivan Dairy Production
Holston Valley herds dominate Sullivan County dairy results with J W Massengill of Bluff City leading the high butterfat production at 111.2 pounds and a second herd producing strong averages. Individual cow records show Presley Bristol as top butterfat producer at 42.22 pounds and several farms contributing notable totals, including the Massengill and Figenor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holston Valley
Sullivan
Warren Fleeney
Holston
Sullivan Coun
Ty Ueiry
J. W. Massengill
Bluff City
Herman
Smith
W. J. Bailch
Bristol
Flecher
Presley
J. C
D. Thomas Figenor
N. D. Presley
W. J. Smith
Broiler Financing Plan Outlined by Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech economists propose a production efficiency contract for broiler financing. The plan shares risk with feed dealers and pays growers per pound above costs, with settlements scaling to market price. Buck details schedules and invites inquiry at the Department of Agricultural Economics in Blacksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Browers
Virginia
VPI
John T. Buck
Buck
Brower
Department of Agricultural Economies
Harvest timing for hay and pasture plants in silage
Agronmist Webster Pendergast of Tennessee urges careful harvest timing for hay and pasture crops used for silage. The guide lists stages for alfalf a red clover alsike clover and other forages, plus soybeans corn peas vetch and grasses. A Nashville livestock auction at 11 a.m. Fridays benefits small producers, with reports of higher prices and stronger demand since April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
University of Tennessee
Webster Pender- Etsss
Nashville
Whit Stockyards
Netvily
Cher Wise
Farm Loan Survey Set by Bank Plan
A survey by the Federal Reserve System with cooperation from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the American Bankers Association will examine farm loans. It aims to gather data on farm size, tenure, age, net worth, loan types, amounts, balances, interest, repayment methods, renewals, and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Frdogiel Reserve System
Federal
Deprist Lhesurance Corp
American Bankers Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Klegeport Ties Farm News
Worth Wilkesboro
North Carolina
Mississippi
Shenandoah Valley
Del-Mar
U.S
South Georgia
Maryland Tobacco
USDA
Lexington, Ks
INK
University of Kentucky
Smithsonian Institution
Lnte
Harvey W. Wiley
Arizona
Montuly
Sailivan St
Winkler Steel
Tina Tader
Amd Paritea
Die
C. S. Carter
Virginia Board of Conservation and Development
Tennes- Ste
Far West
Benson
Food and Drug Show
Massingill Co
SNH
Mvome
Broiler
Virginia Tech
Cabin Craft Needletuft Line
Deer
Deet
Mamorial Blvd
TATA
Commerce Street
Tennessee Farmers’ Corner
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Purina
Kingsport
John Cornwell
Ehick
Wesl Work Holston Feed Store
West Revere
Tennessee
Farmer
Dobyns-Taylor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!