18 May 1959
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1959
Page
1
Market report notes cattle and calf prices slipping while hog prices hold steady and lambs advance. Prices varied across regions with notable bids around $20 to $34 for calves and hogs, and lambs commanding higher per head. Strong activity reported in Georgia, Alabama, and nearby markets with mixed demand and fluctuating weights.
The Agricultural Marketing Service reports increases in cigarette and small cigar use across the United States. Data through 1954 show rising totals, with more women smokers and higher per capita consumption, while overall economic factors and tax distinctions influence sales trends.
Fragmented notes discuss whether starter fertilizer is needed for leaf plant start and reference various trials, products, and locations. Mentions test results, fertility concerns, and named terms like starter and water, with uncertain OCR fragments about growers, brands, and experiments.
Rural note reports rising interest in experimental meat production and livestock trends. It details Henderson County hops grading, hog prices under U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 groups, hay and silage shortages, extended winter feeding, and university guidance recommending Sudangrass and millet for Tennessee farms.
Reports indicate beef prices may stay higher than last year with grain-fed beef supplies rising yet a consumer price decline possible later. Cattle numbers, withholding of cows, and export demand shape a possible downturn in prices. hog prices likely remain below last year and could fall further if breeding and market trends continue.
The State Grow Reporting Service notes Nashville area berry supply is down from 1958 while still surpassing the 1949-67 average. May harvests are projected at 3.4 million pounds and total production at 23,320,000 pounds reflecting reduced acreage and rain via forecasted weather impacts.
Global farming expands with cotton, sugar, and coffee leading gains. Coffee and sugar show the largest increases, while rice and wheat rise due to area and yield gains in Russia and China. U.S. soybean expansion and Brazil’s favorable conditions boost world output. Philippines and Red China contribute to shifts in supply.
Dick approves a plan to prepare a list of recommendations for an insurance program. The discussion covers tailoring rules and the need to present reasons, with Moore & Walker as the agency and a focus on customer-first service.
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