Thirty Extension Workers Earn USDA Service Awards in Nashville
Thirty UT Agricultural Extension Service staff received USDA service awards at the statewide conference in Nashville May 12 14. The group included 5 home agents and assistants 12 county agents and assistants 14 specialists and supervisors with recipients earning 20 30 and 40 year certificates. Notable honorees include Hobart V Massey Warren County and Alex McNeil retired specialist staff member both recognized for 40 years of service.
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Nashville
UT Agricultural
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hobart V. Massey
Warren County
Alex McNeil
Massey
Marion County
J. C. Amos
Jefferson County
James L. Anderson
Knoxville
Charles ¥. Arrants
Maury County
James L. Chance
Grundy
J.L. McSteynolds
McNairy
Eugene 5. Permenter
Shelby
Charles Vaugin
Clay
James F. Ward
Wilson
William C. Sewell
D. M. Thorpe
Helen Baker
Hawking County
Martha J. Crowley
Williamson
Mary ¥. Jean
Cheatham
Mattie. R. Drinnon
Knox County
Juanita Fasola
James E. Gee
Gibson Conny
Terrell T. Jackson
Giles
W. Harold Julian
Union
Claude Prince
Sullivan
J.J. Bird
John C. Clark
Lynn Copeland
Lewis H. Dickson
Owen E. Hodges
John M. Johnson
Paul M. Roger
Chattanooga
Feeder Calf Producers Face Tough Road Ahead
Virginia Tech expert George W. Litton urges feeder calf producers to tighten management as prices hinge on fat cattle markets corn crops and supplies. Focus on improved advertising early sale planning improved public relations and stricter health practices including dehorning vaccinations and parasite control to boost calf value and attract buyers.
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George W. Litton Hadad
Animal Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Urges Contract Egg Producers Read Fine Print
Knoxville advisory urges egg contract producers to read the agreement closely. UT Extension poultryman J. B. Ward outlines key questions on non failure, signatories, and obligations. He stresses who supplies feed, birds, vaccines, housing, equipment, sanitation, water space, and insurance.
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Knoxville
J. B. Ward
UT Agricultural Extension Service
Ward
100 Tennessee 4-H Members Attend Fontana Conference
About 100 Tennessee 4-H members will attend the ninth annual Resource Development Conference at Fontana, North Carolina, June 1 to 5. Delegates from seven states will study natural resources and tour Fontana Dam, with speakers from TVA and the Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service.
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Tennessee
4-H
Fontana
Knoxville
North Carolina
Marifloyd Hamil
UT Agricultural Extension Service
Tennessee Valley
Georgia
Kentuck
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Hamil
Vernon Carter
Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Lewis B. Nelson
Office of Agricultural and Chemical Development
TVA
Wilson Dam
Tai
Fontana Dam
Extension Services
Test Demonstration Association
Tennessee Snap Beans Rise as Cash Crop for Farmers
The Associated Press reports Tennessee snap beans have become a growing cash crop, averaging 2.564 million dollars annually for three years. Major production areas include Carter, Johnson, Campbell, Cumberland, and surrounding counties. Experts from the University of Tennessee advise fertilizer and lime, soil testing, and crop rotation to boost yields and efficiency.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Oregon
New York
Wisconsin
California
Carter
Johnson
Astern Upstate
Cumbersand
Rhea, Meigs
Monroe
Cumberland Flateau
Crockett, Gibson, Haywood! Lauderdale
Madison Countes
Tennessee Agricultural Service
Burns
Kobe
Insect Control Guides Available for Homeowners and Farmers
As warm weather arrives, homeowners and farmers face many insect problems. County agents and home agents offer publications with recommended controls for various pests.
Ayrshire Breeders Honor East Tennessee Dairyman
SEVIERVILLE Tenn The Ayrshire Breeders Association awarded Dr R A Broady of Sevierville with the nations second highest product honor at its 89th annual meeting in Louisville Ky The Broady herd produced 10 136 pounds of milk with 411 butterfat on a strict twice daily milking schedule and 34 percent of the herd rated by the association His herd average was 10 587 pounds of milk and 411 pounds of butterfat while Le Conte Flashy Beauty led as top record cow with 13 814 pounds of milk and 517 pounds of butterfat Dr Broady also received the associations Constructive Breeder Award for excellence in production and type
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Sevierville
Tenn
Ayrshira
le Conte
Broady
National Associaton’s
CHA
Fleabeetles Ravage Early Corn Rows, County Agent Warns
Suilivan County Agent J W McClain reports fleabeetles have damaged several fields of early planted corn, some needing replanting while later plantings escape heavy injury. Hot weather aids beetles, and if needed two to three pounds of DDT per acre may be used. DT and Sevin also control other pests.
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Virginia
BCIA
Sullivan County
J. W. McClain
McClain
Sevin
Tobacco stocks at record high in U S April 1 report
The US Department of Agriculture reports farm sales weight showing leaf tobacco stocks reaching a record high as of April 1 at 242 million pounds more than a year earlier. The Quarterly Stocks Report from the Agricultural Marketing Service covers inventories of dealers and manufacturers in the continental United States and Puerto Rico.
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Atlanta
U. S
Puerto Rico
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
Continental
United States
New Staff Member Joins Virginia Tech Forestry Department
The Agricultural Marketing Service reports most increases in overall stocks of flue cured tobacco and barley. Maryland flue cured dark air cured and cigar filler types rose versus last year. Dr John F Hoser named head of Inner forestry and wildlife departments at Virginia Tech in June, bringing forest management and economics expertise and past research on forest fires and prescribed burning for hazard reduction.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Maryland
Blacksburg
Dr. L
Davis
Missoula
Mont
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Forestry and Wildlife Departments
John F. Hoser
Avis Wal
Tennessee Crop Report Highlights Broiler and Tobacco Stocks
Broiler stocks as of April 1 totaled nearly 4.1 billion pounds under government loan, up 368 million from a year earlier. Burley and flue-cured tobaccos show large year over year increases, with leaf under loan and wire-cured stocks rising. In Tennessee, 782,000 broiler chicks were placed in the week ending May 18, while 22-state placements rose 2 percent week over week but fell 1 percent from last year.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
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University of Tennessee
Duncan Angus
University
College of Agriculture
Duncan
Jackie E. Martin
UT Phota
Tennessee Farmers’ Corner
Joe LD
J. C. Bradford & Co
Ders
Mirvne
NEW York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Chicago Board OF Tradie
Grover GC
Mack
McCall
Dar
Gemmerce St
Tom
Ayrshire
East Tennessee
Farm News
Broiler Report
Sea
Mi Nat Castast Service
Ie Rowen
Kings
Allied Finance
Market Ion
Jim Newland
Tri-City Glass & Improvement CO
KNB
Cary
Kingsport i National Bank
Olvgstt
HORN
Bantovan Porty
Cimnal
Rene Aefing Mart Drak
Pmc
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